Nile Ethiopian Restaurant: Savory Cuisine in Orlando

by Elsa Soto | Jul 23, 2021 | Things to Do in Orlando, Blog

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant: Savory Cuisine in Orlando

Orlando Florida’s International Drive may be a hot spot for tourist attractions, but it is also home to Nile, a restaurant where you can indulge in mouth-watering authentic Ethiopian cuisine. The beautifully decorated award-winning establishment opened its doors in 2006 and has been serving a wide range of genuine and delectable meals prepared with house spices ever since.

Eating Ethiopian food is quite a unique experience. The cuisine, while typically enjoyed with friends and family, is presented on a communal plate, which encourages people to share their meal. The food on this plate, which ranges from lamb, fish, poultry, beef, vegetarian and vegan options, is placed on top of a soft and spongy pancake-like food called injera.

Injera’s taste is slightly sour and is created with teff, a grain that is crushed into flour, mixed into a batter, slightly fermented, and then cooked into a huge circular form on a heavy skillet. You are then given extra rolls of injera, used to scoop up the food on the plate. A good piece of advice: don’t forget to also eat the injera at the bottom of the dish, as it soaks up delicious flavors from the food on top.

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant truly creates the ultimate memorable experience by combining authentic cultural ambience with excellent customer service. Whether you are simply visiting on vacation or are simply just looking for things to do in Central Florida, we highly recommend you make your way to Nile!

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Orlando Cat Cafe: The Purrfect Coffee Spot

by Elsa Soto | Jul 10, 2021 | Things to Do in Orlando, Blog, Local Events

Orlando Cat Cafe: The Purrfect Coffee Spot

There nothing like being able drive from your Central Florida home to a destination where you can snuggle with precious kittens while devouring mouth-watering coffee. Lucky for you, there is an establishment in Clermont, Florida called the Orlando Cat Cafe where you can do just that. Given that today is National Kitten Day, the timing has never been better to scope this Central Florida location out!

What is the Orlando Cat Cafe?

Florida’s first cat cafe to open was an idea sparked by cat enthusiast, Sandra Cagan, when she grew inspiration while viewing a 2014 NBC news story about this very concept. By the beginning of the following year, she gathered a copious amount of research to formulate the purrfect business for making the Orlando Cat Cafe a reality.

Situated in Clermont’s Cagan Crossings shopping center, the business opened to the public in September 2016. By forming a business partnership with Winter Garden-based Axum Coffee, an established coffee company, the two businesses have been working together in bringing people’s adoration for delicious coffee and snuggly cats together.

What to Expect at Orlando Cat Cafe

As you enter the establishment, you will find yourself in Axium Coffee, first which will serve as your check-in point. While you may opt to just enjoy a freshly brewed cup of hot coffee while there, paw-lease scope out the delegated cat section to play with some furry friends. Perhaps, you may lock eyes with the cat of your dreams and decide to adopt your next best friend.

How Much Does it Cost to Play with the Cats?

Keep in mind Orlando Cat Cafe charges a small fee for an hour of playtime with these snuggly pets. Adults are charged $8 to access the play/adoption area, however, if you have a little one under the age of 12, their entrance fee will be $4. If you do happen to bring a child under the age of 12, make certain they are accompanied by a trusted adult chaperone.

Do I have to Make a Reservation for the Orlando Cat Cafe?

Although Orlando Cat Cafe accepts walk-ins when when visitors arrive without an appointment slot, it is highly advisable to make a reservation beforehand to avoid any possibility of being denied access due to crowds reaching over-capacity.

Are Kittens and Adult Cats Kept in the Same Space?

Orlando Cat Cafe ensures that kittens and adult cats are kept apart. The younger ones are placed inside a kitten tent away from any roaming adult cats until they reach an age where they may be safely placed in close proximity to the rest of the adult cats. Not to mention, younger cats exacerbate significantly more energy in addition to requiring more attention by their caregivers.

Coffee with a Feline-thropic Cause

A serving of Axum Coffee goes beyond satisfying your taste buds while granting you a boost of energy. Their mission thrives in assisting those living in Axum, Ethiopia to have a higher quality of life. The profits received by each coffee purchase are donated to Ethiopian inhabitants in need while focusing on the aim to provide accessible fresh water and more.

Whether you are visiting Central Florida as a tourist, scoping out the area’s phenomenal retirement communities or are simply just looking for things to do in Clermont, make sure to add Orlando Cat Cafe to your itinerary!

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Out & About: Blue Spring State Park

by Elsa Soto | Jun 30, 2021 | Things to Do in Orlando, Blog

Out & About: Blue Spring State Park

When pondering about things to do in Orlando or Central Florida, you may envision thrilling theme parks and popular tourist attractions. While experiencing these attractions are a must when visiting Orlando, the Florida outdoors also have breathtaking natural springs that won’t put a dent in your wallet. Blue Spring State Park is a Central Florida must-see located along Orange City’s St. John’s river, just a 45-minute drive from Orlando. While they are open all year round from 8 AM to sundown, it is advisable to visit the springs early as they often reach peak capacity, especially during the winter months.

Blue Spring is home to over fifteen threatened and endangered animals, such as tortoises, scrub jays and bears. What the serene 72 degree spring is most famous for though are its manatees, given that it is one of the best locations to view these animals in the wild without needing a boat. The state park has platforms spread along the river where visitors can take a stroll and capture the beauty of these picture-perfect waters while finding a few manatees. While you may spot these creatures all-year round, they are mostly visible during the winter, specifically January or February.

Although swimming isn’t permitted during the winter months when the manatees are prominently present, Blue Spring opens its refreshing waters to swimmers from the Spring up until the early Fall. Guests can enjoy floating along the mellow river with tube rentals available, or they also have the option of canoeing, kayaking or paddle boarding. If all the fun gets you to work up an appetite, Blue Spring has plenty of picnic spots as well as a small Cantina if you did not bring your own food.

So whether you are just moving to Orlando or are visiting the area and want to explore Florida beyond its theme parks, head on over to Blue Spring and bring some snacks, a device to capture photos and good company!

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Father’s Day at Downtown Clermont Farmer’s Market

by Elsa Soto | Jun 18, 2021 | Things to Do in Orlando, Blog, Local Events

Father’s Day at Downtown Clermont Farmer’s Market

Still don’t have ideas for what to do this Father’s Day in Central Florida? Consider taking a stroll through Downtown Clermont Farmer’s Market this Sunday anytime from 9 AM – 2 PM! There’s no entrance fee or reservations required, making it an ideal spot for a last-minute Father’s Day adventure. With over 40 local vendors, you can find anything from fresh produce, unique handmade items, plants, captivating artwork and more.

Places to Eat for Father’s Day in Downtown Clermont

Downtown Clermont Farmer’s Market is conveniently in the same area as many shops, breweries and best of all: lots of restaurant options! These are a couple of our personal favorites for a delicious Father’s Day meal:

Lilly’s on the Lake

Lilly’s on the Lake is a fantastic dining option when visiting the historic district of Clermont, Florida. The Caribbean beach front restaurant overlooking Lake Minneola has both indoor and outdoor patio seating, perfect for exquisite moon rise views. They also have a private room for small gatherings as well as an indoor/outdoor bar.

Enjoy live talent every night of the week from open mics, karaoke, live DJs and more! For extra thrills, the lakefront restaurant has 6-person surrey’s, 10-speed bikes, beach cruisers and tri-decks available for rent during business hours.

Montrose Street Market

Can’t get the family to decide on a place to eat? Check out Montrose Street Market where the variety of different food options will satisfy everyone’s appetite! The curated 5,000 square foot marketplace supports independently owned businesses and offers a high-quality experience for both shoppers & vendors while maintaining competitively affordable food prices. Additionally when you visit the establishment during the weekend, you’ll have the treat of experiencing local musical entertainment from a designated music platform stage area.

Montrose Street Market provides indoor and outdoor seating with up to 100 visitors at a given time. While hours of operation vary by the day of the week, Montrose Street market will be open from 8am – 7pm this Father’s Day Sunday.

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Photos with Santa at Wall Crawl Orlando

by Elsa Soto | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog, Theme Parks and Attractions

Photos with Santa at Wall Crawl Orlando

More than half the space has been transformed for the holidays Photos with Santa at Wall Crawl!

The best part? Photos with Santa during the times listed below are included in your ticket for no extra charge – plus each family/group receives one 4×6 print FREE!

How It Works

Wall Crawl is the world’s first customizable photo experience.

During general admission you can use your one-hour time slot to do any combination of the following:

Snap your own photos with a camera, phone, or other devices
Snap photos with a professional photographer (they just need a ticket – and please see list of restricted gear here)

Have photos taken by our professional photographers with your phone (included in your ticket price)
Have photos taken by our professional photographers with their professional gear. You can purchase a package/photo session in advance, or after you view the photos they take. We have lots of different photo packages, starting at just $6 and including both prints and digitals, so you get exactly the photos you want.

Everyone entering Wall Crawl during General Admission is required to have a ticket for that specific timeslot.

*Private photo shoots, private Wall Crawls, and events are also available here.

There is no wrong way to Wall Crawl!

Hours of Operation:

General Admission:

Friday 11:30 am – 7 pm

Saturday 10 am – 8:30

Sunday 10 am – 7 pm

Private Rentals/Events/Photoshoots: By appointment Mon-Thurs

Terms:

Add tickets to your cart by selecting the date and time using the calendar

Confirm your date and time when purchasing. Your ticket(s) are only valid for the date/time listed on your ticket.

There are no refunds and we do not accept tickets bought from any 3rd party vendors.

Be sure to have each ticket holder bring their ID(s) at check-in

Pets are not permitted during general admission unless it is specified as a dog night.

For questions regarding Wall Crawl, please visit our FAQ or email create@wallcrawl.com

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