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1 week ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Juneteenth, recognized every year on June 19, marks the freedom of those once enslaved in the United States. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The following year saw the nation’s first Juneteenth celebration, and in 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. More than just a celebration, Juneteenth is also a time for reflection and remembrance.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Every time I read a piece about the best sunsets in Florida, it seems to feature a Gulf Coast or Florida Keys destination. But after spending a week on the Space Coast, I can definitively say that the Atlantic Coast has some jaw-droppingly beautiful sunsets itself. The first was in Cocoa Beach.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Photo by Roberto GonzalezMagic has always been a family affair for illusionist Drew Thomas. “Like a lot of kids, I found it fascinating and fun. I always knew I wanted to perform magic,” he says.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Learn more about this Maitland gem! Our top spot goes to BLACKBIRD Comics and Coffeehouse, known for its carefully curated coffees, sandwiches, books, comics and board-game selections. It’s the brainchild of Candice and David Craig. “My first experience with coffee was when my grandmother gave me a hot cup of freshly percolated coffee made with sugar and evaporated milk. It was creamy and sweet and became a beloved morning ritual of my childhood,” says Candice Craig.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
We issued the call: for readers to pick their favorite coffeehouse from a field of 32 of the best places known for their coffee, and you overwhelming responded. For the month of June, BLACKBIRD is offering the Endless Summer! It’s a tea- and fruit-based beverage made specifically for Orlando magazine readers, in recognition of BLACKBIRD’s coffee bracket win.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
A little art mixed with some good coffee may be just what you need. Achilles Art Café sources its coffee from Golden Hills, a local micro-coffee roastery in Groveland, which is certified fair trade and organic. They offer a wonderful selection of coffee drinks such as espresso macchiatos and espresso con panna, cortaditos and specialty lattes—among the great flavors you can add are cinnamon crumb cake, Snickers, lavender and butterbeer.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Lineage Coffee Roasting, which has locations in East End Market, at Mills/50 and at the University of Central Florida, aims to be the highest-quality roaster of coffee in the world. Trade relations are key, and Lineage’s founders have direct relationships with producers in South America and Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Kenya. In 2018, they began customizing lot-specific roasts to highlight unique flavor profiles. Want to learn more about the world of coffee?
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Need that coffee fix on the way in or out of town? Don’t settle for airport coffee, give 407 Cafe a try. With 11 flavor selections to add to your hot or cold brew (including hard-to-find flavors such as Nutella and toasted marshmallow), you’ll find yourself mulling the options for a return visit. This family-owned cafe is known for its creativity and the quality of its coffee drinks and cuisine.
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
Photography Roberto Gonzalez // Art Direction Milena WamboldThere’s just something about brunch. It’s so special, we wish we could have it every day, yet look forward to the weekend because it’s the only time we can have brunch (with a few exceptions).
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3 weeks ago | 
orlandomagazine.com | Jennifer McKee
As mentioned previously, the Bloody Mary is the definitive brunch staple cocktail. Read on for our favorite spots for a delicious Bloody Mary, and don’t forget to read about the history of the drink further on in this brunch smorgasbord. So, where to start when searching out a fabulous Bloody Mary in Orlando?
