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OFM_SideDish_0425 . qxp_SideDish 3 / 11 / 25 12 : 04 PM Page 2 + + GOOD EATS QUICK BITES RESERVATIONS What’s new and notable on the local QUICK BITES dining INGscene Baku Asian Fusion Bar has The space formerly occupied by N opened along Crystal Clear Stonewall Bar will house I Lane , serving a variety of Thai , Heatwave , a new concept that D Japanese , Chinese and Korean will feature a café , restaurant and SideDish menu offerings . a theater - lounge space . EDITED BY PETER PROKO After shuttering its Milk District Amit Kumar , owner and oper - location last year , Pom Pom’s pop - ator of Aashirwad Indian Food ular sandwiches will be available & Bar , Bombay Street Kitchen again soon in Sanford as owner and Tamarind Indian Cuisine , GOOD EATS Pom Moongauklang is eyeing an is planning a new Indian fine - April opening inside Henry’s Depot . dining spot in Winter Park called SAMA . The best Foodie events to fill your calendar RESERVATIONS thing we’ve April 26 SCIENCE & WINE tasted Guests will enjoy live music , gourmet hors d’oeuvres and wine recently . . . tastings at this annual fundraising event . 7 - 10 p.m . , ticket price Sesame Ribeye Taco TBD , Orlando Science Center at BARTACO April 27 April 12 WE RECENTLY TRIED INTERNATIONAL FOOD BREWS AROUND THE ZOO & DRINK FESTIVAL these terrific tacos featuring Sample more than 35 different craft Celebrating its 10th year , this shaved ribeye that’s been beers , as well as seltzers and wine family - friendly event offers plenty marinated in a sweet at various stations positioned of food , cocktails and live sesame - soy sauce and around the zoo . 5 - 9 p.m . , from entertainment . 11 a.m . - 9 p.m . , topped with spicy kimchi . $ 50 , Central Florida Zoo & free admission , Festival Park Botanical Gardens ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM april 2025 ORLANDO FAMILY 15
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OFM 0425 Banchero - FINAL_Dept 3 / 11 / 25 11 : 31 AM Page 1 T H E T O U C H AS THE LEADER OF A YOUNG AND TALENTED NUCLEUS , PAOLO BANCHERO HAS ORLANDO BASKETBALL FANS EYEING THE FUTURE WITH EXCITEMENT . B Y M A T T C O S E N T I N O ORLANDO MIGHT NOT HAVE THE RICH BASKETBALL HISTORY OF CITIES LIKE BOSTON OR PHILADELPHIA , but in just 36 seasons with an NBA franchise , our town has been blessed with some of the biggest stars of their generation , from Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway to Tracy McGrady and Dwight Howard . It is yet to be seen whether Paolo Banchero can someday reach the same status as those Magic icons , but if his first three years in the league are any indication , he’s well on his way . Chosen first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft after one memorable season at Duke , Banchero joined the Magic during a rough period in which the team had qualified for the playoffs just twice in 10 years , never advancing past the first round . The 6 - foot - 10 power for - ward brought instant hope , as he helped Orlando improve by 12 wins in his first season on his way to earning Rookie of the Year honors . Banchero’s second season was even better : He made his first All - Star team and led the Magic to a fifth - place finish in the Eastern Conference during the regular season before they pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in an exciting first - round playoff series . Despite falling in Game 7 , the Magic entered the 2024 - 25 campaign with the fran - chise’s highest expectations in over a decade , thanks to a young nucleus led by Banchero , Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs . ! 1 6 | O R L A N D O F A M I L Y | A P R I L 2 0 2 5 | O R L A N D O F A M I L Y M A G A Z I N E . C O M
