Hello from JLB: I eat like it s my job
Catch up on the week s food and restaurant news with our critic.
I eat.
Yes, there s
much more to this job. But as a food writer and critic, eating is the heart of my work. I eat. I write about it. You read it.
If I m doing my job well, you re tasting what I m tasting. You re seeing what I m seeing and feeling what I m feeling, too. Sometimes that s easy. Other times I sit and stare at a blinking cursor wishing for words to appear (and ideally make sense, pull you in). Sometimes there s no time to worry about such things. Sometimes deadlines loom and words must be written. Those are the times when I have to breathe, un-clench my jaw and remember what my job is.
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Hello from JLB: Aaaand we re back (I m sorry, here s a gift!)
Our critic has been (really, really) late on this newsletter, and for that she d like to apologize. And give you something nice.
I m sincerely sorry for that.
I could blame all sorts of things: shifting deadlines, the global pandemic, my wonderfully exhausting family. But honestly, I ve failed to make this a priority. And the 22,000-some of you who subscribe (I know, right?!)
deserve to be a priority.
To make up for the three, four? newsletters I ve delivered this year, I d like to give you a little something. Not money or free food. Something far
6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, universalorlando.com
How much is open? Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay water park are open, but some attractions are closed each month for refurbishment.
COVID restrictions: Capacity is limited and no guests will be admitted once capacity has been reached. All guests age 3 and over are required to wear face coverings. Temperatures are checked at the gate. Virtual lines are in place for some attractions. Cashless transactions are encouraged.
Tickets: $109 per day www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us
What’s new: Bourne Stuntactular stunt show now open. Jurassic Park VelociCoaster opens June 10. A new park, Epic Universe, is expected to open in 2025. Halloween Horror Nights is expected to return in September and October.
Some will often question the large interest and expense in communities wanting and hosting spring training baseball or minor league sports programs.
Whether you support the concept or not, the impact sometimes goes well beyond the economic dollars such ventures may, and sometimes may not, bring to a city or county.
A few of the northern residents who root for these clubs end up moving to these destinations as they become familiar with the community. And they spend money for homes, appliances, meals and more.
Hence, the pipeline here of Boston Red Sox fans who unfortunately tend to cheer for the New England Patriots, which seemingly may have replaced my largely hapless Miami Dolphins as the local team.