Food should be fun, wholesome, simple, vibrant and above all, delightful. We like a plate that is diverse in texture, color and flavor, like the personalities that dine at our cafe. We like our food chopped small so we can experience a dance party in every bite. We like to feel energized and satisfied by what we eat. We take pleasure in voting with our fork, knowing that we make food choices that are more supportive of the wellness of people, planet and critters than a majority of the alternatives out there. We love good food, and more importantly, we love to share our food with friends.
Along the way, we’ve discovered some important things about our connection to food that help us achieve the ideal meal. We hope our observations give you something to ponder in your own approach to food.
Degrees of Connection
When we think about food we ponder these questions:
Who is the grower?
Where was it grown & processed (and what were the processing techniques)?
When was this grown and picked? Is this in season? What degree of ripeness are we consuming? How fresh is it?
What interference has this had from man in the form of chemicals, genetic manipulation, flavor “enhancers” like sugar and additives, or preparation methods that decrease the life force of the food?
Which life forms (people, animals, eco-system) were involved in the production, manufacture and distribution and were they treated fairly, respectfully and compassionately?
At Dandelion, we make sustainable strides in our sourcing, taking what is possible now and putting that into the happy hands of our tribe who make your meals with love.
We struggle to answers questions like “Is locally produce grown with chemicals better than an organic equivalent grown somewhere else?” The answer would depend… on the answers to who, what, why, when, where and which for each alternative. Below are some areas we focus on in the cafe when we are sourcing the ingredients we use.
The most nutritious and delightful meal we could eat would involve a potluck dinner with friends that included selections out of each of our organic gardens. The produce used would vary in color and variety, uniquely suited for the climate in our area, and harvested at the pinnacle of ripeness. These foods would be minimally prepared with love as over-seasoning or cooking would detract from the flavor bursting from nature.
We would relish the company, delight in the diversity of food our friends passionately grew for this special occasion, and the discussion would contain ooh’s and ahh’s as we each sampled each others harvest. It might include some farmers market or natural food store purchases like artisan organic tempeh, local raw goat cheese, fair trade organic rice and domestic organic olive oil and wine to round it out.
Making Strides
In some parts of the country, and in many parts of the world this is not just possible, it is a way of life. In Central Florida, we’ve got a little bit of work to do to make this an everyday reality, but we can still strive for this in our meal planning as we begin the important work of planting gardens in our backyards and supporting the efforts of a sustainable local food system.
For a lot of people, including our idealistic vision for the cafe, making choices on a sliding scale that reaches upward is what we do. Paying attention to proximity – to nature, to yourself, to time, to people, and most importantly to your own body & it’s reaction’s – can help guide our nutritional needs.
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The Strand was conceived as a small neighborhood restaurant with the purpose of becoming an everyday tradition in the larger fabric of Orlando. We feature the “New Old,” contemporary interpretations of classic culinary fare. Our New American cuisine emphasizes seasonal dishes made from scratch, with daily Chef’s specials inspired by fresh ingredients. Compliment your meal with one of our carefully selected craft beers and wines. Our restaurant highlights the historic, mid-century sensibilities of Orlando’s Mill’s 50 District. With a knowledgeable and friendly staff it is our sincere desire to offer you a memorable dining experience.
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cocktails + alcohol available to-go w/ food purchase
call or walk-in
407-735-0999
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Take-out and delivery until 10pm tonight. Enjoy a late dinner!
OUR STORY
A rich tradition of cooking and a passion for good quality meat has existed in our family for generations. Our beloved grandfather, Don Orlando Massoni, fostered a deep appreciation of food in us that we have carried into our business. We founded Orlando Meats in 2012 after being unsatisfied with our options for buying high quality meat. In 2013 we opened our doors in East Orlando with little experience in the industry. We quickly learned as much as we could about meat production and determined that we wanted no part in the conventional way of doing things. We knew there was a better way to raise animals ethically and naturally that would have a great impact on meat quality. Over time we have met many farmers and ranchers that feel the same we do about good meat production. This means raising animals on pasture, without hormones or unnecessary antibiotics, and feeding them a natural diet.
In May 2016 we closed our original shop and began the process of relaunching our business in a new location with a focus on whole animal butchery. After much anticipation, we opened our new full-service butcher shop in July 2017.
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Lineage Coffee Roasting is a craft coffee roaster from Orlando, FL set on sharing our love of coffee with our community. We’re passionate about uncovering the nuances and complexities of each coffee we source, roast, and serve, and telling the stories behind them.
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East meets West with themed gourmet sandwiches plus a unique blend of authentic side salads and a wide variety of loose leaf teas and a delicious array of sweets to tantilize your taste buds!
Pom Moongauklang, owner and operator of Pom Pom’s was born and raised in Thailand and made her way to New York earning a degree as a pastry chef. She used her talent and creativity working for such restaurant’s as NoBu (Robert De Niro’s & Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa’s Restaurant) and the famous transvestite restaurant, Lucky Changs.
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Finished orders will be staged on the counter with the “Our House, Your House” graphic for quick pickup, max distance, and minimal touching. If you’d like a curbside delivery, call 321-355-3964 when you arrive. Available for whole bean coffee and brewing equipment as well!
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As we all prepare for the Stay At Home Order, we as a local restaurant will still be serving our food 7 days a week until required to close. But don’t forget we are offering TOGO, pick-up and delivery only.
Thank you for your support during this time, cluck yeah!
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Cocktail bar (next door to the Guesthouse) located in the Mills 50 District of Orlando FL
Package License for Takeout
Until Further Notice:
Cocktails TO-GO! 2-9PM
Limit 10 ppl in the shop at a time & 4 drinks per person
100% of daiquiri & merch proceeds to benefit our staff fund.
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Cultural influences combined with traditional fire, smoke, & pit methods create vibrant, delicious BBQ. Come & get some!
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