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Easy Entertaining: Comfy & Classy Oscars Party

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Academy Awards Party

Host an Oscars Party that is Comfy & Classy with little effort

Although this post was published in 2014 and references are to that year’s list of nominees, the tips and recipes provided in this post can easily be used to create a comfy and classy Oscars party any time.

This year’s Oscars race is tighter than ever. Who knows who will ultimately be the winner! I tell you what won’t be up in the air, my Oscars party! The date is on the calendar, invitations have gone out and the party plan is set. Over 40 million people around the world will be watching The Oscars and 10 of them will be at my house. This event is like the Super Bowl for fashion and movie lovers out there and apparently there are a lot of us! It’s the perfect occasion to have friends over, enjoy great food, do your best red carpet fashion critiques, laugh, drink champagne and all around have a great time – whether you’ve seen all the movies nominated or not. That is what a Go Epicurista event is all about.

Many will choose to have fancy parties and dress up. This night is all about glitz and glamour so if you want to dress to the nines, go for it! Personally, I choose to go the opposite direction for my “Comfy & Classy Oscars Party” It’s a long day and it goes pretty late into the evening, especially if the broadcast runs past schedule (the longest Oscars show telecast lasted 4 hours 16 minutes in 2002!), so my choice for attire is my most comfy and classy PJs. Somehow, it feels much better critiquing the red carpet fashions in clothing with an elastic waist band. Ironic? Maybe. But as they say “it’s my Oscars party and I can be comfy if I want to!” (and by “they” I mean “me”). Being comfortable is always the best way to a good time. However, just because we are in our PJs doesn’t mean it can’t be a classy affair! That’s where the food and drink choices come in to the picture. Who says you can’t have a bottle of your best champagne while wearing PJs? I say #DrinkTheGoodWine and have your Oscars party be that special occasion you’ve been saving that bottle for, #MakeSomedayHappen.

Since time is always in short supply, here is my party plan for this year’s Oscars Party to help you put your own party together in a few hours with very little effort. Feel free to copy it, change it, embellish it, take what you like and leave what you don’t. The main objective is for you to use this opportunity to get together with your friends and have a good time-sharing great food and drinks. You don’t need to go crazy with a huge elaborate soiree to do so, unless of course you want to!

Invite:

Email invites are the best for casual gatherings. They are easy, free and no-hassle. Paperless Post have classy templates for your “Awards Party” that you can put together in no time.

Paperless Post Academy Awards Invite

You’re Invited!

Fun Games:

“I don’t like playing games and having fun” said no one, ever!

During the Red Carpet Arrivals, channel your best Joan Rivers Red Carpet Fashion Critic using small dry erase boards or paper cards to rate the outfits on a scale of 1-10. Determine who wore it best and pick your best and worst dressed celeb before the end of the show. Some say the Red Carpet Arrival pre-show is more popular than the actual show and it can make or break fashion designers and stylists. Check the next day gossip columns to see if your picks are winners. Don’t be surprised if they are not. Fashion-sense is all in the eye of the beholder and the beholder has strange taste sometimes. For every Lupita Nyong’o there are several Helena Bonham Carters!

During the Awards Show: It’s time to bring out the Oscars ballot. This one is for fun, prizes and bragging rights! Print out the ballot and hand one to each guest as they arrive so they can select the winners prior to the show opening number. This year I‘m awarding the guest with the most correct guesses a bottle of bubbly. It’s the perfect ending for the evening. Pick your prize or just do it for bragging rights. It’s lots of fun either way!

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And The Oscar goes to…

Service Wares:

No one wants to be cleaning up at midnight, so use pretty disposable plates for easy clean up. Check out this lace collection, ivory-gold plates from Amazon. They’ll give your party all the fancy touches without the dishes to clean up after:

Pick up some inexpensive popcorn buckets to serve snacks and popcorn of course!

Having a menu full of finger foods also eliminates the need for lots of silverware. One area you don’t want to skip on is your glassware. Wine and cocktails are meant to be drunk in a nice glass.

This is my favorite all purpose wine glass collection from Riedel:

Menu:

I don’t want to miss one second of the action because you never know what can happen when the who’s who of Hollywood is together in one place. In 1974, a crazy and very uninhibited guy named Robert Opal streaked while David Niven was at the podium! And who can forget Roberto Benigni jumping over the seats in the audience when he won for Life is Beautiful and the stunned look on Halle Berry’s face when she was kissed by Adrien Brody when he received his Best Actor for The Pianist in 2008? I’m ready for wardrobe malfunctions, snarky expressions from the stars in the audience and any funny antics from host Ellen DeGeneres by selecting a combination of appetizers and finger foods that are easy to make ahead of time and can be finished off quickly during commercial breaks. It’s also great to add items from your favorite store or restaurant which are already prepared to keep your party prep load to a minimum and your Oscars party enjoyment to a maximum. This is one event where you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Since The Oscars telecast is like a 5 hour marathon, it’s also a good idea to space out serving different dishes. Slow and steady wins the race and keeps your guests happy through the night.

For the menu, I like to select dishes inspired by the movies nominated, wherever possible. I admit, in some cases it’s a stretch. In 2014, the nominated films were riveting dramas but most did not have food-centric scenes or themes so I took some creative liberties and I hope you will just go on that whimsical ride with me. These dishes will work any year!

 

2014 Oscars Party Menu

Nebraska Spiced Popcorn
American Hustle Italian Antipasto
Gravity Crescent Moon Rolls
Captain Phillips Shrimp Ceviche Life Boats
The Wolf of Wall Street Sushi Extravaganza
Dallas Buyers Club Texas Sheet Cake with Dark Chocolate & Caramel Ice Cream
Her Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Popcorn
Philomena Buck Fizz Cocktail
12 Years a Slave Blackberry Iced Tea Southern Cocktail

Spiced Popcorn

According to the U.S. Popcorn Board, the “Cornhusker” State is the leading producer of popcorn in the United States. Popcorn is also the most classic of movie snacks so in honor of the movie Nebraska and its star Bruce Dern, we will be serving spiced popcorn. You can top popcorn with anything your heart desires. Mix salty and sweet, experiment, go crazy! I visited The Spice & Tea Exchange and The Ancient Olive in Winter Park for inspiration on the fun combinations of oils and spices below.

Preparation Tips:

  1. I recommend using plain unsalted popcorn so your spiced toppings really shine. You can cook it the old-fashioned way on the stove top or in the microwave, it’s up to you.
  2. Depending on how many guests and how many different types of popcorn you wish to make, plan on approximately one bag per 2-3 guests.
  3. Once popped, divide the popcorn into small paper bags, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil or melted butter of your choice and toss to coat.
  4. Add approximately 2 tablespoons of the seasonings mixture, toss and serve immediately
  5. Whatever combination of spices you choose, for best taste, don’t forget to add salt and some oil or melted butter for the spices to best adhere to the popcorn.

Topping Ideas:

  • The Classic: Popcorn Salt & Butter, lots of butter
  • The Florida GSP: Garlic Salt, Black Pepper & Orange or Citrus Infused Olive Oil
  •  The Italian: Italian Seasonings, Sea Salt, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  •  The Millionaire: Truffle Salt, Tri-Color Pepper Blend, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese & Truffle Oil.
  •  The Chocolate Lover: Assorted M&M’s, Cocoa Powder, Kosher Salt & Butter.
  •  The Bacon Lover: Maple Syrup, Caramelized Bacon & Butter
  •  The Asian: Five Spice or Szechuan Spice, Cayenne Pepper, Sea Salt & Sesame Oil
  •  The Hot One: Cajun Seasoning & Red Chili Oil
  •  The Chili Bowl: Chili Seasoning, Grated Cheddar Cheese & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  •  The Mexican: Lime Juice, Cilantro, Cumin, Sea Salt & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  •  The Buffalo: Hot Sauce & Butter
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The Spice & Tea Exchange in Winter Park

Italian Antipasto

Inspired by the movie American Hustle and the Italian restaurant dinners between Christian Bale’s Irving Rosenfeld and Jeremy Renner’s Carmine Polito characters, stop by your favorite store for a variety of cured meats, cheeses, olives, artichokes, and peppers and arrange them on a pretty platter. If you’re in Orlando, La Femme du Fromage at East End Market and Whole Foods Market each have an impressive cheese selection.

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Italian Meats & Cheeses, a winning combination

Crescent Moon Rolls

To celebrate the movie Gravity, we are serving easy to make crescent “moon” rolls (it’s a bit of a stretch but go with it – you don’t want to serve freeze-dried astronaut food do you?) This recipe was inspired and adapted from the cookbook “Movie Menus” by Francine Segan. A lovely lady whom I had the pleasure of meeting at the 2013 Florida Film Festival at Enzian. If you like movies and you like to cook, this is a very creative cookbook for you. Find it on Amazon here: Movie Menus: Recipes for Perfect Meals with Your Favorite Films

To prepare, use refrigerated crescent rolls, roll out and fill the separated triangles with various fillings of your choice. I am doing a variety including: Shredded mozzarella cheese & Spinach, Black Forest Ham and Gruyere Cheese, Pesto & Parmesan Cheese. You can prepare these ahead of time and have them on a baking sheet ready to pop in a 375 degree oven for 12 minutes or until golden. Do this during a commercial break and you won’t miss any of the action. Adjust your quantity based on the number of guests. Each pack makes 8 crescent rolls. I plan to make 3 packs for my party of 10.

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Francine Segan “Movie Menus” Cookbook Author

Shrimp Ceviche Life Boats

I wanted to honor Captain Phillips and its star, Tom Hanks, who did an amazing job portraying the real life titular hero, however, in this movie about Somali pirates taking hostage an American Cargo Ship there is no mention of food other than coffee and fruit which leaves lots of room for creative interpretation. I am preparing a chilled appetizer that can be made ahead of time featuring shrimp ceviche style on endive leaves used as a “life boat”. I can’t ever think of Tom Hanks without thinking of one of my favorite movies, Forrest Gump. And as Bubba would say “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it…” and you can even make it into a shrimp ceviche! You could also use a white fish or scallops if you prefer.

The recipe is so simple and looks very classy:

  • Combine the following ingredients in a bowl:
  • one pound medium-sized, peeled, deveined, cooked shrimp chopped in cubes,
  • one cup finely chopped red onion,
  • one minced Serrano chile,
  • one cup chopped cilantro,
  •  one cup of diced mango,
  •  ¾ cup lime juice (juice from 4-5 limes),
  •  ¾ cup lemon juice (juice from 2-3 lemons),
  •  one peeled diced cucumber,
  •  one peeled and cubed avocado,
  •  You may also add cubed pineapple for added fruitiness.
  • Cover mixture and refrigerate for an hour
  • Scoop mixture into separated Belgian Endive leaves and garnish with cilantro.
  • You may also use Tortilla Chip Scoops instead of Endive leaves and top with a dash of hot sauce.

Sushi Extravaganza

To represent The Wolf of Wall Street and the extravagant lifestyle it portrays, order takeout from your favorite sushi restaurant and live it up! Unlike the excess in the movie, plan on approximately 7-8 pieces per person. Each sushi roll is usually cut in 6 pieces. This is an awards show tradition for me that started with my sister years ago and there is no better pairing than sushi and champagne on Awards Night. I order from Mikado Sushi in Hunters Creek, my favorite for fresh inventive sushi and friendly service. I love when a restaurant remembers my orders and that I like my shrimp heads extra crispy. I selected rolls that reminded me of the movie and the crazy and out of control lifestyle of Jordan Belfort, the lead character played so convincingly by Leonardo DiCaprio. The “Out of Control” Roll with fried shrimp and king crab, the “Crazy Roll” with spicy tuna and chili pepper on top, the “Dynamite Roll” with grilled white fish, the “Naruto Special Roll” with a cucumber wrap instead of rice, and the “King Lobster Roll” because who can forget the scene where DiCaprio is throwing lobsters at the FBI agents? I also order a variety of nigiri sushi including Tuna, Mackerel and my favorite, Sweet Shrimp with the crispy shrimp heads. These will give your plate a beautiful presentation and you can pretend like you are on the show “Bizare Foods” when you bite into them. So fun!

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Live the good life!

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Crispy Shrimp Heads from Mikado Sushi

Texas Sheet Cake

This year’s most incredible performances in the male categories came from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto in Dallas Buyer’s Club. In the film, Jared Leto’s character Rayon nicknames Ron Woodroof, McConaughey’s character, “Lone Star”. Inspired by Texas, we are making the Texas Sheet Cake, named for its size because it’s “a cake as big as Texas”. It is simple and so deliciously rich consisting of a thin layer of chocolate cake topped with a rich gooey chocolate buttercream frosting. You can use any chocolate cake recipe you choose. Here’s a delicious one from Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. Of course, I can’t serve cake without serving ice cream and nothing is better than chocolate on chocolate, except adding caramel and nuts! My choice is the Bear Claw ice cream from Publix, a dark chocolate ice cream with ribbons of caramel and nuts. Pick up your favorite flavor or pair this decadent chocolate cake with a glass of your “best Cabernet” as Ron Woodroof would have done.

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Texas Sheet Cake

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Dark Chocolate & Caramel Ice Cream

Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Popcorn

What girl doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries or anything covered in chocolate for that matter? I think even a virtual girl, like in the movie Her with Joaquin Phoenix, would be totally in love with Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park’s Mega Chocolate Covered Strawberries. They are perfect just like the perfect girlfriend.

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Perfection!

It is also fitting to have Peterbrooke’s most popular item, chocolate covered popcorn for this occasion, because it’s just so good, salty and sweet. You can make your own but why go through the trouble. Just stop by their store or order it online and they will ship it to you. It’s that simple, easy and so classy. The first time they served it was over thirty years ago at a big charity event and it’s been a hit ever since.

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Comfy & Classy Snack from Peterbrooke

Beverages:

Sparkling Wine is a must for any award night party! Whether you choose Prosecco, a Spanish Cava, a French Champagne or a California Sparkling, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s bubbly. Open a good bottle if you have it, this is as good an occasion as any to #DrinkTheGoodWine!

ban the word someday from vocabulary

Today is a special occasion for bubbles!

Buck Fizz Cocktail

For a fancy welcome cocktail, offer a variation on the Buck Fizz cocktail served frozen. In the movie Philomena, Judy Dench’s lead character is offered a Buck Fizz on her flight from London to America and she loved it. The traditional cocktail is 2 parts orange juice to one part champagne (basically a mimosa with less champagne!). For this evening, I am making a variation with fresh Florida orange juice and peach nectar. You can use any juices you prefer. To prepare, fill ice-cube trays with a mixture of equal parts fresh orange juice and peach nectar and freeze overnight. When guests arrive, pop a fruit juice cube in a glass and top with sparkling wine. This cocktail idea came from our friends at Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen in Winter Park where they serve beautifully inventive sparkling wine cocktails. It’s delicious and looks so classy and fun. Serve a non-alcoholic version using sparkling grape juice or soda water for the kids and the designated drivers.

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Bubbles!

Blackberry Iced Tea Southern Cocktail

The movie 12 Years a Slave was incredibly moving and my pick for best picture this year. The scene where the main character, Solomon Northrup, is mashing the blackberries in order to use the juice to write a secret letter is absolutely riveting. I was inspired to serve a Southern style cocktail with iced tea, muddled blackberries and vanilla bourbon. To prepare simply muddle a handful of blackberries, mint leaves and simple syrup in a shaker, fill with ice and top with iced tea and 2 ounces of Vanilla Bourbon, like Phillip’s Union Vanilla Bourbon. Shake and pour into your favorite glass. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. The picture below is using pomegranates instead of Blackberries and that’s what is so great about this cocktail. You can use other fruits like pomegranates, strawberries, blueberries or raspberries depending on what fresh fruits you find in your store. You can also omit the bourbon for the designated drivers non-alcoholic version.

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Sweet with a punch!

Well, there you have it. I hope I inspired you to invite some friends over and have your own “Comfy & Classy Oscars Party”. Since the main objective of our Go Epicurista gatherings is to get together with friends and have a good time, if you don’t have time or are inclined to cook, you can always just order a good pizza, pop some popcorn and open a nice bottle of wine. Great food, wine and friends is always the best combination.

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It doesn’t get any more comfy & classy than this!

Use this checklist to make your party planning even easier!

If you have any questions or need help with your party just post them in the comments or reach out to me via any of the social media links below. I’m here to take care of all the planning so you can just go and #MakeSomedayHappen with your friends. Let me know how you like to celebrate on Oscars Night.

Cheers!

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OREO YOU HAVING FUN YET?! Here are a few of my fav OREO YOU HAVING FUN YET?! Here are a few of my favorite Oreo treats around Orlando to celebrate #NationalOreoDay 🎉
🍦 @kellyshomemadeicecream - Locations around town, I visited my neighborhood fave at @foxtailhunterscreek 
• Ore-Dough Ice Cream (signature flavor) can’t beat cookies & cream and cookie dough combined!!! 💕 
• Salted Caramel Oreo (March limited time flavor)😘 
🍪 @gideonsbakehouse - Disney Springs, East End Market
• Cookies & Cream Cookie (signature flavor)
• Valentina Cake - red velvet & cookies n cream (signature flavor)
• Frankenstein Cookie (Limited Time /October) 
• Frankenstein Cake (Limited Time /October) 💕
🍩 @smokeanddonuts - Milk District
• Nutty Panda Donut: Nutella Buttercream, Oreos
• S’Moreo Donut: marshmallow, Oreos, Chocolate Chips 💕
• Cheepees Donut: vanilla glaze, Oreos, Chocolate Chips 
🍩 @everglazed_fl - Disney Springs
• Cookies & Cream Donut 😍
🍸 @wyndhamgrandorl Bar 1521 - Bonnet Creek
• Pharmacy Froth Cocktail (recipe in stories / may not be on the menu but ask the friendly bartender)
Have a sweet double stuffed week! 💕
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoepicOrlando #OreoDay #LoveOrlando
Time to reintroduce a local icon! 🔥 Congrats Ch Time to reintroduce a local icon! 🔥 Congrats Chef IanRussell, Juliana Peña & @smokeanddonuts team! 🔥
The new brick & mortar location of Orlando BBQ & Donut fave food truck is officially OPEN in @themilkdistrict at 601 N. Primrose Drive.
🔥 THE SMOKE: Chef Ian’s award-winning BBQ including smoked USDA Prime Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork, Brown Butter Turkey Breast, Bama/Carolina Pulled Chicken, & more scratch-made side dishes. Don’t miss the awesome sandwiches, corn fritters, brown butter green beans & stuffed mac & cheese!
🍩 THE DONUTS: Better than ever! Try fun new cake donut creations as well as all the favorite classics taken to a whole new level by pastry chef Brett Vezina! 
❤️ 🔥 The Signature Donut with the logo disc on top features blood orange glaze, champagne sabayon & S&D meringue.
🥃 THE BAR: Yes! they have a full bar! How about a Smoked Old Fashioned? Go for Happy Hour weekdays 3pm-6pm
Support Orlando Local & Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #TheMilkDistrict #SmokeandDonuts #LoveOrlando
“You do not find a happy life, you make it!” “You do not find a happy life, you make it!” 
I spent one of the best days ever at Discovery Cove! It was my first visit to this one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive, tropical day resort in Orlando, and it won’t be my last! I’m planning a return soon because they have a fantastic special happening now! (See below)
Admission includes: 
🍽️ Unlimited Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks
🍹 Unlimited Beer & Wine, (add the Premium Drink Package for $40!)
🤿 Swim & snorkel with rays & tropical fish
🐦 Hand-feed exotic birds
🏊‍♀️ Drift along the Wind-Away River
🏖️ Relax on sandy beaches
😎 Chill in the sand-bottom pool with drink in hand (we did this most of the day!) it was glorious!
🚿 Wetsuits, masks, snorkel, lockers, & showers 
🐬 Swim with dolphins experience (for additional fee)
Stay tuned for more about the delicious new Caribbean menu and cocktails at Hibiscus Hideaway & Blue Bamboo Bar, all-new food and beverage outlets. I was very impressed with their Food & Beverage program. 
Highly recommend this experience for locals and visitors. The entire day felt like a true vacation! 
💥 Limited time offer: Florida residents save 30% on their 2023 visits and out of state guests save 20% on a Signature Dolphin Swim Package. You can visit anytime in 2023 based on availability but must book by 3/12/23. Options for packages with admission to @seaworldorlando @aquaticaorlando & @bushgardenstampa available 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
(hosted) @DiscoveryCove 
#GoEpicOrlando #DiscoveryCove #LoveOrlando
Orlando’s OG Coffee Shop is Back! Where are you Orlando’s OG Coffee Shop is Back! Where are you getting your caffeine & brunch fix this weekend?
@barniescoffeeandtea flagship cafe in Park Avenue, Winter Park has now re-opened with a brighter modern look, new breakfast, lunch & brunch menu, and new coffee blends. Go check it out! 
I was invited to a preview and loved doing a coffee tasting of 4 blends with Christian, Barnie’s head coffee roaster. My favorite was the Guatemala Gehsa with citrus, cocoa nibs and orange blossom notes. We also sampled new menu items. Don’t miss the Shakshuka & the Popovers!
Here’s what we sampled:
☕️ Coffee:
✨Barnie’s Cafe Blend
✨Guatemala Gehsa
✨Birthday Cake Batter (notes of vanilla sprinkles)
✨UCF Pegasus Blend (notes of chocolate & caramel!) yum! 
> I couldn’t resist getting a latte even though it was 6pm! 🤣 Barista Renata did a fab vanilla latte! 
🍳 Breakfast:
✨ Signature Popovers
✨French Toast with fresh truit
✨Shakshuka with poached egg
✨Seasonal Quiche
🥪 Lunch:
✨Cuban Sandwich
✨Roasted BeetSalad
Did you know Barnie’s is Orlando’s original coffee shop? It opened right here in Winter Park in 1980!
Go support local! #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #barniescoffeeandtea #orlandocoffee
Hey Orlando Foodies, @orlandocitysc and @orlpride Hey Orlando Foodies, @orlandocitysc and @orlpride games at @exploriastadium just got a whole lot tastier!
Five #OrlandoMade local restaurants are now permanent concessions vendors so you can tame your hunger with the best local tacos, hot dogs, BBQ, Chicken & Burgers in Orlando! 
Thank you Exploria Stadium for inviting me to the media preview. Can’t wait to go cheer on our 2022 US Open Champions at the season opener this Saturday!
Here’s a preview of what we sampled: 
🌮 BLACK ROOSTER TAQUERIA - Chicken Tinga Taco on Flour Tortilla, w. lettuce, radish, cotija cheese, cilantro. Love those tacos! It was nice to see owner Juliana Calloway and Chief Tasting Officer Ryder Calloway dancing! 🕺🏻 @blkroostertaco 🙌🏼
📍 The Wall / Section 24
🌭 HARRELL’S HOT DOGS - Orlando City Stadium Dog features a Nathan’s Hot Dog topped with House Red Onion Sauce, Sauerkraut & Sport Peppers and finished with a Spicy Brown Mustard. Nice to meet owners Drew & David Cardaci! @_whats.up.dog_ 🙌🏼
📍 Section 30
🍖 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE - Orlando’s favorite Pulled Pork Sandwich! Didn’t get to see owner John Rivers did you know you can now pick up 4R sauces & spices at Publix?! @4riverssmokehouse 🙌🏼
📍 Section 31
🐓 THE COOP by 4Rivers - Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders with 4R BBQ sauce @thecoop_wp 🙌🏼
📍 Section 9
🍔 TEAK NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL - Drunken Monk Burger with Smoked Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Cherry Tomotoes, house-made Angry Orchard Onion Jam, on Herb Mayo & Melted White Cheddor on a Pretzel Bun with Teak Chips. Best Burger in Orlando!  It was so nice to meet owner Jon Proechel after all these years of being a fan of their epic burgers! @teakneighborhoodgrill 🙌🏼
📍 Section 18
🍹MANE-GO MARGARITA - In The Wild Margarita with @camarenatequila - super tasty! 
⭐️ FYI - A Rotating Vendor Cart will feature @cholodogs & @sushieatstation among others 
⚽️ Will you be at the season opener this Saturday? 
#VamosOrlando Let’s Go! #ManEveryWall 💜 
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #ThingsToDoinOrlando
Happy #NationalMargaritaDay 🎉 This is “NOT E Happy #NationalMargaritaDay 🎉
This is “NOT EVERYONE’S MARGARITA” -  But it is mine! Made with Vida Mezcal, Cuervo Traditional Plata Tequila, Jalapeño, Creme de Mure, House Sour, & Black Salt. Epic! 
📍 Go get yours at @paddlefishorl in @disneysprings
Cheers! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DisneySprings
Hey Wine Lovers, I almost missed it’s #NationalD Hey Wine Lovers, I almost missed it’s #NationalDrinkWineDay 🥂
Here’s my 3 Favorite Wine Bars in Orlando: 
🍷 @quantumleapwinery - Orlando’s only sustainable winery & cidery, located in Mills 50 District. Try Kaley’s Rescue Red Blend & don’t miss the @thetastytrio “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate”events. 
🍷 @viniawinekitchen - fantastic boutique wines & Italian / Brazilian shareable plates in a charming intimate setting, located in Winter Park. Be sure to ask owner Fabio for his recommendations! 
🍷 @winebargeorge - Orlando’s only Master Sommelier owned restaurant with over 160 wines by the glass, bottle & ounce, located in Disney Springs. Say hi to somm genius George Miliotes and don’t miss their fab boards & wines from around the globe! 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #OrlandoWine #loveOrlando
Don’t miss “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” Don’t miss “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” on Saturday 2/18! 
@kellyshomemadeicecream has created special breakfast-themed ice cream flavors for this annual International Childhood Cancer Awareness event
Order a cup, cone or shake or better yet, get an Ice Cream Flight & try all four! 
🥞 Blueberry Pancake (My favorite!)
🥣 Breakfast Buddies
🥓 Maple Bourbon Bacon
💥 Cinnamon Crunch
🗓️ When: Saturday February 18th, 9am-11am
📍 Where: All Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Scoop Shops and participating Counters 
💰 50% of sales during breakfast will be donated to @gktwvillage 
🍦 “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” was created in 2013 in honor of Malia Grace, by her mom and aunt after she lost her battle with cancer in 2010. Malia Grace loved ice cream and her family wanted to commemorate her birthday, 2/18, in a way that would be fitting for her. During her wish trip at Give Kids The World, she had the opportunity to eat ice cream for breakfast and it was a highlight of the family’s experience. 
🌎 Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. Every wish family is treated to accommodations, transportation, donated theme park tickets, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, and more. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 182,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries.
Stop by Kelly’s and pick up these awesome flavors! But, regardless of where you are, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast in honor of Malia, and raise awareness for those who battle childhood cancer. 💛
#GoEpicOrlando #eaticecreamforbreakfastday #kellyshomemadeicecream #kellysicecream #orlandoicecream
Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ Add a little fire Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ Add a little fire & passion to your life, head to @gideonsbakehouse for their Eternal Flame Cookie & Cake. They are 🔥in the best way!
🍰 Eternal Flame Cake is a 3-Layer Double Frosted Chocolate work of art! Red Cherry Buttercream layers and Chocolate Fudge Buttercream mixed with a bit of that Eternal Flame spice on the outer layer. Not too spicy and absolutely decadent! Pair it with a nice bold red wine!
🍪 Eternal Flame Chocolate Cookie packs a nice kick laced with house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix, infused with a magical essence of cherry and topped with Chocolate Covered Cherries. 
❤️ For a limited time, a special version of the Eternal Flame cookie without the spice mix is available too! (Check Gideon’s IG for details)
📍 Available only in February at Gideon’s in East End Market & Disney Springs
Go celebrate with the best cookies and cakes on the planet!
#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings #ValentinesDayTreat
For The Love of Chocolate… stop by @peterbrookew For The Love of Chocolate… stop by @peterbrookewp and pick up the best treats for your sweetie and besties 💕
A few of my favorites: 
🍓 Chocolate Covered Strawberries (require advanced order)
❤️ “Jami Choo’s” Chocolate Shoes
💋 Assorted Truffles (loved the red lips!)
♥️ Chocolate Covered Popcorn! 
💖 Baskets with a variety of treats! (Don’t miss the Chocolate Covered Oreos, Cat Tails & Cookies)
☎️ Call the shop to reserve a basket for quick pick up at (407) 644-3200. They’re open regular hours today & 7AM -11:15PM on Valentine’s Day!
🍓 Thank you to Peterbrooke’s creative Cupid chocolatiers for these gorgeous berries! 
#GoEpicOrlando #PeterbrookeWP #winterparkfl
Bon jour! Bon soir, enchante! 💕 The perfect way Bon jour! Bon soir, enchante! 💕 The perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day & Valentine’s Day is with the best French pastries in Orlando! 
Thank you @chefstephsteph for these epic @choulalapastries 💕
Pre-order and pick up at either Choulala Park Avenue and 436 location! You’re going to want to get all of this! 
VALENTINE’S DAY DESSERT BOX!
Chef Steph created an epic gourmet assortment of Valentine’s Day delights perfect to share:
💋 (1) Lychee Rose French Kiss Entremet
♥️ (2) Conversation Heart Vanilla Macarons
💝 (2) Crème Brûlée Choux Cream Puffs!
“I LOVE CHOU” BOX includes:
❤️ Passion Fruit, Raspberry & Crème Brûlée Choux Cream Puffs
♥️ Red Velvet, Lavender & Conversation Heart Macaron
❤️ Strawberry Eclair
I also picked up these gorgeous heart shaped entremets:
💜 Exotique: Passion Fruit & Coconut 
💖 Sweeties: Strawberry & Chocolate Brownie
Go enjoy the sweetest Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day #MakeSomedayHappen 
📍Choulala Park Avenue is open regular hours Saturday & Sunday, closed Mon, but will open special hours on V-Day Tuesday 11a-8p.
📍Choulala 436 open regular hours including 10-5pm V- Day
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #BlissfulBite #ChoulalaPastries #Galentines #ValentinesTreats
It’s #NationalPizzaDay but all I’m thinking ab It’s #NationalPizzaDay but all I’m thinking about is Hot Garlic Knots from @official_pizza_bruno 
Have you tried these?  They are a #MustEat in Orlando!
Look for the lit “Hot Knots Now!” sign! 🔥 And, when you think there isn’t enough garlic... there’s more! 🧄 🍕 
Go get some!
#GoEpicOrlando #OrlandoFoodie #MakeSomedayHappen
💜 Feeling the lavender haze... One of my favori 💜 Feeling the lavender haze... One of my favorite foodie experiences of 2022 was dining at Salt & The Cellar by Michelin Chef Akira Back and spending the night at the new @ettehotel - a gorgeous boutique hotel with impeccable attention to detail! I even got to meet @chefakiraback 
So excited I’m going back tonight to check out their new Lipa Rooftop Bar & Restaurant and have reservations for Afternoon Tea next month! 
Add a visit to ette hotel to your Foodie Bucket List for 2023! 
A few favorites from my last visit:
🍸 Fantastic Zero-Proof Cocktails by @jarldevries: It’s Dry January all year long! Featured first is The Kraken, a gorgeous purple cocktail made with Butterfly Pea Flower Tea & Champagne Vinegar
✨ Toro Tartare: A gorgeous board with fatty tuna and accompaniments
✨ Akira Back Tuna Pizza: his famous dish is a Must Eat! 
✨ Spinach Oshitashi Salad: the most gorgeous salad I’ve ever seen! 
✨ NY Strip with Wasabi Kizami Butter, Chimichurri Sauce, & choice of gourmet salts. Amazing! Loved that Espresso salt
✨ Miso Black Cod, yuzu air, pickled cauliflower 
✨ Togarashi Fries & Kimchi Brussels
✨ Dessert: Yuzu Curd and Chocolate in a Cup
☕️ “Where The Cloud Ends” Zero-Proof espresso martini with Yuzu Tonic, Lemon Cordial, Espresso, 0% Coffee Liquor
💜 The lobby decor with lavender and green touches was dreamy.
🧺 They have a Laundry Museum! 
📕 The Book Room features incredible books. The giant picture book requires gloves to review as it is one of a few in the world! 
The hotel is focused on wellness and offers Wellness Suites completely equipped with a full gym! 
Make plans to dine at @saltandthecellarbyakiraback and stay at @ettehotel and GO #MakeSomedayHappen
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #ettehotel #saltandthecellarbyakiraback #experiencekissimmee #LoveOrlando
Don’t let the casual vibe at @jujubysusuru fool Don’t let the casual vibe at @jujubysusuru fool you. The Kappo Bar Omakase experience with Chef Lewis Lin is out of this world (& Michelin-worthy!)
“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
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