Orlando Magazine - August 2022

August 1, 2022

Denis Vargas

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Has Returned

Get Stuffed At EPCOT!

Sarah Kinbar,

Explore The Difference Between Delta 8, Delta 9, and THC

Is Delta-8 “Marijuana-lite?”

Susan Jenks,

Chef Akira Back Brings Fine Dining To Kissimmee's ette Hotel

While most chefs would be satisfied being named “Best Chef in Las Vegas” and “Rising Star” by Restaurant Hospitality, Chef Akira Back is not one to rest on his tasty laurels. With extensive broadcasting credentials to his resume, from “Iron Chef America,” “The Today Show” and “Best Thing I Ever Ate,” to name a few, Chef Akira has a faithful following of foodies who enjoy his innovative Mediterranean Asian cuisine.

T. Michele Walker,

Time to Roll Credits for Reed Jones

It’s been a fabulous run spanning more than three decades at the “most magical place on earth” known as Walt Disney World.

George Diaz,

Attractions: Boo Bash No More

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Back

Sarah Kinbar,

SeaWorld Lights Up the Night with “Electric Ocean”

Don't miss this exclusive summer event!

Robert Ferrera,

Community: Ukrainians Living in Orlando

War has a notoriously long reach that extends into the Orlando community.

T. Michele Walker,

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AdventHealth Health Hub: Get Your Immunizations

Protect your health. Get up to date on your immunizations.

AdventHealth,

Travel: Chasing the Northern Lights In Canada

A bucket-list adventure is in Churchill, Manitoba, just one time zone away.

Megan Padilla,

Travel: Road Trippin’ to the Florida Keys: Celebrating 200 Years of Sunsets

From Key West to Miami and everywhere in between.

Lisa A. Beach,

Your Ultimate Back-to-School Primer

Experts—including moms—provide tested tips on routines, nutrition, shopping, safety, mental health, and having tough talks.

Cheri Henderson,

Michele Walker, Orlando Magazine Editor, Photo By Roberto Gonzalez

Editor Letter: Season's Farewell

Here from our Editor, Michele Walker, about her thoughts on August in Orlando.

T. Michele Walker,

Best of ORL 2022: Kids & Pets

From schools to pet supplies, here are your 2022 Best of ORL winners.

Cynthia Van Gaasbeck, T. Michele Walker,

Best of ORL 2022: Health & Beauty

Orlando magazine readers have spoken!

Cynthia Van Gaasbeck, T. Michele Walker,

Best of ORL 2022: Fun & Leisure

From musical theater to I-Drive, take a look at our readers' top picks.

Cynthia Van Gaasbeck, T. Michele Walker,

Best of ORL 2022: People & Media

The very best of Orlando's people and media.

Cynthia Van Gaasbeck, T. Michele Walker,

Best of ORL 2022: Home & Shopping

From pool builders to local shops, our readers have selected their favorites!

Cynthia Van Gaasbeck, T. Michele Walker,

Best of ORL 2022: Food & Drink

From beers to ice cream and everything in between, here are our readers' favorites!

T. Michele Walker, Cynthia Van Gaasbeck,

Orlando Event Calendar: August 2022

We've rounded up the best events in August and beyond!

Orlando Magazine Staff,

Best of ORL 2022

It’s time for the Best of ORL, that special time of the year when our readers speak out and let us know their favorite places, people, and happenings in Central Florida. We heard you, and we hope you enjoy your list of the top breweries, restaurants, bands, community leaders, gift shops, and schools. Orlando magazine is excited to share the tippity top, the elite, the best of the best that our City Beautiful has to offer.

T. Michele Walker, Cynthia Van Gaasbeck,

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