VESPR Meet Edd Siu, the owner and creative mind behind Vespr Craft Coffee & Allures. He is continuing the tradition of a social gathering place around ethically obtained, sustainable coffees and teas. All coffees and teas served at Vespr are Fair Trade, so farmers are guaranteed a minimum price directly from importers for their product. The […]
Author: Marilyn
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 20th Anniversary
My top three unforgettable, melt-in-my-mouth protein experiences in Orlando so far are the Duck Sous Vide at Ravenous Pig, The Capital Grille Pointe Orlando’s Porterhouse Steak, and Christner’s Filet Mignon. Last month Del Frisco’s celebrated their twentieth anniversary and relaunched as Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster. Christner’s re-introduced itself with an anniversary charity event, the […]
Three Florida Food Trucks and Nerdy Cake Pops, Oh My!
A few months ago I had my annual nerd-out at Megacon, the largest comic book convention in the American southeast. There were tons of awesome cuddly plushies, celebrities, and cosplays! Plus, a fascinating panel about the iconic Star Trek episode “The Inner Light” — Next Generation fans will understand. There was also some unexpected nerdy […]
The Dessert Lady in Doctor Phillips Eat Tweet Party
MEET PATTI The Dessert Lady, Ms. Patti Schmidt, has always had epic confections at her bakeries — every cake is moist, popping with flavor, and topped with the creamiest of frostings. No chalky fondant here, frosting fans! Orlando has seen two Dessert Lady locations close, but one re-opened late last year on Restaurant Row in […]
Highlights: Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2013
Florida Fresh and other familiar Epcot International Food and Wine Festival booths make welcomed appearances at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival. The cover bands and stellar topiaries are fun, but spotlighting each country’s seasonal fare is a big plus! Mr. Forkful and I wandered counterclockwise around the World Showcase. First was Florida Fresh with […]
Upcoming: Jack’s Steakhouse Fundraiser for Walk MS Orlando
A fusion of modern Hawaiian, Mexican, and Asian flavors are on the daily menu in Orlando’s city within a city, Jack’s Steakhouse. A selection of steaks, burgers, and seafood are also served amidst a collection of local art and views of Lake Baldwin. On Sunday, April 7, Jack’s is turning their weekly brunch into a […]
2013 Florida Film Festival Hosts Cask & Larder Whole Cookery Feast
One of the runaway culinary hits from last year continues to be Cask & Larder Southern Public House. The Ravenous Pig team, Chefs James and Julie Petrakis and Chef Dennis Bernard, not only deliver unforgettable nose-to-tail eats and desserts made from regionally sourced ingredients, but Brewmaster John Raike also throws down with some mighty ales, […]
Cigar City Brewing at Whole Foods Market Lifestyle Center
Cigar City Brewing continues to thrive from its home in Tampa, Florida, with limited, unique batches of unforgettable beer. Locals and northwest brewpubs alike utter Cigar City Brewing’s name with reverence. (Thanks, Kathleen!) Whole Foods Lifestyle Center hosted a Cigar City Brewing tasting last July, during which a few Cigar City Brewing reps shared several […]
Siro Urban Italian Kitchen in Lake Buena Vista
Tucked away in the back corner of the Marriott World Resort lobby is Orlando’s newest Italian restaurant helmed by Chef Greg Picard and Chef Anthony Burdo. The casual, open layout with rustic wood-top tables and warm lighting was inviting. The long table layered from end-to-end with antipasti and dark wood full-service bar didn’t hurt either. […]
Quick Bite: The Bohemian Baker
Let me introduce you to an outgoing, whirlwind of a lady named Holly Luisi. She is a well-travelled personal chef and caterer originally from the American Mid-West with bouncy, golden hair and a warm smile. We met through a mutual friend — Judi — last year for a few cocktails and, of course, food. She bowled me over […]