Florida Going Out
Food and Drink
Orlando: International Drive is the centre of a variety of restaurants that include Chinese, tapas, Cuban, Asian/Pacific rim and even fondue.
Tampa: There is a clear emphasis on Latin cuisine in Tampa but all tastes are catered for, with everything from international restaurants to fast food.
Regional specialities:
• Seafood.
• Key Lime pie (lime, egg and condensed milk dessert topped by meringue).
• Cuban sandwich (Cuban bread filled with cheese, ham, pickles and mustard).
Nightlife
Orlando: Disney's Pleasure Island is a high-energy, night-time entertainment complex featuring seven themed nightclubs, stage shows and live concerts, plus a giant New Year's Eve celebration every night of the week.
Tampa: The best nightlife on the Gulf Coast can be found in Ybor City, which is Tampa's lively and historic Latin quarter. The action centres on Seventh Avenue, which closes to traffic at weekends to allow the party atmosphere to spill out on to the streets.
Shopping
Miami Beach: The principal shopping area is Lincoln Road Mall. Just north of Miami Beach is the Bal Harbour Shopping District.
Fort Lauderdale: The famous Sawgrass Mills Factory Outlet Mall is located on the northwest edge of the city and many boutiques can be found near the waterfront.
Tampa: The main shopping area is around Franklin Street Mall.
Orlando: Shoppers can take advantage of a huge range of retail outlets from factory outlet malls such as Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores to designer malls such as Orlando Premium Outlets and the Mall at Millenia.
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