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Top 9 Tips to Enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining 2015

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Top 9 Tips to Enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining

Orlando restaurants wow with three-course dinners for only $33 in September!

Visit Orlando Magical Dining Month is in full swing for a tenth year to the thrill of adventurous foodies across Central Florida. Through September 30th, Orlando visitors and locals can dine to their hearts’ content with magical three-course dinners at over 70 restaurants around The City Beautiful, including 8 recently opened. The special price of $33 per person includes choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert with $1 per meal donated to local charity Elevate Orlando, dedicated to supporting urban youth and helping them graduate with a plan for a bright future. That is magical indeed!

The Orlando culinary scene has been abuzz with national media attention this year. It’s exciting for locals to see Orlando included in lists like The New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in the World in 2015 and Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s The 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations in 2015, however, their collective response is an emphatic “It’s about time!”.

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Fan Favorite Fried Green Tomatoes at K Restaurant

Media outlets are touting the rise of Orlando’s chef-driven restaurants and their farm to fork approach, as if these phenomenal restaurants all popped up out of nowhere in the past year. Orlandoans, who often use the hashtag #OrlandoDoesntSuck to highlight the many exciting things happening around town, know this is nothing new. Chefs like Kevin Fonzo from K Restaurant in College Park, Greg Richie of SoCo in Thornton Park, Kathleen Blake of The Rusty Spoon, and many others have impressed us for years, doing what they do best, quietly and without fanfare satisfying the appetites of diners looking for inventive food rooted in local comfort. Take one bite of Fonzo’s fried green tomato with local corn and crab salad, Richie’s three-meat meatloaf with lobster mashed potatoes or any of Blake’s blackboard dishes of the day and you know why Orlando has been long overdue for the spotlight. It took some time for the national press to catch up and look beyond the magic glow of the theme parks to peek into what is happening in neighborhoods all around Orlando. That is truly where the magic can be found. Orlando Magical Dining Month is a great way to experience it!

With no shortage of great restaurants to choose from, and so little time, how do you decide where to eat? The big question of Orlando foodies on social media right now is where to go for the best Magical Dining experience? These tips will hopefully help answer that question.

How to get the most out of Orlando Magical Dining Month

1. GO Try Something New.


New restaurants and entertainment venues have been popping up all over Orlando this past year. Lucky for us, several have chosen to participate in Orlando Magical Dining Month. You can afford to be more adventurous when you’re spending less dough. These two restaurants are on my #MustEat list so GO make reservations!

    ^ Txokos Basque Kitchen features multi-year James Beard Award nominee Chef Henry Salgado’s homage to the flavors of Northern Spain at locavore favorite East End Market. Don’t miss the fabulous gin cocktails and the popular Pulpo Gallego. You’ve never tasted octopus like this! The three course menu was created especially for Magical Dining so it will only be available this month, giving even more reason to GO!

    ^ SoCo is Thornton Park’s newest neighborhood eatery where Chef Greg Richie wows you with Southern classics with a contemporary twist. Sit at their bar and enjoy fantastic whiskey cocktails like The Sparkler, a manly mimosa with Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, and don’t miss the Hawaiian inspired Pork Belly Biscuits with a killer jalapeno jam.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining

SoCo Slow BBQ Glazed Roasted Pork Belly Biscuits

2. GO For The Classics.


Every town has restaurants that achieve the respected “institution” status as they have been consistently wowing local residents for decades. They are the ones many only visit on special occasions. At $33 per person, Magical Dining Month is the perfect time to GO enjoy these institutions of dining and make any day a special occasion. You know you’ve been saying you wanted to go there someday, so GO #MakeSomedayHappen at:

    ^ Le Coq Au Vin, voted Orlando’s Best French restaurant, is serving their traditional French experience with classics Esargot, Beef Bourguignon and Crepe Suzette.

    ^ Newcomer to Orlando Magical Dining this year, Christini’s, has been making diners swoon for decades with an elegant Italian feast and all the fine dining touches. The perfect spot for a classically romantic dinner of filet of sole, veal scallopine al marsala and ricotta cheesecake.

3. GO For The Choices.


Conveniently review the Magical Dining Menus here and GO for restaurants with the most dishes to your liking. More is definitely better and some restaurants are doing it right by offering more than 2 choices per course.

    ^ At Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar, you get your choice of 8 different appetizers offering the full flavors of the Caribbean like Bruschetta de Tostones, a trio of fried plantain topped with grilled pineapple guacamole, Baja bay scallops ceviche and beef picadillo Cubano with dijon mojo. Then you get a bonus salad course, plus six choices of entrees like Arroz con Pollo and Lechon Asado and a rotating selection of desserts to top it all off. Sip on authentic mojitos, and you will feel like you hopped on a plane ride to the current destination of the moment.

    ^ Seasons 52, celebrates living well 52 weeks of the year, and this month’s Magical Dining menu gives you four courses instead of three by starting with a shared flatbread appetizer – the Blackened Steak and Blue Cheese flatbread is a big favorite! A salad course, choice of 5 entrees including Oak Grilled Filet Mignon, and for a sweet ending you get 2 of their famous mini desserts. They started the mini dessert trend and still do it best! The wine list also offers unique varietals and you have two locations to choose from, Dr. Phillips and Altamonte Springs.

    ^ For an unlimited amount of great food with over 60 items to choose from, Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse is your spot, where gauchos – lovely men wielding various grilled meats on a stick – come by your table non-stop to delight your carnivore side while the outrageous salad bar balances out the meal with starches and veggies. Dinner price is normally $48.50 not including dessert, so at $33 this is a great deal!

    ^ American Q at the B Resort is a BBQ-lovers dream, showcasing various barbeque styles from the Carolinas, Kansas City, Texas and Latin America, in an endless parade of meat. The sides and salad bar are displayed on the back of a classic red pick-up truck making it a fun place for the whole family.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining

A taste of Cuba with Cuba Libre Guava Empanadas

4. GO For Creativity.


When offering prix fixe menus, some restaurants sadly miss the opportunity to showcase their creativity. Offering instead, safe options of soup or salad, beef, chicken or salmon and chocolate mousse. Incredibly boring, unless they kick it up a notch! Other restaurants GO for creativity in a big way. Look at the menus and reward those that do it right.

    ^ K Restaurant, my favorite neighborhood restaurant, if only I lived in College Park, is worth the drive no matter where you are. Chef Kevin Fonzo is one of the area’s top chefs and his ever-changing menu does not skimp on showing off the best this region has to offer. Start with Korean Beef Tar Tar with cured Lake Meadow Farm egg and I guarantee you will have an out-of-body experience with the tender Roasted Tri-Tip with bone marrow butter and crispy steak fries. End the night with any of Pastry Chef Michelle Hulbert’s fantastic desserts such as the Cinnabun Coffee Cake with house made salted caramel ice cream.

    ^ Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, where Emeril Lagasse and local celebrity chef Ryan Vargas know how to “kick it up a notch” offers an Asian-Polynesian fusion menu full of inventive choices. Start with creative, fun and flavorful dishes like Lobster cheesecake, Pulehu Rib Eye Steak “Alae” with garlic yucca steak fritas or Hawaiian style Saimin Noodle Bowl with braised oxtail and end with a chocolate PBJ Crunch Jar.

    ^ Chef Brandon McGlamery’s Luma on Park never disappoints and is still on my all-time Orlando favorites list. The menu changes regularly based on seasonal ingredients. Some samplings could include starting with Fois Gras Parfait with Rhubarb Gelee, moving on to Bratwurst Stuffed Chicken Thighs with marble potatoes and ending with at taste of Florida Key Lime Curd. The wine list, with half glass options, is also perfect for selecting pairings with each course. Plus, the people-watching on Park Avenue is the best in town.

    ^ Kathleen Blake’s The Rusty Spoon is a welcome addition to Orlando Magical Dining Month. You can’t get any more local and creative than her ever-changing blackboard menu including dishes like Lake Meadow Stuffed Eggs, Butter Poached Local Clams, and Canaveral Shrimp with local catch and littleneck clams in a rich shrimp-peanut broth. End with a nod to your childhood with grown-up s’mores given a healthy kick of booze.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining

K Restaurant Roast Tri Tip with bone marrow butter and crispy steak fries, sinful choice!

5. GO For The MVP.


A three course meal for $33 per person at any of these top restaurants is already a fantastic value across the board. However, some restaurants truly have the MVP – Most Valuable Proposition. If entrees on the regular menu are $30 or more, you have a steal with Magical Dining. Some of the best values with plenty of choices on the menu, include:

    ^ Eddie V’s, my go-to spot for posh dining on Restaurant Row, is not only a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous views of Sand Lake but they wow you from start to finish. You can read my review here and definitely save room for their Bananas Foster Flambed table-side. Plus, don’t miss the live jazz in their V Lounge.

    ^ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, is a newcomer to Orlando this year, yet their reputation for fine steaks precedes them. At the Orlando Magical Dining price, this is the place for classic American steakhouse dining of Caesar salad, filet medallions with chateau potatoes and decadent cheesecake, without the price tag.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining Month

Eddie V’s Bananas Foster is worthy of the indulgence!

5. GO Make A Night Of It.


The Orlando Magical Dining program this year no longer includes the hotel and dining packages of years past, however, that does not mean you can’t make a package of your own. Area hotels usually offer special promotions during the month of September, traditionally one of the lowest occupancy months in the city. Why not make a night of it and get away for a mini vacation (or staycation)?

    ^ For a relaxing resort getaway where, in addition to a great dinner, you can indulge in spa services, lounging by the pool and a round of golf, check in at local favorite Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, and dine on Ahi Tuna and a fantastic 12oz Center Cut Rib Eye with Shrimp Scampi at A Land Remembered Steakhouse.

    ^ Enjoy a romantic weekend exploring the picturesque city of Winter Park with a stay at the upscale boutique hotel Alfond Inn and dine at Hamilton’s Kitchen, where Chef Marc Kusche brings you his farm to table experience sampling citrus cured salmon and slow braised short ribs.

    ^ Disney is always magical and The Four Seasons does it better than anyone else. Spend the night in posh accommodations and indulge in Italian specialties like beef carpaccio, Veal Milanese and sweet grape focaccia with Nutella gelato at Ravello. This is a gorgeous place to GO indulge.

    ^ In need of a girlfriend’s getaway? Take advantage of all the outlet malls shopping nearby International Drive and indulge in world-class spa services and relaxing poolside at Rosen Centre with dinner at Everglades Restaurant, noshing on Orlando Dining Hall of Fame Chef Fred Vlachos’ Macadamia-crusted scallops, Florida Grouper with smoked tomato grits and Key Lime Pie, or stay at The Hyatt Regency Orlando and dine on a Seafood lover’s feast of Maine Lobster, hearty Cioppino and Yellowtail Snapper at the new Urban Tide Restaurant.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining Month

Rosen Centre’s Everglades Florida Grouper

7. GO With Friends.


Magical Dining is a great opportunity to get friends together, celebrate life and create lasting memories over a fantastic meal. Plus, the more friends, the more you get to sample different dishes, as long as you’re all willing to share. Around my table it’s tradition to pass plates around. Sharing is caring! These are great spots to GO with friends as they not only have creative menus but inventive happy hour cocktails to get the party started.

    ^ Kasa Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Orlando not only has a fun menu of shisito peppers and pan seared gyoza, chimichurri hanger steak and matcha green tea panna cotta but they also offer themed nights and great happy hours to enjoy before dinner. You can read all about it in my review.

    ^ Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi has a bounty of creative choices on their menu plus their Omakase-style bar program is worthy of a visit. Let the bartender create a cocktail to suit your mood while you nosh on seafood sunomono salad, tender misoyaki black cod, artistic sushi rolls and seasonal housemade ice cream. Read all about dining at this local favorite in my review here.

    ^ Chef Scott Copeland showcases his artistic side at downtown Orlando’s Artisan’s Table with lamb meatballs, chicken fried ribs and Persian zucchini frittata. Don’t miss their all-day happy hour with ever changing infused cocktails. Here’s my review to tempt your taste buds.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining

Dragonfly Miso Yaki Black Cod

8. GO Off Peak.


Restaurants are popular on weekends so I prefer to dine mid-week and have a more leisurely evening. Reservations are always recommended, regardless of when you choose to go and many offer online reservations. Also keep in mind, some restaurants will gladly present the Magical Dining menu when you are seated, and may even offer extra perks and bonuses for you to return. At other restaurants, you must specifically request it.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining Month

Don’t forget to make reservations for SoCo so you don’t miss this Banana Pudding!

9. GO Just Ask.


Looking for vegetarian dishes? Worried about food allergies? Is parking additional? Do they offer wine pairings? Call and just ask. Every restaurant participating in Magical Dining does so as an opportunity to gain new customers. Ask about any concerns or wants, and chances are they will accommodate. Most hotel restaurants will offer complimentary parking including valet. Every restaurant will accommodate vegetarian requests and food allergies, yet some do it better than others. Again, just call ahead, ask and then be the judge. One thing you don’t need to ask about is the prices for Magical Dining. It is always $33 per person and does not include tax and gratuity, so take good care of your servers.

Top 9 Tips to enjoy Visit Orlando Magical Dining

Hamilton’s Kitchen Truffle Mushroom Risotto is a great vegetarian choice

I hope you will GO take advantage of Visit Orlando Magical Dining Month. It’s not only a fantastic value and a fun opportunity to dine out with friends but it’s also a great way to support local businesses and dine for a good cause. Knowing your dining dollars will help Elevate Orlando’s mission to support local urban youth will definitely make dining out much more magical.

Have you made your choices yet? Which restaurants will you be dining at for this Orlando Magical Dining Month? Please share in the comments below and don’t forget to share these tips with your friends using the social media buttons below.

If you want more recommendations for Magical Dining Month including the best options for a fantastic date night, check out my article in Orlando Signature magazine right here.

Cheers!

GO Epicurista

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  1. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

    09/08/2015 at 8:19 am

    Just went to Urban Tide at Hyatt Regency last night! Had a wonderful time and got to meet the sous chef as well.

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    • Christina Thomas says

      09/15/2015 at 9:05 am

      How wonderful! That Cioppino is fantastic there. I must go back soon to have another bowl! Cheers!

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APPETIZERS

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🥗 Horiatiki Greek Salad: PDO aged-feta, heirloom tomato, persian cucumber, greek mountain aregano, Kalamata olive
🥕The Greek Spread: hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, garden vegetables, warm pita

MAIN COURSE

🐟 Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, fennel salad, baby spinach, avgolemono dressing
🥩 Creekstone Farm Prime Flank Steak, green harissa, sun dried tomato, eggplant caviar
🍄 Black Truffle Risotto: seasonal mushroom fricassée, kefalograviera, chives

DESSERT

🍯 Baklava: layers of crispy phyllo dough, honey nuts, pistachio orange blossom ice cream
🍨 Sorbet & Ice Cream Daily Selection
🍫 Chocolate Fondant molten chocolate lava cake, caramel, almond crumble, mastiha liquor gelato

Details: 

🗓️ six full weeks / 45 delicious days, from August 18 through October 1, 2023
🍽️ 130+ restaurants 
💵 3-Course Menus at a special price of $40 & $60 per person plus tax and gratuity
🙌🏼 Through Visit Orlando, up to $2 from each meal served will benefit @thelifeboatproject and more local nonprofits

Visit the website magicaldining.com to view all the restaurant menus. Reserve your table and GO experience Orlando’s awesome culinary scene! 

💫 Where will you be Magical Dining? 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #AvaMediterraegean #LoveOrlando #UnbelievablyReal
Ready for a Permanent Vacation? Summer is not over Ready for a Permanent Vacation? Summer is not over yet… Next on our list of 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO…

# 23 - Visit the coolest NEW bar @permanentvacationfl for an immersive hidden tiki bar experience!

The theming and vibe will transport you to a spooky tropical destination! “Excitement & Danger Come To Life as you Experience Thrills & Relaxation On This Island Escape!” 

Enjoy a phenomenal cocktail menu created by @dan_tedson & a talented team of mixologists (some drinks will even trigger a show!) And of course you need some fun bites to go with the boozy drinks and this menu offers a nice variety of shareable dishes.

I loved all of the attention to details and the hidden table nooks. The theme is on point and not gimmicky, cocktails and food are high quality. Definitely a must visit! 

Here are the details: 

📍 Located inside The Copper Rocket, 106 Lake Avenue, Maitland.

🗓️ Reservations are required and they go fast! Follow their IG for dates. 21+ only

⏰ Your “Permanent” Vacation experience is 2 Hours (which is actually plenty!) 

🍹 PICK YOUR POISON: cocktails come in various strengths. Be sure to look for the skulls on the menu! From Sober strength zero proof called “Placebos” to Rest In Peace (💀💀💀) called “Tranquilizers” 🤣

They also have fun drink bowls to “SHARE THE BOOTY” serving 2-6! 

🍴 BITES: you’ll find appetizers, flatbreads, & kabobs

🍕 FLATBREADS -  we tried BRUCE! (Veggies) SHELL-FISH DECISIONS (rock shrimp) & WHERE’S WILBUR? (Pork)
🐷 PUMBAA - Braised & slow roasted pork shank 
🍍 TOUCAN STAN - Tropical Fruit Salad with yogurt dipping sauce

Make reservations and go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #PermanentVacation #LoveOrlando #thingstodoinorlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - Don’t m 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - Don’t miss @disneysprings Flavors of Florida sponsored by @corkcicle 🍊

Here are my favorite bites and sips from this year’s Flavors of Florida: 

# 17 🍊 @everglazed_fl 
🍩 Citrus Dream Donut
🥤Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam

# 18 🍊 @gideonsbakehouse 
🍪 Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie
☕️ Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew (AKA Stuart’s Cold Brew)

# 19 🍊 @saltandstraw 
🍦 Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella Ice Cream

# 20 🍊 @raglanroadpub 
🍰 Sunshine State of Mind Sweet orange pudding

# 21 🍊 @jaleobyjose 
🍅 Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate
🐖 Jamón Serrano con Melón
🍹 Frozen Agua de Valencia

# 22 🍊 @winebargeorge 
🍹Frozen Old Fashioned with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee whiskey - get it in the souvenir Corkcicle. 

Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

#GoEpicOrlando #DisneySprings
#FlavorsofFlorida #LoveOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - # 15 - C 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - # 15 -  Celebrate #NationalOysterDay at these 8 Top Spots for Oysters in Orlando

🦪 @fourflamingosorl by @richardblais, @hyattregencygrandcypress - Disney Area
• Try the famous Ice Cold Oysters & Pearls! They are a showstopper! 

🦪  @theospreyorlando - Baldwin Park
• Choose from James River, Florida, East Coast, or West Coast oysters
• Happy Hour: (Tue-Fri 5-6:30p) $2 Mid-Atlantic or Florida Oysters (min. 6)

🦪 @eatatlukes - Maitland
• Atlantic Oysters
• Thursday All Day Happy Hour Half Off Oysters

🦪 @reelfishcoastal - Winter Park
• Several varieties of Oysters on the Half Shell, including Florida’s Sublime boutique oysters, served raw with house-made cocktail sauce & cucumber mignonette, Baked with Parmesan Bread Crumbs or Oysters Rockefeller with Spinach and Artichoke Cream
• Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday) $9 Half-Dozen Gulf Oysters, Raw or Baked

🦪 @nautilobstah - Apopka
• Every day, James River Blue Point Virginia Oysters, Served Raw or Steamed for only $1.75 each/ per dozen! 
• Oystahs Casino with Chef Mike’s Casino Butter & Bacon are also fantastic!

🦪 @kaya.orlando - Mills 50 District
• TALABA half dozen oysters - Indian river or Matanzas oysters - with spiced vinegar and ramp sawsawan

🦪 @primoatgrandelakes , @jwmorlando, @grandelakesorlando 
• The Seafood Tower includes gorgeous Moondancer Oysters, Lobster Celery Remoulade, Shrimp Cocktail, Bacalao and Smoked Wild Salmon

🦪  @knifespoonorlando, @ritzcarltonorlando, Grande Lakes
• Oysters topped with Passmore Caviar at various special events are always a treat!

Follow for more Fun Things To Do in Orlando and Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOrlando #Oysters #LoveOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - #12 Spe 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - #12 

Spend a sophisticated evening with a progressive dinner & cocktails at the newly reimagined Grand Bohemian Hotel. 🥂

@grandbohemianorlando - Downtown Orlando’s Luxury Boutique Hotel got a multi-million dollar makeover. From the dining & bar options to the guest rooms & event space, if you haven’t been in a while, it’s time to go back! 💥 You’re going to love the new look. 💥 And you don’t want to miss checking out the artwork throughout the property and exploring the space like we did on a recent visit! 

The food. The drinks. The vibe. Perfect for an evening or a staycation getaway. And only steps away from Dr. Phillips Center and Amway Center. Drinks and dinner before and after shows is a must! 

Here’s what we enjoyed: 

🍸 BÖSENDORFER LOUNGE - start & end your night with cocktails in this gorgeous lounge.

🥂 FRENCH 75 (1st drink)
🍸 ESPRESSO MARTINI (last drink)

🎹 Fun Fact: There were only two Bösendorfer pianos designed by architect Hans Hollein in 1990 in the world! One can be found in the lounge of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando!

🍽️ BOHEME - fantastic dinner! 

🍤 SHRIMP COCKTAIL
🍅 BURRATA
🥩 WAGYU BEEF CARPACCIO - my favorite!

🦚 THE PEACOCK ROOM - Private Dining Room for 24pp available for family style dinners

🥗 FARMER’S GREENS
🥕 BABY ROOTS
🍄 WILD MUSHROOMS
🍞 BRAISED LAMB
⭐️ SCALLOPS - loved this!
🥩 TOMAHAWK EXPERIENCE - WOW! 

🍷 Kessler Chardonnay and Kessler Cabernet

🍹ALTIRA ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE - brand new poolside bar on 6th floor, and it’s open to the public. Live DJ every evening Wed-Sun. Brunch on Saturdays.
Perfect sunset spot! 
🥂 THE GRAND COCKTAIL 
🍮 CHEESECAKE & CHOCOLATE CREME BRÛLÉE 

Thank you to General Manager Benjamin McCarney and his team for hosting a wonderful media preview. 

Reserve Your Night and Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #GrandBohemianOrlando #KesslerCollection #MarriottBonvoy #LoveOrlando #TheCityBeautiful
Thank you for the memories… 🐓 💕 Sad to hea Thank you for the memories… 🐓 💕 Sad to hear the news about @thecoop_wp closing their doors in Winter Park after 9 1/2 years! Thank you to @johnrivers4r & The 4R team for the great memories and delicious Southern classic home cooking. That Classic Chicken Sandwich is still my favorite! 

🍗 Go get one last bite before their last day on 7/16. 

I hope to see The Coop again at another location soon! 

#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 9 on t 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 9 on the list:

Eat & Drink Around The World at Epcot! 🌎

No Orlando list is complete without our amazing theme parks, and as a travel foodie, Epcot is my favorite! Festivals are the best time to visit! 

🌸 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs until 7/5… 

Here are my favorite sips & bites from this year as well as Must Eat & Drink classics I never miss! 

🍍 Pineapple Bistro:
• Dole Whip
• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (a favorite for 10 years!) 

🍯 Honey Bee-stro:
• Chicken and Waffles
• Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake

🇨🇦 Northern Bloom: (Canada)
• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, & Butter Potatoes
• Beef Tenderloin Tips & Mushroom Bordelaise
• Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake

🍊 Florida Fresh: My favorite Festival stop!! @freshfromflorida 
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips 
• Blackened Fish Slider with Roasted Tomatoes, Watercress & Citrus Remoulade on Brioche
• Watermelon Salad with Blueberries, Pickled Red Onions, Balsamic and Feta

🇫🇷 France Pavilion: Le Vins de Chefs de France
• Orange Slushy with Grand Marnier, Rum, Grey Goose Orange and Orange Juice
• Citron Slushy with Grey Goose Citron, Vodka & Lemonade

🇲🇽 Mexico Pavilion: Choza de Margarita
• Fiesta Margarita 
• Fresh Guacamole & Chips

Don’t miss the Topiaries and The Butterfly Garden! Loved seeing the new Encanto topiaries at the entrance! 

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off July 27th to keep Eating & Drinking Around The World! 

Follow for more Fun Things To Do in Orlando This Summer...

Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOrlando #GoEpicDisney #LoveOrlando #Epcot #EpcotFlowerandGarden #FreshFromFlorida #drinkaroundtheworld #eataroundtheworld
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 8 on t 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 8 on the list…

Indulge your taste buds in a tropical getaway at
Michelin Guide Recommended Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen located at Orlando’s Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort 
🦩🦩🦩🦩 

Chef de Cuisine Shelby Farrell & her team serve creative Florida favorites!

Here are my “Must Eats” after several visits: 

🍣 Tuna Tostada with Passion Fruit Yolk. Gorgeous & so delicious!

🐟 Swordfish Prime Rib 16oz “Neptune’s Cut” - coated in Black Lime, Black Pepper, & Garlic. It’s hands down, THE best swordfish dish you’ll find anywhere!

🦞🥩 Surf to Fire-Grilled Turf combos:
🦞 Half Lobster - Blackened, Grilled with Herb Butter, or Poached with Citrus Beurre Blanc
🥩 Bacon-wrapped Filet, Confit Potato Hash, Coconut Au Poivre, Pickled Mushroom

🦀 A gigantic Crab Cake! (The toppings have changed since my last visit)

🦀 Crab Raviolo with Papaya Vodka Sauce, Florida Lobster, Gremolata

☕️ Cuban Espresso Panna Cotta, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch Biscotti - this is a dream for any coffee lover! 

🍹 Fun tropical cocktails and a fantastic Florida Old Fashioned with spiced orange blossom honey syrup 

** If you want to meet Richard Blais of @nextlevelcheffox @foodnetwork & @bravotopchef fame, he’s in town this weekend!! 

Get reservations and go!

Follow @fourflamingosorl and sign up for their newsletter to find out when  @richardblais will be visiting next! (He visits regularly throughout the year and is the nicest guy to meet!)

🚗 Complimentary Valet & Self Parking for Guests of Four Flamingos
📍 @hyattregencygrandcypress near Walt Disney World

Follow for more Fun Things To Do (and Eat) in Orlando… Go! #MakeSomedayHappen 

#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #RichardBlais
REMEMBER THE BRAVE. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay We spen REMEMBER THE BRAVE. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

We spent an amazing holiday weekend at @ritzcarltonorlando Grande Lakes Resort and enjoyed so many wonderful activities part of their “GLO Summer” program. But we can’t forget the reason we have a long weekend… and I’m filled with gratitude. 

🇺🇸 Today we remember the brave service men and women who gave all they had for us to enjoy these freedoms. We also pay respect to their families who miss them every day. Thank you!

🥂 I’m grateful for the opportunity to share about these fun experiences around Central Florida and hopefully inspire you to enjoy time with family and friends. Go #MakeSomedayHappen one bite, sip & trip at a time because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

☀️ I’m grateful we have gorgeous resorts to enjoy a relaxing staycation without having to travel far! Orlando is the # 1 travel destination in the country and we live here! 

Thank you @grandelakesorlando, @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando for hosting us. Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary!

I hope you enjoyed a great weekend with family and friends. Cheers! 

Pictured:
1. 🇺🇸 Game of foosball, Ritz
2. 🧁 Cupcake from First Drop, Ritz
3. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Ritz Carlton Memorial Day 5K Medal & Mimosas
4 & 5. 🎆 Picnic & Fireworks Package - you get a reserved blanket in a prime viewing area to watch the fireworks by the gazebo & basket with Whispering Angel Rose and a variety of snacks. (Reservation required)
6. 🍸 Fun Cocktails at EVRBAR JW Marriott new lobby bar! 
7. 🎈 Stilt-walker making balloon animals poolside, Ritz

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #RCMemories #LoveOrlando
Nothing says “SUMMERTIME!” better than a BIG J Nothing says “SUMMERTIME!” better than a BIG JUICY BURGER! 🍔 

We’ve been enjoying an amazing staycation at @ritzcarltonorlando & @jwmorlando Grande Lakes Resort! Their GLO Summer Weekends programming is fantastic! (Check out my stories to see more!)

Today we had lunch at one of my favorite restaurants - @highballharvest, located at The Ritz. And since It’s #NationalHamburgerDay I have to show you their epic H&H Pimento Cheese Burger!

It’s loaded! Double Short-Rib Patties, Bacon, Pimento Cheese, & Mustard Spiced Pickles. Full of flavor!

PS - check out my stories for another big juicy burger from  @knifeburger - lots of great burger options at Grande Lakes!

>>> Stay tuned for my “50 Things To Do in Orlando This Summer” series… it’s going to be a fun & tasty one! 

Hope you’re enjoying your holiday weekend with friends and family. Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #ThingsToDoinOrlando  #RCMemories #RitzCarltonOrlando #BurgerDay
Next Level Avocado Toast! 🥑 Do you love to brun Next Level Avocado Toast! 🥑 Do you love to brunch? Here’s a fun & healthy recipe using #FreshFromFlorida veggies! 

I’m totally hooked on using Florida sweet potatoes instead of bread after I made “Everything But The Bagel Sweet Potato Toast with smoked salmon (the recipe on the blog) , I had to make a Sweet Potato Avocado Toast and it was amazing! It’s so good I did not miss the bread! 

Super easy to make! 

1. Thin slice sweet potatoes and bake in 450F oven for 15-20 minutes or use an air-fryer 
2. Top with guacamole or sliced avocado (I did both!) 
3. Top with a variety of fresh toppings: I used pickled radishes, grape tomatoes, arugula, cabbage, sweet peppers, pickled onions, & cilantro all grown in Florida! 
4. I added Kalamata olives and you can also add a fried egg!Have fun with a variety of toppings!

Pro Tip: Set up a Sweet Potato Toast Bar with a variety of toppings and host an easy brunch for friends.

Look for the "Fresh From Florida" label on products in your grocery store or ask your produce department manager for Florida produce.

More details on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #FreshFromFlorida
Homemade Potato Chips for Brunch? Yes, Please! 🥔 

More than 2,000 varieties of potatoes are grown in Florida, so I figured I'd make homemade potato chips with a few different kinds. I used @lmcompanies Gold Potatoes and Blue Sky Farms Purple Potatoes and Red Potatoes (which I actually dug up myself during the #FFVAFarmTour hosted by @flafruitandveg @freshfromflorida & @agcommunicatorsfl @ufifas_solutions & @stjohns_ag 

Fresh always tastes better! Each potato has its own unique flavor and texture which you can appreciate tasting side by side. It was so easy to make potato chips in the oven, you won't go back to the bag of chips! (it's better for you too!) 

1. Scrub the potatoes well and pat dry with a paper towel
2. Thin slice potatoes carefully with a mandolin
3. Lightly toss or spray with avocado oil, sprinkle fresh cracked salt & pepper 
4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet - make sure potato slices are in a single layer and not touching
5. Bake in 400F oven for 20 minutes (turn over halfway through)

Set up your Florida Potato Chips Bar with a variety of dips and #FreshFromFlorida veggies for toppings. Add a poached or sunny-side-up egg and brunch is served! Guaranteed everyone will love creating their own messy pile of Florida potato chips! 

Toppings ideas:
- "Everything But The Bagel" dip (see my previous post for the recipe)
- Guacamole
-  Sweet peppers
- Radishes
- Arugula
- Grape tomatoes 
- Poached or Sunny Side Up Egg
- Flaky Salts (I used Smoked Maldon Salt)

Look for the "Fresh From Florida" label on products in your grocery store or ask your produce department manager for Florida produce. Have some fun exploring all the varieties of potatoes you can find. 

🥔 More on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #FreshFromFlorida #FloridaPotatoes
Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy re Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy recipe for your next brunch with friends? Check it out! “Everything But The Bagel” Sweet Potato Toast made with Fresh From Florida Sweet Potatoes, Smoked Salmon, “Everything Bagel” Spread (a delicious spread and dip made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and Everything Bagel seasoning you’ll want to make over and over again!), plus all your favorite bagel sandwich toppings. Arrange it as a toppings bar and let everyone create their own Sweet Potato Toast. It will take your weekend brunch - or any day lunch - to the next level!

You won’t miss the bagel with this tasty smoked salmon bagel sandwich alternative recipe using sweet potatoes as your base.  The best part, Florida sweet potatoes are in season all summer long!

Full recipe and more on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #freshfromfloridakids
🥂 Cheers! @argylewinery - my favorite Oregon sp 🥂 Cheers! @argylewinery - my favorite Oregon sparkling wine perfect to celebrate Oregon Wine Month and National Wine Day! 🥂

Their tasting room and winery in Dundee, Oregon is a Must Visit! Located less than an hour’s drive from Portland, it’s a gorgeous space and a perfect first stop on a day of wine tasting in the heart of Willamette Valley. 

On my last trip, I enjoyed the “Sparkling Selection” Tasting Flight - complimentary as a wine club member ($45 retail)

2019 Estate Reserve Brut Rose, Willamette Valley
2017 Spirit Hill Blanc de Blancs, Eola-Amity
2018 Knudsen Blanc de Blancs, Dundee Hills
2011 Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley
2012 Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley

I’ve been a fan of Argyle for decades and it’s always on my list of places to visit when I return home to Portland and why I’ve been a wine club member for years. I get so excited when we receive a shipment! 

Add it to your list & Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOregon #OregonWineMonth #NationalWineDay
Dreaming of getting away with your besties? Get Yo Dreaming of getting away with your besties? Get Your Girls Together This Weekend and get away for a couple of hours for Wine Tasting & a Movie! … And start planning that girl’s trip! 

My friend Brooke & I were invited by Focus Features to celebrate the release of “BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER” - in theaters now - the sequel to the 2018 hit starring the legendary quartet of Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, & Mary Steenburgen. 

The four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. It’s hilarious and inspiring! Kind of like my motto Go #MakeSomedayHappen 😉 

Have you visited Quantum Leap Winery? It’s FLORIDA’S ONLY SUSTAINABLE WINERY!

They partner with sustainable and organic growers in notable wine growing regions around the world - I.e. Italy, France, California, Oregon, Washington… NOT Florida grapes! - to produce high quality wines with a reduced carbon footprint at a great value. This is truly world-class wine right here with a beautiful tasting room.

We enjoyed a tour of the facility, located in Orlando’s Mills 50 District, learned about their sustainable practices and enjoyed a wonderful tasting session. A Must Do for any wine lover in Orlando! 

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
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