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How to become a Hollywood Insider, sort of!

By Christina Thomas 4 Comments

My #VeronicaMars & #WishIWasHere Kickstarter Story

My Story of Veronica Mars & Wish I Was Here Kickstarter with www.goEpicurista.com

This is my story of how I became a Hollywood Insider, sort of, and helped fund two of the most successful Kickstarter film campaigns in Hollywood history with Rob Thomas, Kristen Bell, and Zach Braff, ultimately accomplishing our shared mission to #MakeSomedayHappen.

What does #MakeSomedayHappen mean exactly? It means to finally do the things you often dream about doing someday.

Have you ever said:

“I want to do that someday?”

It could be as simple as saying to a friend:
“We should check out that new restaurant someday”

Something creative and ambitious like:
“I want to write a book or make a film someday”

Something adventurous like:
“I want to travel around the world someday”

To something fun, and definitely a bit dorky, like:
“I want to be a Hollywood Insider, attend private movie screenings and hang out with celebrities someday!”

It can be whatever you want. There are so many things we dream about, yet we don’t always make them happen. For you, what you dream of doing “someday” may take many different forms. For me, it undoubtedly always involves at least one or more of the following ingredients: food, wine, travel and friends.

My big sister Carolyn and I loved all things Hollywood. We watched every awards show and talked about how much fun we would have that “someday” when we would attend red carpet movie premieres and private movie screenings. We even tried, during a trip to Los Angeles, to make it in to the Emmy’s red carpet. Looking through binoculars, a mile down the street, catching a glimpse of limos arriving, was as close as we got. That was not quite the Hollywood insider experience we were hoping for! We laughed and vowed to return “someday”.

We had a really fun outing for a local screening of ‘Sex and the City 2’ in 2010. We donned boas and fedoras, sipped cosmos and laughed at the absurdity of it all. It might seem so frivolous, yet the time we shared was priceless. It was not exactly the Hollywood Insider experience we were dreaming of though, so we vowed to try again “someday”.

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Carolyn and I hamming it up! Double Trouble, indeed!

Two years after this fun night of cosmos and fedoras, she was suddenly gone. That “someday” would never come. I realized our “someday” is not guaranteed. I have now made it my priority to take time to enjoy life with family and friends and do the things we’ve said we wanted to do “someday”.

To #MakeSomedayHappen is not always easy.

Life has a funny way of getting in the way of living, doesn’t it?

Yet, I do firmly believe that it is possible. You can make almost anything you want happen. If you want it bad enough and if you make it a priority, you can do it. You can save money for that trip; you can block time in your calendar to check out that hot new restaurant with friends; you can write that book and make that film you’ve dreamed of; Yes, you can even attend red carpet movie premieres and private screenings to be a Hollywood Insider, sort of.

I accepted that being a true Hollywood Insider wasn’t in the cards for me. However, when I heard about the Veronica Mars movie and the Wish I Was Here Kickstarter campaigns I saw the opportunity to live a bit of that Hollywood insider experience my sister and I had dreamed of, from a slightly different angle. Rob Thomas, Kristen Bell and Zach Braff were also open to try something new and unconventional in order to make their “someday” projects happen when, to some critics dismay, they joined Kickstarter.

My Veronica Mars Movie Kickstarter Experience

In March 2013, Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell, launched the most successful film Kickstarter campaign in history to bring their cult-fave TV Show Veronica Mars to the big screen. Since the show went off the air, 8 years prior, they had publicly said they wanted to make this film “someday”. On April 12, 2013, 91,585 “marshmallows”, as fans of the show are known, came together to raise $5.7 million and finally help make their “someday” happen. I was one of those marshmallows, and in so doing I had the opportunity to finally attend a red carpet movie premiere!

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars and Wish I Was Here Kickstarter Story www.goepicurista.com

A Thank You to all Marshmallows who joined the Kickstarter!

We traveled to Los Angeles in March 2014, exactly one year after the Kickstarter was launched, for an incredible week of sightseeing and eating around town. Oh there is so much good food in LA!

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Preparations are under way for the red carpet arrivals!

The main event though was the Veronica Mars Movie Premiere held at the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theater (now called TCL Chinese Theater), which has seen every major film premiere since Cecil B. De Mille’s The King of Kings in 1927.

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Iconic TCL Grauman’s Chinese Theater

I got a chance to get all dressed up and meet the film’s stars, get autographs on the red carpet and then watch the film together with 150 other excited backers.

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Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars herself!

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Jason Dohring & me, swooning for Logan Echolls

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Percy Daggs III (Wallace Fennel) & Amanda Noret (Madison Sinclair)

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Tina Majorino, Mac Mackenzie, was stunning! She gave me her autograph and even took video of us on her phone!

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A selfie with Jerry O’Connell, (Sheriff Dan Lamb)

It was a surreal experience that I shared with my boyfriend Jeff and will never forget. It could have only been made better had I gotten a selfie with Kristen Bell, and had my sister Carolyn been there with us.

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A selfie with Kristen Bell – I guess you can say I photo bombed?!!

I made someday happen! I got my red carpet experience, witnessed the flash of the paparazzi cameras, saw all the stars and all the hustle and bustle and it was all fabulous!

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars and Wish I Was Here Kickstarter story, www.goepicurista.com

Jason Dohring, Rob Thomas, Kristen Bell, Ryan Hansen, Amanda Noret (top) Kristen Bell and husband Dax Shepard (bottom)

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Harry Hamlin & Lisa Rinna and us!

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Jerry O’Connell showing love to the fans!

This experience made me realize that in order to #MakeSomedayHappen you have to be ready to jump at the chance when an opportunity presents itself. Had I not clicked the “I accept” button on my computer screen, this once in a lifetime experience would not have happened. Or, it would have, but just without me.

The key to #MakeSomedayHappen is this: you must be flexible and open-minded. The opportunity may not happen exactly how you thought it would, and you need to be ready to recognize that and take action the minute it shows up. If you hesitate, you just might miss it!

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars & Wish I Was Here Kickstarter stories

Go Epicurista on the red carpet!

My Wish I Was Here Kickstarter Experience

The next “someday” I looked to make happen was for a more exclusive Hollywood insider experience. I’ve always loved film and wanted to know what happens behind the scenes. Of course, getting a chance to casually hang out with the filmmaker before an advanced screening is part of what being an insider is all about, right?

In May 2013, Zach Braff launched his Kickstarter campaign to fund his second film “Wish I Was Here”, 10 years after his indie acclaimed debut Garden State, was released. 46,520 backers raised $3.1 million making it possible for him to make his sophomore film a reality. It’s a story written, together with his big brother Adam, for the thirty and forty-somethings that suddenly find themselves at a crossroads asking the ultimate question “What is my purpose in life?” This is something I can definitely relate to.

The ‘Wish I Was Here’ poster says it best:

“Life is an Occasion. Rise to It”

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars and Wish I Was Here Kickstarter story, www.goepicurista.com

And, I did. I was one of those people who made this project happen.

Throughout the past year, while the film was being made, Zach Braff and his team provided an in-depth behind the scenes experience, just for us “backers”. We learned through frequent updates and beautifully shot documentary videos about the process of film-making. This was like being a Hollywood insider and going to a mini film school all in one.

Everything I wanted to know about location scouting (all done in or near L.A. – from desert to beach); casting (Braff assembled an all-star cast of Kate Hudson, Mandy Patinkin, Joey King, Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Donald Faison, Jim Parsons); costumes, hair and makeup (an iconic pink wig and glasses that is unique and amazing in every way); special effects (a flying droid called Jax); song selections (the soundtrack is a combination of catchy, ethereal, soulful, goosebumps inducing songs, especially original songs “So Now What” by The Shins and “Wish I Was Here” by Cat Power and Coldplay); cinematography (breathtaking shots) and many more intricate details that go into making a movie, which in the end, when you watch the final product, you don’t even realize are all there (and that’s a good thing).

All you see in Wish I Was Here is a soul-stirring film that was both beautiful to look at and listen to”.

The updates we received in our in-boxes were frequent reminders of our Hollywood Insider status. They were funny in a way that, if you follow Zach Braff, you would recognize. I even got a (somewhat) personal thank you from Zach himself in the video introducing the trailer, which certainly made me chuckle and also made me feel like I was part of something bigger. A community of dreamers and dream makers.

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars & Wish I Was Here Kickstarter story, www.goepicurista.com

The Trailer Intro with my name on the screen!

In June 2014, we flew to San Francisco, another wonderful city for great sightseeing and food adventures. I purposefully picked cities for these Kickstarter events that had a lot to offer the food lover in me! I will be sharing posts about all the fabulous food I discovered and my #MustEat list of San Francisco at a a later date – but on to the important part – the main event I had been waiting for.

My chance to be a Hollywood Insider and finally attend a private screening where I would hob-nob (do people still say hob-nob?!) with the filmmaker had finally arrived. I was fretting over what I would say when (or if) I got a chance to talk to Zach Braff. I worried about saying something lame, which as you can suspect I did, and it involved sandwiches! You can read all about that embarrassing and hilarious encounter in the guest post I did for my friend Biggie’s blog Deli Fresh Threads.

How to become a Hollywood Insider, the Veronica Mars & Wish I Was Here Kickstarter story www.goepicurista.com

Fun food & billiards at Jillian’s. Can you guess which table I made a beeline for?!

During the event, held at local sports bar Jillian’s, which has the biggest TV screens I have ever seen (perfect for the World Cup games earlier that day), Zach mingled with the 25 backers and their guests over beers, cocktails and a varied display of spinach dip, Caprese skewers, hoagies, wings and more. I sampled it all except for the spinach dip. I did not want to risk an embarrassing moment being caught with spinach in my teeth! (Oh my! You know that would likely happen to me, right?)

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Zach Braff mingling with backers over beers and cocktails

After I recovered from my lame yet, funny and possibly (hopefully) original intro, thankfully sans spinach in my teeth, I chatted with him about the Wish I Was Here experience. I immediately sensed his genuine gratitude for everyone that helped him achieve his dream to make this movie the way he wanted to. We laughed about a recent “Weekend at Bernie’s-esque incident that happened while he was performing on Broadway (He is currently starring in Bullets Over Broadway). Only he could get away with sending a red bull to a sleeping patron in the front row! He is in fact a nice guy. No Hollywood falseness, no publicist whisking him away, no entourage, unless of course, you count his mom, brothers, sister, niece and nephew all being there to support him. It’s refreshing when you meet someone in person and they are as nice as you thought they were. That doesn’t always happen.

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Meeting Zach Braff!!

I then got a chance to meet big brother Adam Braff and his wife, the nicest and most down to earth people you could meet. They shared how some of the themes in the movie mimicked their life. They too have a son and daughter about the same age as the children in the film; he is the creative aspiring artist and she is the matriarch that keeps the family going. I was inspired by his determination as a writer. He mentioned he had written 17 screenplays with this one being the first to actually make it to the big screen! He had similar experience with TV pilots being shelved never to see the light of day. It was surprising to hear this because so often, us non-Hollywood insiders, assume that it is easy to have a project made when you have name recognition.

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Hanging out with Adam Braff!

Chatting with his wife was like we had known each other for years. We talked about our made up swear words that we use around children and she shared how she convinced her kids into using the thumb as the “cursing finger”. Priceless! I will have to remember that next time someone cuts me off in traffic! I also realized we had something in common. The family was very excited about their red carpet premiere experience in L.A. the night before.

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars & Wish I Was Here Kickstarter story, www.goepicurista.com

Girl talk!

Both Kickstarter campaigns were a wonderful experience for me, from beginning to end. Seeing someone’s dream come to life and knowing that you had a small part in making it happen is an amazing feeling, no matter whether they are a famous celebrity or not. Kickstarter, the crowd-funding platform, allows you the opportunity to do just that. If you have the chance, I encourage you to check it out and find projects that you love.

In these cases, I funded two high-profile projects with known celebrities. Some have said Rob Thomas, Kristen Bell and Zach Brafff, who are bona-fide Hollywood stars, don’t need our help and shouldn’t use this platform intended for indie artists. However, to me they showed they are human beings, with dreams, like the rest of us, that are not always possible to achieve via conventional methods. It also showed the power of a community of fans to come together and get behind something, or someone, they believe in. If the fans want it, they will pay for it. If they don’t, they won’t. It’s pretty simple.

I have also backed other projects by non-famous folks, such as the documentary “Far From Home” about a young snowboarder from Africa reconnecting with his family roots while pursuing his Olympic dreams. His story is remarkable and I can’t wait to see it unfold. Each project I support for different reasons. However, all of them help me accomplish my mission to #MakeSomedayHappen.

How to become a Hollywood Insider, my Veronica Mars & Wish I Was Here Kickstarter, www.goepicurista.com

We got a super soft t-shirt, signed poster, artist prints and more!

Wish I Was Here opens in wide release in the US and Canada this weekend. I encourage you to go see it. It is the story of Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, husband and father trying to find his purpose in life. The title alludes to how often we are dreaming/planning for the future instead of being in the present. It’s a story of self-discovery, family, spirituality, love and trust that was funny, heartfelt and moving. The scenes with Mandy Patinkin, who plays the role of Zach’s father, absolutely clenched my heart as I had just lost my dad a few weeks prior to seeing the film. I cried and smiled throughout the movie. It reminded me of how precious the time we have together with our loved ones truly is. It made me appreciate all the special moments I shared with my sister and my dad before they passed away. It also made me long for those “somedays” we didn’t get to share.

A quote from the film truly touched me in a powerful scene between Kate Hudson and Mandy Patinkin:

Nothing in life will call upon us to be more courageous than facing the fact that life ends, but on the other side of heartbreak is wisdom”

I have learned it is in fact what we do after tragedy strikes that truly defines us. We can choose to wallow in darkness and sadness or we can choose to live in light and happiness with those that are still with us. I chose the latter. This doesn’t mean I don’t get sad, because I do. And in those moments of sadness is when I am most grateful for the special times we shared together.

My mission is to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip & trip at a time! I hope to inspire you to do the same with your family and friends. Enjoy today, for someday may never come.

Go Epicurista!

Don’t forget to check out my first guest blog post on the Deli Fresh Threads blog to find out about my embarrassing introduction to Zach Braff.

Follow Veronica Mars: @RobThomas, @KristenBell,

Follow Wish I Was Here: @WIWHfilm and @zachbraff

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It was cool to see a Than you to the Kickstarters at the end of the film

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Zach & Adam answer our questions during the private screening

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

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  1. Fei says

    07/28/2014 at 8:20 pm

    Love the photobomb 🙂
    This is a great post – way to Go pursuing the experience!

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    • Christina Thomas says

      07/29/2014 at 12:23 am

      Photobomb opportunities always welcome! Thanks for stopping by to check out the blog. Cheers!

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    07/27/2014 at 12:28 am

    Wonderful, entertaining and real. Loved your Hollywood insider (sort of) experience! Keep it up.

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    • Christina Thomas says

      07/28/2014 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you for checking out my post! You rock!

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#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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