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Must Eat in Portland: D is for Donut Day

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A Must Eat Donut Tour of Portland in celebration of Donut Day


This post is part of my Must Eat A to Z series. Join me as I share my favorite Must Eat Experiences from around the world.

Donut Day Celebration


Around the United States, each year, we celebrate National Donut Day on the first Friday in June.

Are you rolling your eyes right now? Yes, there seems to be a food holiday for every food imaginable.

Even a Lima Bean Day, really?!

Many food holidays are created as a marketing tactic and can lend themselves for a bit of trivial celebration. I think they are as good a reason as any to get together with friends and celebrate.

If you love lima beans, then go for it! GO have a party! Ironically, it falls on my birthday, April 20. Again, really?! It couldn’t have been chocolate day? I’m sorry, I digress.

Back to Donut Day.

Whether you spell it donut or doughnut – I don’t understand the difference but I’ve seen both spellings and so will you throughout this post – it was nice to learn that National Donut Day had more noble origins than just business. It was created in 1938 by The Salvation Army, to raise funds for charity and honor the volunteers, known as “Donut Lassies”, who brought a little cheer to soldiers during World War I, with homemade meals and lots of donuts.

I don’t know about you, but a baked treat always brightens up my day. I can only imagine it did the same for those who bravely served our country.

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Cover of the Salvation Army “War Cry” magazine, November 9, 1918

Operation Donut Day


Last year, I was back home in Portland, Oregon on National Donut Day, and decided to explore the donut scene and have some fun. I chose four donut shops around town, each for unique reasons, and my sister happily joined me on the mission that would be known as “Operation Donut Day”.

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We’re on a mission!

Donut Day Stop #1: Krispy Kreme


On National Donut Day, this popular chain, open since 1937, offers a free donut of any kind, to all who come in, and who could resist that offer.

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Although Krispy Kreme is not a Portland original, it is a favorite around town and the world with over 1,000 locations worldwide! We were mourning the passing of our dad, just a few days prior, and Krispy Kreme was his Must Eat Donut. It was a weekly tradition to get a dozen donuts for him to enjoy with his morning coffee (he actually only got 11 because one always mysteriously went missing -wink-). On this day, those glazed donuts brought us comfort. They will always bring a smile to my face, especially when I see them coming out “Hot” from the conveyor belt.

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Excitement builds as the donuts come around!

Krispy Kreme serves a variety of traditional donuts, however, the Original Glazed Doughnut reigns supreme. My sister devoured hers, leaving only sticky fingers behind, before I could even attempt to take a picture.

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I had to take a picture of the case of Original Glazed

I decided to be a rebel and try something new. I got an Old Fashioned Cake doughnut, and loved it. Dare I say, I actually liked it better than the glazed? A rebel, indeed!

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The stages of donut enjoyment

The cake donut was not as sweet. The consistency was dense, yet moist, very different from the glazed, which practically melts in your mouth like cotton candy. I honestly don’t want to know what makes it do such a thing. I swear they must be from another planet. Whatever alien DNA they have, I call those Krispy Kreme donuts simply glorious nostalgia.

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Donuts bring smiles!

Follow Krispy Kreme on Facebook for Donut Day details and other special offers. You can also download their “Hot Light App” to get alerts when donuts are the hottest!

Donut Day Stop #2: Pip’s Original


Our next stop was Pip’s Original in Northeast Portland. What I’m about to say I don’t say lightly. These are the best mini donuts in Portland, and probably anywhere. If you only have one donut in The City of Roses, this should be it.

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Stop in to Pip’s Original for the best mini donuts in Portland!

This true mom and pop small store, with a homey feel and a fairly simple menu of only six donut flavors, local Extracto Coffee Roasters coffee, creamy chai lattes and refreshing iced teas, is big where it counts. They have a big heart for their community, employees and customers, and they are big on quality.

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Simplicity at its best! Raw Honey and Sea Salt Donut at Pip’s Original

These tiny donuts, made fresh to order, can be ordered drizzled with local raw honey and sea salt (the most popular), cinnamon sugar, or Nutella and sea salt.

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They’re minis. Get a dozen and try them all!

The Dirty Wu, my favorite, an “Everything Doughnut” topped with cinnamon sugar, creamy Nutella, sweet raw honey, and Himalayan sea salt. Created in honor of Reggie Lee, aka Sgt. Wu on NBC’s Grimm, which films in Portland and are big fans of Pip’s. People travel from all over the world for these amazing mini bites of what I imagine heaven must taste like. I’m drooling just thinking about them!

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The Dirty Wu is Wu-tastic!

A Doughnut Special, made with local seasonal ingredients, is available daily. During this visit it was Peanut Butter and Jelly made with the most exquisite Strawberry Rhubarb jam. Absolutely amazing. Perfectly deep-fried, using organic soy shortening, with a crispy golden exterior, soft and warm on the inside. We also ordered some without the peanut butter, and oh my! That homemade jam had the right blend of sweet and tangy that burst with flavor.

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The Strawberry Rhubarb seasonal special, oh so good!

The incredibly nice girl behind the counter proclaimed we must have one of their unique chai lattes to accompany our assorted dozen doughnuts (they are minis!). I’ve never had a chai latte before but she was so convincing we had to go for it. They offer a variety of lattes, all made in small batches in-house with delicious ingredients like local lavender, chrysanthemum, chamomile and raw honey for an herbal delight called Emmylou, or cardamom, clove and anise with black tea for a bolder orange tinged concoction called The King and I. Other tempting choices included Heart of Gold with coconut, golden turmeric, clove and cardamom, and the Ginger Rogers with ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, molasses, Thai chile with Assam black tea for a spicy brew.

We chose the iced King and I chai latte. All I could think of is where has this sweet beverage been all my life? If they all taste that good, I am officially hooked. Next time, I’m going for the Chai Flight and sampling all flavors.

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Fresh made King and I Chai Latte, creamy, spicy and delicious!

I also loved the Jasmine Lemongrass green iced tea. It was fresh, crisp and incredibly refreshing.

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The iced tea is perfect on a hot day!

Quality ingredients is what Pip’s Original is all about and you can taste it. These mini doughnuts are comfort food to the max, the place and the people are warm and inviting as if they were inviting you into their home. A home with vintage furniture and small homey touches. You can’t help but feel pure joy after your visit. This is why it has found a permanent spot on my Must Eat Portland list.

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Cozy up by the big window at Pip’s Original with a big plate of mini donuts and a chai latte

Located at 4759 NE Freemont Street, Suite C, Portland. 503-206-8692. Follow them on Facebook for seasonal flavors and offers, plus you will love all the updates from owners Nate and Jamie Snell.

Donut Day Stop #3: Voodoo Doughnut

We then headed to one of the most recognizable donut shops in Portland. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m certain you’ve heard of Voodoo Donuts. Thanks to features on the Travel Channel, Food Network, and even The Amazing Race, plus countless other national shows and print articles, they are the official donut representatives of Portland.

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Oh Captain My Captain, Portland Cream and Old Dirty Bastard are just some of the fun selections at Voodoo Doughnut

The Portland Creme Donut, a cousin of the Boston Cream but with two eyeballs on top said to represent the vision of this great city, was designated as Portland’s “Official City Doughnut” on December 24, 2008 by then mayor Tom Potter. Example #3,847 of why Portland is such a cool city.

The city’s motto of “Keep Portland Weird” could very easily apply to this mecca of weird donut flavor combinations.

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They put bacon topped donuts on the foodie map with their delicious Bacon Maple Bars and the cereal topped varieties with Capt’n Crunch, Fruit Loops or Cocoa Puffs are always popular.

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Bacon on anything is good!

You want Tang on a donut, you got it. I don’t particularly care for it.

One of my favorites, the Old Dirty Bastard doughnut topped with chocolate frosting, Oreo’s and peanut butter is killer! Who doesn’t love the marriage of chocolate and peanut butter?

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You will want a bite of this Old Dirty Bastard!

With over 90 varieties, displayed on a rotating case, Voodoo Doughnut strives for shock value. Likely influenced by its original neighbor, The Paris Theater, a historic adult movie house, they offer several X-rated varieties such as the phallic shaped bar filled with cream, enough to make mom blush. The signature Voodoo Doughnut, in the shape of a voodoo doll with a pretzel stick poking into its stomach and raspberry jelly oozing out of it, is also a fun one.

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You will become hypnotized if you stare at the rotating case too long! (That’s how they get you to order more than you can eat!)

They have cake, raised, and vegan doughnuts, fritters and crullers and yes, they even have plain, traditional donuts, but here, you must always go big or go home! Pick up one of their signature pink boxes and fill it with a variety of doughnuts to satisfy your crazy side.

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Who’s ready for delivery?

Like I said, weird is their middle name and that makes this one of the funnest, most irreverent donut shops in town. Not always fun is the usual long line, especially at their original location on SW 3rd Street. I recommend going to Voodoo Donut Too on the east side of town for a much shorter wait.

Some call Voodoo Donuts a tourist trap, as if admitting they visit the shrine of the weird donuts would automatically revoke their cool kid card. Or, God forbid, have their foodie status downgraded. My sentiment is quite opposite from the hipsters out there that want to shun it, simply because this once cool, 24-hour donut hole in the wall, is now mass consumed and no longer a hidden secret. My philosophy is, if there is a line, it’s for a reason. Are these the best donuts ever? No, probably not. However, they are worthy of a visit.

Voodoo Doughnut is an experience. You may fall in love with the donuts, and the guy in line in front of you which you can actually marry in the store, standing beneath the holy doughnut and a velvet painting of Isaac Hayes, or you may be satisfied with just one visit to see what all the hoopla is about. The choice is yours, but don’t miss out.

Check their website for details and locations. One more thing. They are cash only, so don’t forget your paper bills. An ATM is available.

Donut Day Stop #4: Blue Star Donuts


I don’t like to admit defeat but I must say that on this day, we were unable to complete our mission. Operation Donut Day was sabotaged by a horrible super villain known as “Sugar Overload”, accompanied by his side-kicks “Full Stomach” and “Time Crunch”, as we were unable to make it to our fourth stop, Blue Star Donuts in time.

I am told by all authorities this doughnut store offers yet another delicious face of the donut landscape in Portland. Here you will find “donuts for grown-ups” with a decadent French brioche donut topped with gourmet toppings like blueberry-basil-bourbon glaze, Cointreau creme brulee, hazelnut dulce de leche, lemon poppy-seed, bananas foster and vegan pistachio with raspberry hibiscus, to name a few. They are made from scratch daily, with local ingredients. We found they are only open until they sell out of donuts, so best bet is to get there early. You can guarantee Blue Star Donuts will be my first stop on my upcoming trip to Portland. They now have three locations to choose from and I’m determined, the evil “Sugar Overload” will not beat me this time.

So there you have it. Operation Donut Day, despite only being three-quarters completed, was an absolute delicious success.

We went from one extreme to the next, from the comfort of Krispy Kreme to the homey simplicity of Pip’s Original to the weird and garish flamboyance of Voodoo Doughnut and that, my friends is exactly how I describe the city of Portland. Here you can easily find both extremes and everything in between, and is what makes this city so absolutely special.

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Art from coffee mug at Pip’s Original to remind me that we all belong in Portland!

The Portland Donut scene is as diverse as the city. Whether you like your donuts on the traditional side or the crazy side, the gourmet or the classic, one of these four stops is sure to satisfy. That is why they are on my Must Eat List.

GO Epicurista, get some friends together and head out on Donut Day, or any day, and check out these Must Eat Donuts of Portland or the best donuts in your town. Word of advice, learn from my mistake. Start early and pace yourself or else the evil “Sugar Overload” will come for you too.

Portland Donuts on My Someday List, which I plan to cross off this Summer, include:

    ^ Blue Star Donuts, top of my list.
    ^ Coco Donuts for the chocolate butter bar and old-fashioned donuts.
    ^ Helen Bernhard Bakery, open since 1924, I must find out why. Plus, I’ve seen it on several ‘Best of’ lists.
    ^ Fleur De Lis Bakery, this French bakery is known for their potato donut coated in cinnamon sugar and the donut hole on top. You get the hole and the donut, what a bonus?
    ^ Annie’s Donuts, another old-fashioned donut shop with killer crullers, bear claws and fritters.
    ^ Staccato Gelato, for the homemade Italian gelato paired with a variety of donuts like Marionberry and S’mores. Donuts and gelato together! Enough said.

I would love to hear about you. What is your favorite donut shop? Do you plan to celebrate Donut Day? Please share in the comments below and let’s chat.

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One more picture of these beautiful Donut Day minis from Pip’s Original. I couldn’t resist

Join me on my Must Eat A to Z journey. Do you have a Must Eat experience that starts with the letter D? Please share it.

D for Donut Day is complete. On my next stop I plan to eat around the world in one day! E is for…

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  1. John Rolston says

    06/04/2020 at 10:51 pm

    You missed the best donut shop in Portland: Delicious Donuts on Grand St. not only are they the best, but this husband and wife team are socially conscious and happily promote other donut shops.

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    • Christina Thomas says

      06/11/2020 at 7:09 pm

      I will definitely check them out on my next trip to Portland. Thanks so much for the recommendation. I can’t wait to visit.

      Reply

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You’ll never be bored with an @everglazed_fl treat in your hand. And if you love surprises, Get the Funky Chicken Sandwich or the Breakfast Sammie at this new donut shop in @disneysprings ⠀
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The decadent dessert-like donuts and cold brews might catch your attention first, but these fantastic sandwiches are the sleeper hits! ⠀⠀
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“Born and Glazed in Florida” big enough to share (if you want 😉) and served for breakfast ALL day. Great for those of us who love to eat breakfast late in the day.⠀
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Sandwiches are served on a buttery sweet bun or you can level up and get it on a griddled glazed donut for $1 more! ⠀
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👉🏼 Read all about this new donut shop delighting Disney fans on GoEpicurista.com ⠀
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Happy Weekend! ⠀
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#GOepicOrlando #GOepicDisney #MakeSomedayHappen #Everglazed #DisneySprings
“You’ll never get bored when you try something “You’ll never get bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do.” — Dr. Seuss (hosted)⠀
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It’s never boring in @TheMilkDistrict and while it may be named after local landmark T.G. Lee Dairy factory, there’s a plethora of plant based and vegan options in this progressive neighborhood to get excited about! ⠀
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For #veganuary they’ve renamed it “The Almond Milk District” to encourage all of us to enjoy more meat-free and plant based foods, drinks and products. If you're vegan-curious, now’s the time to try something new! ⠀
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During a recent media tour, I was so delighted with all the tasty plant based options we found!⠀
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👉🏼 Go to GoEpicurista.com for a full review and list of all participating businesses! ⠀
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🍺 A variety of vegan beers and menu options including tasty sandwiches at @sidewardbrewing - try the Tempeh Reuben! ⠀
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🍵 We learned about the benefits of CBD and sampled cold hemp tea at #TheHempDepot with @davidcbd_dispensary⠀
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🌮 It was Taco Time at @restaurantmxtaco  where chef Ryan Manning's fantastic hongo sikil pak with pumpkin seed pesto, camote con mole taco, vegan birria tacos, quesadillas, rice bowl and guacamole all left us wanting more!⠀
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🥪 At @pompomsteahouse , warm pumpkin spiced tea with a bourbon kick paired with the Vegan Pom, Tuscan Melt and Dreamwich sandwich bites got us excited. Have you ever had a sandwich with noodles? Soooo good! ⠀
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🥛 At @juicebarorlando, owner Susan Buttery treated us to her fresh cold pressed juices, hummus, and a fantastic chia seed muffin with almond milk. It was all so good I brought more home. The Sassy Grassy and Spice of Life juices I could drink every day!! ⠀
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🍪 We ended our tour at @MarketonSouth - champions of 100% vegan eats in this district since 2015, we tried a variety of southern style BBQ sliders, Mac n’ Cheese and spicy chik'n dippers from @dharmafinevittles & scrumptious cookies and donuts from @valhallabakery ⠀
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Read more about it on the blog and go support these fantastic local businesses. The promotion with AMD specials is thru January, however you’ll find vegan and plant based options year-round. ⠀
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#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando #TheMilkDistrict
“Everywhere you go, take a smile with you.” - “Everywhere you go, take a smile with you.” - Sasha Azevedo (hosted) ⠀
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Who said anything about a diet in January? We need smiles right now. 😃 Happiness, donuts, coffee and smiles go hand in hand, don’t you think?⠀
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@everglazed_fl is now open in @disneysprings and I spent a sugar rush fueled morning learning all about this new donut and coffee shop. But there’s much more than donuts, I found plenty of surprises and even some really good things for the community. Donuts are simply the conduit to happiness! ⠀
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Here I am with one of my favorites - Reese's Nitro & Peanut Butter Explosion Donut. This is dessert for breakfast, lunch and dinner! ⠀
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👉🏼 Check out my full review on GoEpicurista.com, find out my favorites, my least favorites, and learn more about why you may want to add Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew to your list of places to dine at on your next Walt Disney World visit.⠀
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There’s so much to bring us down in the world right now. A sugar high is guaranteed to bring spirits up. Smiles guaranteed. 😃⠀
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“There is no cure for birth and death save to en “There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.” - George Santayana⠀
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Hello 2021! May we enjoy the interval more than ever this year. It's time for "The Cure".... 😉⠀
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Got any plans for the first day of the year? ⠀
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@raglanroadpub in @disneysprings is celebrating with their popular "Rollicking Raglan Weekend Brunch" today and their fantastic “The Cure” signature Bloody Mary. ⠀
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Dig into a phenomenal brunch menu of delicious offerings ranging from The Full Irish breakfast and Pancakes Diaspora to the OMG Burger and the pub’s famous Fish & Chips – a premium 10-ounce North Atlantic beer-battered cod filet.  Enjoy live Irish entertainment (starting at noon) while you sip “The Cure” or one of their epic Irish coffees. ⠀
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Space is limited so reservations are encouraged at 407/938-0300 or online. ⠀
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👉🏼 Check out GoEpicurista.com for more details on the best Bloody Mary & Weekend Brunches in Orlando including Raglan Road Irish Pub. ⠀
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Slainte! Cheers to a better 2021! 🎉🥂 #GOepicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen
"Acknowledging the good that you already have in y "Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." - Eckhart Tolle⠀
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In a year that will never be forgotten, there's still so much I'm grateful for. ⠀
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💫  Life. We made it this far! ⠀
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💕  Love. There will never be a day I'm not most grateful for my husband, my family and my dear friends. If you're reading this - I'm grateful for YOU!⠀
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🥂  Fun. Yes! Despite the challenges of this pandemic. We adapted. And we searched for joy in every turn. ⠀
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✨  We got creative in the kitchen⠀
✨  We enjoyed the outdoors & went for more walks than ever before⠀
✨  We used Zoom, What's App & social media to stay connected⠀
✨  We attempted to learn new skills in the early days (remember March?!) ⠀
✨  We watched a lot of TV! (Schitt’s Creek, Ted Lasso, Killing Eve, The Queen’s Gambit, Mandalorian & even Tiger King got us thru it!)⠀
✨  We heard the words “pivot” “unprecedented” & “hunker down” way too much. ⠀
✨ “We’re in this together” has a new meaning ⠀
✨  We were distanced yet became much more aware of the world around us ⠀
✨  We had our eyes opened to the harsh inequalities that exist and the importance of speaking out ⠀
✨  We appreciated quality experiences over quantity and became much more selective of where we went when we left the house⠀
✨  Staycations did wonders for our mental health. Thank you @wyndhamgrandorl and @waldorforlando for epic "getaways"! ⠀
✨  In the year of "Take Out" we were awed by epic "At Home Experiences" Thank you @newstandardwp & @tavernaopaorl (Read about them on GoEpicurista.com) ⠀
✨  We were inspired by the tenacity & creativity of small business owners, restaurateurs & food'preneurs who worked so hard to survive & thrive (so many to mention!)⠀
✨  We were encouraged for the future of our hospitality industry by new openings like Knife & Spoon @ritzcarltonorlando & revamps like Henry Moso's @kabooki_orlando 2.0 - The Most Epic Meals of 2020!⠀
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There were so many things on my “To Do List” that didn't get checked off. But for today, I'm choosing simply to be grateful for this moment. ⠀
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Wishing you loads of abundance & joy. Happy New Year 2021!⠀
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#MakeSomedayHappen
“No matter how hard the past, you can always beg “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” — Buddha (hosted)

Hope for a better new year. Hope is all we can hang on to. That and a glass of champagne! 😉🥂

As I reflect back on this difficult year, there's still so much to be grateful for. I'm mostly grateful for the friendships that have sustained me and the continued partnerships with my favorite local businesses that have inspired me to keep GoEpicurista going. And, while we didn't travel or dine out much in 2020, we did manage to enjoy a few fabulous staycations and epic meals in Orlando that truly made our spirits bright. More than ever I appreciate now, it's about "Quality vs. Quantity."

Our dinners at Bull & Bear at @waldorforlando and La Luce at @bonnetcreek were epic! I'm still dreaming of that beef carpaccio and the pasta explosion and the perfectly cooked filet and.... all the perfectly paired wines. 

If you haven't dined at Bull & Bear and La Luce or if its been a while, add them to your list and make it a point to GO! 2021 needs all the goodness you can bring! 

Make any day a celebration. Seriously, life is too short. #MakeSomedayHappen

🎉 If you don't have plans for New Year's Eve, La Luce and Bull & Bear are serving fabulous multi course menus to help you say “Hello 2021” in style! 

👉🏼 Check out GoEpicurista.com for a full list of all the festive ways to celebrate in Orlando on 12/31.

#GoEpicOrlando #WAOFoodie #HBCFoodie #WaldorfOrlando #HiltonBonnetCreek
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is yo “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot. — Micheal Altshuler⠀
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Everyone’s asking “Are you ready for 2021?” And as much as I want to say YES and put this crazy year in the rear view mirror, I also have a long "To Do List" to get done before the year is over. 😩  Where does the time go? Am I the only one who feels like the days are just flying by? ⠀
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Speaking of blink and you miss it moments, I couldn’t believe when I heard @seitobp is celebrating their 20th Anniversary! It's one of my favorite sushi spots in town and I'm sad to say it's been a while since my last visit. This lobster claw sushi is a throwback of a most epic dinner there! ⠀
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If you haven't been to Seito in Baldwin Park, now's the time to visit or re-visit. They're celebrating with over $2K in giveaways! (Follow on social for details!) Plus featuring a fantastic special multi-course menu of old favorites and new flavors this week. ⠀
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Congratulations to Jason and Sue Chin, the talented "pilots" of the Good Salt Restaurant Group. They've filled Orlando's culinary scene with loads of flavor with Seito, @theospreyorlando and @reyesmezcaleria with a 4th restaurant @themonroeorlando coming to give more to look forward to in 2021! ⠀
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Cheers to local restaurants doing good! 🥂⠀
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#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #SeitoBaldwinPark
“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to c “Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.'” — Alfred Lord Tennyson (hosted)⠀
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It’s the last Monday of 2020! 🎉 How about ushering 2021 with a little sweetness and lots of hope? These gorgeous @sweetbyholly mini cupcakes are the perfect treat for your NYE party safe at home. ⠀
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The New Year’s Eve 6 Pack is only $6, available for pick up on 12/30 & 12/31⠀
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👉🏼 Quantities are limited so it’s best to Pre-Order,  online or by phone.⠀
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Good Riddance 2020! Cheers to a happier and sweeter 2021! 🥂🧁⠀
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How are you celebrating this New Year’s Eve? Please stay safe & celebrate responsibly so we can all enjoy a happier 2021. 😷 ⠀
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#GOepicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #SweetByHolly #NewYearsEve
"I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup "I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer." 🎶 —Johnny Marks and Burl Ives⠀
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What festive cocktail will be in your cup of cheer this New Year’s Eve? ⠀
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I loved this gorgeous sangria at Capa in @fsorlando 🍹 The bartenders at the posh resort’s restaurants are some of the best in town, and a great place to welcome 2021, whether you’re craving a Spanish feast at  Capa with a fab Gin Tonic or sangria, Ravello’s Italian cuisine with a Lavender Sgroppino Prosecco cocktail or Cranberry Old Fashioned (recipes below!), Plancha’s mojitos, PB&G indulgent Chocolate Peppermint Martini, or The Lobby Bar’s “Be Gone 2020” - You know there’s plenty of cheer! ⠀
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👍🏼 Check out GoEpicurista.com for my fun festive and safe ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Orlando including Four Seasons Resort!⠀
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Here’s 2 fun cocktail recipes for a delightful Four Seasons Orlando experience at home.⠀
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1 oz “Cranberry Simple”: fresh cranberries, water, and sugar. Simmer one cup of cranberries with sugar (about ¼ cup or to preferred sweetness) and 2 cups of water in a pan on medium heat, and then reduce to low heat. Once cranberries are tender, strain out the cranberries, and the remainder serves as the cranberry simple syrup.⠀
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1 oz Bourbon⠀
3 Drops Cranberry Bitters⠀
1 Dash Angostura⠀
1 Lemon Wedge⠀
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🍾 Lavender Sgroppino⠀
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3 oz Lemon Sorbet⠀
2 oz Prosecco⠀
.5 oz Lavender Infused Vodka⠀
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Cheers!⠀
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#GOepicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #FSConnectsAtHome #FSOrlando
"The party's on, the feeling's here that only come "The party's on, the feeling's here that only comes this time of year." —Paul McCartney⠀
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We're all anxiously looking forward for 2020 to end and a more hopeful 2021 to arrive.  Aren't we? How will you celebrate on New Year's Eve this year? ⠀
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I'm happy as long as I have a glass of bubbles in my hand. I plan to order takeout and welcome the new year in my PJs at home. The 2020 way! LOL! 🥂⠀
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👉🏼 Check out GoEpicurista.com for my extensive list of options for festive ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Orlando - whether you're looking for a multi-course dinner prepared by a talented chef, a theme party, to be entertained at an outdoor concert, or like me, to order a holiday feast to go. ⠀
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One of my favorite restaurants in Orlando, @reelfishcoastal is bringing back their 1.5 lb Maine lobster special for only $39 in addition to their fantastic full menu including the best selection of fresh oysters in town to ring in the new year! Best part is you can order it all to go! ⠀
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Of course, if you choose to dine in, they’re following all safety protocols. ⠀
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Enjoy "GET REEL" Happy Hour from 4-7p, Bottomless Champagne for only $20.21 starting at 4pm, Live DJ from 7:30pm until late and complimentary champagne toast when the clock strikes 12midnight! Make reservations as space is limited. Call (407) 543-3474 or visit: ReelFishCoastal.com ⠀
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Cheers to 2021! We can't wait! ⠀
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#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #ReelFishCoastal #NewYearsEve
“Will you please tell Santa that instead of pres “Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back.” – Kevin, Home Alone ⠀
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Merry Christmas Everyone🎄 Kevin may have wanted a cheese pizza but he wanted his family more. I know the feeling. Today I got both!⠀
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There’s no better present than spending time with family, even if that means having a pizza party on Zoom. ⠀
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So many of us are missing our families this year and so we’ve gotten creative. We may have even started a new Xmas tradition. ⠀
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From Portland, Oregon to Orlando, Florida. Dominican Republic to Chicago. We all gathered on Zoom, made pizza, played trivia games, did a scavenger hunt and had an amazing time! ⠀
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For our pizzas, I used @bredinbk ready made crust and topped with roasted peppers, prosciutto, roasted garlic, arugula and my favorite, local Orlando made, family owned Dicuru @freshmozzarellausa. Vladimir and his nephew Jorge are the nicest guys and their Burrata and mozzarella is by far the best in town! ⠀
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👉🏼 Look for Dicuru in your grocery store or order direct from them. I love supporting family owned and run small businesses like them. ⠀
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The holidays are all about family. I’m grateful to be able to spend it with mine even if it’s virtually. While some are no longer with us, their memories will always remain in our hearts. ⠀
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Scroll to see my family Xmas pizza party. The best present was the last video. 💕 😊 🍕🎄⠀
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Merry Christmas! ⠀
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#GOepicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DicuruMozzarella #ChristmasonZoom
“From what we get, we can make a living; what we “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” - Arthur Ashe⠀
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Thank you for following my @GoEpicurista journey. I’m so grateful for each one of you who reads, comments and shares my posts. You inspire me! Together we #MakeSomedayHappen 💕 ⠀
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It’s Christmas Eve and I have some yummy cupcakes for YOU! ⠀
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But this isn’t your traditional #GIVEAWAY...⠀
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@sweetbyholly was so kind to give me gift certificates for their fab mini cupcakes and I would love to pay it forward and give them to YOU or anyone who needs a little cheer this time of year.⠀
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The holidays can be tough, this year more than ever. If you or someone you know needs some sweetness in their life, please leave a comment below. 😊⠀
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Maybe you know a front line health care worker, first responder, teacher or delivery driver, restaurant staff or anyone who’s had a really tough year. Tag them in the comments and let them know you care. ⠀
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I know these are just cupcakes. They won’t change the world. But I guarantee they will bring a smile to their face. Sometimes that can make a world of difference. 😄⠀
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This is not your typical GIVEAWAY. ⠀
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I’m not asking you to FOLLOW @GoEpicurista or @sweetbyholly or LIKE this post to win - although it would be nice 😊⠀
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👉🏼 Simply leave a comment & TAG the person you want to bring a little cheer to. ⠀
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👉🏼 Tag as many people as you want by leaving separate comments. ⠀
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👉🏼 The winner does have to live in Orlando area to pick up their cupcakes.⠀
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👍🏼 4 winners will be selected at random on 12/25 and each will receive (1) six pack of awesome mini cupcakes from Sweet By Holly. ⠀
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Winners will be notified by DM. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram. ⠀
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🧁 If you’re interested in bringing some cheer to your loved ones this season, pick up a HollyDay Dozen TODAY! Scroll to see how pretty!⠀
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#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #SweetByHolly #merrychristmaseveryone🎄
“OK, what about the gift situation then? Because “OK, what about the gift situation then? Because everything on my list requires pre-order." — David Rose, #SchittsCreek⠀
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Looking for last minute local gift ideas for the #OrlandoFoodie in your life? ⠀
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Treat your friends and family to something they can look forward to using! You know they’ll love their favorite dish or cocktail at their favorite restaurant, like this festive “Christmas in Singapour” at @eathawkers. ⠀
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Restaurant gift cards always come in handy. And they help support our local restaurants, which need it more than ever. Plus they’re great for those of us who are last minute shoppers. 🙈⠀
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Many restaurants like Hawkers are offering bonuses! ⠀
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#Hawkerdays gift card promotion is going on now through 12/31. The more you spend, the more you receive! You get $5 bonus gift card for every $25 gift card purchased, and no one has to know if you keep the bonus! 😉 ⠀
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Have you finished your Xmas shopping?⠀
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Happy Holidays! 🎄 ⠀
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#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #HolidayGifts #SaveRestaurants
“Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather a “Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance — each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon.” —Deborah Whipp⠀
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This year has certainly made us cherish the memories of great times spent with loved ones sharing yummy food, laughing and living life. They are such fleeting moments, gone too soon. ⠀
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I'll tell you what else goes fast, and that's these gorgeous @dgdoughnuts 💕 ⠀
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I didn't know they were named the best donut in the State of Florida on Yelp but I can see why! ⠀
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They're so creative, made in small batch, hand rolled, hand cut and hand decorated daily with inventive flavors that change weekly. They sell out quickly so if there's a flavor you want, be sure to get there early or order ahead. Definitely a Must Eat!⠀
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These are "Fancy Pants" Donuts! ⠀
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And if you want a boozy treat to celebrate the season, check out the ones with a pipette shot! ⠀
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The "Coquito" filled with sweet coconut custard, topped with a pipette of @bacardi  limited edition Coquito cream rum and Jack Daniels Caramel Winter Apple filled with spiced apple filling topped with dulce de leche rosettes and a pipette of of @jackdaniels Winter Jack Tennessee Whiskey are sure to make a fun celebration! ⠀
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#SupportLocal #EatLocal this holiday season! Forget the calories. Indulge! It's 2020 after all! ⠀
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Thank you @bebefehr for sharing! #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #dgdoughnuts
"The best time for ice cream is always." — Unkno "The best time for ice cream is always." — Unknown⠀
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Just because it’s the #wintersolstice doesn’t mean you can’t have ice cream! Do you like frozen treats even if it’s cold outside? I do! 🍦 Especially when it’s a festive cone like this one at @peterbrookewp in Winter Park. ⠀
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If you’re looking for some delicious gifts this holiday season, don’t forget to support our local small businesses. ⠀
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Peterbrooke has some amazing chocolate treats for everyone on your list and while you’re there you might as well treat yourself to some gelato too! ⠀
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#GOepicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusinesses
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