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Must Eat Food of New York

By Christina Thomas 2 Comments

A visit to The Big Apple is not complete without sampling the Must Eat Foods of New York

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A is for Apple.

When I think of the letter A, I think of apples, and then my mind instantly conjures a lovely baked apple pie and the old Better Homes & Gardens red checkered cookbook my big sister gave me when I left home for college. Thanks to that cookbook, apple pie was the first dessert I ever made from scratch with no “parental supervision”. Believe it or not, my little studio dorm room had a small oven and not much space for anything else. Imagine rolling pastry dough on a tiny desk! Apple pie is still my favorite pie. It brings back memories of fun times with my sister in the kitchen. Since those college days, I’ve had a chance to explore bits and pieces of the world and find favorite foods, wines, cocktails and experiences everywhere I GO. Now, I want to share the fun times with you.

A is for The Big Apple

There is no greater apple than The Big Apple!

I don’t know why New York City is called The Big Apple. Google searches lead to many theories, everything from horse racing to promotional campaigns to a New York brothel whose madam was named Eve. Huh? I think it must be because apples are a super food and New York City has some of the best food choices in the world, from street food to fine dining, hidden holes in the wall to celebrity chef hot spots.

If you can’t find something good to eat in New York City, then I hate to break the news to you, your taste buds are dead. My sincere condolences.” – GO Epicurista

No matter how many times I visit The Big Apple, every trip must include the iconic and traditional Must Eat Food of New York. You can’t GO to New York City and not get a nice bagel with lox sandwich, a big juicy hot dog, gooey cheesy pizza, piled-high pastrami deli sandwich, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cannolis.

If you’re a first time visitor, this is a good list to start with. There are plenty of places to choose from and New Yorkers will debate you on which ones are the best ones. The best part is, no matter which places you choose, you can’t go wrong. GO try the Must Eat Food of New York and find your favorites.

BAGELS

New York Bagels are like no other anywhere in the world. I hear it’s the NYC water that makes them so good. I don’t know if that’s true, but I do know a bagel in the Big Apple is a Must Eat, with its crusty firm exterior and pillowy, dense and chewy interior, perfect to be lathered with whipped cream cheese – called a schmear – and topped with smoked salmon or lox. This creation can be devoured for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and always satisfying.

Russ & Daughters

Judging by how crowded Russ & Daughters is, especially on a weekend morning, this is the place to get your Bagels and Lox. One of the last remaining “appetizing” shops in the country, this family business has been around since 1914, currently run by the fourth generation of the Russ family. It is as much a part of New York’s history as the Statue of Liberty. Located on the Lower East Side, get there early, take your number and prepare yourself mentally for a bit of a wait and the awesome goodness that will be your reward.

The delicate layers of masterfully thin sliced smoked salmon piled on top of whipped cream cheese, briny tangy capers, thick slice of tomato, and slice of red onion on a lightly toasted bagel. Oh, there is nothing like it. Russ and Daughters offers various types of housemade salads, smoked and cured salmon and cream cheeses to top your bagels with as well as other fine products. You can read all about my memorable first visit and see more pictures on this post: Must Eat in NYC: Russ & Daughters.

Russ & Daughters is located at 179 E Houston Street on the Lower East Side.

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Plain Bagel with Gravlax

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Russ & Daughters Everything Bagel with Gaspe Nova Salmon

Other Bagels on My Someday List: I hear the hand-rolled bagels at Absolute Bagels are amazing so it’s on my list to check out during my next visit. I may still be getting my bagel toppings from Russ & Daughters, though.

PIZZA

No list of Must Eat Foods of New York is complete without Pizza and New York Pizza can only be found in New York. Sounds redundant, but let me explain. I know you probably have a place in your town that says they offer “authentic” New York Pizza, and it may be great, but it is not the same. End of discussion.

The New York pizza experience must include a nice crisp crust, tangy tomato sauce, gooey melted mozzarella cheese, a bit of “fuhhgetaboutit” attitude and grease running down your arm when you pick up that amazing slice. Whether you fold it or not, it is your choice, but don’t say I didn’t warn you about the grease.

Lombardi’s Pizzeria

There are quite a few awesome pizza joints in New York City. Any online search will lead you to the latest “Best Of” list which I am certain are all amazing, and yet you never forget your first slice of this heavenly creation. Mine was at Lombardi’s, which is also likely to be many Americans’ first taste of pizza since it boasts the title of the oldest pizzeria in America, opened in 1905 by Gennaro Lombardi.

The Original Margherita Pizza is my favorite. A simple Neapolitan pizza, without much fussing over, with only high quality fresh mozzarella, fresh crushed tomato sauce, Romano cheese and fresh basil, cooked to perfection in a coal oven resulting in a crisp, slightly charred crust. The crust is what sets New York pizza apart. The coal oven at Lombardis Pizza makes the crust smokey and charred on the outside yet chewy on the inside. The cheese will likely come off in one big chewy chunk after you wrestle it into an incredibly long string. Oh, so good I’m drooling as I write this. You can taste the fresh crushed tomatoes in the sauce with that tangy acidity and a touch of sweetness.

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Lombardi’s small Original Marguerita Pizza

You can add assorted toppings such as sweet Italian sausage, spicy pepperoni or homemade meatballs. However, be warned, it can get a bit pricey at $4 per topping. The menu is traditional which is exactly what you come here for. You will not find crazy gourmet toppings or combinations here. My advice is keep it simple. The thin crust can get soggy if you add too many toppings.

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Lombardi’s Pizza with house made meatballs

You can also get half and half if you want to try different toppings or combine a Marguerita on one side with the white pizza with ricotta on the other. You can’t however, order by the slice. Only pies are sold here. If there is a line, don’t despair it tends to move quickly. If you can’t wait, order it TO GO but don’t miss out.

Read more about this Must Eat experience in New York City in this post, which of course includes some laughs, more details and more pictures.

Lombardi’s Pizzeria is located at 32 Spring Street in the Nolita neighborhood. Oh and don’t forget to bring cash, because they don’t accept credit cards.

Other Pizza On My Someday List: John’s of Bleeker Street, Roberta’s and Totonnos Coney Island are on my list to try on my next visit. They are consistently found on pizza recommendation lists around town.

DELI SANDWICH

One look at one of these deli sandwiches with meats piled-high and you know why it’s on the list of Must Eat Food of New York. These things are massive. There’s a reason people even have them shipped nationwide, but you must experience them in a New York Deli to truly get the full effect. There is nothing like that atmosphere. Even the surly attitude is part of the charm.

Carnegie Deli

Opened in 1937, across Carnegie Hall, it was run by second generation owner Marian Levine, daughter of Milton Parker, who was known as The CPM – Corned Beef and Pastrami Maven. Their corned beef and pastrami sandwiches are like no other, using nearly a pound of house-cured and smoked meat! Sadly, this New York institution closed at midnight on December 31, 2016, after almost eighty years of service.

The famous open-style Reuben with your choice of corned beef, pastrami or turkey, topped with melted Finlandia Swiss cheese and sauerkraut or The Woody Allen with lotsa corned beef plus lotsa pastrami were popular. These creations didn’t come cheap at $17.99 – $27.99, plus a $3 sharing charge, but they were worth a try.

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Ah, There’s The Reuben!

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Hot Pastrami!

Read all about this iconic deli and the hilarious dining experience we had there in this post. At Carnegie Deli, they seated you family style at communal tables, which in New York City is bound to lead to colorful dining companions and equally colorful conversation.

Carnegie Deli was located at 854 7th Avenue at 55th Street in the Theater District.

Other Deli Sandwich On my Someday List: Katz Deli is an iconic New York deli which many say rivals Carnegie Deli in both fame and quality. Although I have visited (I admit it was to see the famous “I’ll have what she’s having” When Harry Met Sally movie location) I did not have a chance to sample their amazing pastrami sandwiches. I’m definitely going on my next trip!

UPDATE: I finally was able to enjoy a meal at the famous Katz Deli during my visit to New York in January 2017. The giant pastrami sandwich and those epic pickles were every bit what I expected. The experience was absolutely worth it!

CHEESECAKE

The classic New York cheesecake, with its rich and dense consistency, perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor, best served plain although strawberries are a popular topping, is absolutely one of the Must Eat Food of New York. You will likely find it served in every restaurant in the city, yet there is one spot in particular that since opening in 1950 has been voted over and over as one of the best in town.

Junior’s

Run by third generation Alan Rosen, Junior’s is touted as “The World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake” consumed by presidents, celebrities and tourists alike. I visited the original location on the corner of Flatbush and DeKalb, in Brooklyn, several years ago and since then enjoying a delicious slice has become a tradition on every trip to the Big Apple. Thankfully they have outposts throughout the city at Grand Central Station and Times Square making it easier to satisfy this indulgence. Overnight shipping is also offered for those times a trip to New York is out of the question. They offer a wide variety of flavors and seasonal creations but I always recommend you start with the plain original version and taste the true New York classic.

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Junior’s Cheesecake is legendary!

Carnegie Deli

The piled-high deli sandwich is not the only reason people flock to Carnegie Deli. Their house made cheesecake is a great way to end a meal, so make sure to save room. It was creamy and dense and every bit like I imagine a bite of heaven would be like.

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Carnegie Deli’s Cheesecake decadence!

Other Cheesecake on my Someday List: I hear Eileens Special Cheesecake and Two Little Red Hens are exceptional in their own special way.

CANNOLI

Little Italy is an iconic area of New York City and when you’re in the area, which sadly is getting smaller, a cannoli is a Must Eat. Actually, in any area of New York, don’t skip out on this Italian pastry with the flaky crunchy exterior and rich creamy inside. You can find them in miniature versions (my favorite because I can sample more!) up to gigantic ones. They can be chocolate coated, topped with chocolate chips or pistachios, powdered sugar and more.

Ferrara’s

A New Yorker friend recommended a visit to Ferrara’s in Little Italy, the oldest bakery in NYC, famous for their cannolis since 1892. She advised they were on her list of Must Eat Food of New York and I couldn’t miss it. As we strolled along Mulberry Street, we found La Bella Ferrara and proceeded to enter the small pastry shop to oogle over the many types of cannoli and pastries in their cases. We made our selection and were quickly on our way to explore Little Italy. A few blocks later, we turned the corner on Grand Street and stumbled into a long line under a bright flashbulb neon sign that read “Ferrara” and immediately realized our mistake. A delicious mistake, no less, because it led us to sample these two similarly named bakeries side by side. A word of warning around New York, there are many similarly named businesses. We got lucky and had a good experience but always double-check the address to ensure you’ve arrived at the right place. To this day, we always laugh telling “The Tale of the two Ferrara’s” and those delicious cannolis.

La Bella Ferrara is a small bakery which can get full very quickly, with an outside window for to go orders which is very convenient. The cannoli was no frills and simply delicious. They also make a good cappuccino.

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La Bella Ferrara Cannolis

Ferrara Bakery & Café, as the name suggests, provides both the counter for to go service as well as a sit down experience in this two-story dessert heaven. The wait can be quite lengthy so it’s best to get your sweet bounty to go and enjoy it while strolling along this colorful neighborhood. We sampled the chocolate-covered cannoli and the traditional, and both had a delicious flaky and crisp pastry with a well-balanced sweet ricotta cream filling. I’ve had bad cannolis before (I know! How is that possible?) with a too-hard shell, often a sign that they are not fresh, or cream which is either too bland or too sweet. These, on the other hand, were perfect. They even mix small chocolate chips in the filling for added treat.

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Ferrara’s Cannoli and Fruit Tart

On my Someday List: Caffe Palermo, where owner John DeLutro is touted as the “Cannoli King” of Little Italy; Veniero’s Italian Bakery open since 1894 in the East Village also gets rave reviews. Time to do some more cannoli tasting!

HOT DOG

Food trucks and street food are a Must Eat Food of New York City. Yes, some say it’s a bit scary but I say GO for it. It may not be a transcendent food experience, but it is a rite of passage for first time visitors and on-the-run, short on time locals. You will see plenty of these carts all over the city selling a variety of meats on a stick and hot dogs. Pick the one that looks best to you.

This was a fun stop for my sisters and I during our Girls Getaway “New York Themed Day”.

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Enjoying Hot Dogs on the Street

Gray’s Papaya

Once you’ve tried a street dog, your next stop is Gray’s Papaya. With an interesting combination of tropical drinks and frankfurters, this is no-frills cheap fast food available round the clock. Slim beef dogs, cooked on a flat fryer instead of boiled like the street dogs, which makes them burst when you bite into them are topped with mustard, sauerkraut and their signature onion relish. Many would argue whether we are still in a recession but nobody could argue that the recession special of 2 dogs and a 14oz drink for $4.95 is a great deal. The papaya in the name is for their special fruit juices offered, so don’t miss out on what I think is papaya juice as a refreshing pairing. Other flavors like pineapple coconut are available. Located at 2090 Broadway, between 72nd and 73rd Streets on the Upper West Side.

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Gray’s Papaya Recession Special

Papaya King

Since 1932, this 83-year-old chain is the original ‘Papaya’ in town and just as good. You can get a series of toppings like cheese, chili and fried onion rings at their original location on 86th Street as well as their food truck rolling around town. If these dogs were good enough for Julia Child to call the best Hot Dog in New York then who am I to argue?

On my Someday List: Crif Dogs for their crazy toppings including a bacon-wrapped option (oh my!)

As you can imagine, this is just a small sampling of my favorite iconic Must Eat Food of New York. Everyone has their favorites and if yours are not on this list, please share in the comments below. Exploring the food scene will never cease to get old with all the new spots that open up around town, and yet you still find these New York traditional favorites, family run institutions that are as much entrenched in the city’s history as The Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. There is a reason why these places have long lines of people out the door, visited by tourists and locals alike. They have been around for decades to prove they are the real deal. I encourage you to GO discover for yourself. Do it soon though, as some beloved favorites have already closed their doors. GO #MakeSomedayHappen. You may love them or you may find another you like better, but either way I guarantee it will be a delicious journey.

Do you have a favorite food or dining experience that starts with the letter A?

Stay tuned for the next post in the Must Eat Foods Around the World A to Z challenge as we leave the USA and head to Germany. The letter B is for Berlin, Beer and Bratwurst. I will tell you all about our fun and unexpected night exploring the city of Berlin and what I discovered to be a Must Eat Food and Must Do in Berlin.

Cheers!

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  1. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

    04/18/2015 at 2:28 pm

    Great series and off to a good start!

    BTW, the apple is the official state fruit of New York and from there you can deduce why NYC is called The Big Apple!

    Can’t wait to see the rest of the alphabet!

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    • Christina Thomas says

      04/20/2015 at 2:56 am

      Amy you just solved the mystery! I should have known it was that simple. Thanks for joining me on the A to Z blogging challenge. You rock!

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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
It’s World Whiskey Day Celebration at @raglanroa It’s World Whiskey Day Celebration at @raglanroadpub - come down and get some whiskey in your glass! (And delicious cocktails & elevated Irish pub fare!) 
🗓️ Thursday 5/18 - Sunday 5/21
🥃 Enjoy The Distiller’s Choice Whiskey Flight - featuring four small-batch, premium, limited-release whiskeys for special price of $30 (a $45 value)
The 2023 flight features: 
1. Caribou Crossing (Canada)
2. Buffalo Trace (America)
3. Keeper’s Heart (Ireland and America) - loved this one! A new style of whiskey combining the best of Ireland and America in one bottle!
4. Glenfarclas 12 Years (Scotland)
We were invited to preview the whiskey flight which was fun to get tasting notes from whiskey consultants Patrick (Paddy) Caulifield and Carlos Dinkins. We also got a taste of new dishes coming to the menu this summer - all delicious, lighter fare with something for everyone! The culinary team led by Exec Chef Mark O’Neill & Exec Sous Gary Cooke is top notch. This is not your usual Irish pub fare. I consistently have been a fan of Raglan Road since they opened in 2005 and have never been disappointed. One of the best restaurants in Orlando!
Stop by for a seat at the bar or reserve your table for this weekend’s celebration! Live Irish music and dance daily from 5 pm and during the Rollicking Raglan Brunch.
Plan to return this summer to try these delicious dishes - I enjoyed all of them! 
🥦 Sure, I’m Frittered - Broccoli, Corn & Chili Fritter 
🐷 The Cider House Belly - Irish cider glazed pork belly 
🥗 That Goat, That Good - Goat Cheese terrine salad 
🐓 Chicken Pie Do Try - Chicken Wild Mushroom Leek Pot Pie 
🍊 Sunshine State of Mind - amazing orange pudding cake! (Coming in July) 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
(Hosted media preview) #GoEpicOrlando #DisneySprings #WorldWhiskeyDay #raglanroadirishpub
NEW RESTAURANT TO ADD TO YOUR LIST: @normansorland NEW RESTAURANT TO ADD TO YOUR LIST: @normansorlando
Norman Van Aken, the Father of New World Cuisine, is back in Orlando! A great reason to go celebrate my birthday last month and I get to go back tonight for their grand opening charity event! 
👀 >> Tickets are still available for the Grand Opening dinner event benefitting Kids Beating Cancer with James Beard Winning Chef Norman Van Aken, Iron Chef Ming Tsai, James Beard nominee Chef Dean Fearing and more. For info visit @normansorlando / email laura@normans.com
Now let me tell you about my birthday dinner.... my husband surprised me with reservations as I had mentioned I wanted to go as soon as they soft opened. We’ve been long anticipating this opening since it was announced back in 2019! What a great surprise!
If you were a fan of his at Ritz Grande Lakes, you won’t be disappointed that some of his classics, like the Key West Yellowtail Snapper, are back. And if you’re looking for something new, there are plenty of new dishes on the menu as it changes regularly, as well as a gorgeous swanky terrace with a live DJ, happy hour, and a pared-down menu to enjoy a more casual evening.
Here’s what we enjoyed:
Cocktails - 
🍸Fields of Grass: Empress Gin, pisco, lemon, lavender thyme, fee foam
🥃Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned: Bulleit Bourbon, Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned Syrup, Torched Orange
Appetizers - 
🍤Gulf Shrimp Ceviche: ‘salsa of life’ silver tequila, avocado - My Favorite!
🥩Chilled Charred Beef Tenderloin Tataki:  ginger-soy dressing, sunchoke chips
Brazilian Styled Shrimp & Mushroom Chowder: Saffron, orange, star anise, coconut milk
Entrees - 
🐟Pan-Cooked Filet of Key West Yellowtail Snapper: swiss chard, garlicky mashed potatoes, citrus butter
🐠Rhum & Pepper Painted Fish: Mango Mojo, Caramelized Plantains “en relleno”
Desserts - 
🍮Vanilla Flancocho Cake: raspberry sauce, fresh berries
☕️Espresso Martini
📍 Dellagio Town Center - Restaurant Row!
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #NormansOrlando #LoveOrlando
HOT COOKIE HOUR… @gideonsbakehouse 🔥 🍪 I HOT COOKIE HOUR… @gideonsbakehouse 🔥 🍪 
It’s National Chocolate Chip Day and I woke up thinking of Gideon’s famous chocolate chip cookies. 
🔥 Have you tried Hot Cookie Hour? You get this epic gigantic Chocolate Chip Cookie hot and topped with vanilla ice cream & peanut M&Ms (optional) 
⏰ only available during Hot Cookie Hour: 2pm - 3pm & 7pm - 8pm, daily
📍 @disneysprings 
✅  Pro Tip: The wait to get into Gideon’s varies. Get to Disney Springs early, put your name in the virtual queue, enjoy Disney Springs and they’ll text you when it’s time to return. Once you get in line, your wait can be anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Time your visit accordingly to be in the shop during the Hot Cookie Hour. 
Pro Tip 2: bring a friend to share! ( ☎️ Call Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️)
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings #NationalChocolateChipDay
Weekends were made for brunch! @avamediterraegean Weekends were made for brunch! @avamediterraegean is now offering a new a la carte brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays and we got invited to check it out! 
AVA is located on Winter Park’s Park Avenue, perfect for people-watching on the sidewalk tables. We chose their lounge area, which I find it’s a more relaxed vibe.  Brunch Cocktails, first of course! Avocado Toast & French Toast are both a #MustEat!, shared delicious Eggs Benedict, and ended with my favorite “After Hours” coffee cocktail and baklava. It was a gorgeous weekend date!
Here’s what we enjoyed: 
🍸 La Piscine - Prosecco, strawberries, mint
🍸 Margarita Verde - Mi Campo tequila, parsley, cilantro, passionfruit, orange habanero
🥑 Avocado Aegean Toast - gorgeously delicious! Sourdough with yogurt, avocado, tomato, shallot, olives, lemon, & wild oregano.
🍞 French Toast - Epic! #MustEat decadent treat topped with dates, caramel, nuts, & mastic ice cream. This could be dessert!
🥚 Eggs Benedict with Spinach & Thick Crispy Bacon was perfectly paired with a crisp white - Santo from Assyrtiko, Santorini
🍮 Baklava - Layers of crispy phyllo dough, honey, nuts, pistachio orange blossom ice cream. Delightful for those who love a sweet dessert.
☕️ After Hours - Redemption rye & Remy 1738, Espresso, Cocoa nibs, Almond, Mint. Loved it!
Make reservations and go treat yourself! Go #MakeSomedayHappen
🗓️ Brunch is available Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3:30pm
Thank you Chef Michael Michaelidis and Chef Remy Lefebvre for your hospitality 💕
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #AVAmediterraegean #ParkAvenueFL #WinterParkFL #WeekendBrunch
VIBE up your afternoon with Mom this Mother’s Da VIBE up your afternoon with Mom this Mother’s Day at STK in Disney Springs. 🥂  I was invited to preview their Special Afternoon Tea offered exclusively this Sunday 5/14 - Here’s the deets:
The Afternoon Tea Experience Menu includes:
🫖 Mini Sandwiches: 
Cucumber Cream & Pickled Shrimp, 
Crab & Egg Salad with Caviar Tartlet, 
Smoked Salmon & Lemon Zest, 
Prosciutto with Tapenade Crostini
🫖 Scones, Mini Cake Bites, Macarons, Madeleines, Strawberries
🫖 Hot Teas
🥂 Menu with Choice of Glass of Bubbles 
Prosecco - $69
Moet Brut - $89
Veuve Cliquot Rose - $99
A selection of Tea infused Craft Cocktails is also available! We enjoyed these:
🍸 Bubbletini with Ketel One vodka, strawberry hibiscus tea, simple syrup topped with prosecco
🍸 Peachallini - Hendricks’s gin, green tea, prosecco, peach slice, sugar rim
Reservations required. For more information check out @eatstk
(Media preview) #EatSTK #MothersDay #AfternoonTea #DisneySprings #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen
If you haven’t been to @viniawinekitchen you are If you haven’t been to @viniawinekitchen you are missing out on one of Orlando’s hidden gems! Owner Fabio Perricelli not only creates the most inventive wine pairing dinner menus, but his warm hospitality is unmatched. Every #OrlandoFoodie should get to know Fabio and what better way than at his unique chef’s table events (select dates) or by simply stopping any day to enjoy his European menu with wine pairings.
I absolutely loved Fabio’s Table: Food,Wine & Cinema menu inspired by classic movies. Only one date remains for this so get your ticket for Saturday 5/13 and get ready for an epic dining experience! 
Here’s the 5-course menu with wine pairings for only $125! The best Chef’s Table deal in town! 
🍽️ “Un Gazpachito y a Dormir” - Tomato & Cherry Gazpacho, Spanish Cheese Mousse, Cucumber Coulis, Edible Flowers (A surprise ingredient that will make your mouth tingle!)
🎥 Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown 
🍷 Emilio Moro Polvorete Godello / Bierzo, Spain
🍽️ Cailles En Sarcophage sur Canapé - Quail, Phyllo Pastry, Cognac Duck Confit Sauce, Black Figs, Truffles
🎥 Babette’s Feast 
🍷 Maison Chanzy Rully ‘En Rosey’ Rouge / Bourgogne, France
🍽️Risotto Tricolore. “No Side of Spaghetti and Meatballs” -  Green Pesto Risotto, White Bergamotto Creamy Risotto, Red Seafood Risotto
🎥 Big Night 
🍷 Sallier de la Tour Madamarosè Rosé Syrah / Sicilia, Italy
🍽️ Coniglio Alla Ligure Del Cardinale Bellucci - Rabbit Confit, Pinoli, Black Olives, Herbs, Pommes Duchesse
🎥 The Great Beauty
🍷 Castello ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva / Toscana, Italy
🍽️ Bavarois aux Framboise et Rhubarbe - Rhubarb Bavarian Cream, Raspberry Dust, Rosé Coulis, Rum Salted Caramel Tuile
🎥 Julie & Julia
🥂 Château de Rouanne Brut Nature / Rhône, France
Thank you Fabio for a wondeful evening! 
#GoEpicOrlando #ViniaWineKitchen #FabiosTable #NationalFoodiesDay #MakeSomedayHappen
Celebrate Earth Day, every day! I learned so much Celebrate Earth Day, every day! I learned so much during our tour of Florida’s Tri-County Agricultural Area with @flafruitandveg sponsored by @freshfromflorida & @agcommunicatorsfl - One of the most surprising and fun experiences of the entire trip was…. THE POTATOES! 
🥔 Did you know over 2,000 varieties of potatoes are grown in Florida? 
Let me know in the comments which of these fun facts surprises you the most:
🥔 FL Potatoes are in season! In other parts of the country, potatoes are grown in summer & harvested in fall. In FL they plant end of winter and harvest in early summer. 
🥔 Look for FL Potatoes in your grocery store & “Fresh From Florida” logo on the label. Supporting our local farms tastes better!
🥔  @ufifas_solutions The UF/IFAS Ag Extension Center launched a new potato breeding program to discover which potatoes will be the most productive for Florida growers.
“Each year, scientists evaluate more than 2,000 potato varieties at the UF/IFAS HAEC. With the breeding program, researchers expect to evaluate an additional 7,500 to 15,000 potential new varieties every year.” 😮 
Isn’t that crazy? How many varieties can you name?
🥔  I got to hand-pick Purple sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, fingerlings, red potatoes, yellow potatoes, & even tried a low carb potato called “Sun Lite” (pictured is Blue Sky Farms owner Danny Johns, 4th generation farmer)
🥔  The skin is very fragile & easily peels off. In order for potatoes to be harvested, they must kill the plant and let them dry out to withstand the harvesting & packaging process & still look pretty. 
🥔  Potatoes are grown in different sizes. Pictured is Adam Lytch, Operations Manager of L&M Farms showing us a little creamer!
🥔 Thank you Chef Justin Timineri, Florida’s Chef Ambassador, who prepared a delicious lunch! Check out his recipes and what’s in season at FollowFreshFromFlorida.com 
Thank you to local family farms @lmcompanies, @taterfarms, @smithsfarmfresh and #BlueSkyFarms who graciously hosted us!
What an incredible experience!
Follow the accounts tagged for more!
(Hosted) #FFVAFarmTour #floridaagriculture
Happy Cake Day To Me! 🎂 No better way to celebr Happy Cake Day To Me! 🎂 No better way to celebrate my birthday than with my favorite humongous slice of cake and epic cookies from @gideonsbakehouse 
April’s Limited Edition Flavors combine coffee, toffee & chocolate chips - all my favorite things!
🍪 Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla based Cookie with freshly ground espresso beans, Toffee, Dark Chocolates, and a sprinkling of sea salt “harvested from Mourning Joe’s tears” - one of my favorite Gideon’s characters
🍰 Coffee Toffee Vanilla Bean Cake: Three layers of a Vanilla Coffee Bean Cake smothered in thick layers of Coffee Buttercream and filled with Crunchy Toffee Pieces! (Check the cake flavors calendar as each day features different flavors - this one is available Wednesday & Saturday) 
FYI - It’s Half Way To Halloween at Gideon’s! Today, 4/20 - 4/24, go check out their social for all the details of limited time treats and merch. 👻 
Go Celebrate Everyday With an Epic Slice of Cake & Cookies! #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #UnbelievablyReal #DisneySprings #GideonsBakehouse
An Easy & Stunning Salad Fresh From Florida you’ An Easy & Stunning Salad Fresh From Florida you’ll want to serve at your next party, Easter brunch or special dinner! I absolutely love a Caprese salad and this one is extra special! 
I spent the last 2 days visiting local farms with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida (check out my stories) and I’m more inspired than ever to create more recipes featuring the gorgeous bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables and products made right here in Florida! 
🍓 We are nearing the end of the @flastrawberries season, the only winter berry, so be sure to snag some Florida strawberries from your favorite store (look for the @freshfromflorida logo on the label). 
🧀 A Caprese salad is not complete without fresh mozzarella! I’m using my absolute favorite, Dicuru Mozzarella Burrata made right here in Orlando. Follow @freshmozzarellausa and look for their bright blue labels in Seabra grocery stores, Winter Park, Winter Garden Farmer’s Markets and others. Guaranteed everyone around the table will be impressed! 
👩🏻‍🍳 Florida Strawberry Caprese Recipe
- Florida Strawberries 
- Local made Dicuru Burrata
- Fresh Basil
- Fresh Mint
- Drizzle of high quality EVOO (olive oil)
- Swirl of Balsamic Glaze 
- Fancy Finishing Salt
Save this post. Share it with your friends. Serve and enjoy the best Fresh Flavors From Florida! #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicRecipe #FreshFromFlorida #FFVAFarmTour #EatLocal
It’s so tough to pick a favorite! It was not eas It’s so tough to pick a favorite! It was not easy judging the @orlandohospitalityalliance OHA Local & Social Foodie Choice Awards. I seriously enjoyed every bite from all 6 pop-ups / food trucks and I highly encourage you to follow all of them…
💥 When you’re in the mood for a WOW: @parlor_kitchen (say hi to Ryan)
🌮 When you want those authentic Tijuana Mexican flavors: @@overthebordertaqueria (say hi to Samuel)
🍕 When you want an awesomely loaded pizza: @letsdoughit.pizza (say hi to AJ)
🍔 When you’re craving a great burger:
@treehousefoodtruck (say hi to Susie)
🇯🇲 When you want that Island Spice:
@paulasjamaicancuisine (say hi to Paula)
🇵🇷 When you want next level Puerto Rican food:
 @thebrujastable (say hi to Corina)
Can I tell you how much I loved meeting Corina, the owner? I can tell she cooks with so much passion. I loved her Butter Crisp Cups with Mojo Pernil, pineapple salsa, avocado crema, cheese, tajin & lime. It was so light yet full of flavor. Caribbean food is often heavy and filing but this I could eat every day. Now I need to go back for her Tostones Tacos and Loaded Yuca Fries!
Which ones would be your favorite? 💥#407Day is coming up! Perfect time to #GoEpicOrlando #EatLocal #ShopLocal and #MakeSomedayHappen 
#LoveOrlando
Great way to kick off my birthday month! Here are Great way to kick off my birthday month! Here are 6 Orlando Food Trucks & Pop-Ups you must add to your list and go check out! 
I was invited to judge the @orlandohospitalityalliance OHA Local & Social Foodie Choice Awards and it was so tough to pick a winner! It was my first time trying these local food trucks and I enjoyed everything I sampled. 
🥇 @parlor_kitchen - Chef Ryan took 1st place with a showstopping Ube Waffle - this pop-up is destined for fine dining brick and mortar! Purple Sweet Potato mochi waffle, stuffed with browned butter sage cookie, topped with fire-roasted marshmallow fluff & cinnamon glaze. WOW!!
🥈 @overthebordertaqueria - won 2nd place with a Loaded Baked Potato with cheese & Al Pastor carne asada. Super flavorful! Owner Samuel comes from San Diego bringing authentic Tijuana taqueria goods to Orlando!
🍕 @letsdoughit.pizza - Loved the 3 Little Pigs Pizza with pulled pork, pork belly, pork rib meat, provolone, pico, ancho Carolina sauce & candied Jalapeno. Owner AJ has got those brick oven pizzas on lock! 
🍔 @treehousetruck - Guava Pina Grilled Smash Burger. Loved the Guava BBQ sauce & owner Susie is awesome (she hails from Raglan Road many years ago and you know I love that place!) 
🇯🇲 @paulasjamaicancuisine - owner Paula will spice up your life with killer Jerk Chicken Wings and super creamy Mac N Cheese! 
🇵🇷 @thebrujastable - Loved the Butter Crisp Cups with Mojo Pernil, pineapple salsa, avocado crema, cheese, tajin & lime. Super light and flavorful, I wanted more! Owner Corina was a sweetheart! Everything is made from scratch including her spice blends using her Puerto Rican family recipes. 
Thank You OHA for inviting me & @pourchoicetaphouse for hosting us! Such a fun lineup of beers, mead, cider & wine on tap which you can pour and taste by the oz.
Also at the event were @cloud9berries, @stonedclay (really cute handmade earrings), @otscustomstudio, @shopcosmiccoven and @buffcitysoap.winterparkfl
#GoEpicOrlando #EatLocal #ShopLocal and #MakeSomedayHappen  #407Day #LoveOrlando
OH YES! The freaks come out for @gideonsbakehouse OH YES! The freaks come out for @gideonsbakehouse - we don’t mind standing in line, virtual or real, for Gideon’s limited flavors each month! And March’s flavors from Signore Pipistrello benefitting @lubeebatconservancy are definitely ones I hope make a  comeback. 🦇 
🦇 The (not so) Evil Genius Steve Lewis did it again with the Fruit Bat Cookie - Raspberry Dark Coffee Cake Cookie. A gorgeous Triple Chocolate Chip cookie layered with raspberry jam and covered in Crunch Butter Crumbs and Raspberry Sugar. It was gooey and crunchy and all kinds of decadent. I normally pace myself and eat my Gideon’s cookies over a few days - this one I devoured in one afternoon! and I don’t feel one bit of guilt, although my diet is out the window! LOL!
🍪 Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl, an epic combo of Peanut Butter dough swirled with velvety Triple Chocolate dough. Topped with Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Chips & House-made Candied Peanuts. YUM!
⁣☕️ Pipistrello’s Cold Brew was a perfect pairing! Nitro Cold Brew with Chocolate and a dash of Cinnamon, only available at Gideon’s in Disney Springs.
⁣Sadly I missed the PB Chocolate Swirl Cake this month. Be sure to check the posted cake slice schedule on @gideonsbakehouse stories highlights. 
🙏 Steve please bring back Signore Pipistrello this year! 
🎂 Can’t wait to see what Gideon’s has in store for April! It’s my birthday month and I’m ready to celebrate with a Gideon’s Cake Slice, Cookie and Cold Brew Trio! 
#MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando
Cheers to #NationalCocktailDay at Orlando’s OG D Cheers to #NationalCocktailDay at Orlando’s OG Dedicated Cocktail Bar! @thecourtesy in Winter Park!
The cocktail menu changes frequently but you can’t go wrong with any of them. Let the mixologists recommend a cocktail based on your spirit of choice. 
Here are a few favorites:
🥃 Tourist Season: American Whiskey, Pineapple Rum, Smoked Honey, Vango Tobacco Bitters (A tropical Old Fashioned!)
🍹 Deku Tree: Gin, Aloe, Midori, Lemon, Mint, Angostura, Honey (Refreshing melon gin cocktail!)
🍹 Daydreamer: Vodka, Spiced Cranberry, Lemon, Elderflower Tonic (Holiday in a glass!)
🥃 Rotating Clarified Milk Punch: Ask for the day’s creation!
🍸 Serious Delirium: Tequila, Averna, Chicory, Falernum, Orange Bitters, Foxtail Cold Brew (next-level espresso martini!) - not currently on menu but just ask for their current espresso cocktail
Also, don’t miss the fab @bar.swine bar bites!! Cheers to the weekend and to a great cocktail! What’s your drink of choice?
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #TheCourtesyBar #LoveOrlando
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