*This post is updated for 2026 based on information available. Please CONFIRM all information with the establishment prior to making plans and reservations as everything is subject to change. Bookmark the "Best Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in Orlando" post for reference as it will be updated as restaurants and hotels release new information. Celebrate Mother’s Day all … [Read more...]
Eddie V’s Orlando Restaurant Review
More than a glitzy exterior, great steaks and seafood at Eddie V’s Orlando It’s easy to judge a restaurant, like a book, by its cover. A restaurant in a strip mall, in a questionable part of town, makes you think the food can’t possibly be any good, right? The same occurs on the opposite end of the spectrum. A chain restaurant, with a glitzy exterior, in a high rent … [Read more...]
Magical Dining: Kasa Restaurant Downtown Orlando Review
Kasa Restaurant & Raw Bar is Magical Dining indeed Trying a restaurant for the first time is like playing the lottery. Fingers crossed, you hope for the winning ticket. Chances are, if you’re really lucky, you only get a few numbers right. Great food, drinks, service, ambiance and value - shouldn’t we get them all? I am happy to say I won the jackpot! My first visit to … [Read more...]
Great Go To Wines Mitchells Italy Uncorked Dinner
These GO To Wines from E&J Gallo Winery are the answer to your most frequently asked wine question: Which wine to choose? I am often asked for wine advice. I like to think it's the result of all the wine-tasting I've done professionally over the years. I suspect it's more likely because I like wine, a lot. My approach to wine is simple: you either like it or you don't. … [Read more...]
Journey to Greece with Taverna Opa #Wine Dinner
Taverna Opa Orlando Tastings & Libations Wine Dinner Event #Review Taverna Opa Orlando, with its authentic Greek cuisine and lively atmosphere, transports us to the Greek Isles without the need for packing or invasive airport security checks. A trip to Greece is on my "someday list" - the things I wish to do someday (sounds better than a "bucket list" don't you … [Read more...]
Delicious 100 Foot Journey Experience!
How an Indian feast at Tamarind Indian Cuisine, French macarons from Le Macaron and the film The 100 Foot Journey took a group of friends on a delicious journey! My girlfriends and I recently took a delicious journey to India and the south of France, without ever leaving Orlando! We shared great foood, great wine, decadent French macarons, a delightful movie, which every … [Read more...]
Easy Entertaining: National Ceviche Day
Try these recipes for Summer Ceviche and Pisco Sour for your own National Ceviche Day celebration On June 28, get your friends together and celebrate National Ceviche Day. There seems to be a holiday for every food known to man, however this one is official. Although the dish is prepared throughout Latin America, with countries like Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Costa Rica … [Read more...]
Best Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Orlando
There is no shortage of fun & delicious Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Orlando Friday May 2 – Monday May 5, 2014 Even if you don’t speak Spanish, I’m sure you know about “Cinco de Mayo”. The “Fifth of May” gives Americans the best reason to wear a sombrero, drink margaritas and eat all the tacos, chips and salsa our spicy-food, tequila-loving heart’s desire. The holiday … [Read more...]
Luma on Park Sweet Ending to Winter Park Progressive Dinner
Progressive Dinner Stop #4: Luma on Park is a dessert-lovers dream! For Day 3 of my "12 Days of Birthday" Celebrations, I hosted the Go Epicurista Ultimate Progressive Dinner in Winter Park. It was an amazing evening of great food, wine and friends! We sampled fantastic restaurants in this foodie hub of Orlando called Winter Park. We started with a fun chocolate party at … [Read more...]
Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen Surprises on Winter Park Progressive Dinner
Progressive Dinner Stop #3: Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen "Surprise, it's more than coffee!" For Day 3 of my "12 Days of Birthday" Celebrations, I hosted the Go Epicurista Ultimate Progressive Dinner in Winter Park. It was a perfect way to enjoy several great restaurants in one night in this Foodie hub of Orlando. We started with a fun chocolate party at Peterbrooke Chocolatier … [Read more...]
