Winn-Dixie’s motto in recent years has been, “We’re getting better all the time.” There was even an acappella jingle and everything, but not even acappella could make me forget the sticky floors and wilted produce of Central Florida Winn-Dixies twenty years ago. There, I unveiled the elephant in the middle of the room. Now I can shoo that […]
Timpano Italian Chophouse & Martini Bar in Doctor Phillips
Italian restaurants are decent for the most part, but few rise above that line to memorable. Timpano Italian Chophouse & Martini Bar puts their own spin on Italian without losing the family style, traditional hallmark flavors people associate with Italian food. Timpano recently hosted a food blogger tweetup where Chef Patrick and his kitchen staff shared […]
Foodspotting Anniversary Party at Delish New York Bakery
Delish New York Bakery and Droolius organized an Orlando get-together last month in honor of Foodspotting’s second anniversary. The uninitiated should know that Foodspotting is a free, handy mobile app and website that helps people find delicious food from the eateries in their respective areas. Foodspotting uses a smartphone’s mobile GPS to instantly load a […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Boheme
Guest Post By: Kathleen Drozdowski, The Seasonal Vegetarian (kdrozdowski [at] gmail.com • @theseasonalkat) I was recently (and fortunately!) asked by my good friend Marilyn to attend a preview dinner at the Boheme for their Valentine’s Day menu in her stead. As my husband and I had never been, but frequently heard about the restaurant, we were glad […]
The Capital Grille’s Plates Winter Menu
The only few months out of the year that Floridians can enjoy cool weather outside are those first few precious months of the new year. Luckily, Darden’s The Capital Grille continues to offer new, affordable specials on their Winter Lunch Plates Menu. Unlike it’s cousins Olive Garden and Red Lobster, The Capital Grille goes for […]
Quick Bite: Braised Fish at Teriyaki House
Teriyaki House may look like a typical American Chinese take-out place, and they do serve all the American staples, but the real draw is the Taiwanese food. Remember to take notice of the photo menus displayed in the store front windows and at the ordering counter; neither menu was in English. The non-English menus always […]
Finesse (n: the restaurant) in Lake Mary
(Editor’s Note 04/08/2012: Finesse closed on March 29, 2012. Source: Scott Joseph.) A new year means fresh menus! This Latin-inspired menu belongs to Finesse (n: the restaurant), a cozy, chef-owned restaurant in Lake Mary, Florida. The main dining room and bar were decorated in dark wood and deep crimson. The walls were covered in culinary terms […]
Biergarten Restaurant in Epcot
One of the best, affordable Disney luncheons is the lunch buffet at the Biergarten. Approximately $28 dollars gets an adult guest an unlimited smorgasbord of German staples like snitzel, sauerkraut, brautwursts, and beef roast including fountain drinks. Sorry beer fans, amber-filled steins are extra. The best part is that people with late lunch reservations can […]
Quick Bite: Tomato and Chorizo Eggs Cocotte
Adam recently whipped up this mildly spicy late breakfast from The Ravenous Fig, and we literally did not get hungry again until dinner that same day. This Tomato and Chorizo Eggs Cocotte is a protein-packed dish that I could easily have for dinner too, so of course I added a little baked starchy goodness on […]
Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar and Seafood House
Located on the not-so-hidden corner of Kirkman Road and Old Winter Garden Road, Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar and Seafood House has been serving fresh Florida fish and oysters on the half shell since 1950. Lee & Ricks is a comfortable, no-frills kind of place. The main entrance to the restaurant is lined with dozens […]