Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce – Scott Van Duzer
In the fall of 2012, during the US Presidential Elections, this little pizza parlor in Ft Pierce, FL became quite the buzz of the town when owner and… Read More »
Pho 16 – Vietnamese in West Palm Beach, FL
I traveled to my hometown on a recent weekend. My family usually cooks dinner and Vietnamese food so it’s rare for us to go out, especially to a… Read More »
The Weekly Dish – New and Notable in Orlando – May 16, 2013
This is a new (weekly?) series here at TastyChomps.com – where we feature and celebrate the latest, most creative dishes in the Central Florida area. Usually the dishes… Read More »
Giraffas – Brazillian Burgers and Steaks opens today May 15 in Orlando
Giraffas was a small burger joint in Brazil when engineering student Carlos Guerra bought it 30 years ago. He kept the fanciful name and expanded it into one… Read More »
Culture Through Food: Local Orlando Asian American Eateries at the Downtown Orlando Library
On Thursday May 16, 2013, Ricky Ly, author of The Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando and local Orlando food blog Tastychomps.com will present “Culture Through Food: Local Orlando Asian American Eateries” at… Read More »
Cask and Larder Chef Dennis Bernard has ties to 2013 James Beard Award Outstanding Chef Winner
Local Chef Dennis Bernard – Chef de Cuisine/Partner, Cask & Larder worked under 2013 James Beard Outstanding Chef winner Chef Paul Kahan’s Blackbird for almost five years in… Read More »
Chef Eddie’s – Soul Food Orlando
Central Floridians everywhere have lamented the closings of the late Mama Nem’s, Johnson’s Diner, and Lowe’s Good Eaton, placing a rather large hole in the heart of Orlando’s… Read More »
Top Places Anthony Bourdain would, most likely, probably, like in Orlando
Chef/TV Star/Author Anthony Bourdain is headed to Orlando this Friday night for his Guts and Glory tour stop at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios. He has… Read More »
Taste of Winter Park 2013 – Recap
PRESS RELEASE: 28th ANNUAL TASTE OF WINTER PARK ANNOUNCES WINNERS Winter Park, Fla. (April 19, 2013) – On Wednesday, April 17, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce hosted… Read More »
Chuan Lu Garden turns up the heat with real spicy Sichuan cuisine – Mills 50
Authentic Chinese cuisine in Orlando (not counting all the “American Chinese” take out spots out there) has long been dominated by Cantonese style Chinese restaurants (most popular for… Read More »
Saigon Noodle and Grill – Vietnamese cuisine
Saigon Noodle and Grill recently opened in the same location where Pho Pasteur has been for quite a few years, in the plaza on the southwest corner of… Read More »
The Tap Room at Dubsdread
The weather in Central Florida can be described as fickle at best. Even the local weathermen around here don’t even know how to predict the afternoon’s shower chances…. Read More »
Official Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando – Book Signing Party – Citrus Restaurant – Thurs April 18 at 6pm
You are cordially invited to the official Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando book signing party at Citrus Restaurant on 21 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 next… Read More »
Raglan Road – Signature Dinner – “A Tale of Two Chefs”
Every few months, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Downtown Disney hosts a signature dinner series with Chef Kevin Dundon. This past March 13-14, the signature event… Read More »
Crimson Tavern at Orlando Airport Marriott
The Crimson Tavern – a new contemporary American restaurant – recently opened inside the Orlando Airport Marriott off of Semoran Blvd with a focus on sourcing local ingredients…. Read More »
BBQ Tonight – IndoPak & Chinese Cuisine
Strange name, BBQ Tonight. I would expect there would be some braised beef, barbecue ribs, pulled pork, with a side of cornbread on its menu. Nope, this is… Read More »
Orange County Library Presentation: “Ricky Ly – Local Orlando Restaurant Chefs and their Recipes” – Sat. Apr 6 2013
Event Type: Library Programs Date: Saturday April 6th, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Description: Want to know where to find the best, most affordable,… Read More »
10th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival 2013 – Food & Wine event at Portofino Hotel – Saturday April 13
UPDATE: Tickets GIVEAWAY!! ONE pair of “regular registration” tickets is available to go to one very lucky reader randomly selected, including access to the Celebration Exotic Car Festival’s… Read More »
Burger 21 – Crafted Burgers and Shake – UCF Area – University Blvd
Burger 21, a fast-casual “beyond the better burger” franchise concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., have opened their 2nd shop in Orlando (after… Read More »
Eddie Huang at Rollins College – Fresh off the Boat
Eddie Huang, host of the Vice.com Fresh off the Boat series and author of the newly released (also titled) Fresh Off The Boat memoir, recently visited his alma mater… Read More »
28th Annual Taste of Winter Park 2013 – April 17th
This year there are more restaurants participating than ever – 45! – which makes ticket price work out to $1/participant… not a bad investment. Make sure you get… Read More »
Florida Film Festival – Saturday Night Whole Cookery Feast – April 6, 2013
Saturday Night Whole Cookery Feast at Cask & Larder on Sat, April 6th. Cookbook Author, Martha Foose, Donald Bender & Brandon McGlamery will be there alongside Chef/Owners James… Read More »
Toasted – Crafted Grilled Cheese and Burgers – Winter Park
Yes, I love comfort food, with fond memories of great homemade grilled cheese on the stovetop at the kitchen. To be honest, I had rather low expectations going… Read More »
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie – Disney’s Epcot – France Pavilion – French Bakery
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie re-opened this past winter at Disney’s Epcot – France Pavilion at the World Showcase after being closed for quite some time for construction. The… Read More »
Toa Toa Chinese – Dim Sum in Ft Lauderdale area
On a sunny, early Saturday afternoon in South Florida, a Chinese grandma sits with her children and grandchildren around a round table with a lazy Susan in the… Read More »
