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!
Christner’s Cutting Board Dinner Series presents: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Stags Leap wine dinner
May 23, 2014 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster is presenting another installment of their Cutting Board Dinner Series on Friday, May 30th at 7pm. The events are intimate and very interactive; guests enjoy a gourmet, multi course meal in one of Christner’s plush
Bleu 42- Chef Chandler Cook brings Southern finesse to sports pub fare
May 13, 2014 | Posted in Dining out, Happy Hours | By Lisa Wilk
Sports fans glued to the recent NFL draft have heard the familiar offensive call, “Blue 42….Blue 42, hut, hut, hike!” many times during previous football seasons. Now you know the inspiration behind the name of Oviedo’s newest sports bar and
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant opens first location in Orlando area. Let the wine flow!
April 28, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant has broken into the Orlando restaurant market with the first of two operations opening today in the Waterford Lake Town Center. Located next to the Pier One and just steps from the Regal 21, the
The Coop: A Southern Affair, Offers Refined Southern Comfort Food [Review]
April 17, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
The Coop: A Southern Affair is the newest fast-casual concept from John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse. The much anticipated restaurant opened today in Winter Park as planned for lunch service. Upon entering the bright and open main dining room, customers
Review: Purple Orchid Cafe Thai Food & Grocery
April 8, 2014 | Posted in Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
If you are active on Twitter, maybe you’ve seen a few messages bounce back and forth between Ricky from TastyChomps, myself and others on various places around town to grab a bite. After reading more than once about Purple Orchid
Midnight Chocolate Cupcakes
April 4, 2014 | Posted in HypeOrlando, Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
My friend Lauren at In The Spotlight on HypeOrlando.com finished reading the first book in the Divergent series with an intense craving for Chocolate cake. Lauren asked me to share one of my favorite Chocolate Cake recipes in her post here. Because it’s
4 Rivers Smokehouse opens UCF location, The Coop coming soon.
April 2, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out, Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
John Rivers opened his sixth 4 Rivers Smokehouse location today at 11764 University Boulevard, Orlando, FL near the UCF campus. Crowds of enthusiastic barbecue fans lined up starting at 6 AM today in anticipation of the lunchtime opening. “I am overwhelmed
Wine, Women & Shoes Event Brings Ladies Together To Help Second Harvest Food Bank
March 26, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Special Events, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 2pm-6pm ladies are invited to the fourth annual Wine Women & Shoes to experience the wine, food and fun while supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Enjoy this great event at the Ports of
Brunch: Raglan Road Serves Up Authentic Irish Fare & Spirit Year-Round
March 17, 2014 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is nestled within the Downtown Disney shopping and dining complex. Perhaps you’ve been thinking of fun Irish places to visit for St. Patrick’s Day? Raglan Road’s Mighty Festival St. Patrick’s Week started on March
Top 5 Friday
March 14, 2014 | Posted in Brunch, Cooking, Craft Beers, Dining out, Links, Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
On my radar this week: Tasty Chomps Brunches At Cask & Larder Eat Local Orlando Dines at South+ York An Tobar Rises Again – Reported by Pulse of Central Florida Txokos Basque Kitchen at East End Market Celebrates Preview week