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best pours in town (B3’s Lite Bite platters are the perfect complement).
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intimate space makes it easy to mix and mingle. Which is, of course,
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the best thing about a neighborhood hang-out. See you there!
Located at 3022 Corinne Dr. in the Audubon Park neighborhood of
Orlando. www.B3cafe.com
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kids aren’t only welcomed; they’re expected.
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Written by Laura Owens Photo provided by Emeril’s
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up a notch with their own palate pleasing plates, like the Hawaiian,
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Chicken Spring Roll or Filet options. For a little extra fun with your
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kids, hand them a Prawn Chip to chomp. Tchoup Chop’s version of
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