Review: Purple Orchid Cafe Thai Food & Grocery

April 8, 2014 | Posted in Dining out | By

If you are active on Twitter, maybe you’ve seen a few messages bounce back and forth between Ricky from TastyChomps, myself and others on various places around town to grab a bite. After reading more than once about Purple Orchid

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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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Brunch: Raglan Road Serves Up Authentic Irish Fare & Spirit Year-Round

March 17, 2014 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is nestled within the Downtown Disney shopping and dining complex. Perhaps you’ve been thinking of fun Irish places to visit for St. Patrick’s Day? Raglan Road’s Mighty Festival St. Patrick’s Week started on March

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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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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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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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Sleeping Moon Cafe Offers Artfully Fresh Food

January 17, 2014 | Posted in Dining out | By

Sleeping Moon Cafe is located in Winter Park on Aloma Avenue, a block East of the intersection with Semoran Blvd. The cafe and coffee shop offers a nice selection of coffee drinks, teas, baked goods, sandwiches, soups and a daily

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Yuki Hana Japanese Fusion- Options For Sushi Lovers And Cooked Japanese Fusion Cuisine

January 13, 2014 | Posted in Dining out | By

Yuki Hana Japanese Fusion restaurant is located in the plaza with the Dunkin’ Donuts and Tijuana Flats at the intersection of Tuskawilla and Aloma, less than a mile West from the 417 and Aloma exchange. The restaurant offers a mix

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New Orleans Cajun Seafood Opens In Winter Park

January 4, 2014 | Posted in Dining out | By

New Orleans Cajun Seafood has opened it’s second Orlando area location, on Aloma Ave in Winter Park near the intersection of Goldenrod Road. Known for it’s garlic crabs and seafood by the pound, the New Orleans Cajun Seafood Winter Park

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“Fins Up!” To The Revamped Menu At Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Orlando

December 20, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By

I was recently invited to sample the refreshed menu at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Orlando located in City Walk at Universal Studios. It had been a few years since my last visit to this location, so it was nice to explore

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