Sean Pitts – Orlando Sentinel

My favorite thing: Best Taco on Mills, a matter of time

Sean Pitts — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:16:00 +0000

The intersection of Mills Ave. and East Colonial marks the epicenter of the Mills 50 district. A hip district known for dive bars, colorful street art and unique eats.

When touring the restaurant row of Mills Avenue just north of East Colonial, you will find a common handheld menu item, the taco.

Tacos are the perfect meal for the hipster on the go, running late for a concert at Will’s Pub or riding their bike back from day drinking in Ivanhoe Village.

Black Rooster Taqueria on Mills Avenue in Orlando, Florida on May 24, 2016.

Like most “Best of” articles mine is a bit of a cop out.

I don’t have a favorite taco. I have a favorite taco dependent on the time of day.

Nothing beats Tako Cheena after a long night. Their Korean beef taco helps erase those IPAs you downed at Lil’ Indies, and the crowded eatery doesn’t bother you when your bae of the night walks in.

When you wake up the next day, you’ll be doing your body a favor by stopping by one of Mills 50’s newest restaurants, King Bao. It’s not a traditional taco, but this isn’t a traditional district. King Bao’s Asian buns are eaten like a taco and, while they may look small, two of these fluffy buns filled with your choice of protein is plenty as a lunch option.

You wouldn’t think that one of the most picturesque sunset views in Orlando would be located on Mills Avenue, but that’s the case at Black Rooster Taqueria. As the sun sets, those rays fill the cozy fast casual restaurant as you feast on the best guacamole in town.

When your tacos arrive, take a look outside as the street parking begins to fill and patrons flock to The Guest House bar next door. With a plethora of great taco options on Mills instead of picking the best, pick the best time to enjoy them.

Sean Pitts is Video Projects & Programming Editor at the Orlando Sentinel. He can be reached at spitts@orlandosentinel.com.

360 photos: Orlando Pride team photo shoot

Sean Pitts — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:43:00 +0000

These photos and images were created using a Ricoh THETA S camera, which captures an entire 360-degree area in one shot. Each photo can be dragged through to look around the image.

Orlando Pride 360 team photo #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

360 video: Supporters section at Orlando City opening game

Sean Pitts — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 03:39:00 +0000

Orlando City supporter groups were loud and proud at the season opening game on Sunday March 6 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. Using a 360 spherical camera the Orlando Sentinel captured a unique perspective of the rowdy fans cheering their team against visiting MLS team Real Salt Lake. A late two goal surge by Orlando City ended the game in a 2-2 tie scoring Orlando’s first points of the 2016 Major League Soccer season.

360 photos: Orlando City vs. Real Salt Lake

Sean Pitts — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 +0000

These photos and images were created using a Ricoh THETA S camera, which captures an entire 360-degree area in one shot. Each photo can be dragged through to look around the image.

Orlando City supporter section #360photo #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

The one and only @orlandounicorn #360photo by @orlandosentinel #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Orlando City fans tailgate 2016 season opener #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Orlando City fans pose for #360photo #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Orlando City fans tailgate season opener #360photo #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Orlando City fans tailgate 2016 season opener #360photo #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

360 video and photo of Orlando City SC photo shoot

Cassie Armstrong, Sean Pitts — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 05:00:00 +0000

These photos and images were created using a Ricoh THETA S camera, which captures an entire 360-degree area in one shot.

Orlando City SC team 360 photo at midfield of the Orlando Citrus Bowl. #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Drag your mouse or finger to look around the photo.

This works in Google Chrome on desktop and in the YouTube app on mobile devices. You can open it in the app by tapping this link.

The Ricoh THETA S camera made this spherical photograph – also called a “little planet” — of the whole Orlando City pro squad at the Citrus Bowl.

Behind the scenes: Filming Orlando City SC tailgate

Sean Pitts — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Orlando City SC’s fans went all out to celebrate the team’s MLS debut. Using a GoPro, videographer Sean Pitts filmed a behind the scenes look at Orlando City supporter groups Ruckus and Iron Lion Firm at tailgate. Music by Gunnar Olsen “First to Last.”

Check out this video the Orlando Sentinel visuals team created encapsulating Orlando City’s first MLS game.

Meet editorial cartoonist Dana Summers

Sean Pitts — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:12:38 +0000

Who is Dana Summers?
He’s been at the Sentinel for 29 years though the name might not ring a bell, unless of course you see it on an editorial cartoon.
Watch as editorial cartoonist Dana Summers takes a cartoon from start to finish, and hear what it’s like to be “creative on demand.”

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