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Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger with Wine Pairing

By Christina Thomas 6 Comments

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Gastropub-inspired elegant burger perfect for a classy cookout!

Guaranteed this Cab and Blue Burger will be the most decadently elegant burger you’ve ever had. It’s loaded with cheese, four kinds to be precise. It’s topped with Cabernet caramelized onions and wrapped in bacon! And, it’s perfectly paired with CK Mondavi and Family Wines. A great choice for Easy Entertaining during your next cookout. Get ready for foodie nirvana!

This recipe was created as part of my collaboration with CK Mondavi and Family. As a CK Mondavi Ambassador, it has been an awesome experience creating recipes to pair with their California wines. They are well-balanced, easy to drink, accessible wines with high value and quality. Perfect for easy entertaining a crowd and enjoying at any time, including your summer parties and cookouts. The recipe is my own creation and all opinions are my own. As always, I only work with brands I love and recommend to inspire you to go #MakeSomedayHappen.

A decadent burger and a rich Cabernet Sauvignon are bound to make your next cookout a classy affair. You’ll feel like you’re at your favorite neighborhood gastropub but in the comfort of home.

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The Gastropub Phenomenon.

Gastropub burgers are a thing of beauty! High quality, ultra beefy, thick patties topped with elevated ingredients like Roquefort and Gruyere, bacon jam, or tomato confit. Not your typical backyard fare, they fuel Instagram posts and make every foodie swoon. These burgers are just as refined as dining on a prime steak. Pair with a bottle of rich red wine and you have a menu sure to impress even the most hipster of your friends.

What exactly is a gastropub?

Let’s travel to 1991 Clerkenwell, London. This is when the term “gastropub” was coined by David Eyre and Mike Belben, in an advertisement for The Eagle Pub. They wanted to highlight their new pub’s fantastic food. Traditionally, British pubs were known as drinking establishments with little emphasis on food.

The “gastropub” concept spread to America in the mid-90s as chefs wanted to offer their elevated cuisine at more affordable prices, in casual neighborhood eateries rather than fine dining restaurants. The word was added to Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary in August 2012, defined as “a pub that specializes in serving high-quality food”.

The hybrid term has its share of critics. Whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying the gastropub phenomenon changed pub culture. Neighborhood restaurants offering relaxed yet upscale, refined but unpretentious environments where the focus is on both great food and drinks have popped up everywhere since.

At a gastropub, you can expect inventive menus with a variety of culinary influences – from fish and chips to tacos, burgers to mac n’ cheese to steaks. Boutique wines, extensive craft beer selections and creative cocktails. Basically, it’s a place that dazzles you with food but doesn’t make a big fuss about it. Anything goes in a gastropub. And, gastropub burgers are a definite Must Eat.

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My Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger Inspiration

The first time I skipped ketchup on a burger was at Tabor Tavern, one of my favorite gastropubs in my hometown of Portland, Oregon. Instantly my burger grew up. It went from fumbling adolescence to sophisticated adulthood. The Tabor Burger is a half-pound of beefy goodness loaded with peppery arugula, blue cheese, and the most sinfully addictive bacon jam. The jam enhances the flavors of the beef rather than masking them. Rest assured, you will want it on everything. (It’s conveniently available in a jar to take home too!) Add Tabor Tavern to your “Must Eat” List in Portland!

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Tabor Burger – an epic gastropub burger serves as inspiration!

The Cheeses.

I combined the flavors of that Tabor Burger and kicked it up a few notches. Instead of using only blue cheese, I added Gruyere, White Cheddar, and Muenster. The result is a blend of flavors and textures with lots of oozing melted cheese effect. The more cheese the better, right? These four kinds of cheese worked wonderfully but you can get creative and use your own favorites.

I played with the ratio of the cheeses too. I started with equal parts of all cheeses but found the blue cheese was overpowering the flavor of the other cheeses. I reduced the amount of blue cheese and added the slice of Muenster on top. The result is fantastic melted cheese but with the blue cheese flavor still predominant.

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The Cabernet Caramelized Onions.

Since there’s no way I could properly recreate that Tabor Tavern bacon jam, I made Cabernet caramelized onions and wrapped the burger in bacon instead. It turned out to be an equally thrilling foodie nirvana. The onions are reduced down to a step away from becoming jam, giving you all the concentrated flavors with more texture. They are also fantastic on a roast beef sandwich or topping a juicy steak.

Here’s a tip: Make sure that you stir the onions occasionally. As the liquid evaporates, if the onions are starting to brown or black bits are forming on the pan too much, add a touch of water.

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Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger Preparation Tips.

You can grill or use a cast-iron skillet. Whichever you love (or have access to).

The first time I made this burger, I seared the beef patties in a cast-iron skillet for about six minutes. Important to turn each patty on its sides and against the sides of the pan to crisp the bacon. The cheese mixture is added and the patties are finished in the oven at 400° for an additional 10 minutes. The burger had that nice crispy charred crust that cast iron skillets provide.

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The second time I made these burgers, I seared and cooked the patties on the grill and got beautiful grill marks. Both options worked out well. The key is to use high heat and not overcook, so the burger stays nice and juicy. The cheese will take at least 3-4 minutes to melt all the way through. Be sure to monitor.

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The best way to load your burgers with cheese.

Typically stuffed burgers have the cheese sandwiched in the middle between patties. A small amount of cheese in the center. For this burger, I created a deep open well in the center of the patty using a soda can. Then, with the soda can still in the center, form the patty around the can and wrap it with bacon.

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Use a small soda can to form your patties
Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger and Cab Caramelized Onions Recipe with wine pairing perfect for a classy cookout with GoEpicurista.com
Refrigerate your formed patties for 1 hour

After the burger is cooked about 3/4 done, it is filled with the cheese mixture. This allows you to use more cheese (more is better!) and also the caramelized onions end up sitting on the cheese itself for a much richer gooey bite.

Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger and Cab Caramelized Onions Recipe with wine pairing perfect for a classy cookout with GoEpicurista.com

High Quality and Great Value Approachable Wines with CK Mondavi and Family

Craft beers and inventive cocktails are featured prominently in gastropub menus, however, a beautiful glass of wine is the best way to elevate the gastropub burger experience. There’s nothing like a big juicy burger and a glass of cab.

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CK Mondavi recently re-branded as CK Mondavi and Family to emphasize their focus on family and celebrate their 75 year heritage. They are a 4th generation family-owned and run company with a commitment to providing high quality yet very affordable wines you can enjoy anytime with family and friends.

The new labels offer fun flavor descriptors so you know what type of wine to expect. Want a “Rich and Velvety” wine for dinner? Choose the Cabernet Sauvignon. This eliminates the guesswork when you are shopping for wines.

The high quality of the wines and the great value, priced at $6.99, make CK Mondavi and Family wines perfect for Easy Entertaining. Choose your favorite white and red, white zinfandel, and Moscato for dessert and you are set to please all guests at your next party.

Follow @CKMondaviWines #CKMondaviandFamily, #CKSummerWines and #CKSummerBurgers hashtags on social and you’ll find more fun recipes.

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Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger Wine Pairings

My pairing choice for the Cab and Blue Burger was of course the CK Mondavi and Family Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cab is “Rich & Velvety” as the label says. Showing a deep red color, rich with cherry and blackberry flavors balanced with just a hint of oak and a long fruit finish. It’s a great wine to pair with food and easy to drink, even during summertime.

This wine is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 4% Zinfandel, 3% Merlot, 2% Ruby Cabernet, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% other. All grapes used are sourced from California. A large portion of which are estate grown coming from the family’s 1,850 acres of vineyards, making this affordable wine also All American. In fact, CK Mondavi and Family are the first and only wines 100% certified “Made in the USA”

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I learned during a recent luncheon with Janice Mondavi, wife of owner Marc Mondavi, that he loves to blend wines in order to give them character and elegance. This, in my opinion, is one of the reasons they are so easy to drink and still maintain an affordable price point.

If you’re not a Cabernet Sauvignon fan, the Merlot, described on the label as “Silky & Smooth” is another great pairing with the gastropub Cab & Blue burger. It offers flavors of cherries and plums, rich on the mouth with a silky smooth finish. You can make the caramelized onions with merlot instead. Call it a “Merlot & Blue Burger”.

For those non-red-wine drinkers, choose the Chardonnay. “Bright & Fresh” with aromas of lemon and citrus combined with flavors of apples and pears. You could make the caramelized onions with chardonnay instead for a different flavor profile. Not sure how it would taste on the burger but I’m sure it would be great over a meaty fish or chicken burger as well.

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Cabernet Caramelized Onions Recipe

Top your burgers and steaks with this elegant jam-like rich onion topping. It is sure to elevate them to foodie nirvana status!

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Cabernet Caramelized Onions
Top your burgers and steaks with this elegant jam-like rich onion topping. It is sure to elevate them to foodie nirvana status!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Burger, caramelized onions, Topping
Author: Christina Thomas
Ingredients
  • 1 large or 2 medium Vidalia onion thin sliced (aprox. 3 cups)
  • 2/3 cup Cabernet Sauvignon red wine I used CK Mondavi and Family Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, sugar and salt. Cook stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add wine, vinegar and pepper and cook until liquid is gone, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, cover and set aside. Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger and Cab Caramelized Onions Recipe with wine pairing perfect for a classy cookout with GoEpicurista.com

Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger Recipe

This recipe serves 4 with thick 1/2 lb. burger patties. It’s a grown-up elegant burger loaded with four kinds of cheese, topped with rich Cabernet caramelized onions, and wrapped in bacon, guaranteed to make your next cookout a classy affair!

Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger and Cab Caramelized Onions Recipe with wine pairing perfect for a classy cookout with GoEpicurista.com
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Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

This recipe serves 4 with thick 1/2 lb. burger patties. It's a grown up elegant burger loaded with four kinds of cheese, topped with rich Cabernet caramelized onions and wrapped in bacon, guaranteed to make your next cookout a classy affair!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Burger, caramelized onions, gastropub
Servings: 4
Author: Christina Thomas
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef (I used an 80/20 blend of ground chuck)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (mashed)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 8 slices center cut applewood smoked bacon
  • 2 oz Gruyere cheese (fresh grated)
  • 1 oz blue cheese
  • 2 oz white cheddar cheese (fresh grated)
  • 1 oz Muenster cheese (thin sliced)
  • Fresh chives (chopped)
  • Red leaf lettuce (leaves separated)
  • Cabernet caramelized onions (see recipe above)
  • 4 brioche buns sliced (you can also use Kaiser or onion rolls)
Instructions
  1. Using your hands, lightly mix beef with garlic salt, pepper and fresh mashed garlic cloves. Don’t over mix.
  2. Form into ½ lb. beef patties. Using a spoon, make a hole in the center of the patty about half way down.
  3. Using a small, clean soda or beer can, insert in the hole at the center of the patty and form beef around it. This will create a deep well to place the cheese.
  4. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around the patty and secure with toothpick.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for remaining patties.
  6. Place formed patties on tray and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
  7. Mix gruyere, blue cheese and cheddar with chives in a small bowl and set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.
  8. Heat grill to 400-500 degrees. Don’t forget to lightly brush grates with oil. OR you can use cast iron skillet or grill skillet on your stove.
  9. Grill or sear burger patties for 4 minutes, turn and sear on other side for 4 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat. Add cheese mixture and top with slice of Muenster cheese.
  11. Return to heat and cook for 4-5 minutes (for medium rare) or to desired doneness.
  12. Remove from heat, place red leaf lettuce on bottom of roll, place burger patty on top, then top with a heaping spoonful of Cabernet caramelized onions.
  13. Don’t forget to remove the toothpicks from the bacon in each patty.
  14. Serve with your favorite red wine (I selected CK Mondavi and Family Cabernet Sauvignon)
Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger and Cab Caramelized Onions Recipe with wine pairing perfect for a classy cookout with GoEpicurista.com

There you have it! Easy Entertaining with a Gastropub Cab and Blue Burger and CK Mondavi and Family wine pairing. Perfect for your next gathering. I hope it will inspire you to get your family and friends together for a classy cookout and Go #MakeSomedayHappen!

Cheers!

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Check out my Epic Fig Glazed Candied Bacon and Widowmaker Pizza recipes for more easy entertaining recipes and wine pairing ideas. Don’t Miss This Summer Tapas Party Tips and Epic Spanish Garlic Shrimp.

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Disclosure: This recipe was sponsored by CK Mondavi and Family, as part of the CK Mondavi Ambassador program. All opinions are my own. As always, I only choose to work with brands I love and would recommend to inspire you to go #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time!

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

Comments

  1. Penelope Smith says

    08/03/2018 at 12:24 am

    I have always wondered what is on a gastropub menu. I like seeing how they made the hole in the patty for the cheese. That seems like a fun way to make a burger. It seems like gastropubs make great comfort food. I will have to give going to one a try.

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      08/05/2018 at 5:46 pm

      This is definitely comfort food to the next level. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Nichole says

    07/18/2017 at 9:23 am

    The flavors in this burger sound seriously mouth-watering!

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      07/18/2017 at 3:54 pm

      This is now our favorite burger! Thanks for checking out the recipe!

      Reply
  3. shelby says

    07/18/2017 at 6:33 am

    Oh wow! This is so mouth watering! I also love how you made a great big well for that filling 🙂 I definitely need to try this recipe. All of the components just come together in such a yummy way! I will let you know how it turned out for sure!

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      07/18/2017 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you for checking it out! The well in the center of the patty is the trick to a gooey cheese-filled burger! I hope you like it!

      Reply

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• 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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