“All of the Places doing all of the Things“

Thoughts

This past week, I took a trip away from everything in Miami, and it was GREAT. I visited old college friends, museums and family members (all while socially distancing and/or wearing a mask). This trip was such a joy to me and thank you to all my friends who reserved a whole day or a whole hour to spend with me. Those moments gave me more life than you'll ever know.

Okay, okay… all sappy-ness aside, I've compiled a list of restaurants, places and random activities that you should look into if you're ever in the Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville area.

FOOD

Orlando

Noodles & Company 5/5

3683 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

A-Aki Sushi & Steakhouse - Florida Mall 10/5

1400 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809

Tampa

CALI 3/5

11230 Sullivan St, Riverview, FL 33578

Armature Works 2/5

1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Thee Tree House 2/5

1809 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606

Due Amici Pizza & Bar 10/5

1724 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi grill 4/5

2020 Badlands Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Jacksonville

Southern Grounds & Co. 3/5

3562 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Whit's Frozen Custard 5/5

3545 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Maple Street Biscuit Company- Julington Creek 10/5

1627 Race Track Rd, Fruit Cove, FL 32259

Hawkers 10/5

1001 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

*I've provided honest ratings for each restaurant I visited over my trip. 5 being the highest and I went a lil crazy and rated some 10/5 meaning that restaurant hit BEYOND my expectations and was SO GOOD. 

OUTDOORS

Orlando

Lake Eola

Tampa

Tampa Riverwalk 

Jacksonville

Mandarin Park

ARTS

Orlando

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Tampa

Henry B. Plant Museum

401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Jacksonville

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204

SHOPPING

Orlando

The Mall at Millenia

4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32839

Tampa

Oxford Exchange 

420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Jacksonville

Riverside Arts Market

715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Five points Vintage

1046 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Antique Mall

800 Lomax St, Jacksonville, FL 32204