Thornton Park

[dcluley98]

I tried it out and the broth was really good but the noodles tasted like the starchy packaged pre-made ones you can get in a vacuum pack at the grocery store. Not bad, but there are better options, IMHO. 

[AmIReal]

14 minutes ago, dcluley98 said:

I tried it out and the broth was really good but the noodles tasted like the starchy packaged pre-made ones you can get in a vacuum pack at the grocery store. Not bad, but there are better options, IMHO. 

I've been twice and will likely go often, but I agree it is not the best in town. However, it is nearby and beats the hometown places that dot Colonial (yes, I know that opinion will not go over well).

[spenser1058]

According to Scott J, the "Truck Stop," the odd hybrid replacement for the original Grafitti Junktion on E. Washington, is no more. I can't say I'm disappointed - it often seemed to be closed.

As someone noted in the article's comments, it was originally built to be a gas station and I, for one, would not object to a return to its original function. (Before you suggest that's too lowbrow for TP, let me remind you there's a laundromat across the street.)

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/news/4435-full-stop-truck-stop-restaurant-closing

UPDATE: The Sentinel is now suggesting it may become a brewery:

Truck Stop closing in Thornton Park, may become brewery
http://bit.ly/2wtdLOa

Edited August 25, 2018 by spenser1058

[spenser1058]

One of the quirkier sights near Lake Lawsona has long been the “JESUS NEVER FAILS” sign in blue neon  on the former Foursquare church as you make the curve at E. Central and S. Hampton by Langford Park.

The Church, which in a previous redo ended up with a metal wall fronting the stucco structure, is apparently still declining and the current occupant has left the building.

No word yet if the iconic sign will continue to shine its message of hope to the neighborhood.

https://bungalower.com/2018/12/31/jesus-never-fails-church-moves-out-of-thornton-park/

From Bungalower 

[spenser1058]

Zou Zou’ s boutique, a stalwart of TPC pretty much since it opened, has apparently closed. As always, it’s tragic to lose any retail in the area. More as details become available.

[codypet]

Its been closed.  A friend of mine owned the Crepe place down the street, and he Zou Zou, and Tijuana flats all struggled there.  He cited problems with the landlord.  The said the woman who owned Zou Zou never made any money off that location.

[spenser1058]

More on Felipe Rodriguez’ in the original Graffiti Junktion location on W. Washington St. as noted earlier by AmIReal.

The update is from Scott J. It’s interesting to note the temporary roof over the old patio area has been replaced by a permanent one featuring cedar planks.

It’s from the owners of GJ and Scott notes we don’t know if Felipe is a real person like Duncan Hines or a figment of a fevered marketer’s imagination like Betty Crocker.

In any event, the redo should take the former gas station upscale a notch, although patrons soused on Patron may send us in the other direction.

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/news/4740-felipe-rodriguez-tequila-house-to-open-friday

[spenser1058]

Constitution Green dog park to be expanded:

https://bungalower.com/2019/06/05/ask-bungalower-is-the-city-expanding-constitution-greens-dog-park/

From Bungalower 

[AmIReal]

Nat Geo names Thorton Park one of the Top Friendliest neighborhoods.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/best-american-neighborhoods/?fbclid=IwAR1e06FFC6kaDZkdS9mfR5HmkuZFIvMav_T3P7xm6BTohV3_eX9qXfby4eQ#/orlando-florida.jpg

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/best-american-neighborhoods/?fbclid=IwAR1e06FFC6kaDZkdS9mfR5HmkuZFIvMav_T3P7xm6BTohV3_eX9qXfby4eQ

 

[spenser1058]

Summerlin/Washington intersection getting pedestrian crossing signals instead of previously proposed mast-arm traffic signals:

https://bungalower.com/2019/06/17/ask-bungalower-whats-happening-at-this-corner-in-thornton-park/

From Bungalower 

[popsiclebrandon]

That actually makes sense.

[spenser1058]

Scott J thinks we might finally have a keeper at Felipe Rodriguez’ in the old Thornton Park gas station:

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/reviews/72-tex-mex/4808-felipe-rodriguez-tequila-house-kitchen

[elefants]

3 hours ago, spenser1058 said:

Scott J thinks we might finally have a keeper at Felipe Rodriguez’ in the old Thornton Park gas station:

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/reviews/72-tex-mex/4808-felipe-rodriguez-tequila-house-kitchen

Plating didn't look nearly as nice when I went, but the food was fine and the interior aesthetics were pretty pleasing.   Good addition to the area.

[spenser1058]

5 hours ago, elefants said:

Plating didn't look nearly as nice when I went, but the food was fine and the interior aesthetics were pretty pleasing.   Good addition to the area.

Glad to have you posting with us. Welcome!

[spenser1058]

Another mural at Burton’s. The east wall now commemorates the passage of women’s right to vote - it’s been almost a century since the amendment to the US Constitution:

https://bungalower.com/2019/07/08/womens-suffrage-mural-painted-in-thornton-park-by-local-art-collective/

From Bungalower 

So stop by to see the mural and then GO REGISTER TO VOTE!

[spenser1058]

It’s time for Orlando Weekly’s annual Best of Orlando issue and this year, a special award: Best Tribute To Orlando Royalty for the great mural of The Mayor Who Should Have Been Billy Manes on the west side of Burton’s:

https://m.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/best-tribute-to-orlando-royalty/BestOf?oid=25854053

We miss you, Billy!

[spenser1058]

 

[spenser1058]

Scott J stops in to see how one of my favorites for a couple of decades, Dexter’s of Thornton Park, is doing:

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/reviews/51-american/4854-dexter-s-of-thornton-park

Mmmmmm, Cicken Tortilla Pie!

[jgardnerucf]

Home of the inverted mens room door for all patrons to see in!

[AmIReal]

A nice little history piece from Ms. Dickinson

From Burton’s to Buddy, Lawsona’s full of history

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-fe-joy-wallace-dickinson-20190908-s6epmcwwivbvxkxrqsmccds244-story.html#nt=outfit

 

[spenser1058]

A swan crosswalk!

 

[orlandouprise]

#SWANCITY

[jgardnerucf]

Very Lakelandesque! 

[spenser1058]

38 minutes ago, jgardnerucf said:

Very Lakelandesque! 

Since we’ll all be Orlampa soon, I guess it makes sense...

[spenser1058]

Artifact Candle Foundry is opening at TPC where Zou Zou used to be. Got candles?

https://bungalower.com/2019/10/10/new-candle-shop-opening-in-thornton-park/

From Bungalower