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Amy Drew Thompson
Amy Drew Thompson is the Orlando Sentinel’s Food and Dining Reporter. She eats and she writes things. Amy Drew wears many hats, literally (she loves hats) and is highly flexible, literally (she loves yoga). New Yorker by birth, Orlandoan by choice, she delights in sharing the delectable spoils of her adopted city.
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![Namastay for ice cream! Enjoy a one-day Greenery Creamery-Donutste milkshake collaboration on Saturday, July 20, at both locations from open 'til sellout. Go early, supplies will be limited. (Photo: Christina Petsos; @somehowimnotfat) Namastay for ice cream! Enjoy a one-day Greenery Creamery-Donutste milkshake collaboration on Saturday, July 20, at both locations from open 'til sellout. Go early, supplies will be limited. (Photo: Christina Petsos; @somehowimnotfat)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-national-ice-cream-day-specials-2024-01.jpg?w=112)
Cool deals: July 21 is National Ice Cream Day, Orlando!
Check out some cool (and hot!) Orlando ice cream news and holiday specials to keep you cool this weekend.
![Ten10's Christmas in July party takes place from 1-11 p.m. Saturday and will feature two new beer releases, live music and more. (Courtesy Ten10 Brewing Company) Ten10's Christmas in July party takes place from 1-11 p.m. Saturday and will feature two new beer releases, live music and more. (Courtesy Ten10 Brewing Company)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-ten10-brewing-nine-years-01.jpg?w=117)
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Ten10 Brewing celebrates 9 years with a Saturday celebration
For its ninth anniversary, this Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award Winner is throwing a Christmas in July party with live music, food specials and two brand-new beers.
![Regulars line up for lunch at Singh's Roti Shop in Orlando's Orlovista neighborhood. (Photo courtesy Kialha Mumma) Regulars line up for lunch at Singh's Roti Shop in Orlando's Orlovista neighborhood. (Photo courtesy Kialha Mumma)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-singhs-roti-shop-review-12_5407bf.jpg?w=117)
A doubles-take on Singh’s Roti Shop
Angie Singh's roti shop's been serving the community for 22 years. It's time to remind Orlando how lucky it is.
![Before it was the food of the elite, say historians, caviar was the food of the fishermen. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel) Before it was the food of the elite, say historians, caviar was the food of the fishermen. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tos-l-caviar-day0850_9a5985.jpg?w=140)
Caviar’s luxe rep belies its approachability
Long considered a posh bite, caviar began its culinary history in a far humbler manner. At Bar Kada, they like to mix the high with the low and recommend folks...
![Hollerbach's chief operations officer Chris Cremen shows off the restaurant's new certification with DfD co-founders Toni Gitles and Dennis Dulniak. (Courtesy Dennis Dulniak) Hollerbach's chief operations officer Chris Cremen shows off the restaurant's new certification with DfD co-founders Toni Gitles and Dennis Dulniak. (Courtesy Dennis Dulniak)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-hollerbachs-dementia-friendly-02.jpg?w=112)
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Hollerbach’s German Restaurant now offering dementia-friendly dining
Long a favorite for German fare in Sanford, Hollerbach's is the latest Central Florida restaurant to offer options for dementia patients and their caregivers.
![Michelin-awarded sommelier Benjamin Coutts' favorite indie-local choice for Fry Day: The Ravenous Pig. (Photo courtesy The Ravenous Pig) Michelin-awarded sommelier Benjamin Coutts' favorite indie-local choice for Fry Day: The Ravenous Pig. (Photo courtesy The Ravenous Pig)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-national-french-fry-day-04.jpg?w=96)
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Keep your eyes on the fries, especially on July 12
With all the smothering and chunking in this lil’ French fry round-up, you’d think that July 12 was celebrating Waffle House. But no, these creative takes on what may be...
![These are some good fries. Even better alongside this fat, wild boar weisswurst served with a creamy curry emulsion. (Amy Drew Thompson/Orlando Sentinel) These are some good fries. Even better alongside this fat, wild boar weisswurst served with a creamy curry emulsion. (Amy Drew Thompson/Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TOS-L-restaurant-review-redlight-redlight-08_921a30.jpg?w=117)
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Amy Drew Thompson: Chef Jes Tantalo’s Redlight Redlight menu gives no mixed signals: Go
With bar bites & brunch plates that ring with comfort and delight with surprise, the beer parlor's Phase 3 is "hot, new restaurant."
![Les croissants, les croissants, how I looooooove les croissants! Especially in a Bastille Day picnic basket. (Courtesy Buttermilk Bakery) Les croissants, les croissants, how I looooooove les croissants! Especially in a Bastille Day picnic basket. (Courtesy Buttermilk Bakery)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-bastille-day-picnic-basket-01_c911b1-rotated.jpg?w=117)
To be ‘franc,’ Bastille Day is a great excuse for a picnic
Bastille Day was the beginning of the end for the French monarchy. Celebrate by eating like a king.
![Kai Kai's Jerry Lau (left) and restaurateur Johnny Tung visit Lau's soon-to-open space at Mills Market in Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood. (Photo courtesy Johnny Tung) Kai Kai's Jerry Lau (left) and restaurateur Johnny Tung visit Lau's soon-to-open space at Mills Market in Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood. (Photo courtesy Johnny Tung)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TOS-L-kai-kai-joining-mills-market-mills-50-01_91390e.jpg?w=113)
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Kai Kai’s Cantonese classics are coming back
An Orlando favorite for dim sum, Kai Kai is the latest concept announced for Mills Market and will debut later this month in Mills 50 with a menu of Cantonese...
![For National Mojito Day (July 11) Otto's High Dive Partner and Beverage Director Justin Levaughn made us one at this MICHELIN Guide-reommended restaurant in Orlando's Milk District. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel) For National Mojito Day (July 11) Otto's High Dive Partner and Beverage Director Justin Levaughn made us one at this MICHELIN Guide-reommended restaurant in Orlando's Milk District. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tos-l-mojito-ottos0928.jpeg?w=140)
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Get yourself in mint condition for National Mojito Day
It's a classic from the Cuban cocktail compendium, celebrated nationally on July 11 and every day at Otto's High Dive in Orlando.