Florida Establishment Named Best New Restaurant Of Year
The start of a new year allows us to reflect upon some “best of” winners from the year we just completed, while simultaneously highlighting the things we are most looking forward to. USA Today‘s 10BEST recently announced their best openings of 2023. Here, a Florida establishment was named the best new restaurant.
“This Cuban restaurant was awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin and features Floridian and Cuban cuisine with tropical influences,” 10BEST states.
They are talking about Otto’s High Dive in Orlando
Located at 2304 E Robinson St., Otto’s High Dive labels itself as a neighborhood rum bar. However, they are much more than that. They are open six days per week for dinner, and on Sundays for brunch as well.
Menu
“Step in for lechon asado (roasted pork) or ropa vieja (braised short rib), and make sure to show up early for their weekday happy hours, where you can knock down Cuba Libre highballs, classic mojitos, or other well-mixed libations,” 10BEST states.
There’s a raw bar where you can order oysters, either raw or baked. If you want a truly extravagant experience you can go with the seafood tower, which includes shrimp and crab salad as well. The entrée menu is full of pork, lobster, and short rib options.
There’s also a café portion to Otto’s High Dive. This is where you find desserts, espresso, and Cuban-style coffees. The drink menu arranges the options by stirred, shaken, or frozen. In addition, wines by the glass and Cuban beers are served. “While we have an extensive cocktail menu, our spirits selection is equally as vast,” Otto’s High Dive says.
Lastly, the best new restaurant in Florida announced on their Instagram that they will have pig roast Sunday’s. This will take place from 11 am to as late as 10 pm.
Reservations are highly encouraged. You can book your table at Ottoshd.com. This is also where you will find all of their catering options as well.
Florida Birthday Freebies - Get Free Stuff on Your Big Day
Who doesn’t love getting free stuff on their birthday? Seriously, one of the best things about getting older is just getting those fun birthday freebees. My birthdays is quite a ways away, as it’s in August, but I might as well prep for it early. The problem is that I never remember until the day of my birthday what stores and restaurants offer free stuff on birthdays, and by then, it’s often too late. So, you’re best to plan early, if you want to snag those Florida birthday freebies.
With that in mind, this year, I set out to find the best Florida birthday freebies months before my big day. Let’s just say I was determined to get a head start. As it turns out, a large number of spots offer great birthday freebies and gifts.
I’m looking through some of these food freebies, and after seeing these, I think I’m going to be very full on my birthday. Both Denny’s and IHOP offer free breakfast deals for your birthday. Those restaurants are national, so even if you’re traveling on your birthday, you can get some free or discounted grub. Maybe I’ll hit up both spots on my birthday and really stuff myself with pancakes. I also like getting free stuff, not just food, on my birthday. Makeup stores such as Ulta and Sephora offer special birthdays gifts for rewards members. You’ll find plenty of free dessert deals on this list, as well. I’m all about dessert, free or not, but free is always better. It’s worth noting that some of these programs require you to sign up in advance of your birthday, so hop on them quickly.
Read on for birthday freebies available in Florida for your big day, and whenever your big day falls, happy birthday. Many of these deals do have an expiration date after your birthday passes, so look into that. Also, these deals change often, so don’t be surprised it this list varies a bit.
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Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
