4 Rivers Smokehouse opens UCF location, The Coop coming soon.

April 2, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out, Special Events | By

John Rivers opened his sixth 4 Rivers Smokehouse location today at 11764 University Boulevard, Orlando, FL near the UCF campus. Crowds of enthusiastic barbecue fans lined up starting at 6 AM today in anticipation of the lunchtime opening.  “I am overwhelmed

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Wine, Women & Shoes Event Brings Ladies Together To Help Second Harvest Food Bank

March 26, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

On Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 2pm-6pm ladies are invited to the fourth annual Wine Women & Shoes to experience the wine, food and fun while supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Enjoy this great event at the Ports of

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Top 5 Friday

March 14, 2014 | Posted in Brunch, Cooking, Craft Beers, Dining out, Links, Special Events | By

On my radar this week: Tasty Chomps Brunches At Cask & Larder Eat Local Orlando Dines at South+ York An Tobar Rises Again – Reported by Pulse of Central Florida Txokos Basque Kitchen at East End Market Celebrates Preview week

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“Couples for Kids” Progressive Dinner At Pointe Orlando On March 8, 2014

March 5, 2014 | Posted in Special Events | By

“Couples for Kids” is a progressive evening throughout some of Pointe Orlando’s most popular venues. The evening raises awareness and also benefits Kauses4Kids, a charity that benefits local underprivileged youth in the Central Florida area. The evening starts with select

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Review: Noodles and Company Opens First Orlando Location! Special Preview THIS Sunday And Grand Opening on March 3, 2014

February 28, 2014 | Posted in Dining out, Special Events, Special Offers | By

Noodles & company is set to open it’s first Orlando location to the public on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11 am in the Crossroads plaza in Lake Buena Vista off S.R. 535, directly across from Hotel Plaza Blvd. The

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Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade THIS Sunday, March 2nd at 2PM

February 27, 2014 | Posted in Special Events | By

35th ANNUAL WINTER PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE, SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014 PARK AVENUE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC NOON to 4 p.m. for 35th ANNUAL WINTER PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award

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Event Recap: The Downtown Food and Food Fest (2/22 & 2/23/2014)

February 26, 2014 | Posted in Pics, Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

The Downtown Wine and Food Fest was bustling this past Saturday and Sunday. The few showers that threatened on Saturday quickly passed and didn’t have a chance to dampen spirits of enthusiastic attendees. I headed into the heart of Downtown

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Top 5 Friday

February 21, 2014 | Posted in Cooking, Links, Special Events | By

On my radar this week: Droolius Visits East End Market for James Beard Semi-Finalist Nominations This Weekend: Downtown Food and Wine Fest details including wine list & restaurant list with menu items Orlando Connections finds NOLA fun throughout Mardi Gras

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Cheers! To National Margarita Day On Saturday, February 22, 2014

February 19, 2014 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events | By

Let’s raise a glass to toast National Margarita Day, which falls on Saturday, February 22nd! Those seeking the recipe and know-how to whip up The Perfect Margarita should first think of Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® Orlando. Honoring their namesake holiday, Margaritaville®

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The Downtown Food & Wine Festival Is This Weekend! Wine List, Restaurant List & Food Menus!

February 17, 2014 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

Looking for all the details for The Downtown Food & Wine Fest? Read on. The 2014 edition is Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd and adds the Everything’s Better with Wine Pre festival wine dinner on Wednesday, Feb 19th

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