🌱 Goff's Drive In Closing + Inaugural Sip & Savor Friday, Dec. 9

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• 🍽️ The inaugural Sip & Savor is Friday, Dec. 9 at Waldorf Astoria and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
• 🗞️ Goff’s Drive In is closing the doors to its historic location.
• 🎢 Universal Orlando is moving its passholder lounge to Island of Adventure in 2023.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. The inaugural Epicurious Sip & Savor event is Friday, Dec. 9, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Waldorf Astoria and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The event will showcase the resort's 13 restaurants and lounges with 35 tastings at eight culinary stations and nine pop-up bars. Tastings include La Luce and Bull & Bear, as well as Peruvian Street Fare, Southern Smokehouse, Chef Franck Riffaud’s Grand Patisserie and Maître Cuisiniers de France. (Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide)

2. Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg's attorney is lashing out at the U.S. Department of Justice over a lack of charges for other accused conspirators in his crimes. His lawyer said Greenberg is cooperating with state investigations that are focused on contracts and kickbacks during Greenberg’s time as tax collector, which could bring state charges for others. (WFTV)

3. Goff’s Drive In is closing its doors to its historic location and hopes to find a new location soon. During the period of segregation, the owners believe they were attacked over their believe of integration of Black and white customers. (Click Orlando)

4. Florida Highway Patrol is working to identify a man killed after being hit by a car on Tuesday night. The incident happened on Semoran Boulevard just south of Aloma Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. Universal Orlando is moving its annual passholder lounge to Islands of Adventure in early 2023. The new lounge will be at the Toon Lagoon area of the theme park. More details are expected to be released soon. (Spectrum News 13)

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Today in Orlando:

• Coffee Club Downtown Kickoff Introduction at Panera Bread Fashion Square. (8:30 a.m.)
• Craft Time: Christmas Tree at CarePlus Health Plans Community Center. (1 p.m.)
• 2022 Holiday Wine Walk at Founders Square Drive. (6 p.m.)
• Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk at The 808. (6:30 p.m.)
• 'Holiday Punch Starring Laura Hodos' at Orlando Shakes. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "OPD’s Motors Unit are responsible for traffic control at more than 400 special events in City of Orlando each year." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Central Florida Zoo shared: "You're in for a treat when you try the Jammin Burger at Graze. 🍔 This griddle-smashed angus patty is topped with applewood bacon caramelized onion jam." (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Thank you to all the residents in District 5 who met with Chief Smith and OPD personnel for Q&A’s at the Jackson Community Center." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "Orlando International Airport is the global gateway to the most visited city in our nation. Terminal C, which was made possible through the power of partnerships, is helping residents connect to destinations around the globe." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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