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With walls painted in vivid blue, gold, and other colors that might come from a Klimt painting close-up, this restaurant, one of the hottest tickets in Orlando, sits within the city's Bank of America building. It's an all-things-to-all-people spot with a brasserie and a coffee stop, plus plenty of excellent cocktails. 'Comfort French' is often used to describe the cuisine.

Diners love the simplicity of the delectable croque monsieur (grilled sandwich of guyere cheese and ham) and the mussels and frites.


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