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Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Disney shows its luxurious side with Delicious Disney Chef Series, one-of-a-kind epic culinary events that belong on every Disney foodie’s “Must Do” bucket list.

The “Delicious Disney Chef Series” delights the senses as it transports you on a culinary journey set in an exclusive setting, only open to the public during these exclusive events.

I was honored to be an invited media guest for the “Delicious Disney Chef Series” event honoring the 10th anniversary of the award-winning Disney-Pixar film Ratatouille. Released on June 29, 2007, one of my favorite Disney films (I suspect every foodie’s favorite) provided inspiration for an elevated culinary experience. This was a check mark off my “someday list”. Read on and view the photos of this magical evening and you’ll see why it belongs on your list too.

I was not compensated or obligated to write this review. All opinions are my own and as always, I only share with you culinary and travel experiences worth celebrating to inspire you to “Make Someday Happen”.

Disney’s Luxury Side. Did you know Walt Disney World Resort has an exclusive residential community?

Ever since learning of Golden Oak, I’ve been curious to peek inside the luxury resort-like residential community, located in Lake Buena Vista, with homes starting at $2 million! Dining at Markham’s was immediately added to my “someday list” when I heard Chef Phillip Ponticelli became their Chef de Cuisine. Formerly at Citrico’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, he has been wowing Disney foodies for years! Unfortunately, only residents and their guests are allowed access to the restaurant housed in the community’s Mediterranean-style private clubhouse called Summerhouse.

Until now!

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Golden Oak’s Summerhouse

Delicious Disney Chef Series: A one-of-a-kind Disney Experience!

The Walt Disney World Resort chefs have created a unique dinner series titled “Delicious Disney, A Chef Series” with the theme of “storytelling with food.” Its purpose, to showcase the stellar talents of the culinary team during special dinner events featuring inspired culinary creations coupled with creative wine pairings.

These events allow the rare opportunity for non-residents to dine at Markham’s at Golden Oak when seats are released upon availability to the public. Reservations are required and a few seats are currently available for two of the upcoming events.

What’s in store for the magical evening? The whimsy of the guest chef!

On this night it would be Chef Dominique Filoni, Citrico’s current Chef de Cuisine, who would join Chef Phillip Ponticelli to take us on a journey through France, brilliantly inspired by Disney’s Ratatouille and Remy, its titular culinary mastermind. Together with his team led by the Grand Floridian’s Executive Chef Scott Hunnel (the culinary genius behind award-winning Victoria & Albert’s) an intimate group of around 50 guests thoroughly enjoyed the journey with Chef Dom.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

A Classic Welcome.

The 1920’s classic cocktail French 75, created at famed Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, served as a fitting start. The concoction of gin, champagne, lemon juice and sugar, garnished by edible flowers, was refreshing on this warm summer evening. Assorted hors d’oeuvres including a delightful gruyere puff accompanied during the welcome reception.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

The Film.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Let’s set the scene and give you a brief synopsis of the film which inspired this evening. The animated film Ratatouille, set in Paris, France, focuses on a rat named Remy who dreams of being a chef. Inspired by famed Chef Gusteau, he sets out to make his dreams come true. He and a young human chef named Alfredo Linguini end up in an unusual and hilarious partnership to foil the schemes of the evil Chef Skinner. Remy pulls Linguini’s hair under his toque to control his limbs like a marionette to create dishes that wow even the toughest of food critics, especially tough to please, Anton Ego. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the hearts of Disney foodies everywhere.

“How could I describe it? Good food is like music you can taste, color you can smell. There is excellence all around you. You need only to be aware to stop and savor it.” – Chef Gusteau

A fitting description of the evening’s experience.

Does Chef Dom have Remy under his toque blanc?

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Anyone Can Cook, but not Everyone Can Cook as Good as A Disney Chef

Remy taught us that “anyone can cook”, but Chef Scott Hunnel welcomed us with a fair warning of the delicious evening ahead.

“Anyone can cook, however, not everybody can cook like Chef Dom”. – Chef Scott Hunnel

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Chef Scott Hunnel’s welcome

He couldn’t have selected a more fitting tour guide for our French inspired culinary evening. Chef Dominique Filoni, born and raised in St. Tropez, France, learned how to cook at an early age from his grandmother. He was the designated prep cook in grand-mère’s kitchen, which shaped his French Mediterranean style of cooking. This eventually led to stints in boutique resorts along the south of France, a move to Philadelphia, and numerous awards including Food & Wine “Best New Chef” in 2004. He’s been at the helm of the kitchen of Citrico’s since 2015.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

The Gift.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

The spoon!

Even before dinner started we received a nice house-warming gift.

“The spoon is just as important as the knife and cutting board in the kitchen” says Chef Dom. “It allows you to stir the sauce and taste.”

Every chef knows, including Remy, that tasting while you cook is important. This cute wooden spoon from France made a great souvenir of this delicious evening.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Amuse Bouche Delights All The Senses.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series

Glorious mushrooms!

Remy had a refined sense of smell pairing mushrooms with cheese and wild rosemary. Chef Dom did the same with our first course, the Amuse Bouche. He added a touch of smoke for an impressive reveal as the small glass dome covering the plate was lifted. The smoke lightly touched our nose and immediately made us reach for our fork to take a bite. But pictures first…

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The Amuse Bouche is meant to delight your taste buds. This one sparked much more. The only downfall of this beautiful creation of roasted mushroom, cheese and rosemary espuma, was that I wished for more. Oh but it’s just meant to be a bite. Anticipation peeked for what’s to come next.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Bubbles offer a beautiful pairing for any dish, especially at the beginning of the meal. The Canard-Duchene Cuvee Leonie NV Brut, from Reims, offered an impressive mouth feel. Made of 40% pinot noir, 40% pinot meuniere and 20% chardonnay, it’s a fuller bodied champagne with good acidity, balance, and stone fruit on the nose and palate. I could drink this all night!

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Don’t Skip The Bread.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Can you hear it? The crackle of the bread!

“How do you tell how good bread is without tasting it? Not the smell, not the look, but the sound of the crust. Symphony of crackle!” – Colette

Pastry Chef William Clark presented his flaky brioche and crusty mini loaves to top with house-made butter. “Don’t fill up on the bread” is easier said that done!

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The Soup.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Soup masterpiece!

For our next course Chef Dom recreated the famous soup from the film. Potato Leek Soup with Pommes Souflèes, Tomato, and Herbes du Jardin. He may have had Remy guiding him under his chef’s toque but he is far from resembling Linguini, the fumbling culinary-challenged cook. The soup was absolutely perfect.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Pommes Soufflées, a type of twice fried potato, topped the creamy soup. It requires more culinary prowess than you may think, shared Chef Dom. He first learned the technique from watching famous chef Jacques Pepin on TV and practiced for weeks until he got them just right. And it was! Brunoise of potatoes and tomatoes with a touch of crème fraiche and fresh chives completed the topping. Every slurp from the glorious soup was creamy and rich, yet light and comforting.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The pairing: Domaine Louis Moreau “Vaillons”, Chablis 1er Cru. A beautiful balance of crisp acidity to contrast the richness of the soup. A bottle of this Chablis is welcome in my home any day.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The Seafood Course.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

In the film Remy served salmon, but it wouldn’t be a proper French dinner without Coquille St. Jacques, would it?

Chef Dom’s seafood course introduced Hokkaido Scallops with Artichoke, sous vide baby leeks, topped with a canard of American sturgeon caviar, shaved asparagus for a nice crunch and Emulsion Acidulèe, a flavorful reduction of all the components.

The scallops were meaty and buttery and paired well with Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Rhone regions. A blend of Roussane, Claret and Grenache Blanc, it offered honeysuckle on the nose for a delicate pairing.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The crispy leaks on the side were meant as a topping but they may be my new favorite type of “chip” as I nibbled on them in between sips of the crisp wine.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The Main Event.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

The main course of Colorado Lamb with Fava Beans and Morel Ragout was hearty and flavorful. The lamb was accented by demi sauce finished with a touch of butter and Minus 8 vinegar for a bit of brightness.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Stealing the show was the Ratatouille.

Chef Dom recreated it perfectly. Although he says “we couldn’t make it so fancy fancy” it is the fanciest side dish I have ever seen.

Beautiful layers of color and flavors within a beautiful red Le Creuset. Remy impressed food critic Anton Ego, and Chef Dom impressed us with this dish consisted of onion confit, red and yellow peppers, tomato compote touched with saffron and orange, zucchini, eggplant and blanched tomato all cut in circles and arranged in a striking mosaic with fresh basil on top.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The Ratatouille!

The traditional version of Ratatouille is a peasant’s dish. For the film, renowned chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry restaurant in Napa, served as advisor and created a more refined version of the dish, called Confit Byaldi.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

For the wine pairing….we had a real winner. No, not a 1961 Chateau LaTour as in the film. But Stig Jacobsen’s more accessibly priced version, Chateau Lagrange from Saint-Julien, a neighboring region of Pauilliac, where Latour comes from. The wine offered elegant notes of black fruit and currants with plenty of body and tannins. The wine was opened two and half hours prior to dinner to allow it to breathe and it was well worth it.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Rich & Elegant Chateau Lagrange

The Sweet Ending.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Sweet!

Pastry Chef Blake introduced his artistic creation. A dish where every detail and every component could very well stand on its own.

Fromage Blanc Panna Cotta with a pecan tuile.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Fromage Blanc Panna Cotta with Pecan Tuile

Rum Savarin, with Candied Orange and Chantilly Cream.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Rum Savarin, Candied Oranges and Chantilly

A chocolate eiffel tower.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Chocolate Eiffel Tower

Perfection!

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

For dessert it’s only appropriate we enjoyed one of France’s famed dessert wines from Sauternes. La Fleur d’Or, a botrytis wine with notes of honeysuckle and peach that was dessert in a glass.

Quelle Surprise! How every meal should end.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series French Feast, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list

Just as we were pleasantly satiated, a cart of goodies was rolled out into the dining room.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Here comes an adorable surprise!

Surprise! A lift of the chef’s toque revealed a hand-painted White Chocolate Remy statue! The room of adults squealed like children seeing Mickey Mouse for the first time. The petite pastries including a delightful cheese macaron, rosemary tomato cookies, chocolate éclair, palmiers and jellies put me over the top!

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The Wines.

The wines, expertly selected by Stig Jacobsen, Citrico’s sommelier, took us on a tour of the vineyards of France.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Sommelier Stig Jacobsen introduces the wines he selected for the evening.

We started in the Champagne region, which is always a great place to start.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Canard Duchene Cuvee Leonie Champagne

We moved on to Chablis.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 1er Cru

Then Chateauneuf-Du-Pape for a departure from the usual red with a white blend.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

The room erupted into laugher when Jacobsen mentioned a visit to Paulliac for the Chateau Latour was not possible. Instead we ventured to nearby Saint-Julien. We may not have had a Latour or Lafite or Cheval Blanc like in the film but that would have set the price point for this dinner at much more than a splurge.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Chateau Lagrange, St. Julien

We ended the evening with the most epic of France’s dessert wines region, Sauternes.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

La Fleur d’Or Sauternes

The Kitchen Action.

Just as Remy, who said in amazement “I can’t believe it! A real gourmet kitchen and I get to watch” as he observed the action of the kitchen at Gusteau’s. We delighted watching the culinary brigade in action in the open kitchen in the homey restaurant. It bustled as smoke was piped into glass domes, it sizzled, it buzzed with masterfully channeled energy.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

And then, like magic, it was clean as if the evening was nothing more than a delicious dream.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

Chef and Sommelier time

The Service.

Disney’s service is always above and beyond attentive and Markham’s team provided impeccable service from beginning to end. Our server Tiffany was all smiles which is always contagious.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

The room was full of a quiet energy fueled by the excitement and anticipation of each course. The staff worked in tandem to take care of the room as if you were the only guests there.

Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

A view of the dining room of Markham’s at Golden Oak

What’s Next?

“If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff” – Remy

If you agree with Remy, then don’t miss dining with the award-winning Disney Chefs during “Delicious Disney’s Chef Series” upcoming events. Only a few seats remain. Call 407.939.5773 daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to make your reservations. Go #MakeSomedayHappen

    ^ Under The Sea
    July 19th at 6:30pm
    Enjoy the exotic and exquisite tastes of a journey Under the Sea with The Little Mermaid
    Featuring Flying Fish’s Timothy Majoras and Team, hosted by Markham’s at Golden Oak Chef de Cuisine Phillip Ponticelli.
    Location Markham’s at Golden Oak

    ^ A Walk around the World with Disney
    August 16th at 6:30pm
    Featuring Culinary Director Edwin Wronski and the Flavor Lab Team, hosted by Markham’s at Golden Oak Chef de Cuisine Phillip Ponticelli.
    Location Markham’s at Golden Oak

Cheers!

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Epic Delicious Disney Chef Series, a one of a kind event that belongs on every Disney Foodie bucket list. Event Recap of The French Feast inspired by the film Ratatouille provided by GoEpicurista.com

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#GoEpicPDX #ThisisPortland @travelportland
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ The Mighty St. P Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ The Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival at @raglanroadpub in @disneysprings is my favorite spot in Orlando to celebrate all weekend long! Here are 17 of my Must Eat & Drink items on the menu I always recommend. The fantastic entertainment with Raglan Road Dancers and musicians straight from Ireland only adds to the ‘craic’! 
STARTERS:
☘️ BOARD OF BEAUTY: An Irish Egg, Dalkey Duo, Bang Bang’s chicken, and Beef in Bed all on one beautiful board to share!
☘️ NOM NOM WINGS: Sweet ‘n’ spicy wings in honey, chili flake, soy & ginger sauce
☘️ KISS BEFORE SHRIMP: Pan-seared shrimp in a garlic and chili lemon butter 
ENTREES:
☘️ GNOCCHI SEA GNOCCHI DO: Handmade potato gnocchi, seared Foley’s Georges Bank scallops, crispy pork belly, tomatoes & kale in white wine butter sauce
☘️ LET THERE BE NO RUSH PORK: 12-hour slow braised pork shoulder, champ mashed potato, sautéed cabbage with crispy bacon, carrot puree, apple cider jus
☘️ SHEPHERD’S TO DIE FOR PIE
Braised and pulled beef & lamb with root vegetables in a rich red wine jus with Irish peat smoked mashed potato
DESSERTS: 
☘️ GER’S BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING: enough said! Just try it!
☘️ FLUFFY LEMON CLOUDS: Intense lemon curd tart with fluffy meringue
BRUNCH (SAT & SUN)
☘️ IT’S OK TO DROOL: Ger’s Bread & Butter pudding French toast style with vanilla mascarpone, mixed berries, hazelnut crunch, crispy maple glazed bacon
DRINKS:
☘️ THE LOST IRISH COFFEE 
☘️ ROSEMARY & MAPLE WHISKEY SOUR: Dickel 12 Tennessee Whisky, crushed rosemary, dark maple syrup, Fees foam, Lemon Sour
☘️ IRISH ESPRESSO MARTINI: Slane Irish Whiskey, J.F. Hadens espresso liqueur,
Guinness simple syrup, chilled espresso
☘️ ICED IRISH: Paddy’s Irish whiskey, butterscotch, Baileys Salted Caramel, cold brew coffee, whipped cream
☘️ IT’S A HELL OF A HOOLEY: Minke Irish Vodka, Muddled Raspberry’s, Lemon Sour, House made Rosemary Syrup, Fees Foam, Prosecco
Check out @raglanroadpub for all the details of this weekend’s festivities including food and drink specials! Say hi to owners Paul and John when you see them. Super nice guys! 
Sláinte!
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando
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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