Sunday, February 2, 2025

Mills 50 District

Local Flavor: A Taste Profile of Orlando’s Mills 50 District for Spring 2024

First published in The Community Paper - February 2024 From hidden mom-and-pop shops to Michelin Guide–recommended restaurants, Orlando’s colorful Mills 50 District neighborhood is truly...

After 32 Years, Saigon Market Closes in Orlando’s Mills 50 District in November 2023

Late last year, Saigon Market announced they would close their doors after serving the Orlando community over 32 years since 1991. My first memories of...

Inside Look: Pho Huong Lan with Phuc Map aka Brandon Hurley

Pho Huong Lan, located in a hidden courtyard in Orlando's Mills 50 District, is a Vietnamese eatery known for its house hand made pho...

Snapshots – Tako Cheena in Mills 50

Known for their Latin - Asian fusion tacos, empanadas, and burritos, Tako Cheena is a perennial favorite especially among the late night crowd. It...

Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa – Home of the Best Ribs in Orlando

This Latin, Asian, and Southern American BBQ fusion joint in Orlando’s Mills 50 district has a nice list of bites, including Matambre smoked brisket...

Viet Garden in Mills 50 District

I may have written off this place as just your typical run of the mill, if not tired, Vietnamese restaurant, having not visited in...

King Cajun Crawfish – Mills 50

One of my favorite Cajun restaurants in town, King Cajun Crawfish on Mills Avenue has some of the best fresh crawfish and fried shrimp...

Vietnam Cuisine in Mills 50 District

Don't judge a book by its cover - This tiny restaurant has served as home to quite a few different restaurants over the year...







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