February 12, 2023 | Posted in:Around Town, Dining out, Special Events, Uncategorized
Galentine’s Day Photobooth at Redlight Redlight
Galentine’s Day at Redlight Redlight
Redlight Redlight Beer Parlour kicked off its 10th Annual Galentine’s Day festivities with a Brunch pop-up and makers market on Sunday, February 12th from 11AM to 4PM. Good vibes flowed as ladies of all ages celebrated their besties and “kicked it breakfast style” with a delicious brunch pop-up from featuring frittatas, heart-shaped pancakes, and more! The celebration continues on Galentine’s Day, February 13, 2023, with a Movie in the Field showing of Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. Curious about what Galentine’s Day is or how it started? We’ve got your answers down below.
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The 2023 Galentine’s Day extravaganza marks 10 years of epic Galentine’s Day celebrations at Redlight Redlight, so they are blowing it out with TWO days of fun events! We have attended the Orlando Galentine’s Day events at Redlight Redlight, and our group of always has the best time.
DAY 1: Galentine’s Day Brunch & Market
We attended the February 12th Sunday Brunch with delicious food from Chef Jes Tantalo, Grace Garay from Nomad Bake House, and the crew at Crocodile Dining. We enjoyed a stellar crafted cold brew coffee from Deli Desires and sipped a few of the crafted brunch drinks offered for the event. Our group especially loved the Blood Orange Spritz made with Il Soffione Prosecco (Treviso, Italy NV), Mommenpop Blood Orange Vermouth, and house blood orange bitters. We dined on the following:
From the special Galentine’s Menu, which included:
- Flapjacks: Sourdough pancakes, pie crust crunchies, whipped maple creme fraiche, fermented guava, lime curd.
- Mushroom & Greens Frittata: Applewood smoked mushrooms, greens, local eggs and datil honey, fresh sourdough.
From the regular Redlight Redlight Snacks menu, which includes:
- Meredith Dairy Marinated Feta Cheese: Sheep and Goat milk cheese marinated in garlic and herb-infused oil! This shareable jar is served with artisan crisps and Carr’s Water Crackers.
From the Nomad Bakehouse pop-up:
- Ruby Rocky Road Cookie: Dark Chocolate cookie filled with house marshmallows, hazelnuts, and Callebaut Ruby Chocolate
- Hojicha Lemon Pound Cake: Hojicha (roasted green tea) tea powder, Trinity flour blend (soft red pastry wheat, hard red winter wheat, sifted Rye) sea salt, local egg, pure cane sugar, buttermilk, canola. Topped with lemon white chocolate ganache, poppy seed, lemon zest, and bee pollen. We may (did) put some of the Meredith Dairy Feta on the cake and it was outstanding!
After eating our group made Valentine’s and Galentine’s cards to mark the occasion as we jammed to the tunes by the DJ.
DAY 2: Movie in the Field & Food Pop Ups
Celebrate Galentine’s Day ON Galentine’s Day (February 13th) festivities begin at 6pm! Bring a blanket and some chairs for the Movie on the Field Showing of Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, movie starts at 7:30pm!
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Redlight Redlight will be pre-selling delightful Fancy Punch & Snack bundles for you & your bestie to bring onto the baseball field. PLUS Food pop-ups from:
- Dumpies, with a selection of dumplings
- The Tea Social Boba & tea drinks
- Sugar Rush Marshmallows treats
The weather forecast is great, so grab a blanket and head out to celebrate Galentine’s Day picnic style with this classic gal pal movie. Wondering what all the fuss is around Galentine’s Day or What is Galentine’s Day? We get it.
Galentine’s FAQ
This once-fictional holiday is now celebrated by gal pals everywhere. We’ve got everything you need to know about Galentine’s Day!
When is Galentine’s Day?
February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day.
What is Galentine’s Day? Is Galentine’s Day a Made Up Holiday?
Galentine’s Day was celebrated in the popular television show “Parks and Recreation” by the main character Leslie Knope, played by actress Amy Poehler in 2010. Leslie Knope explained Galentine’s Day: “It’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style,” Knope explained during episode 16 of Parks and Rec in season 2. “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.” This holiday is everything about BFFs and friendship, nothing about romance.
Why did Galentine’s Day become popular? Why do Women celebrate Galentine’s Day?
After the Parks and Recreation Galentine’s Day Episode aired, memes went viral on social media. Leslie Knope’s witty and female first quotes quickly became popular including: “Hoes before bros, uteruses before duderuses, or ovaries before brovaries.”
The simple act of getting together to celebrate friendship connected with women of all ages. Let’s get real, it’s always a great time to celebrate with the girls! Please note, it doesn’t matter if you aren’t a fan of Valentine’s Day or if you celebrate it with abandon. You can be single, in a relationship, or figuring out that status, Galentine’s Day is around to stay.
How Can I Celebrate Galentine’s Day?
Get together with your BFFs and best girlfriends on Galentine’s Day, February 13th. Whether you host a brunch to watch Parks and Recreation, or head out to your favorite restaurant, wine bar, or coffee house, it’s the perfect time to gather with good friends and celebrate your friendship! Here are the best Leslie Knope quotes to use on your Galentine’s texts, evites and Instagram captions.
Remember, if you live in Orlando, FL Redlight Redlight in the Audubon Park Garden District throws a festive Galentine’s Day bash every year that is well attended. Mark your calendars for February 13th and follow Redlight Redlight on social media for information and updates on their Annual Galentine’s Day celebration.
Where can I watch Parks and Recreation Galentine’s Day episode?
Galentine’s Day was celebrated in Parks and Recreation Season 2, Episode 16. Parks and Recreation aired for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015. The former NBC series is currently streaming on Peacock (02/2023). Parks and Recreation is no longer streaming on Netflix.
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Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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