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Twice-Told Tale

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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) The menu, along with the table decorations, may look boring at first, but once food arrives to the table it looks like a picturesque scene from a movie. Hours of operation are from 11:00 A.M. to 10 10:00 P.M. every day.

Vacancy Gives Way to New Cuisine

Zane Rimes, Co-Editor April 22, 2025

  In the heart of Winter Park on Park Avenue is the new restaurant, The Chapman. The restaurant opened on January 20 and so far has had a very good start. The unique atmosphere has an open-air...

(Above) Down in Kissimmee at Old Town they host car shows weekly. They have free parking convenient for its attendants and a lot of shops that people can look to explore. Old Town offers multiple different tourist attractions such as Funspot America, t-shirt shops with Republican slogans, haunted houses, burger joints, and a variety of other food places. For a town being a recreation of an old Floridian town they have had quite the deal for parents and young ones to have fun. After nearly 35 years, Old Town has hosted many other car shows at the park while also hosting other events.
Events such as Friday Night Muscle Car Show & Cruise, Saturday Night Classic Car Show & Cruise and other events like karaoke, Halloween, New Years Eve, and the 4th of July.

Cars and Coffee Unites Orlando

Zane Rimes and Hayden Roberts April 7, 2025

Orlando as a community has ties to everything from soccer, and arts, to good food, but is not known for cars. Orlando has a unique array of events taking place in Winter Park and Old Town in Kissimmee....

(Above) The atmosphere of Raising Cane’s locations are unmatched compared to other fast food chains. The usage of vibrant, stark colors and graphic designs makes the interior not look drab and bland like some other fast food chains. It creates a welcoming environment that fosters a dine-in experience just as much as a drive-through experience. Today, it is common for most places to be more of a drive through kind of restaurant due to the lack of atmospheric aesthetic and cost that dressier interiors require.

Florida Dips Into Canes

Emily Sacco, Staff March 25, 2025

Raising Cane’s has rapidly taken over the fast food industry in recent years. Their delicious fried chicken, one-of-a-kind Cane’s Sauce, and upbeat atmosphere set a new standard for other fast food...

(Above) Many of Freya Skye’s songs have been hits so far. According to alisaltrojantribune.com, these songs include “Who Says,” “Walk Over,” “Someone to Love,” and “Winter Dream.” It also states that out of all of these songs, “Winter Dream” has grown the most attraction as it is, “A festive song perfect for the holiday season.” Her songs have unique tunes and many themes, from intense and emotional to festive and happy.

Former Eurovision Star Rises to Fame

Hiba Bilal, Co-Editor March 17, 2025

When it comes to modern pop songs with a catchy beat, there is a wide variety for every subgenre, with some of the most popular including “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake and “Levitating”...

(Above) One dish named Branzino is a whole fish that is either fried or grilled. It is a European Sea Bass rubbed in Greek spices and overall tastes amazing. The fish is sourced locally from various fish markets to ensure that they are always served fresh. Many describe the taste as flaky and also slightly sweet.

Bosphorus Creators Open Parea

Zane Rimes, Copy Editor March 3, 2025

As we enter the new year of 2025, the phrase that comes to most people’s minds is, “Out with the old and in with the new.” As the former Maitland restaurant Outpost Kitchen, Bar, & Provisions...

I’ve Played These Games Before

Mary Collins, Staff February 24, 2025

Back in 2021, Netflix’s hit series, Squid Games provided us with an exhilarating horror series that left the world with anticipation, wondering what would happen next after director Hwang Dong-hyuk left...

(Above) The Madras Cafe is located on Sand Lake Road and is open from 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for their breakfast and lunch dining, and then from 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. for their evening dinner experience. Guests can be seated indoors or outdoors.

Spicing Up South Indian Flavors

Hiba Bilal, Co-Editor November 11, 2024

When people seek an authentic taste of Indian cuisine and want to explore a wide variety of vegetarian options, The Madras Cafe is the way to go. The restaurant’s owner, Ms. Manisha Sheesta, had always...

(Above) The burgers served at Cow and
Cheese show off their distinct flavors. The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere with outstanding music.

Maitland Burgers are a Smash Hit

Zane Rimes, Co-Editor November 8, 2024

A new style of smashburger restaurant has recently opened up in Maitland. With its unique flavors of burgers, fries, and “Beer Cheese,” Cow and Cheese has Maitland residents raving about their new...

(Above) Ports are also a huge part of cruising. Where a ship goes depends on whether or not someone books that cruise or not. Private islands have gotten more popular, and almost every company has its own island. Each private island offers different activities and excursions though, like now Carnival and Royal Caribbean have more of a fun island with slides, zip lines, and waterparks while cruise lines like MSC have more relaxing islands with tons of beaches and food areas. Before choosing which cruise to board, passengers should make it caters to their enjoyment.

New Cruises Kill the Competition

Mary Collins, Staff November 4, 2024

Cruising has never been more competitive. From robot bartenders and zip lines to entire rollercoasters cramped into as small of a space as possible, cruise ships are getting more outrageous every year....

(Above) After the new thrilling sequel to the iconic movie Beetlejuice came out, Crumbl partnered with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to deliver a delicious treat. This is a chocolate cake layered with vanilla frosting with green sprinkles. This cake was available at Crumbl Cookie from September 2 to 7.

How the Cookie Crumbles

Ava Anderson, Staff October 22, 2024

Ever since 2020, cookie reviews from Crumbl Cookies have been taking over social media. Crumbl Cookies gained mass popularity from its “Flavors of the Week,” a rotating menu of six different cookie...

It Ends With Lively

Sofia Cohen, Staff October 14, 2024

Reading was not very popular among most teenagers until Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us intrigued many young adults and got them hooked on reading again. The story soon became popular after appearing...

(Above) The restaurant is filled with multiple different chandeliers. Decorated with murals and beautiful hanging from the walls.

Say Ciao to Simply Capri

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor September 30, 2024

 In all of the tourist areas in Florida, visitors and locals alike have trouble finding fresh food that doesn't have a ridiculous price. Many visitors of popular theme parks such as Walt Disney World...

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