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Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows N Cabs Charity Event

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Cows N Cabs event features the best of Orlando’s dining scene together for one delicious night!

When asked my favorite “Must Eat” dining options in Orlando, the list is long. We have a plethora of spectacular restaurants and culinary treats in The City Beautiful. Lucky for us, 30 favorite local chefs and culinary artisans will feature their best bites under one roof – actually a large tent – at the Cows N Cabs event, together for one delicious night! It’s a “Must Do” event every Fall!

The 2018 Event is on Saturday November 3rd. Here’s a recap of what you can expect:

 

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Plaid rules at Cows N Cabs. Dust off your boots and cowboy hats!

 

Dress up in your finest western threads, get your friends together and head to Winter Park’s West Meadow for a fun evening at one of the best charity events in town. Enjoy live music, silent auction, gourmet bites, craft beers, spirits and wines during a night perfectly tailored to celebrate with friends.

 

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Country jams – classics and current – Live! (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

The best part of this night: 100% of ticket sale proceeds and auction items will benefit local charities. The outdoor, Western-themed festival, founded in 2012, has donated over $525,000 since its inception and hopes to break the cycle of poverty in Central Florida. In 2018, 100% of proceeds will benefit local charities: After School All Stars and Elevate Orlando.

 

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Pappy Van Winkle Silent Auction Prize at Cows N Cabs 2015 – all proceeds go to charity!

 

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Great Time for a good cause at Cows N Cabs!

FEATURED CULINARY TALENT:

The yearly outdoor event, hosted by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits’ David Larue and Chef John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse, brings together some of the area’s top culinary talent.

Some of the chefs in attendance in 2018 are returning favorites and newcomers! Guaranteed you won’t leave hungry!

  • 4 Rivers Smokehouse and The Coop – Chef John Rivers
  • The Sweet Shop – Chef Jenny Herbert
  • 1921 by Norman Van Aken – Chef Camilo Velasco
  • Bake Me a Cake – Chef Mercedes Strachwsky
  • DoveCote – Chef Clay Miller
  • Enzo’s Hideaway – Chef John Miele
  • Foxtail Coffee Co. – Lain Yeakle
  • Hawkers Asian Street Fare – Chef Kariloly Arias
  • Hunger Street Tacos- Chef Joseph Creech and Chef David Creech
  • K Restaurant – Chef Andrew Fisher
  • Luke’s Kitchen and Bar – Chef Brandon McGlamery
  • Morimoto Asia – Chef Yuhi Fujinaga
  • Peterbrooke Chocolatier – Chef Daniel Lehr
  • Pizza Bruno – Chef Bruno Zacchini
  • Proper & Wild – Chef Emily Congdon
  • Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar – Chef Mike Zajac
  • Reyes Mezcaleria – Chef Wendy Lopez
  • Soco Thornton Park –Chef Greg Richie
  • STK – Chef Jonathan Fahey
  • Tamale Co. – Chef Fernando Tamayo
  • Tapa Toro – Chef Francisco Galeano
  • Taverna Opa – Chef Vassilis Coumbaros
  • Terralina Crafted Kitchen – Chef Justin Plank
  • The Glass Knife – Chef Stuart Whitfield
  • The Polite Pig – Chef James Petrakis
  • The Ravenous Pig – Chef James Petrakis, Chef Julie Petrakis and Chef Nick Sierputowski
  • The Rusty Spoon – Chef Kathleen Blake
  • Todd English’s BlueZoo – Chef Jason Wiggin

Dave Larue, Vice President of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and co-founder of the event, has hand selected more than 200 wines, favorite cocktails and craft beers for the event.  Sponsors include Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Jameson, Grey Goose and Beam.

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Sample Bacardi 8 Cocktails!

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

If Champagne is your drink of choice, you will always find a great selection! This Moet Chandon table with fresh berries was my favorite!

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Beer lovers rejoice! Local favorite Crooked Can is in the house! (or the tent!)

 

In addition to food from James Beard Award-nominated chefs and professionally curated beverages, guests at the western-themed soiree will enjoy live music by acclaimed country music recording artist Angie Keilhauer. Recognized in 2017 by Rolling Stone as one of “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,” Keilhauer will her perform her signature style of “beach-friendly country and roots rock” at Cows ‘n Cabs while attendees stroll between the various food and wine stations.

Here’s some more photos from the event in past years. Don’t miss it!

 

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4 Rivers Smokehouse Baja Tri-Tip Street Tacos @ Cows N Cabs 2015

 

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There’s always something yummy on a bone at Cows N Cabs! (Hillstone 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

House Smoked Brisket, Corn Bread Salad, Baked Bean Silk, Nashville BBQ Sauce (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

Norman’s Cobia Crudo (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

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Crooked Spoon Tejas Teres Major (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

Gourmet Bites and Conversation Al Fresco (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

The Osprey Tavern Savory Provencal Tart & Shaved Saucisson (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park decadent chocolate treats! (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

P is for Pie brought plenty of pies! (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

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It’s not just cabs at Cows N Cabs… there are bubbles too!

 

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There’s Craft Beer! (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

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Citrus Restaurant Harissa Spiced Lamb Tasso (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

THE COOP Mississippi Mud Pie (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

Local Butcher & Market Moroccan Leg of Lamb (Cows N Cabs 2015)

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

Plenty of carved meats and chefs having a good time at Cows N Cabs!

 

Orlando Culinary Favorites at Cows 'n Cabs charity event with www.goepicurista.com

You must stay until the end of the night at Cows N Cabs – you never know who ends up on stage! Chef John Rivers in 2015)

 

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Chef John Rivers lets loose at Cows N Cabs! 2015!

 

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Great to run into Orlando Signature Editor Patricia Letakis and her daughter at Cows N Cabs 2015!

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

James Beard nominated chef Kathleen Blake of The Rusty Spoon always delights! Her Deviled Eggs are over the top. (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Must Eat: The Rusty Spoon Deviled Eggs (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

James Beard nominated Chef James Petrakis of The Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, Swine & Sons and Polite Pig! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Smoked Beef Ham Crostini with avocado, pickled pumpkin, hummus, roasted mushrooms and beechers cheddar paired with Cask & Larder ale (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Morimoto Asia Chef de Cuisine Yuhi Fujinaga always wows the crowd with creative bites! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The most surprising dish! Served inside an egg, Soy-Ginger Braised Beef Tongue “Chawanmushi” from Morimoto Asia (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park is always classy. (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The Osprey Tavern Oxtail Tartlets with truffle sauce. Yum! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The chef and team of Whisper Creek: The Kitchen at JW Marriott Grande Lakes! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Whisper Creek:The Kitchen Pork Cheek Chorizo Bread Pudding with Plum Mostarda was inventive and delicious! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Chef Phil Bryant of The Local Craft Food & Drink made the trip from Miami, FL to participate! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The Steak Tartare from The Local Craft Food & Drink in Miami, FL was a hit! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The guy with the biggest smile in the room is Chef Kevin Fonzo! His food always makes me smile too. (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The Best Italian comfort food you’ll find is from Chef Kevin Fonzo! This Wagyu Beef Cheeks “Pot Roast” was so tender and tasty. (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Chef Brandon McGlamery of Luke’s Kitchen brought lots of treats! This Smoked Skuna Bay Salmon was phenomenal! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Hawkers Asian Street Fare is a popular stop! This Szechuan Chili Wonton was addictive! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

If you love tacos, you won’t be disappointed! Black Rooster Taqueria is a winner! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park will add the sweet touch! These truffles were to die for! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

You can’t have Western without Pies! P is for Pie brought lots of pies to choose from! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The Sweet Shop served up the yummiest parfaits! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The Coop Crispy Chicken Sliders were a hit! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

STK served up Spiced Lamb Loin with sweet potato and date chutney. Yum! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Citrus went with a fancy Duck Confit (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

These guys were serving up the RumChata with all the western flair! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Comfy outdoor lounge to take a break from all the eating.

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Hawkers Asian Street Fare served up Siu Yoke and Char Siu (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

Cigar aficionados! These guys really look the part! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

4 Rivers always brings home the meaty goodness! (2016)

 

Cows N Cabs Event in Orlando is a Must Do Charity Event featuring the best local culinary talent!

The man of the night: Chef John Rivers! (2016)

 

For more information and to purchase tickets for the event on Saturday November 3, 2018 please visit www.cowsncabs.com.

I look forward to seeing you there. It’s going to be a rocking good time!

Cheers!

Go Epicurista

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Cheers!

Disclosure: I was an invited media guest of Cows N’ Cabs. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. As always, I only share with you experiences worth celebrating to inspire you to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time! For more information on my guidelines, click here. Cheers! 

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