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Award-Winning Desserts and Sweet Inspiration at Sister Honey’s

By Christina Thomas 2 Comments

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando. Get to know owner Evette Rahman for some food, travel and feel good entrepreneurial inspiration.

Ready for a bit of food, travel, and feel good entrepreneurial inspiration with Orlando’s Best Bakery? 

For the love of pie! Have I got a deliciously inspiring conversation to share with you! I recently had the chance to chat with the owner of one of my favorite bakeries in Orlando, Sister Honey’s. We talked about food and travel inspiration. Her go-to for easy entertaining at home (she even shared her recipe for an easy mango lassi). What’s on her “someday list” and her advice for other entrepreneurs like her.

Let me introduce you to Evette Rahman, the baker extraordinaire behind the award-winning, Sister Honey’s Bakery.

I’m a fan of entrepreneurs’ start-up stories, especially of women in the food industry. As we kick off 2021, I’ve turned to amazing female entrepreneurs for inspiration. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Get To Know Evette Rahman, inspiring baker and entrepreneur based in Orlando, Florida.

Whether you’re looking for the best cakes and pies to share with family and friends, thinking about your “someday list”, indulging in virtual travel inspiration via your taste buds, or considering your next move in life, I hope you’ll be inspired by this post to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip, and trip at a time.  

Grab a fork and let’s dig in! 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Hummingbird Layer Cake. Oh yum!

Cakes & Pies Worthy of All The Awards are found at Sister Honey’s.

If you know Sister Honey’s Bakery, you know. Owner and professional baker Evette Rahman has won a plethora of awards.

In 2006 she entered the National Pie Championships and received the Blue Ribbon for her Orchard Fresh Apple Pie. That was only the beginning.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
When Sister Honey’s says “Award-Winning” cakes and pies, they’re truly talking “Winning” with a capital W!

Multiple Blue Ribbons hang on the wall of the small bakery on busy Michigan street in the SoDo district. And you can’t miss the giant check for $10,000 naming her as the 2019 World Dessert Champion!

That’s if you’re even looking past the bakery case filled with gorgeous fresh baked cakes, pies, cupcakes, and more.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Get ready to spend time drooling over the bakery case full of treats!

She’s been featured on the Food Network, included in the Family Circle Hometown Cooking Cookbook, and in the American Pie Council’s America’s Best Pies cookbook.

She was even a panelist on the Crisco® Pie Tips Hotline! Now I know who to call next time I’m stuck with a baking blunder at home. 

Evette was inducted into Orlando Magazine’s 2020 Dining Hall of Fame. And, it’s no surprise, every major publication in Orlando has named Sister Honey’s as the “Best Bakery” at one time or another since they opened in July of 2012.

World Food Championship Winner!

She won “Professional Best in Show” at the APC National Pie Championships 3 years in a row and she’s a two-time winner of the dessert category at the world’s largest food competition, The World Food Championships.

If you’re familiar with these types of food competitions, you know WFC is the most intense. With more than 1,400 cooks from 42 states and 15 countries engaged in an epic “food fight,” it is not easy to win twice. Evette did!

And, she’s already won her golden ticket and registered to compete in the 2021World Food Championship this November in Dallas, Texas.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration with Evette Rahman at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Evette Rahman, two time World Dessert Champion! She definitely is sweet and a rock star in the dessert world!

All You Need Is One Bite. I doubt you’ll be able to stop at just one!

Her phenomenal Triple Coconut Cake won her the top prize in 2016. In 2019 she created a winning Razzleberry Swirl Key lime pie. I’m anxious to see what winning dessert she comes up with next.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Triple Layer Coconut Cream and Hummingbird Cake are winners!

Take a bite of one of her epic desserts and you’ll know too. All these are well-deserved accolades.

The praise won’t stop any time soon.

She remains committed to being in her bakery’s small kitchen from early morning until late night. Always using premium ingredients to craft the best desserts in town for everyone who walks in the door. 

A Warm Welcome! 

As I walk into the bakery on a Thursday afternoon, behind the bakery case full of drool-worthy desserts and the row of cake stands on top brimming with all sorts of fresh-baked cakes and pies, I hear, and can barely see, Evette in the kitchen. 

She greets me with a cheerful “hello!” as she looks up from the cake she’s decorating. I can tell there’s a big smile on her face, even though it’s covered by a pretty flower print mask.

Her warm greeting instantly makes me feel welcome. Like a mom waiting to feed her children a slice of freshly made pie after a long day at school. Everything is ok with the world as soon as you dig in. Your cares melt away, even for a minute of unabashed bliss. This is probably why she’s been so busy during this pandemic.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.

Decisions Decisions! What To Order at Sister Honey’s Bakery?

It’s easy to eat with your eyes at Sister Honey’s. It’s very tough to choose just one dessert.

Evette’s husband Andy manages the front of the house and takes care of ringing up and packaging your order. I tell him I can’t decide. There are about 12 different cakes and pies on display at the moment. Plus several flavors of cupcakes, bread pudding, tiramisu, cookies, bars, and more. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Here’s a sweet chocolate cupcake!

He patiently waits and allows my eyes to wander the case a bit more as I debate between the rich German Chocolate layered cake or the heavenly Coconut Cream.

I’m certain he deals with this all the time. The indecision.

Everything looks so good.

But he’s equally cheerful and patient. I can tell he and Evette make a great team. (He’s also her sous chef and main taste tester. An important position to hold!)

When deciding what to order, word of advice: do it quickly.

Cakes and Pies Practically Fly Out The Door at Sister Honey‘s.

I allowed a few other guests to go before me in line as I made my final decisions. By the time I got back up to order, the German Chocolate Cake was gone.

“You snooze, you lose,” I thought to myself. You gotta be quick at Sister Honey’s Bakery.

And then, a brand new Pistachio Cake with a gorgeous ombre green-hued frosting was brought out in its place. I did not hesitate to snag a piece of the coveted cake I’ve heard so much about. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
The Pistachio Layer Cake is one of the most popular!

At Sister Honey’s, if you want a specific dessert you better get it. Quantities are limited.

The website advises ordering ahead by phone or in person. Not all cakes and pies on the menu are available every day. Everything is made fresh daily. When they’re out, they’re out.

Now I have one more reason to return to Sister Honey’s. I must try that chocolate cake.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
I got a slice of Lemon Meringue Pie. Who could resist the giant mound of meringue!?

Celebrate Cakes & Pies!

There’s something uniquely special about a slice of pie. Whether you’re digging your fork into a warm fruit pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, or a silky cream pie piled high with whipped topping, it’s nostalgia and mouth-watering homemade goodness rolled into one.

Since 1986, The American Pie Council invites us to celebrate National Pie Day on January 23rd. There’s also “National Pi Day” on March 14th (3.14) which gives us a second day to love all pie shaped creations. January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day but November 26th is National Cake Day – all cakes celebrated!

At Sister Honey’s Bakery, every day is pie and cake day! 

You’ll find all sorts of pies and cakes available by the slice. I got Key Lime and Lemon Meringue on this visit. Last time I got a super dreamy Coconut Cream pie that did not travel well (I dropped it!) but ate beautifully. I resisted the urge to get a slice of the gorgeous Strawberry Cream and the warm Black Cherry Almond Streusel. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Key Lime Pie and Lemon Meringue, two favorites!

Mom’s Sweet Inspiration.

Evette named her bakery “Sister Honey’s” in honor of her mom, Eulalee Runcie. Better known as “Honey” and “Sister Honey” to all her church friends.

Her mom’s cheesecake was legendary. In fact, it was so sought after at church functions that Evette says “you were only allowed to take a little sliver of a slice.” It would quickly run out and people would get really upset if they didn’t get a bite.

And while the cheesecake was amazing, it was her fruit cakes and Jamaican black cake that were Evette’s personal favorites. This was not your typical fruit cake as we know it in the U.S. The kind that no one wants. This fruit cake was made with dates and fruits and nuts, port and rum. The kind of fruit cake from the islands that you can’t help but devour every bite.

Her mom grew up in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Dad’s Jamaican too. Although they moved to Upstate New York when Evette was three, you know there must have been a lot of island flavor – and a lot of love – in that kitchen.

And that love was passed down to Evette who was mesmerized by all the made from scratch goodies her mom prepared using the best quality ingredients. Something she’s proud to continue at Sister Honey’s Bakery.

“Every day I honor my mother, Sister Honey, by continuing the legacy of great baking.”

– Evette Rahman

Foodie Travel Inspiration!

I was curious why Evette hadn’t added a fruit cake to her menu. She says she’s thought about it but not sure how people would react. Knowing how good all her desserts are, she could change the fruit cake’s reputation for good.

She shares a bit of foodie travel inspiration as she tells me she’s ordered the popular DeLuxe fruit cake from Collins Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. It hails back to 1896, known around the world having been featured on Netflix, Food Network, and more. It’s the one fruit cake “you don’t turn your nose up on” says Evette.

I have now added this fruit cake to my “someday list” to try!

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As a chef and food’preneur, food is an important part of your life.  What inspired you to share your passion for food with the world?

“I always had an interest in preparing foods since I was a small child. My mother was my main inspiration. She was always excited to create something new and make others happy.  I felt that I needed to share this also.”

Evette recalls fondly flipping through the pages of cookbooks and magazines with her mom. Watching The French Chef with Julia Child and The Galloping Gourmet with Graham Kerr would always lead to inspired creations in the kitchen. Her mom loved putting her own spin on classic desserts.

Why open a bakery? 

“I love the science of baking. It is one thing that can be controlled and you can produce the same product over and over again. I’ve always loved all kinds of baked items and desserts. Bread, danishes, cakes, cookies, and pies to name a few.”  

Winning the 2006 American Pie Council National Championship contest with her Orchard Fresh Apple Pie sparked the competition bug for her. This started her delicious journey picking up ribbons and trophies along the way. Eventually leading to opening Sister Honey’s Bakery in 2012 featuring a winning menu comprised of all the pies she had won competitions for. She would often get requests for them so this was the perfect way to make it happen. 

Tell me something about Sister Honey’s that you wish everyone knew? 

“I wish everyone knew that we make all our desserts on-premises. Baking is not only a science but also an art. The process involves investing a good amount of time on each item” she shares.

I think with every bite, you can taste that it’s homemade.

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
From scratch Key Lime Pie, using fresh squeezed lime juice. Tastes so much better!

Tell me what’s the “MUST EAT” pie on your menu that everyone should try at least once in their life? 

“As the official state pie, Key Lime is a must-try, not only for Floridians, but visitors should not leave Florida without sampling a slice,” says Evette. She uses fresh hand-squeezed lime juice, not bottled, and you can taste the difference.

It had a wonderful light sweet-tart flavor. Very well balanced. And I loved that it didn’t have the bright green hue so often added to make it “look” authentic.  

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration with Evette Rahman at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Key Lime Pie is Florida’s State Pie!

The Strawberry Cheese Pie which won Best in Show at the American Pie Council in 2014 and the Lemon Meringue are also popular choices. They are gorgeous pies, piled high with creamy whipped frosting and strawberries or meringue. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Flaky pie crust, creamy lemon meringue filling and fluffy meringue. Perfect!

She always has a selection of cold pies on hand in the case. A few warm pies too sometimes. But they tend to fly off the shelves fast. 

Apple pie is her classic go-to. I have a soft spot for apple pies too. It brings back wonderful memories of baking with my big sister as a kid and then proudly mastering an apple pie from scratch on my own in my tiny Miami dorm room. But unlike Evette, that’s where my baking career started and ended. One or two deliciously imperfect apple pies. Aah the sweet memories!

Let’s talk about the “MUST EAT” cake at Sister Honey’s Bakery. 

Sister Honey’s menu offers a variety of layer cakes, pound cakes, sheet cakes, and cupcakes in all the popular flavors. 

“It’s hard to choose just one cake,” she tells me when asked about the favorite. After tasting several of her fabulous cakes, I wholeheartedly agree. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Get more than one slice! Rum cake, Hummingbird cake and Coconut Cream. All fantastic!

“Coconut, Pistachio, and Hummingbird are all great. Rum cake is one of my favorites and definitely a cake to try. There is dark rum baked in the cake and it is also glazed with a rum sauce after baking. It is in high demand!” Evette says.

The Perfect Day with Ruby Rum Cake.

The Ruby Rum Cake is one of my favorites too! It’s not a wet cake like many of those mass-produced rum cakes you find in stores. It’s moist and tastes like rum and spices. Nuts and vanilla and all things good. Perfect pound cake to enjoy with a vanilla latte in the morning or afternoon. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Ruby Rum Cake. This one deserves awards in my book.
Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
The perfect morning. Vanilla latte and Ruby Rum Cake from Sister Honey’s Bakery.

So Many Scrumptious Choices. 

If there’s one thing I’ve discovered after sampling many of Evette’s cakes and speaking to fans of Sister Honey’s is that there isn’t just one “Must Eat” cake.

Her menu is not overly extensive and each recipe has been painstakingly perfected. This means everything on the menu is a winner. Your “Must Eat” will depend on your own personal preferences and how you feel that day.

Carrot cake is Evette’s husband Andy’s favorite. It had already run out when I arrived around mid-afternoon.

Orlando Sentinel food writer, Amy Drew Thompson raves about the pistachio cake. I agree with how fantastic it is. With surprising crunchy pistachios baked right in and a pistachio filling and frosting, the cake itself is pillowy and not overly sweet.  

The famous pistachio cake at Sister Honey's Bakery in Orlando
Pistachio Layer Cake. One bite and you’ll be hooked!

Thompson said it best when she chose Sister Honey’s as the Critic’s Choice for Best Bakery in Orlando in the 2020 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards:

 “There are no bad choices — anywhere — in this craft, quality cakery.”

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.

My husband’s favorite is the sweeter Coconut Cake with its coconut custard filling and dreamy light whipped frosting topped with fresh coconut. The rich Triple Chocolate cake wins nods from chocolate lovers. And of course, if you love Southern desserts, the Hummingbird cake is not to be missed. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Hummingbird Cake, a Southern favorite with layers of banana, pineapple and pecans

My advice: choose any slice of cake or pie, in fact, choose several. Grab a fork and settle in for a treat. You truly can’t go wrong at Sister Honey’s Bakery. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
The Coconut Cream Pie got dropped so it wasn’t that pretty but it sure tasted great. My husband dug into the coconut cream cake before I could get a picture. You may not even be able to resist temptation in the car ride home from the bakery. Sister Honey’s is bound to make your day a bit sweeter even if it’s not always picture-perfect.

Eating great food usually comes with a sense of place. Where is the most unique or interesting place you’ve ever enjoyed a delicious slice of cake or pie?  

“The most amazing desserts I can remember were the delicious things my mom made that really created a feeling of comfort and home,” says Evette.

As we talk about home, I’m curious about your go-to dish and drink pairing for easy entertaining family and friends. 

“We love cuisines from all over the world. I grew up eating a lot of West Indian dishes. My husband [grew up] with Pakistani/Indian food.  At home much of our food is a fusion. We are happy that we can keep traditions of our upbringing, yet enjoy the bounty of the American melting pot.” she says.

“We love pairing homemade spicy samosas with mango lassi, which is like a yogurt smoothie.”

I was thrilled Evette’s easy entertaining ideas came with a bit of travel inspiration. And even more grateful that she also shared her recipe! 

Evette’s Mango Lassi Recipe

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Evette’s Mango Lassi Recipe:
Serves 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: mango, yogurt
Author: Christina Thomas
Ingredients
  • 1 30oz can sweetened mango pulp (found at Indian markets)
  • 4 cups whole or 2% milk
  • 2 cups plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a large blender, mix everything together until well combined.
  2. Serve chilled and over ice if desired.
Recipe Notes

If you have an average size blender you will need to make half the recipe at a time.


We’ve all missed traveling during this pandemic. When travel opens up, where do you wish to go first? 

“I wish to visit family up North East, South Florida, and Jamaica.” she says.

Like Evette, rather than exotic or faraway traveo, I’m also anxious to visit friends and family in New York, Oregon and the Caribbean.

As a black woman-owned small business, what is your advice to other entrepreneurs who are inspired by your story?

“Stay true to yourself and forge ahead in what you believe in. It’s never easy. It’s sometimes endless hours of hard work. Take one step at a time.” 

Wise words from Evette Rahman.

You got creative at the start of the pandemic. What did you learn?

During the initial pandemic quarantine, Evette and Andy operated based on advanced orders only. They also offered curbside pickup for the first 2-3 months. Menu offerings and hours of operation were posted on social media regularly to keep loyal customers informed. Something I advise all my marketing clients to do regularly.

They feel lucky that they remained busy. A testament that in times of trouble, we all need the sweet comfort her delightful cakes and pies provide. 

Evette is not a classically trained chef with a culinary school degree. What she’s learned, she’s learned by doing. And countless hours of testing and taste testing with Andy. (lucky guy!)

She shares that she knows there are times she could probably be more efficient had she had formal training. They are a small operation. But she is creative. And always finds ways to get things done to delight her loyal customers. And that, in the end, is what is most important to them.

What are your plans for Sister Honey’s in 2021?

Evette responded quite succinctly:

“We plan to produce great products as always” 

In our frenetic paced world, where entrepreneurs often feel a need to constantly pursue new and different ways to reinvent themselves, I’m inspired by Evette’s commitment to simply continue to provide the best desserts she can to make her customers happy. 

She does mention that she wishes to eventually turn the bakery into a dessert cafe in a bigger space. As scary as expansion might be especially in these trying times, I can’t wait to see her make that dream a reality. 

What is at the top of your “someday list” that you hope to check off soon and #MakeSomedayHappen?

“We have really outgrown our current business space. We would like to find a great location, so we are being careful about our next move.”

Do you have a favorite inspirational quote to leave us with? 

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it’s called a present.”

I love that Evette quoted one of my favorite quotes and attributed it to Kung Fu Panda’s wise Master Oogway. Love that movie.

The quote with slight variations is also attributed to quite a few people, including Bill Keane and Eleanor Roosevelt, which goes to show how popular it is. 

Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
This is the gift to reward yourself with today!

Where is Sister Honey’s Bakery?

You’ll find Sister Honey’s at 247 E Michigan St. in Orlando, Florida. Call (407) 730-7315 to place your orders. Visit the website for more information.

Sister Honey’s current hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and closed on Sunday and Monday. 

Sister Honey's Bakery in the SoDo District of Orlando.
Look for this storefront on Michigan Street.

How To Order Sister Honey’s Cakes and Pies?

Evette and her small team bake fresh from scratch cakes, pies, and desserts daily. Stop in the shop on Michigan street and choose from a variety of cakes and pies sold by the slice. Not all items on her menu are available every day. So if you want to take home a specific cake or pie at Sister Honey’s, it’s best to order ahead, at least a week prior – or longer during holiday season. Orders can only be made in person or over the phone during our business hours.

Key Lime Pie and Award-winning desserts and sweet inspiration at Sister Honey's in Orlando.
Whole cakes and pies must be ordered in advance.

Follow Sister Honey’s on social media for news on special holiday items available and order deadlines. Full payment is also due at the time of order. Again, this is a small business with a small crew. Be mindful of your expectations. They will run out early of the more popular items. But trust me, everything is good here! So if your favorite is not available, try another. As I said before, you can’t go wrong. 

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Rum Cake Now Shipping Nationwide.

People come from all over the world to try Evette’s award-winning cakes and pies. Pie lovers drive up from Miami and South Florida. Some have even requested to have pies flown as far as Hawaii. Online ordering for her famous Ruby Rum cake is currently available on SisterHoneys.com for shipping nationwide. Evette and Andy hope to increase this component of their business. 

Ruby Rum Cake ships nationwide at Sister Honey's Bakery in Orlando.

I hope you found a bit of sweet inspiration from Evette’s story and insights. If you know any women food’preneurs with an inspiring story, please message me. I would love to meet them! 

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble”

– Serena Williams
Go Epicurista sampling award-winning cakes and pies from Sister Honey's Bakery in Orlando
“Today is indeed a present, meant to be enjoyed to the fullest! Go get yourself a variety of cakes and pies from Sister Honey’s, get inspired by Evette Rahman’s story, and #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite at a time!” – Christina Thomas, Go Epicurista

Cheers!

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I'm Christina, a hospitality consultant, freelance writer, food & travel enthusiast, brand cheerleader, ice cream fanatic, chocoholic, and eternal optimist on a mission to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. Celebrating life with great food, wine and friends throughout Central Florida and everywhere I GO! I want to inspire you to take time out of your busy schedule to do the same. GO celebrate life today, for someday may never come. Join me and GO Epicurista!

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  1. Laura P Bennett says

    01/26/2021 at 8:56 am

    Hi – I wonder if you might consider allowing us to share some of your articles. I wanted to email this article to a friend and realized there was no link to share.

    I used the website address, but just thought I’d make this suggestion too. Keep up the outstanding work!

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    • Christina Thomas says

      01/27/2021 at 10:58 am

      Thank you so much for sharing! And Thank you for letting me know about this issue. I will take a look at the sharing buttons as it seems they’re not working right. Hope you enjoy Sister Honey’s!

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“irasshaimase / come in!” is what you hear first upon entering this revamped Pizza Hut building off Colonial Drive. Everyone is welcome at Juju, one of Orlando’s newest restaurants and one that belongs on every #OrlandoFoodie bucket list! 
I was invited to experience their Kappo Bar and it checked all the boxes for a truly amazing #MakeSomedayHappen experience.
The retro Japanese izakaya-style restaurant serves up a 10-course menu at the bar and a more casual a la carte menu in the dining room. 
Omakase menu changes regularly but always features the five primary cooking techniques (grilling, steaming, frying, simmering, and raw) using local and imported ingredients, in-house dry-aged fish, and binchotan charcoal-fired dishes. Everything is prepared right in front of you for an immersive experience.
And, Don’t miss the fun cocktails! I loved “That Old Pizza Hut” was like an orange creamsicle with Suntory Toki Whiskey served in a Pizza Hut cup! 
Make reservations and go check this Orlando restaurant off your bucket list.
Thank you Chef Lewis and Mai for your outstanding hospitality. I’ll be coming back soon!
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #omakase
Hello 2023! Why start the year on a diet? My new y Hello 2023! Why start the year on a diet? My new year’s resolution is to focus on self-care.  Eating healthy and exercising, sure. But also treating myself to more @gideonsbakehouse cookies, cakes & cold brews. Who’s with me? What will you treat yourself with this year?
You want something. Go Get It. Period!
This was my last purchase of 12/31/22... I wanted to start 2023 on a sweet note!
What if my 2023 resolution is to visit Gideon’s every month for their awesome limited-edition treats? 
I think that’s a resolution I can keep!  January’s Butterscotch flavors sound to die for.
Did you hear? The epic Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie is now part of the permanent lineup. While the Coffee Cake is my all-time favorite, this one is in the top 3! And, the original Peanut Butter Cold Brew is a must pairing.
What resolution will you set today? Go #MakeSomedayHappen 🎉 Happy New Year everyone!
#GoEpicOrlando #2023resolutions #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings
Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 We had a fun and very ch Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 We had a fun and very chill night at @disneysprings. How about you?
I love Progressive Dining and Disney Springs has plenty of options. We just get a spot at the bar and order a drink and a fun bite. Then move on to the next spot. So easy! No reservations required! 
🦀 1st Stop: @paddlefishorl 
Steak Skewers
Crab Topped Fries 
Larceny Old Fashioned 
Capt Handsome - Cathead Vodka & Raspberry 
Mayan Empress - Santa Teresa Añejo Rum, pineapple
🍰 2nd Stop: @homecominfl 
Espresso Martini 
Carrot Cake 
☘️ 3rd Stop: @raglanroadpub 
Great entertainment! 
@guinnessus 
Great Irish Hooley Cocktail - so refreshing with strawberries & Prosecco 
🍪 Not pictured: we managed a stop at @gideonsbakehouse to pick up treats to start the new year!!! (They had a 2 second brief moment with no line around 11pm! I could not resist! I picked up a Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie which is now part of the year-round line up! I also got a slice of Golden Oreo cake and a PB Cold Brew to enjoy today! Starting 2023 off right… and not a diet 😂
We went early, had a great time and got home in time to watch the ball drop!!! 🎉
Wishing you all happiness and lots of delicious treats in 2023! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DisneySprings
And with that… 2022 comes to an end. 🎉 What a And with that… 2022 comes to an end. 🎉 What a delicious year it has been! 
⭐️ Orlando got @michelinguide recognition and some amazing new restaurants. I haven’t tried them all so I have a great list to check off in 2023, but these made my 2022 favorite list: 
@fsorlando Capa Steakhouse got a Michelin Star!
@ettehotel @saltandthecellarbyakiraback fabulous vibe, food & zero proof cocktails 
@doshiorlando Must Eat Korean fine dining! 
@edoboy Orlando’s first standing sushi bar! 
@kaya.orlando Phenomenal Filipino fine dining! 
@avamediterraegean best Winter Park vibe! 
@fourflamingosorl - so good I went 3 times! (bonus I got to meet @richardblais 🎉)
✈️ I visited my home state of Oregon a few times and enjoyed my Portland favorites as well as discovered new ones! 
@hubers.portland.or best Spanish Coffee
@bluestardonuts best bougie donuts 
@pipsoriginal best mini donuts & chai
@havl_restaurant  amazing noodle soups 
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm 
🚢 Went on my first @norwegiancruiseline Prima inaugural cruise with @thetravelbite & had fantastic bites! The @Moet Bar at the private island was awesome! 🥂
💫 Orlando favorites continued to shine bright! 
☘️ @raglanroadpub Hooley & Mighty Irish Festivals always fun!!
🍸 @thecourtesy reopened in Winter Park with @bar.swine - superb!😘 
🍽️ @walforforlando @signiabonnetcreek Epicurious Event featuring La Luce, Bull & Bear, Zeta Asia (great foodie staycation) 
🍴@cariberoyaleorlando revamped The Venetian Chop House
🍾 @ritzcarltonorlando & @jwmorlando epic Michelin Curated Weekend (great foodie staycation) 
🍷 @viniawinekitchen continued their popular Fabio’s Table 
🍬 @choulalapastries Twix Bar & seasonal treats & flights!
🍖 @smokemademeats awesome BBQ pop-ups (if you haven’t tried Tyler’s brisket you’re missing out!)
🍪 @gideonsbakehouse best cookies, cakes & cold brew! 
🍊 Loved @disneysprings Flavors of Florida 
🍩 @everglazed_fl Donuts & Chicken Sandwich 
🎄 @learnlakenona Oh, What Fun Holiday Festival! 
This is only but a short glimpse I could fit in 22 seconds! I’m so grateful for all the wonderful experiences. Cheers to 2022! 
Happy New Year! 🥂
Let’s go #MakeSomedayHappen in 2023! 
#GoEpicOrlando #2022recap
2022 in Review: Favorite New Restaurant @kaya.orla 2022 in Review: Favorite New Restaurant @kaya.orlando 
So many wonderful restaurants opened in Orlando this year that it’s tough to pick a favorite. 
Why Kaya? Because it felt like coming home to family. (When your family includes a Michelin-star chef!) 😉
The food was exceptional & the service was the epitome of warm hospitality.
Orlando’s first Filipino Casual Fine Dining. 
The creation of Chef Lordfer Lalicon and GM Jamilyn Salonga Bailey (previously of Michelin-Star Kadence) 
🍽️ 5-Wave Tasting Menu highlights primarily local produce & seafood in addition to select meats. (Ooh that pork belly!) 
Full of flavor and so full of surprises, each course (wave) left us saying “that was my favorite!” - until the next dish arrives and you’re wowed all over again!
The setting feels like home - family pictures and little touches, including a piano from previous tenants Dandelion Cafe as a nod to the community Kaya celebrates.
I was invited to Friends and Family preview and already have reservations to return. I need that amazing garlic rice again!
4 Wave menu we sampled:
🥄 amuse-bouche | BURONG ISDA
hakurei turnip, lionfish
🥄 first wave | KINILAW
kombujime Key West flounder, radish
🥄 second wave | PANCIT
sotanghon mung bean noodles stir fried in mushroom jus, red pepper poached egg
third wave | KANIN at ULAM
🥄 GARLIC RICE tamaki gold short grain rice, garlic chips, garlic oil 🤯 
🥄 ADOBONG KABUTE lion’s mane + oyster mushrooms
🥄 GINATAAN NA HIPON Key West pink shrimp, crab fat + coconut milk broth
🥄 HUMBA Berkshire pork belly, brown butter seminole squash puree, sweet potato greens
fourth wave | MATAMIS
🥄 UBE FLAN egg yolk flan, toasted coconut, citrus
🥄SUMAN MALAGKIT glutinous rice cake in banana leaves, coconut caramel
🥄MANGO ICE CREAM BY SAMPAGUITA & latik URARO COOKIE arrowroot cookie
🥂 Don’t miss the cocktails & wine pairings!
➡️ Add Kaya to your list!  Reservations required
#MakeSomedayHappen
My prediction is Chef Lo will be winning another Michelin Star at Kaya! 
Thank you Lo, Jami & team! You rock! (that dance was perfect! 😜)
#GoEpicOrlando
2022 in Review - Favorite Revamp of a Classic: T 2022 in Review - Favorite Revamp of a Classic: 
The Venetian Chop House Lobster Bisque @cariberoyaleorlando
Longtime fans of The Venetian Chop House, Caribe Royale Orlando’s on-property fine-dining restaurant, can rest assured that the reimagined menu of this classic Orlando restaurant still includes their fantastic Lobster Bisque. 
It’s been on the menu for over 15 years! I loved the creamy, decadent soup served with chunks of lobster meat, topped with a lattice puff pastry dome for a more elevated and stunning presentation at the table.
The menu by Chef David Hackett is a journey through fine Italian Steakhouse cuisine. You can enjoy classic steakhouse specialties (Hungry for a 36 oz Tomahawk?) together with finer dining Italian entrees such as an enormous Chicken Parmigiana, perfectly crusted and crispy and pasta dishes beautifully garnished such as the Carbonara topped with ricotta cream and delicate herb olive oil pearls.
Of course, you must start the evening with craft cocktails at their new Intimate Bar and end with another tableside showstopper, the Ultimate Chocolate Sphere dessert!
>> If you want to read more about the new menu, @tastecooksip and I wrote a guest post for the resort’s website: “The Must Try Guide To The New Venetian Chop House Menu”
Read it here (link in stories): https://www.cariberoyale.com/blog/must-try-guide-to-the-new-venetian-chop-house-menu
>> Looking for New Year’s Eve Plans?  The Venetian Chop House will offer a celebratory 6-course chef-driven prix-fixe menu including an amuse-bouche, choice of soup (that gorgeous Lobster Bisque!) and salad, choice of entrée — wagyu beef tenderloin, porchetta or pesto baked king salmon — plus a few delicious accompaniments, and choice of delicate desserts. $130pp++ / Reservations: 407-238-8060
#MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #CaribeRoyaleOrlando #2022Review
2022 Review: Best Sunset - Caribbean Cruise / Atla 2022 Review: Best Sunset - Caribbean Cruise / Atlantic Ocean onboard @norwegiancruiseline Prima
🌅 Sunsets at sea are my absolute favorite! How about you?
One of my favorite travel experiences of 2022 was the #NorwegianPrima inaugural sailing with @thetravelbite 
It was a short 3 days but I loved the new ship design, the food and all the amenities. I’m definitely planning another NCL cruise in 2023! 
#MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicCruise #caribbeancruise #EpicSunset #norwegiancruiseline
2022 Review: The Best View in Orlando + The Best G 2022 Review: The Best View in Orlando + The Best Gin Tonic in Orlando = Capa at @fsorlando 
📍 The view from the 17th floor of Four Seasons Orlando Resort, Michelin star Capa Steakhouse is spectacular! You can see the Walt Disney World Resort, epic sunsets & fireworks. 
🍸 For GT fans in Orlando, don’t miss the Capa GinTonic made with Coarunn Gin & Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic. It’s colorful garnishes: Gala Apple, Juniper, Key Lime, & Botanicals take it next level! 
Cheers to 2022 and an even better 2023! 🥂
#MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #FSTaste #FiveDiamondOrlando #LoveOrlando #MichelinGuideFL
“Ooooh I like it!” - Merry Xmas! I hope you go “Ooooh I like it!” - Merry Xmas! I hope you got to unwrap delicious treats today, and more importantly that you got to share a special time with loved ones.
I got to enjoy my favorite local-made cookies from @GideonsBakehouse 
In order of appearance:
🍪 The Original Chocolate Chip
🍪 December special: Kris Kringle White Chocolate Coffee Bean - my favorite!
🍪 Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
🍪 December special: Krampus Dark Chocolate Mint
🍰 December special: Krampus Snack Cake - Chocolate Cake with Andes Mint Buttercream
>> Hurry if you want to try the December limited-time flavors! They are all so yummy!
I missed my all-time favorite coffee cake cookie so I may have to go back this week! LOL!
Happy Holidays! 
Gideon’s is located at @disneysprings and @eastendmkt
#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings
“Merry Christmas Everybody!”🎄 We spent a b “Merry Christmas Everybody!”🎄
We spent a beautifully chilly and sunny Christmas Eve morning at @disneysprings. So fun & deliciously festive! (Surprisingly not too crowded but we were there early)
Here’s all we did & ate! 
1) Breakfast at @everglazed_fl - 
🍩 Holiday Lights Glazed Donut (to match my Xmas turtleneck!) 
🐓 Funky Chicken BBQ sandwich - my favorite! 
2) Put our name on the Virtual Queue at @gideonsbakehouse (90 min quoted, got text to return at 60 min, waited in actual queue 15 min!) The staff at Gideon’s is 💯 
3) Relaxed & got warm at @Starbucks (while we waited for Gideon’s)
☕️ Caramel Macchiato 
4) Gideon’s Bakehouse: picked up treats for Xmas dinner
🍪 December specials: Kris Kringle White Chocolate Coffee Bean, Krampus Dark Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Coffee Cake
🍰 Krampus Snack Cakes
☕️ Peanut Butter Cold Brew (the chilly 39F temp didn’t keep me from this favorite!)
🎄 Leisurely stroll around Tree Trail to see all the beautifully decorated themed Xmas trees - loved the Mickey & Minnie tree!
🎁 Window Shopping & Browsed The World Of Disney merchandise shop - lots of last minute Xmas shopping going on! 🤣
After a great morning, I’m home cooking for tonight’s dinner. I hope you’ve made the best of this arctic chilly day. Feely very grateful for the blessings we enjoy. 
Happy Christmas! 🎄 
#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando #GoEpicDisney #DisneySprings
This audio cracked me up! 🤣 But it seriously re This audio cracked me up! 🤣 But it seriously reminded me of all the times I take video over and over (and over) again - Mostly because I’m making weird faces or I don’t like the angle, or I feel like I look fat or… you name it! 🫣 
There are a lot more fails than wins when you scroll my camera roll, and which never make it to the curated IG feed. (In this video, I didn’t like how I was chewing because the cookie was super gooey so it stuck to my teeth!🤣)
We’re so often reminded, nothing is as perfect as it seems on social media, but it bears repeating. You never know what’s going on behind the scenes. Please spread kindness, compassion, and joy with everyone you see - online and IRL 💕
While I will never share something on my feed I don’t wholeheartedly recommend, I must share that I’m not always having ALL the “fun” you see. It’s work to get video and photos and make sure you get everything there is to share. To think of creative posts ideas and offer something unique and different. No complaints, because I do love it, but it’s still work. It’s work to edit photos & videos, find the right audio, research, write the caption and post at the right time. Creating content that provides value is a full time job. Many creators burn out, I’ve been there. We often ask ourselves why we do it.
If you’ve read this far, THANK YOU! I appreciate you. With dwindling views and algorithm changes, IG is not as fun as it once was. I’ve enjoyed nearly 9 years of sharing my favorite bucket list restaurants & events in Orlando and around the world with you. And I hope to continue to bring you a little bit of inspiration to go #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time in the new year! 💕 
Oh BTW, commenting, saving & sharing posts you like is always so appreciated. It’s the encouragement we as creators need to continue to do what we do. 💕
🎄Wishing you a warm, joyful and delicious holiday! 
📍 Check out @learnlakenona Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival. It is free and fun for everyone! And that Grinch Cookie paired with Hot Chocolate spiked with Bailey’s was indeed a delicious treat!! (See my previous post for details) 
#GoEpicOrlando #HolidaysinOrlando
OH, WHAT FUN! We spent a fun holiday themed evenin OH, WHAT FUN! We spent a fun holiday themed evening in Lake Nona last night! Their Holiday Festival is in full swing and fun for the entire family! 
Oh, What Fun! makes the holidays magical, featuring: 
🎄 Beautiful lights & holiday decorations
🎁 Holiday Market featuring local vendors & artisans for one-of-a-kind gifts
❄️ Nightly Snowfalls
📷 Photo Ops
🎄 Live entertainment including a holiday cirque show & professional carolers 
🎅 Santa’s Cottage (reservations required) 
🎶 Live Music at Boxi Park & Town Center including the Hollywood Holidays Band
🍴 Lots of Dining Options: Great pizza, wings & craft beer at @parkpizzalakenona, to fancy small plates at @chromalakenona a variety of foods at @boxiparklakenona - we had Lobster Fries & Fried Shrimp! 
🍪 Holiday Cookies, Treats & Beverages! I loved the “Grinch” chocolate mint chip cookie paired with Hot Chocolate & Bailey’s 
🌊 @lakenonawavehotel Fa La La Bar featuring holiday cocktails 
Events this weekend: 
🐩 pet parade & costume contest (Saturday), 
🎄Christmas Creatures live animal encounter (Sunday),
🕎 Hannukah Celebration (Sunday Evening)
📍 Lake Nona Town Center
🗓️ Thursday - Sunday
🎟️ Admission is free 
For more information, visit @learnlakenona 
#MakeSomedayHappen 
(Media Invite) #GoEpicOrlando #LearnLakeNona
Favorite Sunday Brunch & Coffee spot in Portland, Favorite Sunday Brunch & Coffee spot in Portland, Oregon: @ProudMaryUSA
We’ve been fans of this Aussie cafe since owners Nolan & Shari opened in 2017. Super nice people! 
🥑 I always order the Avo Toast - one of the best anywhere! But on this last visit I felt like trying their new menu and the green shakshuka did not disappoint. So. Much. Flavor!!! 
☕️ Their coffee program is amazing! We ordered one of their deluxe pour overs and it was a process. From the proper grinding of the beans to the filters and the water used, to giving you a card with the story from the grower. It was fun to watch! 
Here’s what we ordered: 
☕️ Flat White 
☕️ Deluxe Pour Over: INDONESIA
4th Place Cup Of Excellence- IJEN LESTARI
Black cherry, grape, cola, & clove
🍳 green shakshuka: harissa labneh, dukkah, two poached eggs, toast + side of hash browns with their epic house hot sauce! Must Eat! 
🍜 noodle bowl: warm soba noodles, fried tofu, tea egg, avocado, green onion, daikon radish, togarashi
📍 2012 NE Alberta St. Portland, Oregon
Add Proud Mary to your #PDX list! 
#MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicPDX #GoEpicOregon #SundayBrunch
Hey Orlando Foodies, a culinary tour of @waldorfor Hey Orlando Foodies, a culinary tour of @waldorforlando & @signiabonnetcreek Bonnet Creek Resort is a Must Do! 
🍽️ Epicurious Sip & Savor event is this Friday December 9 from 7-11 pm, Indulge in a sumptuous showcase of 35 food & beverage tastings inspired by the renowned chefs of Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
Visit waldorfastoriaorlando.com/epicurious
If you miss this event, simply plan a foodie weekend and let your taste buds lead the way through the fantastic restaurants of this gorgeous resort, including famed Bull & Bear, La Luce, & Zeta Asia
Say Hi to their epic culinary team! 
👨🏼‍🍳 Bernard Fiemeyer, Complex Executive Chef @chefbernard7 
👨🏼‍🍳 Jeremy Gibboney, Executive Sous Chef, Waldorf Astoria Orlando @chefjeremy814 
👨🏼‍🍳 Dannilo Zapatel Herrera, Executive Sous Chef, Signia by Hilton Orlando @dannilosignia 
👨🏼‍🍳 Franck Riflaud, Complex Executive Pastry Chef @chocolatguimauve 
👨🏼‍🍳 Alberto Navarrete Arias, Chef D’Cuisine, La Luce @alberto.navarretearias 
👨🏼‍🍳 Juan Suarez, Chef D’Cuisine, Bull & Bear @chefjoju_su 
👨🏼‍🍳 Jesus Pinto, Chef Tournant, Zeta Asia
@jesuspinto0707 
🥇 Congrats again to Executive Chef Bernard Fiemeyer on receiving the prestigious title of Maître Cuisinier de France. His passion combined with classical French training and a flair for international cooking sets him apart as Orlando’s only Master Chef of France! 🥂
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #WaldorfOrlando #SigniaBonnetCreek
🎉My favorite fancy donut shop in PDX - @bluesta 🎉My favorite fancy donut shop in PDX - @bluestardonuts - is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! 🎉 I got the chance to meet rockstar Pastry Chef Stephanie Thornton and totally fangirl over her EPIC “Once-in-a-Decade” Donut!  Guaranteed it will blow your mind! 
✨ 18-hour brioche made with vanilla & strawberry butter! 
✨Filled with strawberry jam
✨Dipped in yuzu-strawberry glaze -  the most incredible glacage!
✨Topped with piped mascarpone-vanilla whip, chocolate cocoa nibs, & gold dust! Oh my!
🥂Perfectly paired with a mini bottle of champagne!
It’s only available THIS WEEK as part of their 10th Anniversary celebration!
👉🏼 Pro-Foodie-Travel-Tip: When visiting Portland, Oregon, DO NOT MISS a stop at Blue Star Donuts. These “Donuts for Grown Ups” are the best in town!
🙏 *I’m begging @chefstephaniethornton for an Orlando location someday!  #MakeSomedayHappen 😉 
🎉 Happy Anniversary and Congrats Blue Star Donuts team. Thanks for letting me crash your party! 
#GoEpicPDX #GoEpicOregon #bestdonutsintheworld #BlueStarDonut
Are You Having Any Fun? We sure did on @norwegianc Are You Having Any Fun? We sure did on @norwegiancruiseline newest ship PRIMA!
Best Thing I Ate on #NorwegianPrima - Dessert Edition: 
🍰 Pastel de Tres Leche with Coconut Cream 
🍩 Churros with Dulce de Leche Caramel 
📍 Los Lobos Mexican Restaurant 
@thetravelbite and I were stuffed after our 2nd dinner of the night (🫣) but we had to get dessert so we ordered the Tres Leches Cake to share. I never say no to dessert!
We said we’d only have one bite…
* We finished the whole thing! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣
Then… wait for it! 
We saw the Churros Tower at the table next to us and couldn’t resist. We did it for the Gram! I could have drank that Dulce de Leche sauce! 
Los Lobos is one of several specialty dining restaurants you can book onboard, and the biggest surprise. Much more than tacos, it was a more elevated experience. One of our favorite dinners onboard. The bonus we got to sit outdoors and dine with the sounds of the ocean. 🌊 
You gotta have fun! Always order two desserts!
#MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicCruise #TasteNorwegian #CruiseNorwegian
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wish you a beautifu Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wish you a beautiful day of sharing great food and wine with family and friends. Grateful for all the little things and most importantly all the wonderful people in my life. 💕
🍁 It’s the unofficial last day of fall! 🍂Enjoy pumpkin everything today…. Tomorrow Christmas Season “officially” begins…🎄
Which camp are you in?
🦃 -🎄”Xmas comes after Thanksgiving” & you’ll set up your Xmas tree this weekend
OR
🎃- 🎄”Xmas after Halloween” & your Xmas tree is already up
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving - a day centered around spending time with loved ones and sharing entirely too much food. So I’m in the “Xmas after Thanksgiving” camp. But if you’re excited for Christmas and want to get 2 months out of all the decorations, I get it if your tree is up already.
Enjoy the season and all the little things that make you happy. Cheers! 🥂
Caffeinated: Morning, Noon & Night - At Sea! ☕️ This coffee lover enjoyed Shaken Espresso in the morning with a great ocean view, Nitro from a Beach Cart and a fantastic sustainable Espresso Martini on @norwegiancruiseline newest ship #NorwegianPrima. The gorgeous ocean views, and sunsets were the most relaxing pairing. 
☕️ Starbucks at Indulge Food Hall was a great spot for breakfast. Full Starbucks menu including our favorite Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk, you can’t beat the shorter lines than the second location in the atrium & fun swinging chairs on the deck. 
⛱️ Starbucks Cart at NCL private island Stirrup Cay served Nitro Cold Brew all day! 
🥃 Metropolitan Bar’s Café Replay - think an elevated espresso martini - made with Avorza Ultra Premium Organic vodka, Angostura bitters, Frangelico, spent coffee ground cordial, pineapple juice was so inventive. I enjoyed chatting with Clarence, resident mixologist about the full list of sustainable cocktails made from discarded food products.
Are you a coffee fanatic? Which coffee experience would you choose?
☕️ Happy #NationalEspressoDay ☕️
Thank you to my coffee-loving travel buddy @thetravelbite for discovering the short line Starbucks on our first morning! 
Media Hosted #GoEpicCruise #TasteNorwegian #CruiseNorwegian #Espresso #CoffeeLover
Do Not Disturb. Currently dreaming of my next crui Do Not Disturb. Currently dreaming of my next cruise vacation! Do you love cruising?
I had the awesome opportunity to sail #NorwegianPrima on its inaugural sailing from Port of Miami this week and it was fabulous! Thank you @norwegiancruiseline and @thetravelbite 🎉
PRIMA, first in its class, was gorgeous! Loved the modern design, the artwork, the shows, and all the fun spaces to relax and hangout throughout the ship. I was so impressed with the food and beverage program, the new food hall concept, all the options for freestyle dining, and the sustainable cocktails. 
If you’re looking for a wonderful foodie cruise vacation, check out Norwegian Prima. There are some great Black Friday deals happening right now. Book it! 
Nothing better than your first cocktail on deck… the Miami skyline is always gorgeous at sunset. BTW this was one of my favorite cocktails - La Madrina. An Aperol Spritz taken to the next level: Avorza Ultra Premium Organic vodka, Aperol, strawberry and orange oleo, lime juice, fresh lime, ginger beer. Fantastic! 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
Hosted #GoEpicCruise #CruiseNorwegian #cruiselife #nclprima
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