The BEST Pizza Downtown

For a long time now, there has been a common, well-known pizza joint that has been popular among downtown Orlando frequenters. Everyone has waited in line for far too long for a slice there and paid $4 for their trouble. No more, I say.

The best pizza in Orlando is just a block away, at Panino's. As an unbiased, non-compensated bystander, I let my taste buds do the deciding.

Now, in all fairness, it is a close race; but, nevertheless a race that the small shop on Orange Avenue has won by more than a nose. Toss in their FREE beer offer with the purchase of two slices and my heart is theirs.

What can I say? I'm a sucker for a great slice. My New York roots won't let me love the "other" pizza available downtown, despite it's long-standing relationship with downtowners.

So, it's been written. The BEST pizza in downtown Orlando is Panino's. Enjoy.

Takin' it to the Streets...

November 4, 2008 -- Election Night

The Guest List has no party affiliation. I have no party affiliation. Here is what I saw:

People of all races--White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc., taking to the streets in celebration.

People of all races--White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc., hugging and shouting "Yes we can. Yes we did."

People of all races--White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc., peacefully expressing joy on top of their cars, blocking Orange Avenue, honking their horns, and waving banners proudly.

Tonight, I saw something I was proud to witness. Not because of who won or what party was triumphant, but because of the way Orlando reacted. If you're interested, check out the photos in the photo gallery to see more of what occurred.

It was time for a change, he said.

Indeed.