Graffiti Junktion, which had been looking at moving in to the old Ole Ole space at New York and Fairbanks Avenues in Winter Park, is instead aiming at College Park and the former home of K Restaurant Wine Bar on Edgewater Drive. Earlier this year, Kevin Fonzo moved his business, now known simply as K Restaurant, down Edgewater Drive to the space where his other restaurant, Nonna Trattoria, had been, effectively combining the two restaurants. Graffiti Junktion will fit more with the clientele of Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub up the block than with the former K crowd, or, for that matter, the patrons of Harmoni Market and Julianna's across the street or Adriatico virtually next door.

How done is this deal? I hear the prospective tenants have the keys to the new place and are planning for a September opening.

Graffiti Junktion's owners are dropping their plans for a burger bar in Winter Park, but plans are moving ahead for a restaurant in the former Bravissimo spot on Shine Avenue. That, neighbors will be happy to know, will be a more romantic and sedate restaurant than the decidedly manic -- and boistrous -- Graffiti Junktion.

Charley's Steak House, flagship brand of Orlando's Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, will be honored by the American Culinary Federation with its Achievement of Excellence Award. Charley's is one of eight restaurants that will be recognized at ACF's national convention in Anaheim, Aug. 2-5.

“Charley’s Steak House is honored and excited to be recognized by the American Culinary Federation with its Achievement of Excellence Award,” Ron Woodsby, owner/president of Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, said in a prepared statement. “The award-winning foundation of Charley’s Steakhouse is built on the never-ending drive to be an innovative trendsetter for excellence in the industry and to extend an uncompromising commitment to exceed all expectations.”

The Achievement of Excellence Award recognizes foodservice establishments that exemplify a commitment to excellence. Criteria for the award includes being in operation for at least five consecutive years, nomination by an ACF chapter, member or individual in the foodservice profession, and being a recognized industry leader. Charley's has been in operation since 1974. Besides three Charley's steakhouses, Talk of the Town also owns and operates FishBones, Moonfish, Vito's Chop House and Johnnie's Hideaway restaurants in the Orlando area.

The American Culinary Federation, which is headquartered in St. Augustine, offers certification for chefs and claims a membership of 20,000 culinary professionals in 225 chapters across the nation.

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Tickets to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival events that require advance reservations go on sale Tuesday, July 20, at 7 a.m. sharp E.S.T. Veterans of Festivals past know from experience that many of the most popular events will be sold out by 7:05 a.m. Included in the events that require advance booking are three new functions: Disney’s Dessert Discovery (3D), a Party for the Senses-like occasion dedicated to sweets and cordials; Grand Marnier Tasting and Interactive Experience that will guests to “taste, shake and indulge like the French”; and First Bites, an opening reception with tastes of foods from the International Marketplace kiosks, wine seminars, culinary demonstrations and more that takes place Sept. 30, the night before the Festival opens to the public. The 3D and Grand Marnier events are $45 plus tax each; First Bites is $195+. All events held at Epcot also require admission to the theme park. The festival phone number is 407-939-3378 (407-WDW-FEST).

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