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Best Cheap Date
Aloma Cinema Grill
2155 Aloma Ave., Winter Park
(407) 678-8214
For just two dollars you can watch blockbuster hits while you savor a cold beer, swallow a sandwich or pizza, or munch on a salad.
Best Creative Date
Sky Venture - Indoor SkydivingTalk about an adrenaline rush!! This indoor skydiving flight experience will be one you remember for a long time. Fun, safe adventure with complete training before your flight. Ask about the "IJL" Special.
Best Place for a Laugh
Improv Comedy Club
129 W. Church St., Orlando
(321) 281-8000
Enjoy dinner and a laugh-out-loud comedy show at Americas premiere comedy showcase and restaurant. Featuring famous performers, like Michael Winslow--check out their website for upcoming shows.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Too Jays Gourmet Deli
2400 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando
Other locations: Altamonte Springs, Dr. Phillips Marketplace
(407) 894-1718
Your classic New York Jewish deli featuring mouthwatering favorites such as pastrami piled high on rye, blintzes and the most decadent and sinful desserts you can imagine. Be sure to try the black and white cookies or the "killer cake."
Best Place To Buy a Gift
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd., Orlando
(407) 363-3555
An upscale mall where you're sure to find the perfect gift for his or her needs. Home to Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Macys, as well as upscale boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Jimmy Choo.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Carrinos Italian Restaurant Pizza and Deli
7572 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando
(407) 352-8407
This family style Italian restaurant is a hidden gem. Serving many delightful dishes such as pastas, veal, and homemade pizza--even submarine sandwiches.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Houston's 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
(407) 740-4005
This restaurant serves up juicy steaks and fresh seafood. Grab a drink at the beautiful bar. You can even sit outside by the dock and overlook the lake. With comfortable seating and friendly staff, you wont be disappointed.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Le Coq Au Vin
4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
(407) 851-6980
Specializing in classic country French cuisine, everything on the menu is worth trying at this comfortable, upscale yet casual spot. Sample the namesake dish or the longtime favorite Bayou Tesche.
TOP FIVE DATES
Create something hot together
460 N. Orlando Ave. Ste. 106, Winter Park
(407) 644-8088
Glaze Under Fire provides everything you need to create your own masterpiece. Bring a beverage and your favorite munchies and get creative. Watch your date unleash his or her creative juices. You can even work on a project together. And at the end of the date, you'll have a little treasure to take home as a keepsake.
DeLeon Springs
DeLeon Springs State Park, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd., DeLeon Springs
(386) 985-4212
Take a trip to DeLeon Springs, a tropical frontier still rich in mystery and romance. Enjoy a unique dining experience at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill and Griddle House, where you'll be seated at a table with a built-in grill and given a pitcher of batter to create your own hotcakes.
Pat OBriens
Universal Studios Citywalk, Orlando
(407) 224-2106
This New Orleans style restaurant is located in the center of one of Orlandos busiest nightspots. Here you can feast on great food, drink specials, and listen to the music of tinkling keys from the nearby piano bar.
Take your dream date to heavenly Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando
(407) 370-1280
Swim with the dolphins at this tropical hideaway. Languor in this paradise of grottoes, lagoons and reefs, then relax with your date on one of the beautiful white-sand beaches. Walk the nature trail and see some unique wildlife. And don't you worry about crowds--attendance at Discovery Cove is strictly monitored.
