American Gymkhana: Reinventing Brunch Classics with Modern Indian Flavors

January 16, 2015 | Posted in Brunch | By

We had the pleasure of being invited to preview the new brunch being served at American Gymkhana. Located off of Sandlake Road, the theme of modern Indian cuisine shines through the varied menu and craft cocktails being served at this

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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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Top 5 Friday- Foodie Edition With Bonus Weekend Events!

November 8, 2013 | Posted in Links | By

On my radar this week: Tasty Chomps at the Sunday Supper at K Restaurant – for Edible Schoolyard and Give Back Garden Exploring Orlando dines at Cask & Larder Eat Local Orlando’s visit to the new East End Market Foodbidden

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Cows ‘n Cabs- Gourmet Evening For A Great Cause

October 14, 2013 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

I recently had the chance to speak with John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse about the upcoming Cows ‘n Cabs event, held under tents on the Central Park West Meadow on Saturday, October 26th. For the third year running, 100%

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Blue Bird Bake Shop Delights With Pumpkin

September 27, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By

I’ve been taunted by the tweets and the beauty shots for a few days now….it was time for me to pop by Blue Bird Bake Shop and check out this years pumpkin offerings. I ordered a Medium Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Tim’s Wine Market Has The Answer For “What’s For Dinner?”

September 16, 2013 | Posted in Cooking, Wine Tasting | By

Tim Varan, owner of Tim’s Wine Market Orlando, enjoys cooking. Happily, and to the benefit of his wine shop customers, Tim understands that you may be eating when enjoying your wine. New to the downtown Orlando shop- the “What’s for

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Stefano’s Trattoria- Orlando’s “Best of the Best” Italian

September 9, 2013 | Posted in Cooking, Dining out | By

I was so happy to see that Stefano’s won the Best of the Best- Italian Restaurant from The Orlando Sentinel. It’s been awhile since I’ve written about Stefano’s Trattoria, though my family dines there regularly. We order pans of their

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Oblivion Serves Up Tasty Pub Grub

August 25, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By

By now you know Oblivion Taproom offers up some of the best craft beers around town. Their expansive selection of beers and ciders extends from their taps to an impressive list of hard to find and coveted bottles. Last night

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Last Call For Shipyard Brew Pub In Winter Park

August 16, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Uncategorized | By

Some had gathered for the publicized Pumpkinhead release party, others trickled in to confirm the announcement on local news the evening prior- Shipyard was closing. It was an unexpected and somewhat hasty last call for the brew pub located on

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Mi Casa Tequila Tequeria

August 14, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By

Mi Casa Tequila Tequeria is located within the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, just steps from the expansive main lobby. I had the pleasure of sampling their new menu at a private Yelp event last week, what a treat! The evening started

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