I tried these places on North Orange Ave (north of Colonial/50) on Wednesday at lunch. They are neighbors. The first was North Quarter Tavern. The second is in the place that had Caro-Bama Cue and a Canadian chain. They call the space a marketplace now. There was also a coffee stall beside it. I don't think that is/was the Canadian enterprise.
City Pub - They have been there for two or three years. Seems like the same thing as the old place. The layout is the same. The menu seems similar. Not sure if the old place had photos of older Orlando. but, I kind of think it did. I had a cheeseburger with fries for $11. Overwhelmed by the bounty the night before. Garden variety burger that your buddy would grill for you at a cookout. Smallish. Roundish. Saw it flaming from grease in the kitchen. Inside was medium. Cheddar sat hard on top. Veg were ok. Yellow tomato, onion and bibb lettuce. Brioche bun. Ok. Fries were wedge and coated. Fail. Fail. Wedges are for breakfast. Coating is for candy. The rest of the menu was pub fare. The odd man in was a gyro plate. Thye have trivia nights. Parking is almost non-existent. Luckily, my secret spot is still unknown.
Guacamoli - They do smoothies and toast. I had the cheapest one (simple) for $6. Lots of guac. Creamy. They swear it's Haas. Seemed so. Way too salty. Also had some funk to it that I hope wasn't "secret sauce". Made in back, so, that's always scary. Can never tell who has a score to settle. They also do a Caprese (mozz) and a salmon for $8 and $9. Out of mozz. The smoothies are $8, $9 and $10. Kale, strawberry and moca. Opened in October.
*One more post tomorrow with a Midwest Travel Note at the end. Then we're up to date.
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