Orlando's diverse resturants and fine dining

Good eats: Orlando's diverse restaurants will tempt show goers with tastes that range from down-home cooking to fine dining

Orlando has been drawing visitors to central Florida ever since the first enterprising daredevil solicited nickels from out-of-towners to wrassle a live alligator.

Now a tourist hub, the city greets its many visitors with open arms--and a choice of more than 4,500 restaurants.

For convention-goers, International Drive serves as a convenient "Main Street," rivaling Las Vegas's Strip in the number of dining choices, entertainment options and sheer exuberant commercialism. A generous selection of restaurants can be found within walking distance of any of the area's major hotels.

Aashirwad Indian Cuisine

Aashirwad means "blessing" in India, and if you're looking for reasonably priced Indian food not far from the convention center, the name of this quietly elegant restaurant will seem more than apt. Menu features tandoori, chicken, lamb and vegetable curries as well as the requisite naans and parathas. There's a daily lunch buffet that costs less than some places charge for parking. Dinners are a quiet affair, perfect for conversation. Location: 5748 International Dr.; (407) 370-9830 $

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