To truly know a city, you’ve got to eat where the locals eat—and in Orlando, that means heading straight to Mills 50. In this episode, David & Tim joins Ricky Lee, the voice behind beloved local food blog Tasty Chomps, for a walking tour of one of Orlando’s most vibrant culinary neighborhoods.From Vietnamese curry to Michelin-linked food stalls, you’ll explore the evolving story of this historically Vietnamese district, now a hub of pan-Asian food halls, local chefs, and a deeply rooted community. And in true Travel in 10 fashion, the tour takes a twist as the crew ends up courtside—sampling upscale eats at an Orlando Magic game.This is Orlando beyond the theme parks, told one bite at a time.Featured Stops in Mills 50Mills Market (formerly Binhung Market) Once a traditional Vietnamese grocery, now a modern food hall with deep family roots. Hear how local families transformed it into a new kind of gathering space.Banh Mi Boy A side project from the Michelin-starred team behind Soseki and Sorakara, serving a pho French dip banh mi you won’t forget.Uni Girl & Japanese Curry Stall Small but mighty—this pop-up concept serves a rich Japanese beef curry topped with cheese croquette. One of the day's favorite dishes.Camille (Baldwin Park) Orlando’s first Michelin-starred Vietnamese-American tasting menu. Run by Chef Tung Phan, who trained at Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s.Carrots by Kim The next evolution of Binhung Market, led by Cecilia, blending traditional community values with a fresh modern food vision.What You'll HearA live walking tour of Mills Market with stories from chefs and second-generation ownersInsight into the Vietnamese-American community in Orlando since 1975A conversation about immigrant identity, food as memory, and the evolution from family grocery to pan-Asian food hallUnexpected flavors at an Orlando Magic game, including Jernigan’s upscale dining experience at The Ledge (unlimited hot dogs, wine, and courtside views!)A quick review of their stay at the Grand Bohemian Hotel

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