MOUNT DORA GETAWAY WINNER: Lindsay Taylor
Hundreds of votes were tallied in this year’s Date Night Awards. Without further delay, here are the winners:
Best Date Night Activity – Foodie Category
First: Epcot World Showcase
Second: Griffin Cooking School at the JW Marriott
Third: Farris and Foster’s chocolate date night
Best Date Night Activity – Participant Category
First: Creative Canvas & Wine
Second: Full Moon Paddle with Adventures in Florida
Third: All Fired Up
Best Date Night Activity – Spectator Category
First: Orlando Magic
Second: Blue Man Group
Third: Orlando Improv
Best Date Night Activity – Music Category
First: House of Blues
Second: Dueling Pianos at Liam Fitzpatrick’s
Third: B.B. King's Blues Club
Best Date Night Activity – Arts and Culture Category
First: Broadway Across America
Second: Orlando Ballet
Third: Theatre Downtown
Best Movie Location
First: Enzian
Second: AMC Dine-In Theater at Downtown Disney
Third: CityWalk
Best Date Night Restaurant – Upscale
First: PRIMO/Ravenous Pig (TIE)
Second: Hemingway’s at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Third: Luma on Park
Best Date Night Restaurant – Moderate
First: Prato
Second: Ceviche
Third: Colorado Fondue Company
Best Spa for Couples
First: Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grande Lakes
Second: Poseidon Spa at Grand Bohemian Orlando
Third: Senses, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
Best Spot for Drinks
First: The Wine Room
Second: Blue Martini
Third: Hillstone
Best Special Occasion Experience
First: Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba
Second: Dinner at Victoria and Albert’s
Third: Orlando Hot Air Balloons private flight
Best In-City Overnight
First: Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott Grande Lakes
Second: Grand Bohemian Hotel
Third: Gaylord Palms Resort
Best Weekly Event
First: Winter Park Food Truck Pod
Second: Urban Flats Wine Down Wednesday
Third: Tasty Tuesdays: Milk District Food Truck Stop
Best Monthly Event
First: The Daily City's Food Truck Bazaar
Second: Thornton 3rd Thursday Art Walk
Third: Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel
Best Periodic Event
First: Science Night Live (Orlando Science Center)
Second: Harbor Nights at Portofino Bay Hotel
Third: Classic Albums Live (Hard Rock)
Thank you to everyone who voted. The winner of the Mount Dora getaway will be announced shortly.