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!
Quantum Leap Gives Back With Release Of Panther’s Tale Red Wine
March 11, 2014 | Posted in Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
Quantum Leap Winery is located near downtown Orlando where the Virginia Mills district meets the Ivanhoe Village area. The spacious tasting room is open for enjoying a glass of wine or purchasing a bottle or a few, on Thursday &
Txokos Basque Kitchen At East End Market Warms Up With Preview Dinners. Updated: Grand Opening Tuesday, March 11, 2014!
March 7, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Brunch, Dining out, Happy Hours, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
If you are a savvy diner, you are on the email list for area restaurants about to open. E-list members of the much anticipated Txokos Basque Kitchen at the East End Market received a surprise in their email in box
“Couples for Kids” Progressive Dinner At Pointe Orlando On March 8, 2014
March 5, 2014 | Posted in Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
“Couples for Kids” is a progressive evening throughout some of Pointe Orlando’s most popular venues. The evening raises awareness and also benefits Kauses4Kids, a charity that benefits local underprivileged youth in the Central Florida area. The evening starts with select
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 Lisa Wilk
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
Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade THIS Sunday, March 2nd at 2PM
February 27, 2014 | Posted in Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
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
Event Recap: The Downtown Food and Food Fest (2/22 & 2/23/2014)
February 26, 2014 | Posted in Pics, Special Events, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
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
Top 5 Friday
February 21, 2014 | Posted in Cooking, Links, Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
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
Cheers! To National Margarita Day On Saturday, February 22, 2014
February 19, 2014 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
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®
The Downtown Food & Wine Festival Is This Weekend! Wine List, Restaurant List & Food Menus!
February 17, 2014 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
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
Top 5 Friday – Valentine’s Day Edition
February 14, 2014 | Posted in Cooking, Links, Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
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