Primetime Kitchen
Primetime Kitchen is a radio show dedicated to living, loving and learning about all things delicious. With 24 year radio veteran Jim Colbert, the show peels back the curtain of the food and beverage industries to reveal the magic behind creating your favorite dishes and cocktails.
Episodes
June 27, 2025 • 14 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, gives us his review of Garni Cafe, a decidedly French restaurant in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood. Faiyaz also talks about the new restaurant June, which features wood fired contemporary Mexican food in Thornton Park, before wrapping it up with information about the 4th annual Filipino Freedom Fest.
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June 13, 2025 • 17 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, gives his review of Rawsha Mediterranean Cuisine, an Iraqi kebab spot on Turkey Lake Road. Faiyaz also reviews Mirchi Indian Street Food, which he says fuses flamboyance with flavor and straight fire. Finally, Faiyaz talks about Corner Chophouse, which will open this summer in Winter Park's Hannibal Square.
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May 30, 2025 • 17 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, gives us his review of Tamale Co.’s ‘modern Mexican’ menu in College Park before moving on to Natsu in downtown Orlando's North Quarter, which he says delivers one of the most enjoyable omakases in town. Faiyaz wraps things up by reminding folks of the upcoming Bite30, the new incarnation of Orlando Weekly’s longstanding Orlando Restaurant Week.
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May 16, 2025 • 14 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, shares his review of Luca Turci, which features Italian fare in Winter Park. Faiyaz also gives his take on Sparrow, a wine bar and lounge by Good Salt Restaurant Group's Jason and Sue Chin, in downtown Orlando. He also discusses Dick's Last Resort in Orlando, before wrapping it up with yet another kidnapping by Jim Colbert.
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May 9, 2025 • 11 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic with the Orlando Weekly, gives us his review of Parea Greek Taverna. Faiyaz also shares that O Bon Chocolatier has opened at East End Market, while Luke's has undergone a refresh, and Dick's Last Resort is now open.
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May 2, 2025 • 11 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, gives his review of El Coqui Ninja, which blends the flavors of Chino Boricua at their Curry Ford Road location, the former home of Black Rooster Taqueria. Faiyaz also talks about Tiger Sugar, which features boba tea, which will open its first Orlando location this year in Mills 50, plus more.
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April 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Faiyaz Kara, the restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, shares his review of Zen Dumpling in Waterford Lakes. Faiyaz also shares that the Thirsty Topher, a local watering hole in Ivanhoe Village, would be closing up shop after 12 years and be replaced by Ziggie’ Pizza.
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April 18, 2025 • 17 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic with the Orlando Weekly, talks about the Michelin Guide awarding two stars to Sorekara yesterday. Sorekara is just the second Florida restaurant to get two Michelin Guide stars. The other is in Miami. Michelin Guide also awarded a star to Omo by Jont in Winter Park. Faiyaz also shares his review of The Chapman in Winter Park with its Florida-centric fare, along with his reviews of other restaurants...
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April 11, 2025 • 17 mins
Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara gives his review of Talay, a restaurant he says presents a distinct menu of Thai cuisine, one focused primarily on seafood. He also talks about the opening of the Imperial on Park, a new wine bar in Winter Park. Faiyaz also shares that Shula's Steak House will be replaced with Bourbon Steak by celebrity chef Michael Mina before wrapping it up with another fake kidnapping, this time to f...
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April 4, 2025 • 19 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, shares his review of Chez Les Copains, a restaurant he says titillates the tongue with stylish spins on brasserie classics, although there were some misses. Faiyaz also talks about Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner taking over the old Mongolorian space in Mills 50 this June, before wrapping things up by talking about a couple Orlando-area restaurants being up for some prestigious awards ...
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March 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, reviews Chayhana in Altamonte Springs, a restaurant which specializes in Uzbek and Turkish Cuisine. Faiyaz also shares where to find the best Jamaican beef patties, along with new restaurants and bars opening in downtown Orlando.
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March 21, 2025 • 17 mins
Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara with a review of Gyukatsu Rose, some new bar openings and new plans for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT.
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March 14, 2025 • 14 mins
Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara on the new 6 restaurants added to the Michelin guide, a new steak house in Winter Park and the best things he has eaten in March.
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March 7, 2025 • 16 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic with the Orlando Weekly, runs down a partial list of the 72 new restaurants, bars, and sweet shops to look forward to in 2025 in Orlando.
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February 21, 2025 • 17 mins
Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara reviews Palm Beach Meats, Walala, news on new restaurants and a kidnapping in search of the best Beignets.
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February 7, 2025 • 17 mins
Orlando Weekly restaurant critic Faiyaz Kara gives us his review of Surah in Dr. Phillips, where he says the Korean cuisine is king. Faiyaz also shares where he believes you can get some of the best pizza in Central Florida.
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January 31, 2025 • 15 mins
Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara on Oak and Stone, Black Coffee/Cafe Negro Bistro, a review of Mosonori, and where to find Indian food in Longwood.
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January 24, 2025 • 17 mins
Orlando Weekly restaurant critic Faiyaz Kara kicks things off by reviewing a new bakery in town, J'adore the French Bakery in Altamonte Springs, and their incredible croissants. He also reviews the list of James Beard nominees from several Central Florida restaurants, before wrapping it up with the opening of the new Tamale Co. Modern Mexican Kitchen & Bar.
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January 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara on where to find the best bowl of chili and more.
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January 10, 2025 • 15 mins
This episode covers best bites: The most memorable Orlando plates restaurant critic Faiyaz Kara enjoyed last year.
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