Track down Cousins Maine Lobster when you have a chance! Because, lobster. Let me introduce their signature Maine Lobster Roll and Lobster Tots. Lobster rolls don’t need a lot of bells and whistles to be successful in one thing – being a delivery system for sweet, thick lobster meat. The Cousins Maine Lobster Roll ($15) […]
Food Trucks
PechaKucha in the Name of Love
PechaKucha (puh-CHA keh-SHAW) — although I can only seem to say peh-chach-ka — Orlando just celebrated its twelfth anniversary with talks that pay tribute to love in all its forms. Quilts? Lost love? Tech love? All that and more was represented by some amazing speakers including Carolyn Moor (Modern Widows Club), Thomas Thorspecken (Analog Artist Digital World), […]
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 […]
Upcoming: Food Truck Rally for Life 2012
Who is Relaying Relaying helps cancer patients become cancer survivors. American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life both celebrates and helps patients, caregivers, and families overcome the hurdles to recovery. Thirty-one Hope Lodges across the United States, volunteer drivers ferrying survivors to treatments, and the Look Good… Feel Better program connect volunteer beauty care professionals with […]
Stay Calm Cupcake Truck Grand Opening
Central Florida’s own Stay Calm Cupcake goes mobile this week with the Stay Calm Cupcake Truck. They have been in business for two years, and most recently served their cupcakes to hungry foodies at CRAVEup 2012 a few months ago. Among the featured cupcakes at Crave were Mocha Caramel, Toasted Coconut, Cherry Passion Fruit, and Peach Cobbler. […]
K Burgers on Orange Avenue
Before you visit K Burgers, the main question you can ask yourself is, “Am I ready for serious eats?” The only answer is yes. K Burgers is one of Orlando’s newest food trucks, and this purveyor of unique, juicy burgers, naked hot dogs, and breakfast bagels is permanently located on Orange Avenue and Jennie Jewell […]
Sit ‘n Stay Pet Cafe Debut in Thornton Park
Sit ‘n Stay Pet Cafe recently debuted in Thornton Park offering free samples of their all-natural doggie treats like Sliders and Jamaican Beef Patties. The items are elegantly simple — they’re made with all-natural ingredients so dog owners can be sure their dog is safe from preservatives. Sit ‘n Stay definitely has me looking forward to bring […]
Big Wheel Provisions at Central Florida Blogger Conference
Big Wheel Provisions helped set the food truck bar in Orlando in terms of keeping menus fresh and local. They brought the yum during the Central Florida Blogger Conference this year with several interesting plates that included a cilantro curry dip, crispy artichokes, and house smoked pimentón — oh my! The Griddled Chicken Thigh Skewers […]
Fill the Grill $20 in 20 Minutes Ultimate Chef Showdown: Final Round
Chef Steve Saelg of The Crooked Spoon and Chef Alec Cheak of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar brought their expertise to Whole Foods Phillips Crossing for the final round of Fill the Grill. As in the previous two rounds of Fill the Grill, both chefs were given $20 to buy groceries and 20 minutes to […]
Fill the Grill $20 in 20 Minutes Ultimate Chef Showdown: Round 2
Earlier this week, the second round of Whole Foods Market’s Fill the Grill challenge took place at Whole Foods on Turkey Lake Road. Chef Steve Saelg of The Crooked Spoon food truck and Chef Tuan Tran of CRAVE Restaurant near Mall at Millenia were pitted against each other, given $20 to shop for ingredients in 20 […]