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THE 808
The Hawaiian-themed eatery in the old Dexter’s space brings everything from kalua pork to Spam musubi to Thornton Park. There are decent poke bowls to be had, as well as handhelds like the chicken sandwich with sweetish huli-huli sauce and various burgers. Cocktails are unpretentious and refreshingly fruity. Open daily. (reviewed Aug. 18) 808 E. Washington St., 407-440-4079, the808orlando.com, $$
NICK FILET
The first Nick Filet outside the Philly/ Jersey Shore area graces Orlando, and it’s all about the pricey filet mignon sandwiches. Here you can get 16 ounces of filet mignon stuffed into a Kaiser roll for $30, though half- and quarter-pound versions are also on the menu for more reasonable prices. Lobster rolls are also offered, as are tasty Old Bay tater tots, mac & cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. (reviewed Aug. 11) 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-250-6588, nickfilet. com, $$$
THE MONROE
The latest offering from Jason and Sue Chin is arguably their prettiest and their most accessible. The Creative Village restaurant presents modern comfort fare courtesy of chef Josh Oakley, who garnered a following after opening the Smiling Bison. Fried chicken, pastrami corn dogs and chicken waffles are all worth ordering, but the must-try dishes are jerk-spiced chicken hearts and duck served with sour cherry-scallion relish spooned over Murasaki sweet potatoes. “The perfect cheesecake” lives up to the hype. Open daily. (reviewed Aug. 4) 448 N. Terry Ave., 407-734-2102, themonroeorlando.com, $$$$
HANGRY DOBO
You’ll feel the love as soon as you enter the restaurant, nestled in the Collegiate Way plaza at the corner of University Boulevard and Alafaya Trail. A warm welcome awaits from behind the CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
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