Primetime Kitchen

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

August 22, 2025 14 mins
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, shares the Orlando Weekly's Best of Orlando 2025: Food & Dining edition, including Best Baguette: J'Adore the French Bakery, Best Dog Park for Gastronomes: BarkHaven, and more.

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Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara talks Pho, very expesive steaks, a mobile bakery and really weird pizza.

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Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, reviews several new restaurants for Primetime Kitchen, including Turull's Kitchen and Bar, which fellow restaurant critic Michael Murphy says feeds the need for Orlando diners with food from Spain. Next up is Wave Sushi in the Maitland Social food hall, then the Outpost Neighborhood Tavern welcoming guests this weekend, and more.

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Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, shares the latest news in the culinary world in Central Florida, including rats being found in Prato, a popular Italian restaurant in Winter Park. Faiyaz also talks about Daniel Gabor’s Alpine Bar & Grill,a casual dining restaurant inspired by the cuisines of the Alpine regions, before wrapping it up talking about the popular culinary event Taste! Central Florida, where Central...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 a...

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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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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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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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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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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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