Best lunch in the city

Press 101 is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the hottest concepts in Orlando dining. It specializes in Euro-style bistro food, and sandwiches and wine take center stage. By placing emphasis high quality ingredients and letting the natural flavors shine, its a breath of fresh air on restaurant row, where chefs typically rely on frying or heavy spices to impart flavor.(Not that theres anything wrong with that...)
I sat down recently manager Brian Hoening to talk about Press 101. Hoening is actually a personal friend of mine, as well as a culinary mentor. Our conversation:

Describe Press 101 in one sentence.
A sophisticated, upscale, neighborhood sandwich and wine bar.
What are your favorite dishes?
The grilled-cheese [sandwich], turkey and brie sanwich, and garlic roasted salmon salad.
Why should people choose Press 101 over the other restaurants in the area? It was voted Orlando's top outdoor dining and top power-lunch restaurant
Anything else you want people to know?
Great atmosphere, great food, and live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Ask for Brian!

VERDICT: Next time you find yourself near restaurant row (the strech of Sand Lake road between Turkey Lake and Apopka Vineland) make sure you stop by for some exceptional food in a friendly (and non-touristy) atmosphere.

Quintessential Orlando Experience: Chili's at MCO

Yeah yeah, I know its a chain. But a pre- or post- flight meal at the Chili's at the Orlando International Airport is actually a standard tradition for many Orlando residents. The elevation allows for superior people watching, and until you've people watched in Orlando, you haven't really people watched at all. Although the food court has some decent options (and the huge central aquarium is definitely worth stopping by), it's often crowded, so stopping at Chili's is a good chance to work in some relaxation and, lets be honest, a few margaritas.