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Korean BBQ... but make it bougie! This course at @ Korean BBQ... but make it bougie! This course at @doshiorlando's elevated Korean-American experience had us all gasping with a near religious experience. LOL! 
๐Ÿฅฉ 14-day dry-aged wagyu filet, marinated in bulgogi spices 
๐Ÿ„ Served table-side over a gorgeous plate of grilled, pickled, and raw mushrooms, pickled mustard seed, pickled cucumber, & smoked date puree 
๐Ÿฆด Topped with a beef bones reduction stewed over 48 hours. 
๐Ÿš On the side: Banchan of pickled Asian pear, pickled cucumber & pickled daikon radish  with pork belly kimchi fried rice
Doshi Orlando features two multi-course dinner options: 
โญ๏ธ Option 1: 10-course at the Chef's Counter, $165pp
โญ๏ธ Option 2: 6-course in the Dining Room, $85pp (which is what I experienced)
I loved the entire experience and the attentiveness of the staff and chefs. I need to return for the 10 course experience! 
Doshi is a wonderful addition to Orlando's culinary scene. 
Reservations are required. Visit @doshiorlando for details
Go! #MakeSomedayHappen
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #UnbelievablyReal #DoshiOrlando
NEW Orlando Restaurant You Must Add To Your List! NEW Orlando Restaurant You Must Add To Your List! I managed to snag a reservation for @edoboysushi and loved every bite. Sushi fans, this place is for you! 
Here are the deets:
๐Ÿฃ Orlando's first and only 8 person standing sushi bar
๐Ÿฃ Menu: Nigiri + Hand Rolls + Miso Soup + Beer + Sake
๐Ÿฃ Choose up to 12 pieces + soup (don't skip the soup!)
๐Ÿฃ Pieces are prepared and served immediately, one at a time
๐Ÿฃ Reservations are required. No Walk-Ins
๐Ÿฃ 1-hour standing dining experience. Wear comfy shoes!
๐Ÿฃ Time slots drop every Monday at 12pm. They fill up fast!
๐Ÿฃ Part of Sonny Nguyen's @domufl & @toritoripub dynasty! (Both Michelin Guide recognized and I predict Edoboy will be in the guide next year!)
Every bite was meticulously prepared. Some of the best sushi I've ever had. It was tough to choose a favorite but I would say ask for recommendations. Donโ€™t miss the torched bites, especially the torched sweet shrimp topped with uni butter - MUST EAT- and the hand rolls! 
The Uni was the biggest surprise. I rarely order it but Chef Tyler said I had to try it and I'm glad I did. It reminded me of what Iron Chef Morimoto told me once, "if you think you don't like something, it's probably because you didn't like how it was prepared." This uni from Baja was an elegant bite that converted me to an uni fan.
Head Chef Tyler, previously from Tori Tori, worked on developing this menu for 2 years and it shows! It was great to watch him and Chef Francis work side by side.
Here's what I ordered:
๐Ÿฃ Akami - (bluefin lean tuna)
๐Ÿฃ Shima Aji (Japanese stripe jack)
๐Ÿฃ Hotate (Maine scallop)
๐Ÿฃ Aka Ebi (sweet red prawn)
๐Ÿฃ Uni (sea urchin)
๐Ÿฃ Hotate Kewpie (torched, Maine scallop, kewpie mayo)
๐Ÿฃ Aburi Aka Ebi (torched, sweet red prawn, uni butter)
๐Ÿฃ Sake - Kewpie (torched salmon, kewpie mayo)
๐Ÿฃ Dynamite Hand Roll (spicy scallop, sweet red prawn, hamachi tartare)
๐Ÿฃ Blue Crab Truffle Hand Roll (w truffle kewpie mayo, cucumber)
๐Ÿฒ Miso Soup - made from the bones of the fish used that day, it was fan-tas-tic!
๐Ÿถ Tozai Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
Thanks @tastecooksip for sharing this experience with me
#GoEpicOrlando #EdoboySushi #Mills50 #UnbelievablyReal
My favorite movie quote of all time! Just a little My favorite movie quote of all time! Just a little reminderโ€ฆ GO #MakeSomedayHappen 
โ€œIโ€™ve said it before and Iโ€™ll say it again. Life moves pretty fast. You donโ€™t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.โ€ - Ferris Bueller
๐Ÿ“• Story Time - I rarely record myself but I was playing with the camera settings and IG after watching the most gorgeous sunset at @fsorlando and I saved this in drafts with no real intention of posting it. Today I came across this sound and realized how badly I needed this reminder and knew I had to post it. If you need the reminder too, I hope you go cross off something fun from your โ€˜someday listโ€™ ๐Ÿ’•
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
The sound I make when dessert arrives ๐Ÿ˜‚ Imagine The sound I make when dessert arrives ๐Ÿ˜‚ Imagine how the rest of the dinner was when this is the last course...STUNNING! ๐Ÿ„ 
I was invited to preview @doshiorlando, the new elevated Korean-American multi-course dining experience in Winter Park which is now on my list of Must Visit Splurge-Worthy Restaurants in Orlando
We ended the fun tasting evening with the FOREST FLOOR: dark chocolate, pine nuts, yuja meringue, & ganache. It was a full sensory experience, the smoke, the scent, every bite was a surprise of textures and flavors. The little magic meringue mushrooms were my favorite! 
Every course featured inspired dishes by an all-star team of chefs: Rikku ร“'Donnchรผ, Gene Kim, brothers Ray and Mike Gillette and I even spotted chef Hung Huynh of @bravotopchef in the open kitchen!๐ŸŒŸ You won't find another menu like this in Orlando!
A full review is coming but I couldn't resist sharing this right away so you can get reservations - which are required. 
Visit @doshiorlando for details
Go! #MakeSomedayHappen
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #UnbelievablyReal #DoshiOrlando
Need more coffee. โ˜•๏ธ But please make it gorgeo Need more coffee. โ˜•๏ธ But please make it gorgeous... Happy Monday! Busy week ahead and I'm dreaming of coffee, not just any coffee... 
Have you been to @ettehotel? Orlando's newest boutique hotel is a must-visit! Their coffee service is divine, using Kimbo Espresso Italiano, topped with a gorgeous burnt gold-dusted logo.  I relished the thoughtful attention to detail throughout the property and the friendly service. It's the most stylish hotel in town. 
This is one of my 5 Reasons To Visit Ette Hotel. Stay tuned for more ...
ette stands for ๐„arthy. ๐“rue. ๐“imeless. ๐„legant. Would you like to visit?
#MakeSomedayHappen
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #ettehotel #UnbelievablyReal #ExperienceKissimmee
It's #InternationalBeerDay but for me I'd rather d It's #InternationalBeerDay but for me I'd rather drink local! ๐Ÿป
Hereโ€™s a throwback to My Favorite Beer Experience This Year: Orange Blossom Brewing Sky Pie Pilsner paired with Nighttime Sky Pie at @se7enbites. 
This special collab was amazing! 
๐Ÿบ Easy drinking and the the flavors of the dessert that inspired it - vanilla bean, bourbon, bacon and chocolate - shine through beautifully.
๐Ÿฅง The Nighttime Sky Pie is a MUST EAT! Featured on @FoodNetwork Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive Ins & Dives, made with scratch-made graham crackers, sandwiching a layer of hand-whipped vanilla Bourbon bacon marshmallow and finished with a dip in 70% chocolate.
If you're visiting Se7en Bites for brunch, don't miss pairing Chef Trina's decadent dishes. The 7th Trimester is the bomb paired with a beer-mosa made with the OG @obpbuzz Orange Blossom Pilsner.
Cheers & Happy Friday! 
#MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #Se7enBites #OrangeBlossomBrewing #OrangeBlossomPilsner #SkyPiePilsner #LoveOrlando  #DrinkLocal
Sweet Dreams are Made of this: @gideonsbakehouse i Sweet Dreams are Made of this: @gideonsbakehouse is a Must Visit in Orlando! 
How could I allow #NationalChocolateChipCookieDay to go by without a tribute to my favorite chocolate chip cookie on the planet!? 
Here's my last visit:
๐Ÿช Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip - available until 8/14 Don't miss this Flavor of Florida!
๐ŸŒ Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie - next level!
โ˜•๏ธ Coffee Cake Crumble Cookie - Must Eat! Only available at Disney Springs
๐ŸŠ Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew - available through August. Yum!
๐Ÿฐ Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake - A-MAH-ZING! check their IG as flavors change daily. 
To make this visit to Gideon's at @disneysprings even sweeter, I  ran into the man, the legend, the mad genius behind this cookie and cake empire: owner/creator Steve Lewis. I have incredible respect for him as an entrepreneur, story-teller, and creator of these delicious cookies, cakes and cold brews so thoughtfully crafted. 
* BTW My OG all time favorite is the Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie * The ultimate MUST EAT Chocolate Chip Cookie of Orlando!
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #GideonsBakehouse #UnbelievablyReal #LoveOrlando  #chocolatechipcopkie
Let's close "National Culinary Arts Month" with a Let's close "National Culinary Arts Month" with a little recap of the biggest event of the year for Florida's and Orlando's culinary scene: The Inaugural @MichelinGuide 2022 Florida Edition Announcements! 
As a local foodie who's been writing about Orlando's culinary scene for the past 10 years - and has been saying over and over again that Orlando IS a culinary destination - it was a thrill to be in attendance and see our local chefs receive well-deserved recognition. 
It's no surprise the food and cocktails at this reception were impressive! @ritzcarltonorlando and the various invited chefs did amazing! Passed hors d'oeuvres with linen cocktail napkins included my favorite savory goat cheese macarons, lobster topped with caviar, filet topped with caviar, in fact even caviar on top of caviar! It was swanky! A lovely Gin Tonic Bar by @nordesgin and a @remymartinus tasting table were my favorite sips of the night. 
But enough about the food, let's talk about the culinary legends honored!
34 Orlando Restaurants received Michelin nods!
๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Orlando now boasts:
- 4 - One Star Michelin Restaurants:
โญ๏ธCapa Steakhouse at Four Seasons Resort Orlando
โญ๏ธKadence
โญ๏ธKnife & Spoon by John Tesar at Ritz Carlton Orlando
โญ๏ธSoseki 
- 7 - Bib Gourmand Restaurants:
๐Ÿ’ซBombay Street Kitchen
๐Ÿ’ซDomu
๐Ÿ’ซPapa Llama
๐Ÿ’ซThe Ravenous Pig
๐Ÿ’ซStrand
๐Ÿ’ซSwine & Sons
๐Ÿ’ซZ Asian
- 23 - Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurants:
- BACรN 
- California Grill 
- Citricos 
- Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen 
- Kabooki Sushi 
- Maxineโ€™s on Shine 
- Morimoto Asia 
- Prato 
- Primo by Melissa Kelly 
- Ravello 
- Sear + Sea 
- Se7en Bites 
- Black Rooster Taqueria 
- Hawkers 
- Kai Asian Street Fare 
- Orlando Meats 
- The Pinery 
- Pizza Bruno 
- The Polite Pig 
- Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine 
- Shin Jung 
- Sticky Rice 
- Tori Tori 
I feel very lucky to have dined at many of these fine restaurants, but not all, so I still have a few to check off my list! 
How about you? Which ones are on your list?
If you're visiting Orlando, this is a good list to start your foodie vacation planning! 
If you're local, what are you waiting for? GO! 
#MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando
When asked for "The Best Ramen in Orlando" and "Th When asked for "The Best Ramen in Orlando" and "The Best Wings in Orlando" - @domufl is at the top of my list! You canโ€™t beat house-made noodles and rich broth in a variety of bowls, and those super crispy, almost like candy, chicken wings! DOMU was recently recognized by @michelinguide in their first Florida edition with a well-deserved "Bib Gourmand" designation. If you haven't been, add Domu to your list and go! 
MY MUST-EATS:
๐Ÿ—DOMU WINGS - Extra Crispy! coated in kimchi butter sauce, so good!
๐Ÿœ RICHIE RICH RAMEN - Miso-Shoyu Pork bone Broth, Chasu, Kikurage, Scallion, Fried Garlic, Black Garlic Oil, Domudama, and their signature ajitama Brulee egg.
๐Ÿœ TOKYO RAMEN -  Shoyu Chicken Broth, Fried Chicken Thigh, Ajitama Brulee, Kikurage, Garlic Chives, Infused Duck Fat, Garlic Scallion Confit
๐Ÿœ MISO RAMEN - Spicy Red Blonde Miso Broth, Chasu, Corn, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Kikurage, Komi Oil.
๐Ÿฆ SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM: End with a cone of house-made soft serve ice cream. Flavors rotate. I love Vietnamese Coffee & Horchata
๐Ÿฅƒ COCKTAILS: My go-to is the SMOKED OLD FASHIONED. Their bar program is top notch so I always ask the bartenders for their latest cocktail creations. 
๐Ÿง‹For Brunch, Get a BOBA-MOSA with mango, lychee or strawberry popping boba
๐Ÿ“ 2 locations in Orlando: The OG at @eastendmkt and Dr. Phillips Marketplace 
โฐ No Reservations. First Come, First Served.
๐Ÿฅ‚Brunch: Saturday and Sunday is fantastic! 
๐Ÿ’ซ Congrats to chef/owner Sonny Nguyen who's created a veritable #OrlandoFoodie empire with Domu, Domu Chibi, @toritoripub, and I can't wait to check out the new 8 person standing sushi bar @edoboysushi . 
"Domu" means "Dreams Come True" and I think Sonny certainly has! 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #UnbelievablyReal #DomuFL #MichelinGuideFL
Raise Your Glass to MICHELIN IN ORLANDO: Wondering Raise Your Glass to MICHELIN IN ORLANDO: Wondering what to order at CAPA Steakhouse at @fsorlando? I was invited to celebrate the restaurant's ONE MICHELIN STAR recognition by @michelinguide and we enjoyed all of the restaurant's bests! 
Take a look...
โญ๏ธ CAPA GIN TONIC
โญ๏ธ PAN CON TOMATE y Manchego
โญ๏ธ QUESOS y EMBUTIDOS - Charcuterie & Cheese
โญ๏ธ PULPO - Octopus, Black Bean Hummus, Cilantro
โญ๏ธ GAMBAS - Shrimp, Egg Yolk, Chili, Celery Root Chips
โญ๏ธ DATILES - Medjool Dates, Marcona Almonds, Bacon, Tamarind
โญ๏ธ CERDO - Beer Brined Pork Belly, Apple Butter, Pistachio Jazz
โญ๏ธ PORTERHOUSE - Creekstone Farms 32oz Prime, Shishito Peppers, Capa Steak Sauce, Salsa Verde
โญ๏ธ PAELLA DE AZAFRAN - Marinated Chicken, Saffron Aioli, Head-On Shrimp, Chorizo Bilbao
โญ๏ธ PATATAS BRAVAS - Potato, Chipotle Aioli
โญ๏ธ MAIZ - Corn Polenta, Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinegar
โญ๏ธ CHURROS de MADRID
โญ๏ธ CHEF RABII DESSERT SPECIAL - anything he creates is magic! 
The Food & Beverage offerings at Four Seasons Orlando Resort have always impressed me. Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi is an absolute gem so I was thrilled to see his team at Capa be recognized by Michelin. 
Capa's former Chef de Cuisine, Gabriel Massip has been promoted to oversee multiple outlets at the Five Diamond resort and now talented Chef Malyna Si takes the reigns of the award-winning steakhouse! Say hi on your next visit. She's moved her way up the ranks and we're all for seeing her shine! 
Capa is on my list of Splurge-Worthy Restaurants in Orlando, perfect for a special celebration! (Remember, any day can be a celebration!) ๐Ÿ˜‰
Make reservations and go #MakeSomedayHappen
(Hosted) #CapaSteakhouse #GoEpicOrlando #MichelinGuideFL
Let July just be Julyโ€ฆ #NationalCremeBruleeDay a Let July just be Julyโ€ฆ #NationalCremeBruleeDay and Iโ€™m dreaming of this Crรจme Brรปlรฉe Puff at @lightonthesugar - so dreamy! Pair it with a Dalgona Latte, add a slice of their latest crepe cake and enjoy a perfect afternoon ๐Ÿ’•
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GOepicOrlando #LightontheSugar #CremeBrulee
XMAS in July! The only way to beat this summer hea XMAS in July! The only way to beat this summer heat is with ice cream! Our friends at @kellyshomemadeicecream brought back their awesome holiday flavors for a limited time! Don't miss it! (Check their social channels for availability at Scoop Shops & Counters)
@thetravelbite and I had such a fun time trying all of them in December, so excited to enjoy them again! 
๐ŸŽ… Santaโ€™s White Christmas
๐ŸŽ„ Candy Cane
๐Ÿซ Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows
๐Ÿฆ Ginger Snap - my favorite! 
Are you celebrating Christmas in July? 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #KelllysHomemadeIceCream #ChristmasinJuly ๐ŸŽฅ @thetravelbite
Where are the ๐•ฅ๐•–๐•ข๐•ฆ๐•š๐•๐•’ fans? Where are the ๐•ฅ๐•–๐•ข๐•ฆ๐•š๐•๐•’ fans?  Itโ€™s #๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐“๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ and this gorgeous tequila cocktail at posh Bull & Bear at @waldorforlando deserves a shout out! 
๐Ÿ”ฅFire & Ice ๐ŸงŠ Crafted with Volcรกn Blanco Tequila infused with mango, Domaine Canton, Ginger Liquor, Guajillo pepper tincture, Agave syrup, Pineapple, Lime, Nitro muddled cilantro, topped with Guajillo candied heirloom tomato, avocado dust, & espelette salt. WOW! 
Discover the โ€œBest Tequila Cocktails in Orlandoโ€ on GoEpicurista.com and GO celebrate!
#๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž๐’๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐๐š๐ฒ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง 
#GoEpicOrlando #LiveUnforgettable #UnbelievablyReal 
๐ŸŽฅ @thetravelbite
๐ŸŠ My Favorite Bites (so far) of @disneysprings ๐ŸŠ My Favorite Bites (so far) of @disneysprings ๐”ฝ๐•๐•’๐•ง๐• ๐•ฃ๐•ค ๐• ๐•— ๐”ฝ๐•๐• ๐•ฃ๐•š๐••๐•’ ๐ŸŠ 
The annual promotion features over 30 restaurants and shops celebrating fresh flavors from the Sunshine State with refreshing beverages and tasty treats, now thru 8/14.
๐Ÿช @gideonsbakehouse - ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐๐ž๐œ๐š๐ง ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐‚๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ž & ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐œ๐ก๐š ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐จ ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฐ
๐Ÿฉ @everglazed_fl - ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ & Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ข๐œ๐ฅ๐ž
๐Ÿฅ– @thepolitepig - ๐‚๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ง ๐’๐š๐ง๐๐ฐ๐ข๐œ๐ก & ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐‹๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ฃ๐ข๐ญ๐จ 
๐Ÿฆ Swirls on the Water - ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ƒ๐Ž๐‹๐„ ๐–๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ice cream cone 
๐Ÿฅƒ @winebargeorge - ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ณ๐ž๐ง ๐Ž๐ฅ๐ ๐…๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ with DOLE Whip Orange in limited edition @corkcicle 
๐Ÿฆ @saltandstraw - ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฐ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐œ with Black Pepper Ice Cream
๐Ÿฅง @paddlefishorl - ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐‹๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐๐ข๐ž with torched meringue
Which one would you try first? 
๐”พ๐•  #๐•„๐•’๐•œ๐•–๐•Š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐••๐•’๐•ชโ„๐•’๐•ก๐•ก๐•–๐•Ÿ 
#GoEpicOrlando #FlavorsofFL #DisneySprings
Orange you glad to see me?! ๐ŸŠI want a creamsicl Orange you glad to see me?! ๐ŸŠI want a creamsicle, but make it a donut and a drink! And see if you catch the hidden gem in this reel!
"Florida Born and Glazed"... check out @everglazed_fl ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ because who wants a plain glazed donut when you can have an orange glazed donut topped with white buttercream, orange icing, orange gummy & fresh mint leaf! 
Pair it with a refreshing ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐š๐๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐…๐จ๐š๐ฆ. I loved this drink! It was not too sweet and perfect in this heat.
These Sunshine State-inspired sweets are part of the ๐”ฝ๐•๐•’๐•ง๐• ๐•ฃ๐•ค ๐• ๐•— ๐”ฝ๐•๐• ๐•ฃ๐•š๐••๐•’ annual promotion, only available until 8/14. 
๐Ÿ‘€ Hidden gem alert!! If you're hungry, don't sleep on The Funky Chicken Sandwich! Trust me! The big surprise at this donut shop is that their sandwiches are equally impressive. This one is topped with an herby ranch slaw, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo & B&B pickles. Soooo good I didnโ€™t share! 
โฐ Everglazed is located in @disneysprings West Side, near the Orange garage entrance by Splitsville. Opens daily at 9 amโฃโฃ
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โ€œI donโ€™t want to make trouble. All I Want is a โ€œI donโ€™t want to make trouble. All I Want is a Drink!โ€ But not just any drinkโ€ฆ
๐Ÿธ ๐Ÿ’จ THE MUST DRINK COCKTAIL IN ORLANDO RIGHT NOW! The Rum Burner is topped with a smoke bubble and itโ€™s one of the 5 Reasons to Visit @fourflamingosorl by @richardblais at @hyattregencygrandcypress 
The fun tropical cocktail consists of Pineapple Infused Mount Gay Rum, Tempus Fugit Creme de Banane, Giffard Cremede Mure, Ginger, Grenadine, & Citrus Ginger Smoke Bubble! 
Stay tuned for more reasons to visit and why Four Flamingos is on my list of Splurge-Worthy Restaurants in Orlando!
Happy Friday! Go #MakeSomedayHappen
Hosted #FourFlamingosByRichardBlais
#GoEpicOrlando
The perfect bite of summer! And while you may not The perfect bite of summer! And while you may not โ€˜needโ€™ it, youโ€™ll definitely want it! ๐Ÿโ˜€๏ธ 
Itโ€™s #NationalDoleWhipDay and if you havenโ€™t tried @choulalapastries new Pineapple Dole Whip Choux Cream Puff, this is your reminder to go get it before itโ€™s gone!
Itโ€™s filled with pineapple pastry cream made with real pineapples and topped with sweet whipped cream swirl. Absolutely yummy! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #BlissfulBite
โ€œGin and tonic is the answer โ€ฆ What was the qu โ€œGin and tonic is the answer โ€ฆ What was the question?โ€ ๐Ÿธ
@AvaMediterraegean bar program offers a multi-sensory experience for cocktail enthusiasts! I loved their signature AVA G&T with Citadelle Gin, Lime, Orgeat & Fever-Tree Cucumber Tonic. Perfect summer cocktail! Of course you must order some noshes including The Greek Spreads and Tuna Tartare. 
Cheers! #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando
This crazy stressful week ahead calls for my two f This crazy stressful week ahead calls for my two favorites: Coffee & Ice Cream! ๐Ÿ’•โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸฆLocal @wavelengthcoffee Nitro Cold Brew topped with @chefstephsteph housemade Amaretto gelato at @choulalapastries on Park Avenue was next level! 
Featured summer gelato flavors include Chocolate, Coconut, Vanilla, Pistachio, Oreo and Amaretto. Which flavor would you choose? They now also have gelato and sorbet at the Choulala Semoran 436 location. Stop by for yummy Choux puffs, macarons, eclairs and more! 
๐Ÿฆ Happy Monday! Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
Choulala is on my list of Best Places for Ice Cream in Orlando. See the full list on GoEpicurista.com 
#GoEpicOrlando #NationalIceCreamMonth #mondaymotivation
Eat All The Ice Cream Today! Itโ€™s #NationalIceCr Eat All The Ice Cream Today! Itโ€™s #NationalIceCreamDay ๐Ÿฆ I've included some of my favorite ice cream treats in Orlando. 
๐Ÿฆ @kellyshomemadeicecream - Get a flight! It's BOGO scoops today from 11am - 3pm at all 13 Scoop Shops & Counters. Happy 7th Anniversary Kelly's!
๐Ÿฆ @choulalapastries - @chefstephsteph housemade gelato & sorbet topped with signature choux puff or macaron, Floats & Macaron Ice cream sandwiches!
๐Ÿฆ@peterbrookewp - gelato and chocolate treats on Park Ave! 
๐Ÿฆ @saltandstraw - my native Portland fave known for unique (crazy) flavors, now at Disney Springs! I got Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper & collab with @thesaltydonut Guava & Cream Cheese. So good! 
๐Ÿฆ @vivoligelateria - The OG gelato from Florence in Disney Springs! 
๐Ÿฆ @sprinklescupcakes - The OG cupcake ice cream sandwich in Disney Springs! Red Velvet is my fave!
๐Ÿฆ @mariaandenzos - the best affogato sundae in Disney Springs 
๐Ÿฆ @disneysprings Swirls on the Water - DOLE Whip Orange Bird and Watermelon ice cream cones are so refreshing!
๐Ÿฆ @thegreenerycreamery - awesome flavors including vegan options! Lavender and Caramel YUM!
 ๐Ÿฆ @palate_bubsandicecream - Epic "Palate Coffee Bub Sundae" Awesome Bubble Waffle Cones in @historicdowntownsanford
๐Ÿฆ @wondermade -  homemade marshmallows and ice cream! Try the cornbread, maple bacon, and s'mores ice cream! 
๐Ÿฆ @sweetbyholly - Soft Serve topped with lots of goodies and drizzles! Get Nutella and Caramel!
๐Ÿฆ @domufl - Nothing better after awesome bowl of ramen than Vietnamese Coffee Soft Serve or any flavor of the day! 
๐Ÿฆ @universalorlando - Harry Potter's Florean Fortescue's Butter Beer Ice Cream!
๐Ÿฆ EPCOT France @artisandesglace - French Ice Cream Martinis & Brioche Ice Cream Sandwiches! Oui! Oui! ๐Ÿ’•
For a full list of Where To Find The Best Ice Cream in Orlando, check out GoEpicurista.com
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