Broissants Now Available at Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park

August 31, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Brunch | By

After weeks of testing and refining their recipe and hunting for the perfect name, Peterbrooke unveils the Broissant- a croissant-donut hybrid. Made in-house by pastry chefs, the chocolate kitchen is putting its own spin on the pastry taking the nation

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Top 5 Friday

August 30, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Uncategorized | By

On my radar this week: Smitten Kitchen makes Butterschotch Pudding Pop magic! Orlando Family Style knows how to order. Droolius travels Florida and visits some of my faves from the West Coast. Fall hits Central Florida! Not really, just the

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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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Sister Honey’s: Heavenly Treats Await (Warning- lucious treat pics!)

August 28, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By

Pies, cakes, cupcakes, bars, brownies, cookies, tartlets all stock the tidy bakery. Each item baked from scratch by Blue Ribbon baker, Evette Rahman of Sister Honey’s. Pies and cakes are sold whole and by the slice, but one should plan

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Christmas In July, Pumpkin Beers In August

August 27, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers | By

If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve seen pics of my hauls of pumpkin beers acquired over the past few weeks. Like a squirrel stockpiling nuts for winter, my must-have fall beers have already been plucked from local store shelves

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Experiment: Zyliss Julienne Peeler And Zucchini “Noodles”

August 26, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By

Look closely, this bowl of angel hair pasta is mixed with ribbons of Zucchini. If you have a mandolin, creating fine strands of zucchini is fast work. However, for a quick weeknight meal the heavier equipment usually stays in the

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Oblivion Serves Up Tasty Pub Grub

August 25, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By

By now you know Oblivion Taproom offers up some of the best craft beers around town. Their expansive selection of beers and ciders extends from their taps to an impressive list of hard to find and coveted bottles. Last night

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Brunching: Cask & Larder

August 24, 2013 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By

Brunch is a beautiful thing: a leisurely weekend meal, filled with decadent ingredients served around the noonish hour. Cask & Larder’s Sunday brunch menu features items to satisfy those wanting breakfast items and those who are hunting for more lunch

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Top 5 Friday

August 23, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Uncategorized | By

On my radar this week: EatLocalOrlando attends a preview of Magical Dining menu at Luma on Park I’m inviting @kokocooks to assemble my next cheese board for entertaining CRONUTS! Pastry treats coming from unexpected Winter Park favorite: Peterbrooke Chocolatier Delays

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GNO: Bellydancing at Orlando Bellydance

August 22, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By

A friend brought up how much fun she had at her bellydancing class at Orlando Bellydance- School of Middle Eastern Dance when she attended classes last year. I distinctly remember my curiosity was piqued at the time. So, when she

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