Bleu 42- Chef Chandler Cook brings Southern finesse to sports pub fare

May 13, 2014 | Posted in Dining out, Happy Hours | By

Sports fans glued to the recent NFL draft have heard the familiar offensive call, “Blue 42….Blue 42, hut, hut, hike!” many times during previous football seasons. Now you know the inspiration behind the name of Oviedo’s newest sports bar and

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Txokos Basque Kitchen At East End Market Warms Up With Preview Dinners. Updated: Grand Opening Tuesday, March 11, 2014!

March 7, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Brunch, Dining out, Happy Hours, Wine Tasting | By

If you are a savvy diner, you are on the email list for area restaurants about to open. E-list members of the much anticipated Txokos Basque Kitchen at the East End Market received a surprise in their email in box

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Happy Hour: After 4 @ Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar

September 11, 2013 | Posted in Happy Hours | By

Carmel Cafe & Wine bar presents a Mediterranean influenced menu with a casual and comfortable atmosphere to enjoy drinks or a meal with friends. Depending on the day of the week, there is something interesting going on. Luckily, we have

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The Gnarly Barley: Brews, Bites & Puppies…PUPPIES!?

September 5, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Craft Beers, Happy Hours | By

Warning, if you are one of those people that melts at the mere thought of a cute puppy, you should turn away. Now. Enjoy this lovely picture of very tasty beer enjoyed at The Gnarly Barley. Otherwise, get ready for

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Whiskey Cellar, Brick Oven Pizzas And Craft Beers At Eternal Tap

September 3, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers, Dining out, Happy Hours | By

There are plenty of places around Orlando to enjoy a tasty craft beer; Eternal Tap draw us in with the local downtown flavor and appetizing pizzas. The large venue is just steps off of Church Street downtown, facing the railroad

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Happy Hour: Matilda’s On Park

September 1, 2013 | Posted in Happy Hours | By

Shhhhhh! Don’t tell, but Matilda’s on Park making VERY naughty martinis! As pictured above, the When Pigs Fly martini features two large olives, stuffed with blue cheese and then wrapped in bacon. A recent visit had a round of these

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Marlow’s Tavern, Winter Park

August 29, 2013 | Posted in Dining out, Happy Hours | By

I popped into the new Marlow’s Tavern, Winter Park location shortly after it opened in June. The space is divided between a spacious dining room, inside bar and enclosed patio and bar area. I’ve enjoyed the main dining room with

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