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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Healthy Greek Living- Quick Meatless Monday & Easy Entertaining With Mediterranean Layer Dip [Recipes]

October 16, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By

I spend a lot of time eating meat free and vegetarian at home, though I’m happy to prepare and cook anything from the four food groups. I’m fortunate that my husband enjoys everything I put in front of him, so

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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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Baja Burrito Kitchen: Fresh And Zesty!

October 13, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By

Located in the Colonial Plaza near Fashion Square Mall, the Baja Burrito Kitchen has been cooking up consistent, quality quick service food since the 1990’s. The first of the quick service Mexican-Tex/Mex-Cali/Mex food chains in Orlando, your order is placed

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Se7en Bites Serves Up Savory & Sweet In The Milk District

October 12, 2013 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By

This week I met Jennifer from Orlando Connections for breakfast to check out the goodies coming out of the new bake shop Se7en Bites, located on Primrose Drive in the Milk District. We were greeted by shop owner and head

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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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Jake’s Beer Festival Brings 90+ Craft Beers To Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando

October 10, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers, Special Events | By

Jake’s American Bar is located on the lower level of the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. For several years Jake’s has hosted monthly beer pairing dinners featuring creative menus to highlight great craft beers. If you are a

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Lunch At Maru Sushi & Grill

October 8, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By

Maru Sushi and Grill is located in Sanford, off of SR46 in the plaza beside the Town Center Mall with the Joann Etc and Tuesday Morning. I grabbed sushi to go for a friend and I, I ordered the meals

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Audubon Park’s Zombietoberfest: I See Dead People

October 7, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By

Audubon Park has a serious problem that pops up every October, Zombies. The undead ranged from small children to adults- all roaming the streets and enjoying delicious food from area food trucks and Audubon Park restaurants and shops. If zombies

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