A farm-to-table, nano-brewery, and 7,000-square-foot garden by JW Marriott Grande Lakes Orlando. Soak that in. Now consider that The Kitchen delivers farm-fresh eggs, vegetables, and fruit of their own making, and they can also pair everything with their house-made craft brews and fruit/herb infused cocktails. Their signature Chive Biscuits with Pork Butter are served with […]
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Urban Tide at Hyatt Regency
Previously Napa, Hyatt Regency’s Urban Tide is keeping locally sourced seafood and veggies front and centre. Chef Jared Gross partnered with Juan Pablo Gonzalez of Pascual Toso Argentina for a nuanced prix fix menu with wine pairings available this summer at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. At the top of the menu as the amuse-bouche was a […]
Kappo Izakaya at Redlight Redlight
So ~200 Facebook RSVPs said they were going to at the izakaya popup. Well, most them actually showed. Redlight Redlight Craft Beer Parlour, beloved beer hall, in Audobon Park partnered with Kappo (from East End Market) for a popup izakaya. Basically, traditional Japanese pub food sans the copious amounts of overly frothy machine-poured Akashi. (Seriously.) That night the line started […]
Quick Bite: Dessert at Yard House
When in Yard House, look up. Over 150+ lines run to 150+ kegs of domestic and imported brews right above your head. Enjoy a Trappist seasonal, a tart cherry Petrus, or order a Belgian beer flight just for kicks. Now it’s time for dessert, right? Make it a dessert flight with a […]
Artegon Top 5 Treat Spots
Right now, Artegon Marketplace eats are limited. Subway sandwiches are an easy get, but the poor weekend staff seemed overwhelmed with the sheer amount of people needing food on opening weekend. Fuddruckers (hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes) is the casual sit-down restaurant. Cinemark movie theatre offers reasonably grilled chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and other snacks, including Blue Bell […]
Orlando Magical Dining at Bistro CloClo
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Yes, it’s Orlando Magical Dining Month. Three-course dinner, USD 33.00 plus tax, tip not included. There is no better time of year to test drive a new anniversary, birthday, or any-day spot on a budget. Restaurants all over the spectrum participate, and this year part of the […]
Kappo Dinner at East End Market
Eleven courses. Sounds like a lot doesn’t it? But really, it was the perfect amount. Kappo, a restaurant style where food served to guests seated in the kitchen, recently hosted a series of pop-up dinners with different themes. The final June dinner before their grand opening at East End Market last week echoed the theme […]
Sushi Pop in Oviedo: Highlights
Mr. Forkful and I were fortunate enough to have spent two weeks in Japan from late March to early April this year — he eloquently shared our adventure and photos on his blog (http://adamfortuna.com/japan/)— and ever since the trip we have been a little fearful that sushi would never taste the same. Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, […]
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), […]
Quantum Leap Winery, La Femme Du Fromage, and Peterbrooke
A few weeks ago the lovely Lisa Wilk (Orlando Uncorked, Taste Cook Sip) organized an event in conjunction with Quantum Leap Winery and La Femme du Fromage herself, Tonda Corrente. The ladies of Central Florida Lady Bloggers Wine had a very happy hour pairing Quantum Leap’s signature whites and reds, include Kailey’s Rescue Red, with […]