Bungalower And The Bus

Our 169th episode was recorded in Dartmouth Park in College Park. The reason for this week's photo is because it captures a word that Jon couldn't remember. It's a funny. We're making a funny. Just like Splinter from Ninja Turtles. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 168th episode features our new "Orlando Voices" segment showcasing voice messages from our listeners about how they're doing in this pandemic. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 167th episode features our new "Orlando Voices" segment showcasing voice messages from our listeners about how they're doing in this pandemic. We also get to share a rendition of an old song about The Dinky Line train that used to run between downtown Orlando and Winter Park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 166th episode was recorded during a pickup picnic at Lake Ivanhoe Park in College Park. Have your own pickup picnic by calling your favorite restaurants, arranging takeout, and hitting them all up in one afternoon. They could use the love right now. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 165th episode was recorded during a pickup picnic at Mennello Museum by Lake Formosa and the Orlando Urban Trail. Have your own pickup picnic by calling your favorite restaurants, arranging takeout, and hitting them all up in one afternoon. They could use the love right now. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 164th episode was recorded during a pickup picnic at Gaston Edward's Park, which was fairly busy with local families enjoying the sunshine with plenty of social distance between them. Have your own pickup picnic by calling your favorite restaurants, arranging takeout, and hitting them all up in one afternoon. They could use the love right now. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 163rd episode was recorded at Jon's house - far away from the world. We ended up having a pickup picnic, with food from some great local restaurants so we could spread out the love. Thank you to Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, The Local College Park, Digress Wines, Orlando Meats, Tornatore's Pizza, and Stasio's Italian for being open for us to support! Have your own pickup picnic by calling your favorite restaurants, arranging takeout, and hitting them all up in one afternoon. They could use the love right now. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 162nd episode was sponsored by Morrone Interiors, a high-end interior design firm that is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the opening for a new Bespoke Furniture storefront in Winter Park at 748 N. Orange Avenue. In this week's episode Brendan and Jon talk about all the top headlines including how the coronavirus is affecting local businesses and events while eating as much food as they can from Pig Floyd's in Mills 50. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 161st episode was recorded at Hawker's Orlando in Mills 50 with guest co-host Sabrina "Sabongalower" Ambra from Real Radio 104.1's News Junkie program. In this week's episode, Jon and Sabrina chat all about the week's top headlines. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Craig Ustler is a third-generation Orlandoan on both sides of his family and the president of Ustler Development Group - a company that's on the forefront of some of the largest projects in Orlando's history, including Creative Village. Get to know the man who is shaping our city in this quick audio interview by Bungalower editor, Brendan O'Connor where they discuss inspiration, urbanism, and what's on the horizon. Original photo via Pulptown.

Our 160th episode was recorded at White Wolfe Cafe, a staple of the Ivanhoe Village restaurant scene that's been there for decades. Ask them about their salmon tartare and the portobello fries - pics on our Instagram, @orlandobungalower. In this week's episode, we chatted about the Orlando Sentinel trying to start a union and the concept of landmark signs and whether or not we should be saving them from the landfill. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 159th episode was recorded at Ace Cafe Orlando at the kick-off opening event for their new Ace Backyard space - a large green area for outdoor concerts and events. In this week's episode, we chatted about Beer Bus Loops, the new DGX that's about to open, and how it's not cool to be hating on Foxtail Coffee for expanding their biz. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Dominique Greco was hired as the City of Orlando’s first-ever Nighttime Economy Manager in July 2017; a position that oversees the growing needs of Orlando’s Downtown nightlife scene. Greco came to the job following eight years as the Project Director for V Group Concepts, a company that owns and operates multiple entertainment venues in Downtown Orlando, including Oakroom, Vyce, Gitto’s Pizza, and Hanson’s Shoe Repair. She’s also a UCF grad. Find out all about this innovative new position at the City and what Greco has managed to accomplish in a relatively short time at City Hall.

Our 158th episode was recorded at Antonio's Trattoria and Wine Bar in Winter Park - it's an awesome Italian restaurant that's under new ownership and management. Try their fish or stick with the classics like carpaccio, (octopus carpaccio - pictured), and the meatballs! The gnocchi was delicious too. On this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental - he does voices! Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 157th episode was recorded at Bulla Gastrobar where we got to sample some of their new seasonal menu. Check out our Instagram to see what we tried. This week's episode we talk about all the new scooters in town and the latest grocery chain store to close up shop. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Orlando's own Mayor-appointed "Ambassador of Love" Donna Dowless has been pulling heartstrings and art strings behind and in front of the scene here in Orlando for decades. Dowless will be hosting an art opening at the Grand Bohemian Gallery in Downtown Orlando on the evening of Friday, February 7 from 6-9 p.m. to showcase her latest love-inspired pieces which will be on display through mid-March.

Our 156th episode was recorded at The Local College Park, in, well, College Park. It's under new ownership and they're making everything from scratch! Wait until you try their new burgers. The wings are delicious too - Jon loved the mac and cheese. This week's episode we talk about crime-fighting bunnies and coyotes in College Park are trying to eat all the soccer moms. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Frank Billingsley, who has served as the mayor’s Chief of Staff for ten years, was appointed as the Director of Placemaking and Competitiveness. A role that will focus on identifying “… innovative approaches, priorities, and enhancements within the city to ensure Orlando surpasses peer cities in the overall experience and supports attracting and growing high-value jobs that further diversify the local economy.” Billingsley will be responsible for working with private and public resources to create and activate public spaces and to create unique experiences that further economic development and quality of life. The term “Placemaking” refers to a multi-faceted approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces that promote health, happiness, and well-being using a local community’s best assets.

Our 155th episode was recorded at the monthly Sip and Stroll at Audubon Park's Palmer's Garden and Goods where customers can pound back vino, shop some house plants, and hang around a camp fire under the stars. This week's episode we talk about Lucky's Market closing, Dog-Friendly Dining permits, and how Lime finally gave us our scooters. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our 154th episode was recorded at Cilantro's Taqueria in the Curry Ford West District, just outside of the Hourglass District. This week's episode we talk about people pooping in alleyways, micro-apartments, and whether dogs should be allowed in breweries. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.