Event Recap: Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita on 10/18/2013

October 22, 2013 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

Wine and food lovers flocked to Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita on Friday, October 18th located in the waterfront piazza of the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and resort. The resort just underwent renovations and provided a beautiful backdrop to the

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Event Recap: Winter Park Wine & Dine On 10/16/2013

October 17, 2013 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

The Winter Park Wine and Dine took place Wednesday, October 16th from 6-9pm at the Winter Park Farmers Market. The event featured many popular area restaurants, shops and vendors. 25% of the net proceeds benefited Florida Hospital East Orlando Foundation,

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Loews Portofino Bay Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita, October 18th

October 15, 2013 | Posted in Wine Tasting | By

Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita will take place this Friday, October 18, 2013 from 6:30pm-9:00pm in the beautiful piazza of the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and resort. Tickets can be purchased online in advance. The event features food and wine

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Cows ‘n Cabs- Gourmet Evening For A Great Cause

October 14, 2013 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

I recently had the chance to speak with John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse about the upcoming Cows ‘n Cabs event, held under tents on the Central Park West Meadow on Saturday, October 26th. For the third year running, 100%

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Top 5 Friday- Festival Edition

October 11, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers, Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

Festival season starts in Central Florida! On my radar this week: Exploring Orlando braves the undead at Zombietoberfest. Jake’s Beer Festival Brings Over 90 Craft Beers to Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando! Tasty Chomps previews Waldorf Astoria Orlando

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Top 5 Friday- 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Edition

October 4, 2013 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

On my radar this week, 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Edition: Exploring Orlando hits Epcot Food & Wine on opening day! Droolius lists the Top 5 things to explore at Epcot Food & Wine Behind the scenes at Epcot Food

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The Wine Room on Park Extends Artisan Fromage Cave To The Classroom

September 19, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Wine Tasting | By

Walking through the newly remodeled Wine Room on Park, you pass numerous banks of Enomatic wine dispensers, cozy seating areas and a welcoming bar area with a fully stocked gourmet cheese counter. Continuing on, you leave the social bustle behind

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Tim’s Wine Market Has The Answer For “What’s For Dinner?”

September 16, 2013 | Posted in Cooking, Wine Tasting | By

Tim Varan, owner of Tim’s Wine Market Orlando, enjoys cooking. Happily, and to the benefit of his wine shop customers, Tim understands that you may be eating when enjoying your wine. New to the downtown Orlando shop- the “What’s for

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Winter Park Sip & Stroll

September 14, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Wine Tasting | By

It’s been a year or so since I’ve Sipped my way around Park Avenue. The quarterly function is organized by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and the Park Avenue Merchants Association. The popular wine event is a nice way

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Opa! Journey And Savor Wine Dinner- Enjoy Greek Wines While Helping Pet Rescue By Judy

August 12, 2013 | Posted in Dining out, Wine Tasting | By

Taverna Opa Orlando and Orlando Uncorked have joined forces with Boutari Wines to showcase Mediterranean wine & cuisine, while helping out Pet Rescue by Judy, a local non profit Orlando pet rescue. The Journey and Savor wine dinner will be

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