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Epic Foodie Travel Bucket List in Central Florida

By Christina Thomas 1 Comment

This restaurant belongs on your Foodie Bucket List: Victoria & Albert’s

Travel Writers & Bloggers Share Foodie Bucket List Experiences To Inspire Your Travel Plans 

What foodie experience tops your bucket list? Is it dining at a Michelin star restaurant? An exclusive feast with a celebrity chef? Progressive dining in the sky at Disney? Wine tasting from the largest cellar in the world? Or maybe exploring street food in an exotic destination is more your style?

If you’re looking for foodie travel inspiration, check out what tops the list of some of my favorite foodies and travel writers. This is part one of my Epic Foodie Travel Bucket List series covering Central Florida foodie experiences that belong on your list. Stay tuned for part 2 covering the United States and part 3 Around The World.

My foodie travel bucket list – i.e. “someday list” – grows daily as I scroll through Instagram. It’s exciting knowing the list is never ending. So many experiences out there just waiting to be lived. But what good is to dream if we don’t actually do.

Experiences below are listed in no particular order as they are all worthy of your list. (Hint: read all the way to the end for the top two restaurants in Orlando.)

Are you ready to add more foodie experiences to your bucket list? It’s time to plan, put in on the calendar and go Make Someday Happen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time!

1. Taste The World’s Largest Wine Collection in Tampa.

Lauren Yochum’s foodie bucket list experience didn’t surprise me. The founder of SporkOrlando.com and @SporkWine is a wine aficionado just like me. She even works at my new favorite sommelier-owned restaurant, Wine Bar George at Disney Springs.

“Dry aged steaks and one of the largest wine collections in the world….what’s not to love? Acclaimed for decades from critics and guests alike, this iconic spot is just a short trip down I-4 so there’s really no excuse for us not to visit! Dying to experience their dessert room and order a wine from my birth year along with another bottle of rare wine. Here’s to making plans to visit Bern’s.”

Lauren Yochum

Bern’s Steakhouse, the legendary restaurant located in Tampa’s SoHo district since 1956, boasts one of the most acclaimed wine collections in the world with more than 6,800 different selections on the list and more than 600,000 bottles in the cellar. The perennial recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award, the magazine’s highest honor bestowed upon restaurants that display an uncompromising and passionate commitment to quality. A visit to Bern’s belongs on every wine lover’s bucket list. Click here for Lauren’s experience.

I’ve seen the cellar and it’s jaw dropping impressive. You can get a tour before dinner. I’ve also indulged in their dessert room, also a must! I have yet to cross off the full steakhouse experience from the list. It’s time to plan a visit! Follow Lauren at www.sporkorlando.com for more wine and food travel inspiration.

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Bern Laxer in the legendary cellar he built at Bern’s Steakhouse

2. Eat Famous in Orlando.

Around The World Famous:

Forget Hollywood celebs, the famous we really care about are dressed in chef whites! Kimberly Button is a prolific freelance travel writer, and publisher of KimandCarrie.com who’s actively pursuing crossing off various Celebrity Chef Experiences off her foodie bucket list.

“In Orlando, one of the restaurants on my bucket list was Morimoto Asia. After hearing everyone rave, I finally visited – even though I hate seafood. I decided just to be brave and see what they had for non-seafood lovers, and I was not disappointed! Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen was also on my must-do list. I loved seeing Chef Art Smith in person, which makes the homegrown Florida restaurant even more inspiring! I’d LOVE to also finally visit Cress Restaurant in DeLand and Se7en Bites Bake Shop“

Kimberly Button

Orlando’s Disney Springs is informally known as a “foodie theme park” with over 150 shops and restaurants and home to many Internationally known celebrity chefs. You’ll find eateries by Iron Chef Morimoto (Morimoto Asia), Art Smith (Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen), Rick Bayless (Frontera Cocina), Guy Fieri (Chicken Guy) and Wolfgang Puck, the original celeb chef of Downtown Disney, who recently opened his new Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.

On my Celeb Chef bucket list is dining with Jose Andres. Named Time’s “100 Most Influential People” and “Outstanding Chef” by the James Beard Foundation, Andres is the recipient of 2 Michelin Stars and 4 Bib Gourmands simultaneously and recent nominee for a Nobel Peace Prize! His much anticipated Jaleo restaurant is scheduled to open this winter. The 22 thousand square foot restaurant will be Andrés’ largest to date and will bring the spirit and flavors of Spain to Florida in a very modern setting. I can’t wait!

Chef Jose Andres of Jaleo

Local Love Famous:

As much as we love the International celeb chefs, we are even prouder of our local celeb chefs. Kim’s bucket list includes two of my favorites. Hari Pulapaka of Cress Restaurant in Deland (listed below) is a James Beard Awards nominee and fascinating chef. You’ll see why his restaurant is on my personal bucket list in the next entry.

Trina Gregory Propst of Se7en Bites has been featured on Food Network Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games and more. She’s a dynamic chef that embodies the Best of Orlando: Heart, Charm, Sass and Love for All. Her hearty Southern comfort food bake shop in The Milk District is a Must Visit.

As you can see, there’s plenty of famous dining in Orlando! Are you a fan of celebrity chefs? Which famous chefs are on your foodie bucket list?

Kim is certainly making someday happen. Follow Kim’s latest adventures at KimandCarrie.com.

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You must GO see Trina at Se7en Bites for the most incredible treats!

3. Pursue Global Inspiration in Deland.

Every time I’ve tried to snag a seat for one of Cress Restaurant‘s global inspired dinners it sells out faster than I can hit “enter”. The intriguing restaurant has been on my bucket list ever since I met the dynamic couple behind it during one of the many local charity events they support. College Math Professor by day / award winning chef by night Hari Pulapaka and his Doctor by day / Sommelier by night wife Jenneffer are not only incredibly talented they are thoughtful and fiercely passionate about what they do. You can read more about them in my story for Orlando Sentinel’s Signature Magazine. Located in Historic Downtown DeLand, the restaurant which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, is only open for special ticketed events, culinary classes and wine tastings. They pride themselves in a menu full of global inspired flavors using high quality local sourced ingredients.

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Cress Restaurant Sinfully Vegetarian

4. Epic Chef’s Table Date Night in Winter Garden.

Kristen Manieri, founder of OrlandoDateNightGuide.com had an epic date night in mind for her top pick: Chef’s Table at Edgewater.

“I’m obsessed with chef’s tables. I love having no decisions to make and just being at the total mercy of a great chef. It’s such a treat to be surprised and delighted. I’ve done quite a few chef’s tables over the years but I’ve yet to make it to Winter Garden for what’s one of Orlando’s first chef’s table experiences. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the Chef’s Table at Edgewater and I can’t wait for it to top my list of favorite Central Florida foodie experiences.”

Kristen Manieri

The Chef’s Table at Edgewater, located in historic downtown Winter Garden, has received numerous awards as one of the best restaurants in Orlando. Husband and wife team, Kevin and Laurie Tarter act as your hosts for an epic tasting experience. Reservations are a must!

The Chef’s Table at Edgewater was on my someday list for years and I finally crossed it off over the holidays. The experience did not disappoint. I only wish I had gone sooner.

What foodie experience tops your list for date night? For more ideas, follow Kristen and her team at Orlando Date Night Guide and check out my favorite Date Night spots in Orlando on their app.

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Chef Kevin and Laurie Tarter

5. Iron Chef Omakase in Orlando.

Pam Brandon is the source for Disney dining inspiration. She’s a 20+ year food writer, contributing to the Disney Parks Food Blog, managing editor of Edible Orlando magazine and author of over a dozen Disney cookbooks.  At the top of her foodie bucket list is the Omakase Dinner experience at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs.

“Though I’ve dined at Morimoto Asia, I have not experienced the omakase dinner — and of course I would love for the master himself, Chef Morimoto, to be in the kitchen. I love the spontaneity, creativity, adventure and freshness of omakase dining.”

Pam Brandon

The gorgeous restaurant hosts nightly Omakase style dinners at their 14 seat sushi bar. The team of expert sushi chefs, led by Chef de Cuisine Yuhi Fujinaga, presents 5 – 7 courses directly to guests for a more intimate experience. Every now and then, the evening is made even more special as Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto joins for a surprise visit, turning the event into “Momakase”.  

Momokase is on my list too! Hopefully Iron Chef Morimoto returns soon. Interviewing him for Signature Magazine was a #MakeSomedayHappen moment for me! Dinners sell out almost immediately and 24 hour advance reservations are required. Click here for more info.

If you’re a Disney food fan, check out Pam’s Disney cookbooks. For news on Orlando’s local food scene and the Florida bounty, check out Edible Orlando.

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Iron Chef Morimoto at “Momokase” dinner

6. Steakhouse Feast at Acclaimed Independent Hotel Chain in Orlando.

Andrew “Drew” Heaberlin is always looking for fun eats around The City Beautiful to report back on his blog Tastes of Orlando. He’s a fan of supporting local independent restaurants and so it’s only fitting that at the top of his list is dining at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort’s A Land Remembered Restaurant. This AAA Four Diamond rated steakhouse is a hidden gem, part of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, the largest and most acclaimed independent hotel chain in Florida.

“A Land Remembered is a book written by the late author Patrick Smith, that captures the essence and experience of Florida’s pioneer era. Harris Rosen is a hotel and restaurant pioneer in his own right, and this restaurant is based off of that novel. As a Florida native, its always a place I’ve wanted to go, but have never gotten around to. Anything on the menu sounds great, but the Angel City Oysters and the Bone in Ribeye are what I’m looking forward to.”

Drew Heaberlin

Learn more about Harris Rosen, the inspiring owner and founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, voted one of most influential people in Orlando and add a stay at one of his 9 properties and dining at his various restaurants to your foodie bucket list. (Full disclosure: I worked for Mr. Rosen for 12 years and am a big fan!) Click here for reservations.

I hope Drew is able to Make Someday Happen soon. I know from my experiences dining at A Land Remembered that he will not be disappointed. The decadent desserts made by pastry chef and chocolatier David Ramirez top my “must eat” list!

Follow Drew’s dining adventures on Tastes of Orlando

A Land Remembered

7. Eat All The Tacos in Orlando!

Michelle Snow, of City Surfing Orlando and @Zengrrl, reviews dining and entertainment around Central Florida. She is also a great supporter of local bloggers. Thanks to her, I covered my first wine dinner and even got a “photographer” media pass to cover the Erasure concert at House of Blues when I first started GoEpicurista.com. (That was a #MakeSomedayHappen moment!). Her foodie bucket list experience is one I am also in pursuit of. Because…tacos!

“A tour of Orlando taco places is top on my list. So many taco/Mexican/Tex-Mex eateries have opened since 2016, from chains like Rubio’s and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, to locally owned restaurants like Black Rooster Taqueria. Plus there are a lot of mom-and-pop places and food trucks. I’d love to visit each one in search of the best taco in Orlando. Why? Because tacos are my favorite food, and there are so many different ways to prepare one. And because…tacos.”

Michelle Snow

Her goal was to finish in time for her National Taco Day post.  Since then, a plethora of taco shops have opened in Orlando so her quest for the best taco in Orlando will continue.

I did my own Taco Crawl in the Mills District of Orlando but I think it’s time to do a second one to highlight the new additions in the past few years including Hunger Street Tacos, Bartaco, Tin & Taco, Chela Tequila and Tacos… and the list goes on.

Follow Michelle at City Surfing Orlando for one of the best events calendars and event news in town.

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Black Rooster Taqueria Fish Taco is a Must Eat!

8. Ultimate Disney Dining In The Sky

Lauren Delgado, the talented multimedia food reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, is a busy bee covering all corners of the local food scene. She’s everywhere, from theme parks to local neighborhood gems to luxury fine dining experiences. At the top of her list was dining around the Walt Disney World Resort via monorail during the “Highway in the Sky” special dining event.

“Above the piles of cookbooks, random papers, and well, snacks on my desk is a post-it note stuck to my computer monitor. It simply reads “Monorail Dining,” – a reference to Walt Disney World’s new Highway in the Sky Dine Around. This “food crawl” of sorts takes diners to three Disney resorts via the monorail for a five-course meal. Between the transportation and sumptuous meal, this dine around seems too fun to pass up. I waited a smidge too long to book this now sold-out adventure – but the sticky note reminds me to check again every so often to #MakeSomedayHappen!”

Lauren Delgado

The Highway in the Sky experience at Walt Disney World Resort begins at The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and takes avid Disney foodies on a dining tour through via monorail to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian, ending at an exclusive location for desserts and the Happily Ever After fireworks show over Cinderella’s Castle.  Are you a Disney Fan? Then this belongs on your list. Reservations are required far in advance.

I recently crossed off the list doing a Disney Monorail Pub Crawl and it was fantastic! I can only imagine how much fun the Highway in the Sky would be. It’s now on my list.

Follow Lauren as she explores Orlando’s dining scene for the Orlando Sentinel.

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Disney’s Monorail (Kent Phillips, photographer)

9. Sophisticated Plant-Based Pairing Dinner in Orlando

Kristine Thomas is a personal wellness chef, founder of GetWelli.com and Orlando Food Lab. She’s on a mission to share healthy eats and believes food that’s good for you can also be delicious and sophisticated. Her foodie bucket list experience is truly inspiring because when she didn’t find sophisticated multi-course plant based dining experiences readily available, she created them! That’s what I call a #MakeSomedayHappen moment.

“Similar to that of award-winning Vedge Restaurant in Philadelphia, I’d love to see more elevated plant-focused restaurants highlighting local vegetables in more unique ways. Not sure when Orlando will #MakeSomedayHappen, however, I believe we are on the cusp of bringing more of plant-based, sustainable eateries to our City Beautiful. Restaurants like Dandelion, Market On South and Sanctum do a wonderful job of utilizing local produce in their menus. Chef Noonan of Dixie Dharma once elevated his usual fare with a  6-course, plant-based dinner and Quantum Leap wine pairing for the senses. I eagerly await more opportunities for such an experience in Orlando.”

Kristine Thomas

Fast forward a few years and Kristine is now hosting “Wellness Dinners by Welli” four course plant based dinners that not only tantalize the taste buds but spark real conversation about a variety of wellness topics. They routinely sell out so check out GetWelli.com and buy your tickets. Follow Kristine on @ORLFoodLab and @_getwelli 

Delicious & Pretty by Welli

10. Epic Five Diamond Five Star Celebration in Orlando

For my personal additions to this my top Must Eat favorite restaurant in Orlando: Victoria & Albert’s. I was so happy to cross it off the list for my 40th birthday. Years later, it still ranks one of the best dining experiences ever (and I’ve had some epic meals in my life!).

There are only 68 AAA Five Diamond restaurants in North America, and only 64 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurants out of over 1,600 restaurants across the globe. Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is the only restaurant in the state of Florida to receive both!

The multi-course tasting menu is over the top. WOW was the only word I could say as the feast unfolded, with perfectly paired wines as accompaniment. I still talk about that dinner years later. My husband and I enjoyed the private chef’s table in the kitchen and watching the action was like a ballet, perfectly timed and fluid. The service was so attentive it made me wonder if this is how royalty is treated. If so, sign me up for a title. Why this restaurant doesn’t have a Michelin star or three is surprising. V&A belongs on every foodie bucket list for any special occasion. Was it expensive? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Make reservations and go!

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11. Out of This World Omakase in Audubon Park

On my “Someday List” for 2019 is to finally experience an Omakase Dinner at Kadence. Owners, Mark Vyan Berdin, Lordfer Lalicon and Jennifer Bañagale, have created a cult following. The trio of Orlando locals are trained chefs who’ve worked in Michelin star restaurants. I sadly missed dining at their previous eatery, Kappo, as it was always sold out.

To no one’s surprise, Kadence has followed suit. The Winter Park 9 seat eatery frequently pops up in Facebook’s Orlando Foodie Forum, a source for locals to dish on their favorite foodie finds, as well as on respected food writers “best of” lists. The price tag is hefty, but like Victoria & Albert’s, the resounding “Yes” response from those who’ve experienced it proves it’s worth it.

If you’re adventurous and perfectly adept at giving in to the chef’s whim, willing to splurge $155-$170 for an 18-plus course sushi and sashimi dinner or $75 for a lunch of raw and cooked dishes, then, add Kadence to your list. Reservations are required. Plan ahead or hope for a cancellation.

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What experiences top your foodie travel bucket list? This list is meant to keep growing. Share in the comments and make a plan to go soon! When you do, please tag your photos with @goepicurista and #MakeSomedayHappen so we can celebrate! It would make my day to know that I inspired you to go out there and celebrate with great food, wine and friends.

Every day you have a blank page, fill it, live it, one bite, sip and trip at time!

Cheers,

Go Epicurista

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  1. Karen Grimes says

    11/09/2019 at 8:13 am

    Hello!
    I live your blog!!
    I have Culinary Tour is Ocala ( yes we have good food here! Lol)
    And in Cedar Key
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    http://www.cedarkeyfoodwalks.com
    I would like to invite you and a friend on one or both tours compliments of moi.
    If you like horses http://www.farmtoursofocala.com is fun too.
    I hope to hear from you!!

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# 26 - Foodie Brunch Crawl of Disney Springs - our 3rd Stop!

There are so many fun brunch options at Disney Springs, why not do a progressive brunch crawl and try several restaurants? 

Get a group of friends together and have a fun scavenger hunt like I did with my girlfriends visiting from out of town. We had a great time! 

Our 3rd Stop: Raglan Road Irish Pub for a Rollickin’ Good Time, great elevated Irish pub fare, fantastic craft cocktails and live entertainment with the talented Raglan Road Dancers and Band.

We shared these sweet brunch dishes:

🍞 It’s Ok To Drool -  the best French Toast you’ll ever have! Made with their famous Bread & Butter pudding topped with vanilla mascarpone, mixed berries, hazelnut crunch, & crispy maple glazed bacon. A MUST EAT!

🥞 Oh My, Pancake - topped with banana & cashew caramel sauce, milk chocolate mousse & chocolate ganache. OH MY!

My Favorite Brunch Cocktails:

🥂 Misty Irish Eyed - Irish Mist Honey, Grace O’Malley Gin, Italicus, lemon sour, Prosecco

🥂 Strawberry Fields Mimosa - Dingle Irish Vodka, Luxardo Apertivo, lemon sour, house-made strawberry puree, prosecco.

🥂 It’s a Hell of Hooley - Minke Irish Vodka, Muddled Raspberries, lemon sour, house-made rosemary syrup, Fees Foam, prosecco.

☕️ The Lost Irish Coffee - Lost Irish Whiskey, house-made Demerara sugar syrup, coffee, cream.

☕️ Irish Espresso Martini - Slane Irish Whiskey, J.F. Hadens espresso liqueur, Guinness simple syrup, chilled espresso

Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday - get a seat at the bar or make reservations based on the size of your group. - It does get busy so reservations are recommended! 

Check out the previous videos for Stop 1 and 2,  and follow for more Fun Things To Do (and Eat) in Orlando

Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #GoEpicDisney #RaglanRoadIrishPub #DisneySprings
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back with a ba Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back with a bang and bigger than ever with 130+ of Orlando’s most popular restaurants — including MICHELIN Guide honorees such as NEW this year @avamediterraegean in Winter Park 💫 

Here’s a preview of their delicious @visitorlando #MagicalDining 3 course menu for $60. I love the vibe, ambiance and delicious Mediterranean food! Don’t miss having a cocktail in their lounge before dinner. 

—

APPETIZERS

🐟 Sea Bream Ceviche: verjus aguachile, green tomato pico de gallo, levantine bread
🥗 Horiatiki Greek Salad: PDO aged-feta, heirloom tomato, persian cucumber, greek mountain aregano, Kalamata olive
🥕The Greek Spread: hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, garden vegetables, warm pita

MAIN COURSE

🐟 Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, fennel salad, baby spinach, avgolemono dressing
🥩 Creekstone Farm Prime Flank Steak, green harissa, sun dried tomato, eggplant caviar
🍄 Black Truffle Risotto: seasonal mushroom fricassée, kefalograviera, chives

DESSERT

🍯 Baklava: layers of crispy phyllo dough, honey nuts, pistachio orange blossom ice cream
🍨 Sorbet & Ice Cream Daily Selection
🍫 Chocolate Fondant molten chocolate lava cake, caramel, almond crumble, mastiha liquor gelato

Details: 

🗓️ six full weeks / 45 delicious days, from August 18 through October 1, 2023
🍽️ 130+ restaurants 
💵 3-Course Menus at a special price of $40 & $60 per person plus tax and gratuity
🙌🏼 Through Visit Orlando, up to $2 from each meal served will benefit @thelifeboatproject and more local nonprofits

Visit the website magicaldining.com to view all the restaurant menus. Reserve your table and GO experience Orlando’s awesome culinary scene! 

💫 Where will you be Magical Dining? 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #AvaMediterraegean #LoveOrlando #UnbelievablyReal
Ready for a Permanent Vacation? Summer is not over Ready for a Permanent Vacation? Summer is not over yet… Next on our list of 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO…

# 23 - Visit the coolest NEW bar @permanentvacationfl for an immersive hidden tiki bar experience!

The theming and vibe will transport you to a spooky tropical destination! “Excitement & Danger Come To Life as you Experience Thrills & Relaxation On This Island Escape!” 

Enjoy a phenomenal cocktail menu created by @dan_tedson & a talented team of mixologists (some drinks will even trigger a show!) And of course you need some fun bites to go with the boozy drinks and this menu offers a nice variety of shareable dishes.

I loved all of the attention to details and the hidden table nooks. The theme is on point and not gimmicky, cocktails and food are high quality. Definitely a must visit! 

Here are the details: 

📍 Located inside The Copper Rocket, 106 Lake Avenue, Maitland.

🗓️ Reservations are required and they go fast! Follow their IG for dates. 21+ only

⏰ Your “Permanent” Vacation experience is 2 Hours (which is actually plenty!) 

🍹 PICK YOUR POISON: cocktails come in various strengths. Be sure to look for the skulls on the menu! From Sober strength zero proof called “Placebos” to Rest In Peace (💀💀💀) called “Tranquilizers” 🤣

They also have fun drink bowls to “SHARE THE BOOTY” serving 2-6! 

🍴 BITES: you’ll find appetizers, flatbreads, & kabobs

🍕 FLATBREADS -  we tried BRUCE! (Veggies) SHELL-FISH DECISIONS (rock shrimp) & WHERE’S WILBUR? (Pork)
🐷 PUMBAA - Braised & slow roasted pork shank 
🍍 TOUCAN STAN - Tropical Fruit Salad with yogurt dipping sauce

Make reservations and go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #PermanentVacation #LoveOrlando #thingstodoinorlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - Don’t m 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - Don’t miss @disneysprings Flavors of Florida sponsored by @corkcicle 🍊

Here are my favorite bites and sips from this year’s Flavors of Florida: 

# 17 🍊 @everglazed_fl 
🍩 Citrus Dream Donut
🥤Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam

# 18 🍊 @gideonsbakehouse 
🍪 Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie
☕️ Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew (AKA Stuart’s Cold Brew)

# 19 🍊 @saltandstraw 
🍦 Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella Ice Cream

# 20 🍊 @raglanroadpub 
🍰 Sunshine State of Mind Sweet orange pudding

# 21 🍊 @jaleobyjose 
🍅 Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate
🐖 Jamón Serrano con Melón
🍹 Frozen Agua de Valencia

# 22 🍊 @winebargeorge 
🍹Frozen Old Fashioned with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee whiskey - get it in the souvenir Corkcicle. 

Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

#GoEpicOrlando #DisneySprings
#FlavorsofFlorida #LoveOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - # 15 - C 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - # 15 -  Celebrate #NationalOysterDay at these 8 Top Spots for Oysters in Orlando

🦪 @fourflamingosorl by @richardblais, @hyattregencygrandcypress - Disney Area
• Try the famous Ice Cold Oysters & Pearls! They are a showstopper! 

🦪  @theospreyorlando - Baldwin Park
• Choose from James River, Florida, East Coast, or West Coast oysters
• Happy Hour: (Tue-Fri 5-6:30p) $2 Mid-Atlantic or Florida Oysters (min. 6)

🦪 @eatatlukes - Maitland
• Atlantic Oysters
• Thursday All Day Happy Hour Half Off Oysters

🦪 @reelfishcoastal - Winter Park
• Several varieties of Oysters on the Half Shell, including Florida’s Sublime boutique oysters, served raw with house-made cocktail sauce & cucumber mignonette, Baked with Parmesan Bread Crumbs or Oysters Rockefeller with Spinach and Artichoke Cream
• Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday) $9 Half-Dozen Gulf Oysters, Raw or Baked

🦪 @nautilobstah - Apopka
• Every day, James River Blue Point Virginia Oysters, Served Raw or Steamed for only $1.75 each/ per dozen! 
• Oystahs Casino with Chef Mike’s Casino Butter & Bacon are also fantastic!

🦪 @kaya.orlando - Mills 50 District
• TALABA half dozen oysters - Indian river or Matanzas oysters - with spiced vinegar and ramp sawsawan

🦪 @primoatgrandelakes , @jwmorlando, @grandelakesorlando 
• The Seafood Tower includes gorgeous Moondancer Oysters, Lobster Celery Remoulade, Shrimp Cocktail, Bacalao and Smoked Wild Salmon

🦪  @knifespoonorlando, @ritzcarltonorlando, Grande Lakes
• Oysters topped with Passmore Caviar at various special events are always a treat!

Follow for more Fun Things To Do in Orlando and Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOrlando #Oysters #LoveOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - #12 Spe 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - #12 

Spend a sophisticated evening with a progressive dinner & cocktails at the newly reimagined Grand Bohemian Hotel. 🥂

@grandbohemianorlando - Downtown Orlando’s Luxury Boutique Hotel got a multi-million dollar makeover. From the dining & bar options to the guest rooms & event space, if you haven’t been in a while, it’s time to go back! 💥 You’re going to love the new look. 💥 And you don’t want to miss checking out the artwork throughout the property and exploring the space like we did on a recent visit! 

The food. The drinks. The vibe. Perfect for an evening or a staycation getaway. And only steps away from Dr. Phillips Center and Amway Center. Drinks and dinner before and after shows is a must! 

Here’s what we enjoyed: 

🍸 BÖSENDORFER LOUNGE - start & end your night with cocktails in this gorgeous lounge.

🥂 FRENCH 75 (1st drink)
🍸 ESPRESSO MARTINI (last drink)

🎹 Fun Fact: There were only two Bösendorfer pianos designed by architect Hans Hollein in 1990 in the world! One can be found in the lounge of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando!

🍽️ BOHEME - fantastic dinner! 

🍤 SHRIMP COCKTAIL
🍅 BURRATA
🥩 WAGYU BEEF CARPACCIO - my favorite!

🦚 THE PEACOCK ROOM - Private Dining Room for 24pp available for family style dinners

🥗 FARMER’S GREENS
🥕 BABY ROOTS
🍄 WILD MUSHROOMS
🍞 BRAISED LAMB
⭐️ SCALLOPS - loved this!
🥩 TOMAHAWK EXPERIENCE - WOW! 

🍷 Kessler Chardonnay and Kessler Cabernet

🍹ALTIRA ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE - brand new poolside bar on 6th floor, and it’s open to the public. Live DJ every evening Wed-Sun. Brunch on Saturdays.
Perfect sunset spot! 
🥂 THE GRAND COCKTAIL 
🍮 CHEESECAKE & CHOCOLATE CREME BRÛLÉE 

Thank you to General Manager Benjamin McCarney and his team for hosting a wonderful media preview. 

Reserve Your Night and Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #GrandBohemianOrlando #KesslerCollection #MarriottBonvoy #LoveOrlando #TheCityBeautiful
Thank you for the memories… 🐓 💕 Sad to hea Thank you for the memories… 🐓 💕 Sad to hear the news about @thecoop_wp closing their doors in Winter Park after 9 1/2 years! Thank you to @johnrivers4r & The 4R team for the great memories and delicious Southern classic home cooking. That Classic Chicken Sandwich is still my favorite! 

🍗 Go get one last bite before their last day on 7/16. 

I hope to see The Coop again at another location soon! 

#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 9 on t 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 9 on the list:

Eat & Drink Around The World at Epcot! 🌎

No Orlando list is complete without our amazing theme parks, and as a travel foodie, Epcot is my favorite! Festivals are the best time to visit! 

🌸 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs until 7/5… 

Here are my favorite sips & bites from this year as well as Must Eat & Drink classics I never miss! 

🍍 Pineapple Bistro:
• Dole Whip
• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (a favorite for 10 years!) 

🍯 Honey Bee-stro:
• Chicken and Waffles
• Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake

🇨🇦 Northern Bloom: (Canada)
• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, & Butter Potatoes
• Beef Tenderloin Tips & Mushroom Bordelaise
• Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake

🍊 Florida Fresh: My favorite Festival stop!! @freshfromflorida 
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips 
• Blackened Fish Slider with Roasted Tomatoes, Watercress & Citrus Remoulade on Brioche
• Watermelon Salad with Blueberries, Pickled Red Onions, Balsamic and Feta

🇫🇷 France Pavilion: Le Vins de Chefs de France
• Orange Slushy with Grand Marnier, Rum, Grey Goose Orange and Orange Juice
• Citron Slushy with Grey Goose Citron, Vodka & Lemonade

🇲🇽 Mexico Pavilion: Choza de Margarita
• Fiesta Margarita 
• Fresh Guacamole & Chips

Don’t miss the Topiaries and The Butterfly Garden! Loved seeing the new Encanto topiaries at the entrance! 

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off July 27th to keep Eating & Drinking Around The World! 

Follow for more Fun Things To Do in Orlando This Summer...

Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOrlando #GoEpicDisney #LoveOrlando #Epcot #EpcotFlowerandGarden #FreshFromFlorida #drinkaroundtheworld #eataroundtheworld
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 8 on t 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 8 on the list…

Indulge your taste buds in a tropical getaway at
Michelin Guide Recommended Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen located at Orlando’s Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort 
🦩🦩🦩🦩 

Chef de Cuisine Shelby Farrell & her team serve creative Florida favorites!

Here are my “Must Eats” after several visits: 

🍣 Tuna Tostada with Passion Fruit Yolk. Gorgeous & so delicious!

🐟 Swordfish Prime Rib 16oz “Neptune’s Cut” - coated in Black Lime, Black Pepper, & Garlic. It’s hands down, THE best swordfish dish you’ll find anywhere!

🦞🥩 Surf to Fire-Grilled Turf combos:
🦞 Half Lobster - Blackened, Grilled with Herb Butter, or Poached with Citrus Beurre Blanc
🥩 Bacon-wrapped Filet, Confit Potato Hash, Coconut Au Poivre, Pickled Mushroom

🦀 A gigantic Crab Cake! (The toppings have changed since my last visit)

🦀 Crab Raviolo with Papaya Vodka Sauce, Florida Lobster, Gremolata

☕️ Cuban Espresso Panna Cotta, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch Biscotti - this is a dream for any coffee lover! 

🍹 Fun tropical cocktails and a fantastic Florida Old Fashioned with spiced orange blossom honey syrup 

** If you want to meet Richard Blais of @nextlevelcheffox @foodnetwork & @bravotopchef fame, he’s in town this weekend!! 

Get reservations and go!

Follow @fourflamingosorl and sign up for their newsletter to find out when  @richardblais will be visiting next! (He visits regularly throughout the year and is the nicest guy to meet!)

🚗 Complimentary Valet & Self Parking for Guests of Four Flamingos
📍 @hyattregencygrandcypress near Walt Disney World

Follow for more Fun Things To Do (and Eat) in Orlando… Go! #MakeSomedayHappen 

#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #RichardBlais
REMEMBER THE BRAVE. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay We spen REMEMBER THE BRAVE. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

We spent an amazing holiday weekend at @ritzcarltonorlando Grande Lakes Resort and enjoyed so many wonderful activities part of their “GLO Summer” program. But we can’t forget the reason we have a long weekend… and I’m filled with gratitude. 

🇺🇸 Today we remember the brave service men and women who gave all they had for us to enjoy these freedoms. We also pay respect to their families who miss them every day. Thank you!

🥂 I’m grateful for the opportunity to share about these fun experiences around Central Florida and hopefully inspire you to enjoy time with family and friends. Go #MakeSomedayHappen one bite, sip & trip at a time because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

☀️ I’m grateful we have gorgeous resorts to enjoy a relaxing staycation without having to travel far! Orlando is the # 1 travel destination in the country and we live here! 

Thank you @grandelakesorlando, @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando for hosting us. Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary!

I hope you enjoyed a great weekend with family and friends. Cheers! 

Pictured:
1. 🇺🇸 Game of foosball, Ritz
2. 🧁 Cupcake from First Drop, Ritz
3. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Ritz Carlton Memorial Day 5K Medal & Mimosas
4 & 5. 🎆 Picnic & Fireworks Package - you get a reserved blanket in a prime viewing area to watch the fireworks by the gazebo & basket with Whispering Angel Rose and a variety of snacks. (Reservation required)
6. 🍸 Fun Cocktails at EVRBAR JW Marriott new lobby bar! 
7. 🎈 Stilt-walker making balloon animals poolside, Ritz

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #RCMemories #LoveOrlando
Nothing says “SUMMERTIME!” better than a BIG J Nothing says “SUMMERTIME!” better than a BIG JUICY BURGER! 🍔 

We’ve been enjoying an amazing staycation at @ritzcarltonorlando & @jwmorlando Grande Lakes Resort! Their GLO Summer Weekends programming is fantastic! (Check out my stories to see more!)

Today we had lunch at one of my favorite restaurants - @highballharvest, located at The Ritz. And since It’s #NationalHamburgerDay I have to show you their epic H&H Pimento Cheese Burger!

It’s loaded! Double Short-Rib Patties, Bacon, Pimento Cheese, & Mustard Spiced Pickles. Full of flavor!

PS - check out my stories for another big juicy burger from  @knifeburger - lots of great burger options at Grande Lakes!

>>> Stay tuned for my “50 Things To Do in Orlando This Summer” series… it’s going to be a fun & tasty one! 

Hope you’re enjoying your holiday weekend with friends and family. Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #ThingsToDoinOrlando  #RCMemories #RitzCarltonOrlando #BurgerDay
Next Level Avocado Toast! 🥑 Do you love to brun Next Level Avocado Toast! 🥑 Do you love to brunch? Here’s a fun & healthy recipe using #FreshFromFlorida veggies! 

I’m totally hooked on using Florida sweet potatoes instead of bread after I made “Everything But The Bagel Sweet Potato Toast with smoked salmon (the recipe on the blog) , I had to make a Sweet Potato Avocado Toast and it was amazing! It’s so good I did not miss the bread! 

Super easy to make! 

1. Thin slice sweet potatoes and bake in 450F oven for 15-20 minutes or use an air-fryer 
2. Top with guacamole or sliced avocado (I did both!) 
3. Top with a variety of fresh toppings: I used pickled radishes, grape tomatoes, arugula, cabbage, sweet peppers, pickled onions, & cilantro all grown in Florida! 
4. I added Kalamata olives and you can also add a fried egg!Have fun with a variety of toppings!

Pro Tip: Set up a Sweet Potato Toast Bar with a variety of toppings and host an easy brunch for friends.

Look for the "Fresh From Florida" label on products in your grocery store or ask your produce department manager for Florida produce.

More details on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #FreshFromFlorida
Homemade Potato Chips for Brunch? Yes, Please! 🥔 

More than 2,000 varieties of potatoes are grown in Florida, so I figured I'd make homemade potato chips with a few different kinds. I used @lmcompanies Gold Potatoes and Blue Sky Farms Purple Potatoes and Red Potatoes (which I actually dug up myself during the #FFVAFarmTour hosted by @flafruitandveg @freshfromflorida & @agcommunicatorsfl @ufifas_solutions & @stjohns_ag 

Fresh always tastes better! Each potato has its own unique flavor and texture which you can appreciate tasting side by side. It was so easy to make potato chips in the oven, you won't go back to the bag of chips! (it's better for you too!) 

1. Scrub the potatoes well and pat dry with a paper towel
2. Thin slice potatoes carefully with a mandolin
3. Lightly toss or spray with avocado oil, sprinkle fresh cracked salt & pepper 
4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet - make sure potato slices are in a single layer and not touching
5. Bake in 400F oven for 20 minutes (turn over halfway through)

Set up your Florida Potato Chips Bar with a variety of dips and #FreshFromFlorida veggies for toppings. Add a poached or sunny-side-up egg and brunch is served! Guaranteed everyone will love creating their own messy pile of Florida potato chips! 

Toppings ideas:
- "Everything But The Bagel" dip (see my previous post for the recipe)
- Guacamole
-  Sweet peppers
- Radishes
- Arugula
- Grape tomatoes 
- Poached or Sunny Side Up Egg
- Flaky Salts (I used Smoked Maldon Salt)

Look for the "Fresh From Florida" label on products in your grocery store or ask your produce department manager for Florida produce. Have some fun exploring all the varieties of potatoes you can find. 

🥔 More on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #FreshFromFlorida #FloridaPotatoes
Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy re Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy recipe for your next brunch with friends? Check it out! “Everything But The Bagel” Sweet Potato Toast made with Fresh From Florida Sweet Potatoes, Smoked Salmon, “Everything Bagel” Spread (a delicious spread and dip made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and Everything Bagel seasoning you’ll want to make over and over again!), plus all your favorite bagel sandwich toppings. Arrange it as a toppings bar and let everyone create their own Sweet Potato Toast. It will take your weekend brunch - or any day lunch - to the next level!

You won’t miss the bagel with this tasty smoked salmon bagel sandwich alternative recipe using sweet potatoes as your base.  The best part, Florida sweet potatoes are in season all summer long!

Full recipe and more on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #freshfromfloridakids
🥂 Cheers! @argylewinery - my favorite Oregon sp 🥂 Cheers! @argylewinery - my favorite Oregon sparkling wine perfect to celebrate Oregon Wine Month and National Wine Day! 🥂

Their tasting room and winery in Dundee, Oregon is a Must Visit! Located less than an hour’s drive from Portland, it’s a gorgeous space and a perfect first stop on a day of wine tasting in the heart of Willamette Valley. 

On my last trip, I enjoyed the “Sparkling Selection” Tasting Flight - complimentary as a wine club member ($45 retail)

2019 Estate Reserve Brut Rose, Willamette Valley
2017 Spirit Hill Blanc de Blancs, Eola-Amity
2018 Knudsen Blanc de Blancs, Dundee Hills
2011 Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley
2012 Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley

I’ve been a fan of Argyle for decades and it’s always on my list of places to visit when I return home to Portland and why I’ve been a wine club member for years. I get so excited when we receive a shipment! 

Add it to your list & Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOregon #OregonWineMonth #NationalWineDay
Dreaming of getting away with your besties? Get Yo Dreaming of getting away with your besties? Get Your Girls Together This Weekend and get away for a couple of hours for Wine Tasting & a Movie! … And start planning that girl’s trip! 

My friend Brooke & I were invited by Focus Features to celebrate the release of “BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER” - in theaters now - the sequel to the 2018 hit starring the legendary quartet of Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, & Mary Steenburgen. 

The four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. It’s hilarious and inspiring! Kind of like my motto Go #MakeSomedayHappen 😉 

Have you visited Quantum Leap Winery? It’s FLORIDA’S ONLY SUSTAINABLE WINERY!

They partner with sustainable and organic growers in notable wine growing regions around the world - I.e. Italy, France, California, Oregon, Washington… NOT Florida grapes! - to produce high quality wines with a reduced carbon footprint at a great value. This is truly world-class wine right here with a beautiful tasting room.

We enjoyed a tour of the facility, located in Orlando’s Mills 50 District, learned about their sustainable practices and enjoyed a wonderful tasting session. A Must Do for any wine lover in Orlando! 

Follow the 5 “S” of Wine Tasting - See, Swirl, Smell, Sip & Savor: 

🥂Garda White Wine Blend. Veneto, Italy. Perfect summer sipping wine by the pool! 

🥂Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy 2022. Lovely aromas & body, great with food or without. 

🍷 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA 2017. Classic California Pinot!

🍷 Kalev’s Rescue Red, Sierra Foothills, CA 2018
The 7th edition of their flagship blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec. Proceeds benefit Orlando’s Pet Alliance. 

🍷 Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley, WA 2019 - fun to taste this varietal on its own instead of typical blend. 

🍷 Dog Watch, Port Style Dessert Wine, Santa Barbara, CA - a dessert wine treat for your senses!

🎥 #BookClub, @BookClubMovie
🍷 @quantumleapwinery

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #WineTasting #FunThingsToDoinOrlando
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