Review: Noodles and Company Opens First Orlando Location! Special Preview THIS Sunday And Grand Opening on March 3, 2014

February 28, 2014 | Posted in Dining out, Special Events, Special Offers | By

Noodles & company is set to open it’s first Orlando location to the public on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11 am in the Crossroads plaza in Lake Buena Vista off S.R. 535, directly across from Hotel Plaza Blvd. The

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Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade THIS Sunday, March 2nd at 2PM

February 27, 2014 | Posted in Special Events | By

35th ANNUAL WINTER PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE, SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014 PARK AVENUE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC NOON to 4 p.m. for 35th ANNUAL WINTER PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award

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Event Recap: The Downtown Food and Food Fest (2/22 & 2/23/2014)

February 26, 2014 | Posted in Pics, Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

The Downtown Wine and Food Fest was bustling this past Saturday and Sunday. The few showers that threatened on Saturday quickly passed and didn’t have a chance to dampen spirits of enthusiastic attendees. I headed into the heart of Downtown

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Top 5 Friday

February 21, 2014 | Posted in Cooking, Links, Special Events | By

On my radar this week: Droolius Visits East End Market for James Beard Semi-Finalist Nominations This Weekend: Downtown Food and Wine Fest details including wine list & restaurant list with menu items Orlando Connections finds NOLA fun throughout Mardi Gras

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Cheers! To National Margarita Day On Saturday, February 22, 2014

February 19, 2014 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events | By

Let’s raise a glass to toast National Margarita Day, which falls on Saturday, February 22nd! Those seeking the recipe and know-how to whip up The Perfect Margarita should first think of Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® Orlando. Honoring their namesake holiday, Margaritaville®

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The Downtown Food & Wine Festival Is This Weekend! Wine List, Restaurant List & Food Menus!

February 17, 2014 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

Looking for all the details for The Downtown Food & Wine Fest? Read on. The 2014 edition is Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd and adds the Everything’s Better with Wine Pre festival wine dinner on Wednesday, Feb 19th

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Top 5 Friday – Valentine’s Day Edition

February 14, 2014 | Posted in Cooking, Links, Special Events | By

On my radar this week: TastyChomps visits The Coop.  John River’s, upcoming new concept coming to Winter Park soon. The Fresh Market opens 4th Orlando store in Winter Springs The Little Kitchen makes Bacon and Chive Souffle The Primlani Kitchen

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All Things Sweet Bakery – Treats With A Purpose

February 13, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Sweet Treats | By

Cupcakes, cookies and pastries- hand decorated and delicious. Looking for an edible option for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Seeking spectacular favors for an upcoming event or hosting a shower? All Things Sweet has the treats for you. I had

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The Fresh Market Winter Springs Celebrates Grand Opening

February 12, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Special Events | By

  The Fresh Market has opened its fourth Orlando store, located in the Red Willow Plaza shopping center at the intersection of Red Bug Lake Road and Tuskawilla Road. The new store boasts about 20,000 sq feet of gourmet groceries

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