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Disney Springs, Cirque du Soleil serve up new dining deal
Read full article: Disney Springs, Cirque du Soleil serve up new dining dealA new duo has come to Disney Springs, bringing the magic of the Drawn to Life show by Cirque Du Soleil while also satisfying people’s hunger by offering a new dining experience with a special offer.
Florida senators unveil proposals to make to-go alcohol permanent
Read full article: Florida senators unveil proposals to make to-go alcohol permanentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two state senators have uncorked proposals to make permanent a coronavirus emergency order that allowed restaurants and other food establishments with liquor licenses to include alcohol with “to-go” orders. The proposals would require the liquid to be in a sealed container and to be part of a food order. We think it is a process that should continue, so we are looking to establish it in state law,” Brandes said on Friday. Brandes isn’t seeking to alter existing law that requires restaurants to reseal partially consumed bottles before patrons leave. In a 74-page report, the RESET task force, co-chaired by executives from Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, the Florida Retail Federation and the National Federation of Independent Business Florida, called existing rules restricting carryout alcohol “antiquated and no longer necessary.”DeSantis in September backed the idea of allowing carryout alcoholic beverages to become permanent.
Visit Orlando extends Magical Dining Month
Read full article: Visit Orlando extends Magical Dining MonthORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando foodies will now have an extra few weeks to explore the many restaurants offering three-course, prix fixe meals for Magical Dining Month. As part of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month, restaurants across Central Florida offer a set three-course menu for the fixed price of $35 per person. “Participating restaurants are telling us that the influx of added diners has helped them recoup lost business, keep people employed and even hire more staff. For each meal purchased during Magical Dining Month, $1 will go to Feed the Need Florida, an organization that is providing healthy food to those who’ve experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. To see a list of this year’s participating restaurants, click here.