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Big Fin Seafood Kitchen Managers Donate $5000 in Tips to Out of Work Servers

Ricky Ly
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Big Fin Seafood Kitchen Managers Donate $5000 in Tips to Out of Work Servers

BIG FIN Seafood Kitchen faced the same news as the other restaurant row brands when they were forced to close their dining area by state mandates in March. And, like everyone else steadied to find a stable ground from which to operate.

BIG FIN, along with many of the other non-chain national brands, had to temporarily release most of their team.

In fact, of their 50 person staff-family they struggled to even maintain their six-person full time management team.

During the following 41 days, this core team was responsible for cooking, cleaning, management, delivering food and more.

After, 10+ years in the same Dellagio location, BIG FIN has a loyal following of locals – who tipped generously over the slow period.

In total they collected over $5,000 in tips. The management team will be proudly presented the entire tip jar to the staff when they return back to work next week.

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen recently celebrated 10 years at Dellagio by renewing for another 10 years.

As of January, BIG FIN has new owners, Philippe Villain and Kevin O’Donnell – who are the energy behind several other Central Florida Hot Spots. Philippe says of the power of their new Sand Lake Road investment, “We always admired BIG FIN, a hot spot for locals and a favorite for special events. And there is no place like restaurant row in all of Central Florida, in terms of capturing the diversity and dynamics of the Orlando culinary scene – its where you want to be – at BIG FIN we are dedicated and immersed in genuine Hospitality”

With new ownership will come enhancements to the current menu, the addition of farm to table menu items, interactive cooking classes and an enhanced special events menu.

bartaco – dr phillips area – tacos

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bartaco – dr phillips area – tacos

Located in Orlando’s Dr Phillips area, bartaco offers a bevy of tacos plus rice bowls, sides, desserts, and a family pack menu, now including delivery and pick up. Beer, wine, and margarita mixes are also available for pickup.

bartaco is finding big interest in its two family meals – the taco pack makes 16 tacos with toppings, sides, chips & salsas; and the roasted chicken pack, a whole roasted chicken with all the sides and toppings for a family. $39.50 per pack – feeds four

I love that their is a new #bartacosecret taco every month to try! The new crispy avocado taco paired perfectly with guacamole, spicy cucumber salad and margaritas!

Enjoy the latest #bartacosecret crispy Avocado avocado taco with home—tempura battered crispy + creamy avocado on a tangy + crunchy veracruz slaw topped with cilantro vinaigrette + sprinkled with cotija Cheese wedge cheese. Order now at http://order.bartaco.com

#bartacosecret – crispy avocado taco
tempura-battered avocado on a tangy + crispy veracruz slaw topped w/ cilantro vinaigrette + cojita cheese

baja fish
spicy tempura battered cod served over chipotle slaw

mojo pork carnitas
slow-roasted pork shoulder topped w/ tangy mojo sauce + tomatillo sauce

portobello
portobello mushrooms roasted with poblano peppers and garlic, served with queso fresco

tuna takato
ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, lettuce shell (served chilled)

crispy oyster
two shucked and fried oysters served over a remoulade sauce

glazed pork belly
braised pork belly caramelized in a sweet arbol chile glaze, topped with cilantro and pickled red onions

guacamole + chips
hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, and cilantro

mojo pork carnitas
slow-roasted pork shoulder topped w/ tangy mojo sauce + tomatillo sauce

glazed pork belly
cured and braised pork belly marinated in a sweet and mildly spicy arbol chili sauce
topped with: cilantro, pickled red onions

key lime pie
key lime custard, graham cracker crust, topped with house-made vanilla whipped cream and lime zest. our version of this classic is served in a jar.

Margaritas to go

all alcoholic beverages must be purchased with a minimum order of one food item in order for the transaction to be completed

marg carafe for 4
$28.00
marg carafe for 6
$42.00
single margarita
$7.75

order online in just a few clicks at order.bartaco.com.

Hinckley’s Fancy Meats at East End Market

Ricky Ly
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Hinckley’s Fancy Meats at East End Market

Picked up some Memorial Day Weekend Carnivore feast meal from Chef Matt Hinckley at Hinckley’s Fancy Meats at East End Market – delicious pork belly, chicken thighs, and beer brat w braised cabbage, mac and cheese, and cornbread slathered w some maple bourbon pork butter and cookies for dessert.

Bonus

Look inside Freehand Goods at East End Market

  • Local Artisanal goods

Oh My Gyro! – Longwood – Q and A with Tanaz Kermali

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Oh My Gyro! – Longwood – Q and A with Tanaz Kermali

At Oh My Gyro, they serve authentic New York Halal Cart Food, which mainly consists of gyro meat, and chicken served on a bed or rice and lettuce topped off with the famous white and red sauce.

Tasty Chomps Q and A with Oh My Gyro’s Tanaz Kermali

TastyChomps: How has business changed for you since the stay at home orders?
Tanaz Kermali, Oh My Gyro: Business has changed drastically like everyone else .

We used to get a lot of people from offices around but because they started doing work from home we lost 70 % of customers.

We had to take major steps to get /attract people like discounts, curbside ,OMG app for contactless pickups and payments. Also since people are still not familiar with where we are , it got even more difficult for us to pull in people.

What are some of your most popular items to go?
Hands down our signature Gyros /sandwiches and platters.

Tell us about your family’s cultural foods – what foods are on the menu that are very unique? 

Apart from Gyros and also serve Tandoori Chicken which is a popular dish from India. It’s eaten with salad and our in house Tamarind chutney. This is one of our best sellers apart from Gyros .

We also have Mishkaki which is a very popular dish in East African community. Mishkaki is basically beef cubes marinated in our secret spices , grilled and again served with our In-house Tamarind Chutney.

Then, we have our take on Chicken SHISH Tawook with our signature white and hot sauces . Our signature white and hot sauce goes with almost Everything on our menu.

Tell us your family’s story – how did you all come to America? What were some hopes and dreams you have?

We have a very unique family story. It all started with my in-laws who moved from East Africa to USA in the early 1980’s and started with small businesses from laundromat to Music cd stores to restaurants !

Things changed and they sold the restaurant, and my Mother in law had been working as a cook in a school / Mosque in New York for the past 30 years now . The three sons Hussein , Sikandar and Abbas were raised in Queens, New York and then moved to Long Island.

The oldest brother Husein along with his wife Rukhsana moved to Orlando first ,followed by brother Sikander, his Wife Sukaina, brother Abbas and my self (Tanaz) moved in 2010 and2012 respectively to Orlando

Since we really missed Halal cart food in New York, we decided to open one ourselves closer to home in 2016. At that time there were not many halal places closer to north side of Orlando. We have a huge Muslim community, hence this led us to open one here.

Like everybody else we had dreams to make it big in USA .This is the same thought i had when i came here after marriage, especially coming from the city of Dreams: Mumbai India!

Oh My Gyro!

1150 W State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750

https://www.facebook.com/ohmygyro/

#OrlandoToGo – Sonny’s BBQ Family Meal Deals To Go

Ricky Ly
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#OrlandoToGo – Sonny’s BBQ Family Meal Deals To Go

During these difficult times, Sonny’s BBQ has unveiled a list of new family meal deals to go – Feed the whole family starting at $29.99.

You can order online and pick it up curbside. Enjoy the comforts of slow-smoked BBQ from the comfort of home.

Sonny’s makes it so easy to get something everyone will love with their family meal deals. We even had really great leftovers for lunches the next day.

  •  Enjoy a meal deal for four with a whole chicken, pound of Pulled or Sliced Pork, three pint Sidekicks and choice of bread for just $29.99. OR
  • Build a BBQ feast at home with Sonny’s new Grab & Go Kits for $47.99. Includes 2 lbs of Pulled or Sliced Pork, 6 buns, 4 pint Sidekicks and a full rack of Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed St. Louis Ribs.

Corn Nuggets

Beef Brisket

Baby Back Ribs

Order online at https://www.sonnysbbq.com/

Food Preservation Tips presented by Southeast Steel

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Food Preservation Tips presented by Southeast Steel

Preserving foods enables you to create delicious, flavorful, and nutritious food at home that can be enjoyed year-round. More importantly proper food preservation allows for fewer trips to the grocery store, therefore saving time, reducing food waste, and less time spent in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Joell Eifert and Melissa Chase, food safety experts with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

“If you experience challenges with finding canned and frozen foods at the grocery store, you may find an abundance of fresh produce available. Safely preserving these foods at home can provide a sense of personal satisfaction with a readily available supply of food for you and your family,” said Melissa Chase, the consumer food safety program manager for Virginia Cooperative Extension and the state coordinator for the Master Food Volunteer Program.

To preserve foods now, freezing food is a preferred method since it eliminates the need to purchasing additional equipment and utensils that are required for canning. Freezing also extends the shelf life of a product with little to no change in nutritional content.

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the National Center for Home Food Preservation have instructions for safe and up-to-date home food preservation methods.

To safely freeze fresh fruits and vegetables, it is important to:

  • Select proper food packaging, such as rigid containers or flexible bags or wraps.
  • Select food for freezing. Choose young, tender vegetables or well-ripened fruits for freezing.
  • Blanch all vegetables (minus peppers and onions), but do not blanch fruits, prior to freezing.
  • Properly prepare fruit for freezing.
  • Properly store food for freezing.

Additionally, there are other foods that are suitable for freezing:

  • Raw meats, such as poultry, beef, and pork.
  • Breads (such as baked breads, rolls).

Although the list is long for foods that freeze well, not all foods are well-suited for this method of food preservation. Some of these include fresh lettuce, salad greens, tomatoes, onions, and some spices. The National Center for Home Food Preservation has a more detailed list of foods that are suitable and not suitable for freezing.

Getting the most shelf life out of your food is important given that most are likely making fewer grocery trips.  Some simple steps can be taken to increase the longevity of some of your refrigerated foods.  For instance:

  • Know the temperature that your refrigerator runs. It is important to keep refrigerated food at or below 41°F to keep your food safe and of high quality, with freezers at 0°F or lower. The higher the temperature of a refrigerator or freezer, the shorter the shelf life of perishable items like milk will be. Not all refrigerators run at the recommended temperature and purchasing an inexpensive thermometer for your refrigerator can provide information to accurately set the thermostat.
  • Know that your refrigerator temperature is not consistent throughout. In general, refrigerators are coolest toward the back and warmer towards the front, especially on the door shelves. Keeping milk on a door shelf may lead to a short shelf life and by moving milk toward the back of the refrigerator, shelf life can be extended by two to three days. As a rule of thumb, milk and eggs should never be kept on a door shelf.
  • Keep berries from being damp. Once berries become damp, they will spoil more quickly. Wash berries just prior to eating.
  • Fresh herbs should be kept like fresh cut flowers – stems in the water and refrigerated.
  • Certain produce like uncut onions and potatoes will do better unrefrigerated.
  • Bread should not be stored in the refrigerator. This causes it to stale faster. Bread should be kept at room temperature or frozen for a longer shelf life.

“Food preservation and cooking is a great family activity that can be done together at home that utilizes both science and math skills – and you can end up with some great things to eat,” Eifert said, director of the Food Innovations Program in the Virginia Tech Department of Food Science and Technology and Extension specialist in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Updates from Southeast Steel Appliance Warehouse

Refrigeration and freezers have been in HUGE demand. In particular freezers, they get some in weekly, and they sell them out in a couple of days.

  • A refrigerator that can be simple and affordable is a great addition to expand your food storage in your garage too.
  • Freezer’s come in Chest (biggest demand) and No Frost Uprights. Many of the chest style freezers are not frost-free.
  • Bosch is the world’s most advanced refrigerator, expensive but they also have GE, Frigidaire and many, many other affordable brands here.
  • New PureAir Fridge purification system extends food life and eliminates odors – It kills bacteria that cause odors, removes gases with decay foods, reduces mold & mildew, and neutralizes pesticides using activated oxygen and ionization. So if someone needs extra freezer space now, but perhaps not so much later – this refrigerator is cool because it has FLEX Space that can be freezer or refrigeration. Sometimes you just don’t have the space to have s stand-alone freezer – this can help.

Orlando Foodie Forum Lunch Meet up at The Strand in Mills 50

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Orlando Foodie Forum Lunch Meet up at The Strand in Mills 50

Before the beginning of the pandemic, a group of the Orlando Foodie Forum visited The Strand in Mills 50 for a delicious lunch!

The Strand specializes in local, seasonally changing dishes that include fantastic burgers as well as steak frites and fish and chips.

Founded by Alda and Joe Rees, The Strand was inspired by a sentimental nostalgia for meals from their childhood.


steak frites / seasonal vegetable 17

fish & chips / coleslaw 15

grilled salmon / grain, seasonal vegetable, arugula 14.5

Visit them soon!

The Strand Orlando
https://www.strandorlando.com/
807 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Inside Look: Staycation at The Delaney Hotel + Delaney’s Tavern

Tiffany Nguyen
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Inside Look: Staycation at The Delaney Hotel + Delaney’s Tavern

We were invited to stay overnight at SoDo’s newest boutique hotel The Delaney Hotel, located across from Orlando Health just south of downtown Orlando, and it was simply amazing, to say the least.  We absolutely loved our experience.  The Delaney Hotel is hospitality reimagined.  It is like home, but so much better. Delaney’s Tavern restaurant on-site is just icing on the cake.

The 54-room boutique hotel features new, innovative designs such as over-sized rooms, walk-in showers, room service – combined with advanced technologies – in-room tablets, digital concierge, mobile keys, room automation, bathroom mirrors with integrated clocks, 55″ smart tv’s with guest-device streaming, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and business center.

Although they just opened this past August, they certainly know what they are doing in terms of giving guest the ultimate hotel experience.

The Delaney Hotel strives to create a new commitment to authentic hospitality and genuine service with individualized accomodations.

Charcuterie board compliments of The Delaney Hotel

In regards to COVID-19, your safety is their first priority.  

The Delaney Hotel + Delaney’s Tavern is founded by local physicians that own their own practice right next to the hotel property so they are very active with their business ventures.  They want to keep guests informed about the precautions that they are taking to ensure a healthy and relaxing stay.

Some of their guidelines are as follows:

“Housekeeping: Our staff uses an EPA registered Peroxide product to quickly and effectively disinfect our guest rooms. This solution kills 99.999% of germs and bacteria – including Norovirus and Coronavirus in as little as 45 seconds!  An additional layer of protection is employed through the use of BetONE RTU – a broad spectrum disinfectant cleaner designed for hard, non-ports inanimate surfaces.

If that wasn’t enough to kill these germs, Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection method that we deploy which uses short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) light to kill or inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions.

All of the air filters throughout the hotel have been switched to MERV 13 rated, anti-bacterial/viral air filters from Nordic Air.  We’ve installed Advance Gel Sanitizer Stations throughout the property to provide fast, proven antimicrobial efficacy against a wide range of microorganisms.” – The Delaney Hotel

Julius Meinl Gourmet Coffee Maker and Chocolate-Covered Oreos.

All rooms include:

  • Express Check-in + Checkout
  • 55″ Smart TVs
  • In-Room Tablet
  • In-Room Safe
  • Julius Meinl Gourmet Coffee Maker
  • Herbal Bath Amenities
  • Private Work Space
  • Individual A/C Controls
  • Complimentary Super Fast WiFi
  • Complimentary, Local & Long Distance.
A bottle of chilled Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé was waiting for us in our room as soon as we arrived.

To enhance our stay, we upgraded in style to their Posh Luxury Suite.  Extra space, extra spiffy, and only for a bit extra.  With a generous, separate living area including a super-comfy sofa, dining table, and luxury amenities that combine the luxurious and the local.

I was so grateful for the LED mirror with a digital clock on it.  It was very helpful in making sure I was on time to all of my appointments.  This hotel is family-friendly or business professional-friendly for individuals like myself.

I thought this complimentary amenity was very thoughtful.  I have never seen makeup remover available in any hotel room before.  I definitely used them to wipe my makeup off at the end of the night.

Modern and sleek walk-in shower.

My overnight stay was so peaceful and relaxing.  I honestly did not want to leave.

Cheers!

The in-room tablet was very resourceful.  It was nice to have everything right at my fingertips.  You could look up hotel information on it and order anything on it from food to complimentary toiletries like q-tips, shaving kits, ear plugs, etc.

It even had the Bible app on it.

Room service breakfast the next morning was a real treat.

Breakfast was prepared by the hotel’s on-site restaurant Delaney’s Tavern, which provides all of their room service and catering.

Beef Short Rib Skillet with Over Easy Egg.  This is their #1 breakfast item and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Texas Style Brioche French Toast.  I had some leftover so I took them home and reheated it the next morning for breakfast.  They were amazing, even the next day.  Highly recommended!

3 Egg Omelet.  It was fresh and scrumptious.

Poblano & Potato Hash, Sausage Links, Pecan Smoked Bacon.  I ordered these as my sides items and they were all delicious!

I washed everything down with fresh-squeezed orange juice.  Yum!

Breakfast in bed.  There is no better way to start the day than like this.

The fitness center was conveniently just a few steps away from our room.

It was very clean and had every equipment that I needed.

Their business center is located next to the fitness center.

The Tavern and staff are applying the same precautions as the hotel to insure the safety of their patrons.  Every employee wore masks and they have transitioned to single-use menus.

If you decide to not take a menu, you can scan their QR code on your phone and view the full menu from there.

Small plates and shareables featuring New American cuisine is the cornerstone of Delaney’s Tavern.

Delaney Tavern’s microbrew and craft cocktail menu.

Champagne and wine list.

New Fashioned & Delaney Rita.  Recommended by the bartender.  My dining companion consumed these and although he is picky about his cocktails, he approved of these and gave them both two thumbs up.

Tuna Tartare with Wonton Chips. Executive Chef Anthony Albino let me preview this new dish and it was perfection.  There was not a speck left behind.  If you are a tuna lover like me, you will love this appetizer!


Lychee gastrique, raspberry chipotle, avocado, green onion, cucumber, micro greens, sesame seeds, black sesame seeds.

Blue Crab Beignets

Apple fennel slaw, horseradish aioli.  It was light and savory.

Vegetarian French Onion Soup.  It was warm and comforting.

Diver Scallop, Shrimp & Grits – Local Jacksonville parmesan purple grits, tasso ham, sun-dried tomato cream sauce.  It was rich and creamy.

Tavern Burger.  I have had this twice and it my favorite dish.  Highly recommended!


Brisket, chuck, short rib blended patty, smoked gouda cheese, chipotle bbq, caramelized onion aioli, crispy onion frizzle, brioche bun.  I ordered mine with a side of crispy seasoned potato wedges.

Tiramisu.  Executive Chef Anthony Albino let me preview this new dessert and the presentation was super cool.  Chef Anthony Albino had the tiramisu in a cylinder container and then he lifted the cylinder to let all the sauce fall down into the dessert for a cool dripping presentation.

Lounge areas with plush seating and walls decorated with vibrant Orlando paintings and celebrity paintings provide a chic atmosphere.  They offer fun outdoor seating as well.

Playful, unscripted experiences awaits you.  Take a break from your typical 9-to-5 and pamper yourself in lush accommodations, swanky service, and convivial ambiance.  You will not regret it.  Highly recommended!

For more information, please visit: staydh.com & eatdt.com

The Delaney Hotel + Delaney’s Tavern
1315 S Orange Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 849-0801

Inside Look: Rocco’s Italian Grille – Winter Park

Tiffany Nguyen
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Inside Look: Rocco’s Italian Grille – Winter Park

Rocco’s Italian Grille is a charming, romantic and intimate Italian restaurant inside a vintage 1940’s building in Winter Park located next door to The Glass Knife.

The neighborhood has changed some since the opening of Rocco’s fourteen years ago but one thing has remained the same – the consistency of Rocco’s award-winning authentic Italian cuisine prepared by their experienced native chefs.

Rocco’s has a full bar and a cozy cocktail lounge where you will find wines ranging from Aglianico to Zinfandel.  Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 5:00pm to 7:30pm (excluding holidays) where bar beverage favorites are discounted ranging from $1 to $3 off.

Proprietor Rocco Potami was born and raised in Italy and he has always been passionate about cooking.  His restaurant offers recreated recipes of his homeland which he has spent years researching, developing, and perfecting.  Mr. Potami has almost 40 years of experience cooking in Central Florida and it is evident when you indulge in his extraordinary dishes.

We were invited to try Mr. Potami’s favorite menu items, as well as their weekly special, and it all exceeded our expectations.  We were also pleased to see employees wearing a face mask and guest practicing social distancing by sitting at least six feet apart from each other.

Their menu is composed of a variety of appetizer, pasta, seafood and meat dishes that recreate old favorites and brings out new flavors.

They use only the freshest meats, imported pastas and sauces made from scratch to serve a broad selection of dishes from each of Italy’s regions.



GAMBERONI AL GORGONZOLA – Shrimp flambéed with a Vecchia Romagna Brandy and finished in a Gorgonzola cheese reduction.

I enjoyed this appetizer so much I was even licking the Gorgonzola cheese reduction off my fingers every time my server turned around so he would not notice my questionable manners.  It was that good so I did not want to hold back.

FUNGHI RIPIENI ALLA JOJO

Their attention to detail on every dish’s presentation did not go unnoticed – the symmetry was simply stunning, almost too pretty to eat.

A Calabrian treasured recipe of roasted mushroom caps filled with a mixture of sausage, red bell peppers, shallots and mascarpone cheese.

VEAL & BEEF RAVIOLI – with imported white truffle cream imported from Italy, parmesan, finished off with black truffle shaving.  It was incredibly delicious.  This was the special of the week, but it really should be on the permanent menu.

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO ALLA ROCCO – Veal scaloppine topped with roasted peppers, prosciutto and Fontina cheese, deglazed with white wine, finished with a rich demi-glace sauce and served with vegetables of the day.  I was so excited to try this dish out of them all since it has Rocco’s name at the end of it, therefore it must be good.  When it came out, it actually exceeded my expectations.  The veal was tender and the sauce was rich.  The potato wedges with julienne vegetables complimented it very well.  Every bite was pure perfection and there was not a speck left behind on my plate.

PROFITEROLE – A sweet, light-as-air cream puff pastry filled with chocolate and chocolate cream inside.

ITALIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE – with strawberry sauce then topped with sliced strawberry over powdered sugar.  Its silky texture tastes both rich and light at the same time.

Rocco’s Italian Grille is an exquisite gem that has a beautiful and welcoming ambiance, exceptional dishes using the highest quality of fresh and imported ingredients, and five-star service.

Be sure to check them out the next time you are in the Winter Park area, you will love it!

Rocco’s Italian Grille
400 Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 644-7770
roccositaliangrille.com

Inside Look: Tabla Indian Cuisine

Tiffany Nguyen
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Inside Look: Tabla Indian Cuisine

We were invited to Tabla Indian Cuisine located inside Clarion Inn & Suites near Universal Studios to try their food and we enjoyed our experience.

At Tabla you will find authentic Indian food with an amazing taste.  Their menu offers a wide variety of Indo-Chinese and Thai food that can be prepared for individual preferences such as healthy vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and jain.

Guest can find the restaurant located on the first floor in the lobby.

Tabla attributes its success to great food prepared by passionate chefs.  Over the years they have taken traditional recipes and enhanced them with a modern approach using progressive cooking techniques to bring the taste of Indian, Thai, and Indo-Chinese together.  They have been creating memories as a premium Asian caterer at events for past years and now they are bringing the same creativity and uniqueness to both of their restaurants in Central Florida.

Executive Chef Sajan Prem

Mixed Pakora – Spiced Cauliflower, Potato, Spinach and Onion Fritters.  This dish was tasty and fun to eat.  It was also gluten-free, which was a pleasant surprise to my dining companion and I since he is gluten-free.

Mint Chutney 

Sweet Tamarind Chutney.  Both sauces were good, but I enjoyed this sauce the most.

Garlic Naan.  It was fresh, moist, and tender.  The bread absorbed the spices from the other dishes very well.  I ordered mine with Chana Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Jerra Rice which were all great.  I enjoyed the Chicken Tikka Masala which was prepared medium hot and I loved the chickpeas cooked home style with onions, tomatoes & ginger in the Chana Masala.  It was my first time trying it and it was unique and healthy.

Tandoori Chicken – Roasted, Young, Bone-in Chicken Marinated in Tandoori Masala.  It was succulent, juicy, and perfectly smoky from the grill and smoked paprika they used.  Every bite boasted a tapestry of earthy flavors from garam masala to ginger to garlic.

A refreshing Mango Smoothie. 

Tabla Indian Cuisine currently has two locations.  Be sure to visit them at this location off of International Drive or at their new location on Park Avenue.

Tabla Indian Cuisine
5847 Grand National Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 248-9400
tablacuisine.com

Supporting Local Farms in Central Florida during and after COVID-19

Ricky Ly
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Supporting Local Farms in Central Florida during and after COVID-19

The farming industry is Florida’s second-largest economic driver, according to the Associated Press, yielding $155 billion in revenue and supports about 2 million jobs. With much of the state shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the restaurants and other foodservice businesses that Florida’s farms and food growers rely on to stay afloat aren’t open for business, or simply aren’t seeing enough of a demand right now to come close to meeting the supply of perishable products agricultural producers have to offer.

To support our local farmers, go and buy direct from the farms, and maybe try to demand our local grocers to stock more local produce from here in Central Florida.

Here is a small list of local farms to support here in Central Florida:

Long and Scott Farms: Zellwood Sweet Corn

??Scott’s Country Market is located on our farm with a wide variety of produce and goodies.
Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 Cash and card accepted.(26216 County Road 448A, Mt. Dora, FL 32757)
??Our 441 roadside stand across from the North Orlando Airpark has corn only. Cash only.
Thursday-Friday 10-6, Saturday-Sunday 9-5 (4185 N Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712) Closed this Sunday for Mother’s Day

Tom West Blueberries

A locally owned and operated blueberry farm in Ocoee, FL. Father and son team, Milton and Scott West, own and manage the farm, supplying blueberries to the Florida market each spring. The Wests believe that quality and safety are paramount, and adhere to Good Agricultural Practices.

324 E Orlando Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761
http://tomwestblueberries.com/more-info/varieties/

Lake Meadow Naturals

10000 Mark Adam Road, Ocoee
321-206-6262

Known for their farm fresh eggs and chicken, Lake Meadow Naturals also includes a Farm Market stocked with fresh eggs, raw honey, meats, bread and vegetables. The market is open but only allowing 6 customers at a time in the store.

Southern Hills Farms

16651 Schofield Road, Clermont
321-239-3137

The farm is open for online orders and curbside pickup, but you-pick is closed for now. You can order fresh blueberries, peaches, sunflowers, blueberry donuts and more.

Mick Farms

4261 Canoe Creek Road
Saint Cloud, Florida
(407) 791-6873

A farm stand from their on site farm sells  fresh berries, greens, tomatoes, squash and onions alongside honey, canned goods and more. The farm is currently open Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sundays from noon-4pm.

To place an order, visit square.com/store/southernhillfarmsmarket.

Everoak Farm

2335 Carrington Dr.
Orlando, FL,32807
(407) 879-3338
everoakfarm@gmail.com

Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

For more farms, visit:

https://www.ffva.com/consumersales?fbclid=IwAR2cX7WHHBrSoKr3jZB_EuijOjoKRb04IQeg8nddZ4Vprlb3pp-YOjycNPs

Check their social media pages for latest information.

Mother’s Day Special DIY Kit at Sweet by Holly

Ricky Ly
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Mother’s Day Special DIY Kit at Sweet by Holly

Sweet by Holly in East Orlando is offering a special Mother’s Day DIY Kit featuring 6 classic cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate), 4 color buttercreams, and 4 toppings available for pick up – it’s a fun activity for the whole family.

Mother’s Day DIY Kit
$21.00

Kit Includes:
6 Classic Cupcakes
4 Buttercreams
4 Toppings
3 Specialty Tips

Order here: https://sweetbyholly.com/product/mothers-day-decorating-kit/

Also Join Sweet by Holly this Saturday for a special LIVE Mother’s Day Decorating Class with Miss Holly on instagram live. (can’t make it? Don’t worry, the video will be available online!)

Order your DIY Kit here
https://sweetbyholly.com/product/mothers-day-decorating-kit/

Over 40 Local Orlando Restaurants and Shops for Mother’s Day Specials 2020

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Over 40 Local Orlando Restaurants and Shops for Mother’s Day Specials 2020

Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 10 – lots of restaurants are offering take out / pick up for Mother’s Day Brunch at home, meanwhile many restaurants have also opened up indoor dining at 25% and outdoor seating per County and State guidance.

Below are over 40 Local Orlando Restaurants and Shop Specials for Mother’s Day 2020:

Pig Floyd’s

Cress Restaurant

Mother’s Day Celebration

3-Course Menu $26
course one
Cress Salad
Local lettuces, Smoked Tomato, Roasted Grape, Toasted Walnut, Cranberry,
Aged Manchego Cheese, Ginger & Local Orange Emulsion

course two
Entrees (Choose One)
Marcona Almond Encrusted Local Smart Catch
Caribbean Inspired Rice Pilaf, Local Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Sweet Plantain, Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wagyu Beef Short Rib Bourguignonne
Exotic Mushroom, Caramelized Pearl Onion, VoLasalle Farm Ratatouille,
Truffle Smashed Yukon Potato, Beef & Burgundy Jus
Bell & Evans Chicken Piccata
House Made Pappardelle Pasta, Sauvignon Blanc, Lemon, Capers, Olives,
Garlic Crumb, House Made Ricotta, Sautéed Local Greens, Grilled Bread
Exotic Mushroom & Aged Gouda Quiche
Local Organic Eggs, Roasted Local Vegetables, Sautéed Exotic Mushrooms,
Beurre Blanc, Fresh Picked Local Herbs

course three
Dessert
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Dark Rum Bananas Foster

Shellfish Bisque (optional – additional $8) – Jumbo Lump Crab & Local Shrimp, Roasted Corn, Local Peppers, Yukon Potato, Herbed Croutons

Rocco’s Italian Grille

Rocco’s is back for your Dine-In pleasure.
Yes, under the recommended social distancing and other state and local guidelines
we are re-opening our dining room as of Monday May 4th.
And it’s not too early to reserve a table for Mother‘s Day, this Sunday the 10th.
Rocco’s is ready to make Mom feel extra-special with seatings from Noon til 8pm.
 
Join us for dinner and night this week and choose between our dining room or one of our spacious
outdoor dining areas. We are open our normal operating hours and our regular menu will be served.Our kitchen is already buzzing with preparations for all of your menu favorites.
And of course we will still offer our popular take-out offerings if you prefer.Please call for reservations, as tables will be limited. (Tel. 407-644-7770)
Hope to see you Monday or any evening next week.Review our menu at roccositaliangrille.com

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen

Delaney’s Tavern

American Social

Make your Mother’s Day Reservation’s now!
Call (407)454-9992!

Reyes Mezcaleria and The Osprey Tavern

Mother‘s Day Brunch packages that Reyes Mezcaleria and The Osprey Tavern will be offering for pickup or delivery on Sunday, May 10th.  Pre-Orders must be made by Friday, May 10th.
We will be offering an a la carte menu for day-of orders as well. At this time, we will continue to offer only our take-out menu, but our patio is available for open seating if guests wish to enjoy their take-out meal.  Please follow us on social media for updates on opening our dining room!
To Pre-Order:
www.reyesmex.com or  (407) 868 – 9007
www.ospreytavern.com or  (407) 960-7700

Tapa Toro and Taverna Opa

Canvas

Soco Thornton Park

Stefano’s Trattoria

Stefano’s Trattoria is ready to take orders for Mother’s Day! Orders need to be in by Saturday @5:00 pick up Sunday between 11:30 to 5:30.
Call 407-659-0101 – Until supply last!
Trays serve (6-8)
Mother‘s Day special
– Chicken Franchese over penne: $50
– Chicken Marsala over penne: $45
– Chicken Parm. over penne: $45
– Chicken Piccata over penne: $45
– Tortellini Di Stefano: $45
– Lasagna: $50
– Penne pesto and grilled chicken. $50
– Baked Ziti: $40
– Spaghetti Bolognese: $40
– Spaghetti and Meatballs: $40
– Lobster ravioli $80
– Shrimp Portofino over linguini: $80
SALADS 8-10 people
– Garden $25
– Cesar $25
– Greek $30

Arthur’s Catering To Go

The Ravenous Pig

Luke’s

Luma on Park

Coopers Hawk

Cooper’s Hawk is offering a special catering menu for Mother’s Day! I have included the details below.

We are offering two options to accommodate both smaller and larger families/households:

  • $149.99, serves 4-5, Includes pretzel bread and butter, house salad with choice of dressing, one choice for entrée, garlic green beans, Mary’s potatoes, and choice of dessert

OR

  • $199.99, serves 8-10, Includes pretzel bread and butter, house salad with choice of dressing, two choices for entrée, garlic green beans, Mary’s potatoes, and choice of dessert
  • Pickup is available in the restaurant or curbside. Cold pickup will be available on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, and hot pickup will be available on Sunday, May 10th.
  • Orders must be placed by 8pm on Friday, May 8th.
  • I have attached a menu including both options and below is a link to our website where all of this information, and more, can be found:

https://chwinery.com/mothers-day

  • We also have several Mother’s Day wine gift sets available for pickup to give mom the perfect gift!

Buca Di Beppo

Buca di Beppo is celebrating mom with packages available for curbside pickup and delivery. See below for details. Visit https://www.bucadibeppo.com/online-ordering/ to order online. 

Buca di Beppo Mother’s Day Package #1

(Feeds 3 for $45; Feeds 5 for $65; Half Pan/Feeds 10 for $120 & Full Pan/Feeds 20 for $215) and includes: 

Fresh Bread

Mixed Green or Caesar

Choice of Pasta: Lasagna, Baked Rigatoni, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

Dessert: Cannoli (one per person)

Delicious Dessert for Mom

Buca Mother’s Day Package #2

(Feeds 3 for $55; Feeds 5 for $75; Half Pan/Feeds 10 for $140 & Full Pan/Feeds 20 for $255) and includes: 

Fresh Bread

Mixed Green or Caesar

Choice of Entrée: Chicken Parm, Chicken Limone, Eggplant Parm

Choice of Pasta: Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne alla Vodka, Baked Ziti

Dessert: Cannoli (one per person)

Delicious Dessert for Mom

Cocina 214

The Mother’s Day Menu serves up to 6 people and comes with our Homemade Chips and House Salsa, Queso Blanco, Avocado Bites, Pescado Rico (made with Mahi Mahi and our Poblano Cream Sauce), and Achiote-Rubbed Rotisserie Chicken.

Sides:
Veggie Rice, and Sautéed Veggies

Dessert:
Mini Brownie Bites

Beverage:
Mimosas To-Go

Cheers to MOM!

You can Order Online at:

https://cocina214.com/shop/or you can Call the Restaurant at 407-790-7997 to Place your Order.

$140 for 6 people. Limited Availability.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Reunion Resort

Mother’s Day at Reunion Resort & Golf Club

WHO: Reunion Resort & Golf Club
WHAT: Enjoy brunch or an afternoon meal on Mother’s Day with dine-in or to-go options.

First Course (one option): Silver dollar buttermilk pancakes, fruit bowl, garden salad, Caesar salad

Main Course Brunch (one option): Warm stuffed banana bread, strawberry shortcake, French toast, rancheros huevos scrambled eggs, fresh spinach/ham/swiss quiche,

*all served with choice of bacon, sausage or turkey Sausage

Main Course Meal (one option):

Preserved lemon ricotta pasta (with lobster or chicken),
herb infused salmon (with roasted tomatoand goat cheese panzanella),
petite filet mignon (with roasted garlic mashed potatoes),
stuffed chicken breast (filled with crab, spinach, herbcheese, smoked red pepper broth; with saffron mashed potatoes)

Wine Choice: La Marca Prosecco Bouvet Rose

Bottomless Mom-osas: Available for $10.00 per person

PRICING: Brunch: $40.00 for two / $80.00 for four
Afternoon Meal: $50.00 for two / $100.00 for four
Mix & Match: $45.00 for two / $90.00 for four

WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Clubhouse at Reunion Resort & Golf Club
7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, Florida 34747

*Proper social distancing guidelines inside and outside on the patio are in place, as well as the 25 percent capacity, per the Governor’s Executive Orders.

HOW: Reservations are required for dine-in seating, (407) 557-4028.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Mother’s Day Virtual Tasting

Celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day with quality time, surprises and of course, some bubbly! ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is making it easy to splurge on mom this year by offering expert insight into higher-end wines you may have looked over before. Choose from champagne, rosé, reds and whites with the help of one of ABC’s wine experts with a simple breakdown of options here!

This Sunday, ABC will also offer select wines on sale for contactless curbside pick-up. Honor mom with quality time and quality wine with many favorites to choose from below.

  • Buy 2, save $5 on select Giorgi Costarosa, Jules Taylor and more
  • Buy 2, save $5 on all Block Wines 750mL or larger
  • Buy 2, save $5 on Stags’ Leap Wines 750mL

Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate! Join our experts in a virtual wine tastings and sample wines with Mom or get expert help to find her the perfect gift.

5/8 – 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM ET

Host: Dan Eddy & Dave Malone

Products being sampled
Dave’s Picks:
Stephen Ross Chardonnay
Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec
Dan’s Picks:
Les Lys Vouvray
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir

Availability varies by store.

Join the virtual tasting meeting.
Meeting ID: 945 1968 6186
Password: ABCFWS

Virtual tasting is limited to the first 100 guests who join.

Tabla Indian Cuisine

Complimentary Pineapple Pastry to Sweeten your Mom’s Day!!!
Prepared Fresh just for her by our Pastry Chef!!
Tabla is now Offering Online Ordering and Curbside Pickup!

La Boucherie

Sweet by Holly

Choulala

Mother’s Day Special

6 pack Puff Kit – choice of either dark chocolate or vanilla stuffed puffs with different types of sprinkles, different color marzipan, and glaze. The customers will be able decorate the puffs the way they want. It will be $18. They can place orders ahead of time by emailing stephanie@choulala-pastries.com

Bites and Bubbles

Mothers Day Brunch Specials at – https://www.bitesbubbles.com/mothers-day 

Sixty Vines

MX Taco

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH PRE-ORDER: Creole Chicken (or Tofu), Blackened Sausage Potatoes (vegan sausage available), ‘Praline French Toast’, Breakfast Bread & Mini Cakes, Fresh Watermelon Juice & Champagne – $35 feeds 2 with leftovers!
Book for Saturday pick up by 8pm Friday or Sunday pick up by 8pm Saturday. Delivery available! (Order at 407-730-5241 – MX Taco Milk District)

David Ramirez Chocolates

Show Mom she’s essential in your life

Whether she’s been on the front lines fighting a virus, or at home, endlessly fighting mounds of dishes and piles of dirty laundry while simultaneously teaching long division, surprise her by preordering a sweet treat for Mother’s Day

All orders must be placed and paid for by Wednesday 5/6/2020

**This offer is preorder/prepay only**

Curbside pickup is Saturday, May 9th from 12-5 PM

6” Cakes $45 (serves 6-10 people)

All chocolate boxes and macarons are pre-assorted. No customized flavor choices at this time. Limited quantities available

Earl’s

Brunch Kit:

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WITH EARLS – Earls is making it easy for you to still treat Mom to a great Mother’s Day brunch. Order one of their many Brunch Kits – from classic Chocolate Chip Pancakes to their popular Avocado Super Brunch – and you can even bundle in a Mother’s Day card and bouquet of flowers for $20!

Available for pickup at your nearest Earls (and you’ll get 20% off your order). Visit earls.ca to learn more.

#EarlsAtHome

Dinner:

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER WITH EARLS – Earls is making it easy for you to still treat Mom to a great Mother’s Day dinner for two. For $60, get a three-course meal complete with two Oven Roasted Salmons with Earls’ Signature Mascarpone + Celery Root Ravioli, two Field Greens side salads, and two slices of NYC Cheesecake. You can also bundle in a Mother’s Day card and bouquet of flowers for $20! 

Available for pickup at your nearest Earls (and you’ll get 20% off your order). Visit earls.ca to learn more.

#EarlsAtHome

Café Tu Tu Tango

We’re pleased to announce that Mother’s Day weekend will see the reopening of Café Tu Tu Tango on International Drive. The restaurant will offer options for two people ($59) or four people ($89). The package includes one item from each of the main categories on Café Tu Tu Tango’s regular menu, plus choose from either Carne Asada Sirloin or Lomo Al Mojo. Both entrees are served with Corn Salsa, Platanos Maduros, Yucca Escabeche and Tortillas, along with dessert for either two or four guests.

Mia’s Italian Kitchen 

Starting Mother’s Day weekend, Mia’s Italian Kitchen will open, temporarily operating out of their sister restaurant’s kitchen at Café Tu Tu Tango. Mia’s Mother’s Day offering comes in options for two people ($59) or four people ($89) and includes choice of either Sunday Salad or Classic Caesar salads, choice of either Steak Pizzaiola, Chicken Parmigiana or Eggplant Parmigiana, choice of two sides from Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Spicy Broccolini, Viktoria’s Spaghetti Pomodoro or Rigatoni al Funghi, and Tiramisu for dessert. Orders for Mia’s Italian Kitchen will be available for pick-up from Café Tu Tu Tango.

Del-Frisco’s

Mother’s Day Family Package to treat mom at home (available for pick up only). The to-go option includes Crab Cakes with Cajun Lobster Sauce, choice of salad, choice of Beef Tenderloin or Salmon, two sides and a Butter Cake with Carmel and Sweet Vanilla Whipped Cream.

They have also opened their Orlando location to 25 percent capacity and are closely following all city and CDC guidelines to ensure your family will have a safe Mother’s Day. Some of the procedures they’ve set into motion include social distancing between tables, adding eight sanitation stations throughout the restaurant and requiring all staff to wear masks. Call today to make a reservation!

Phone Number: (407) 351-5074

Address: 9150 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group

The Perfect Mother’s Day Dinner
Preorder your Mother’s Day Dinner Package featuring four filet mignon, one bottle of red wine and one sweet butter cake. Talk of the Town Restaurant Group is providing Mom the gift of a fifth filet and a $25 gift card to use when we reopen our restaurant.

Filet Mignon Family Dinner Package = $120
Pick up your Mother’s Day package on Saturday, May 9th between 11:00am and 4:00pm at Charley’s Steak House in Orlando or Tampa.

https://www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/mothers-day-/

Olive Garden

Treat Mom with the comfort and convenience of the new Mother’s Day Family-Style Take & Bake Bundle. Choose between two ready-to-bake bundle options — Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells or Classic Lasagna. Bundles include a jumbo house salad with a bottle of signature Italian dressing, one dozen ready-to-bake breadsticks and choice of homemade Alfredo or Marinara dipping sauce. Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells serve up to five people starting at $40; Classic Lasagna serves up to 8 people starting at $50. Order early to secure your ideal Carside Pickup or delivery timeslot at www.OliveGarden.com.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is offering a three-course family-style Mother’s Day dinner to go, featuring a Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin and choice of Butter Poached North Atlantic Lobster Tails or Scampi-style Jumbo Shrimp. Entrees are served alongside Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, a freshly baked Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake and housemade Lemon Tea Cookies. Dinner starts at $195 and serves four to six. Pre-order available while quantities last. In addition, the restaurant is offering a selection of uncooked steaks, hand-carved by its in-house butcher to be prepared at home. Guests can pair with a bottle of wine or the restaurant’s iconic Stoli Doli martini, in select locations. Call the restaurant to order or view the full menu online at www.thecapitalgrille.com.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is offering a selection of Mother’s Day Bundles featuring signature, scratch-made dishes to celebrate Mom. The family-size bundles start at just $32.99, and options include a Salmon & Chicken Tender Bundle, Chicken Alfredo Bundle and Salmon Bundle served with a variety of sides. For an added treat, guests can order a slice of Cheesecake for $4.99 and beer, wine or cocktails to go, where permissible. Mother’s Day Bundles are available for pre-order beginning April 30 for curbside pickup from May 7 to 10. In addition, Cheddar’s is offering an additional $5 for every $25 in eGift cards purchased online. For more information, visit Cheddars.com.

Yard House

Yard House is introducing a new three-course Mother’s Day Family Takeout Meal, complete with the option to add a Mimosa or Bellini Kit to celebrate Mom on her special day (where available). Guests can choose from a prix fixe menu that includes one shared salad, one entrée for each person with options such as Whiskey Glazed Salmon and Grilled Rib Eye, choice of two sides and a shareable dessert. To order, visit www.YardHouse.com.

Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is offering a three-course Mother’s Day dinner to go as either family-style (serves four to six) or a dinner for two. Guests can choose either a Whole Side of Cedar-Plank Roasted Salmon, Glazed Spiral Ham or Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin, which comes with salad, roasted green beans, choice of an additional side and Mini Indulgences. Options start at $100 for family-style or $55 for two. Each dinner will be chilled and ready for guests to warm at home. Guests can pair with a bottle of wine or the restaurant’s signature Rosé Lemonade cocktail carrier, in select locations. Guests can visit Seasons52.com to view the menu and call the restaurant to pre-order.

Eddie V’s

Eddie V’s is offering a four-course family-style Mother’s Day dinner to go, featuring choice of Herb-Roasted Tenderloin or Miso-Marinated Chilean Sea Bass. Entrees come with Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Bananas Foster Butter Cake, as well as a treat for mom of Hand-Dipped Chocolate Strawberries and a long stem rose. Each dinner serves 4-6 for $195 and will be chilled and ready for guests to reheat at home, complete with simple instructions. Pre-order available while quantities last. Eddie V’s will also offer uncooked signature cuts of steak hand-carved and ready for guests to prepare as they wish. Wine and champagne are also available to order in select locations. Call the restaurant to order or view the full menu online at www.eddiev.com.

Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze is offering a Caribbean Mother’s Day Bundle with choice of entrée and appetizers, salad and either Key Lime Pie or Chocolate Island for dessert. Bundles serve up to four people and come prepped and ready for guests to finish at home. Entrée selections include Jerk Chicken Pasta ($64.99), Seafood Paella ($69.99), Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema ($59.99) or Baby Back Ribs ($69.99). Guests can also choose two from a selection of appetizers including Coconut Shrimp, Beef Empanadas and Jerk Chicken Wings. Beer, wine and cocktails are also available to order in select locations. Guests can call their local restaurant or order online at BahamaBreeze.com.

LongHorn Steakhouse

This Mother’s Day, families can celebrate Mom with a quality steakhouse meal from LongHorn Steakhouse. Fresh, boldly seasoned steak cuts like Flo’s Filet and the Outlaw Ribeye are available along with other signature items using LongHorn’s Curbside To Go service. Where permissible, bottles of wine are also available for $15 each, as well mix-and-match six-packs of beer for $10. To order, visit LongHornSteakhouse.com.

The New Standard

Call 407-316-2278 to pre-order today!
Deadline to pre-order is 4 p.m. on May 7

**Mother‘s Day Dine-In Options are for Pre-Order Only.

The New Standard will offer Brunch and Dinner options. Entrees include Quiche (choice of two types, each feed 4-6 people), Pancakes, Crab Cakes, Game Hen, Rack of Lamb or Florida Grouper. Each are priced individually either per person or per item (see menu for details via link below). The restaurant will also offer side dish packages for between two and eight people, and include Asparagus, Macaroni ‘n Cheese, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Compressed Watermelon Salad and Semolina-Orange-Coconut Cake.

Additionally, The New Standard has partnered with Tiny Orchid Co. to make the meal pick-up a one-stop-shop by adding orchid arrangements to their Mother’s Day offerings. Customers can choose from three options for orchid arrangements, ranging from $25 to $75.

The New Standard will also include a special Mother’s Day craft for each child in the family. When customers order, simply let the staff know how many children need a craft and they will include it with the order.

Pre-orders are available until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. Call The New Standard at 407-316-2278 to pre-order. Full Mother’s Day menu is available HERE.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve put together a Feast for Mom because she deserves the best!  Please share/post on your social sites beginning today.

Pre-Order your Mother’s Day Feast and enjoy Firebirds Wood Fired Grill at Home!

2-3 People:  $69.95

4-6 People:  $139.90

(To be cooked at home, recipe will be included)

Includes: (Limited Availability)

  • BLT Salad
  • Beef Tenderloin Roast- herb rubbed tenderloin with port wine mushrooms
  • Parmesan Mashed potatoes
  • Broccoli with Parmesan garlic butter
  • Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding with triple berries in sauce and white chocolate sauce drizzle
  • Fresh Bread and Butter

Give that special someone a Firebirds gift card.  https://www.firebirdsrestaurants.com/gift-cards/.

Roy’s Hawaiian

3-Course Dinner for Four, Starting at Only $99
Includes Make-at-Home Chocolate Soufflé Kits

For an extra special Mother’s Day, treat Mom to one of Roy’s classic three-course dinners include a selection of appetizers, entrées and for dessert, our exclusive make-at-home chocolate soufflé kits. Keiki (children) of all ages will delight in preparing Roy’s signature melting hot chocolate soufflés for Mom.

Treat Mom to our Tiki Pog Mimosas and Ultimate Bacon Bloody Marys, or her favorite bottle of wine, specially priced on Mother’s Day.

Orders may be placed now through 4pm on Friday, May 8th for pick up on Mother’s Day between noon and 6pm.

From our Ohana to yours, Hau’oli l? Makuahine
(Happy Mother’s Day)

East End Market

Thursday – Saturday we’ll have a special collection of East End offerings curated to make this Mother‘s day a tasty one.
The collection includes:
  • A bottle of Simonet de Blanc Brut (sparkling) from La Femme du Fromage
  • A cute potted plant from Porch Therapy
  • 1/2 lb granola, cheese twists and a sourdough boule from Olde Hearth
  • Farm & Haus’ seasonal Strawberry Lavender Jam
  • A Gideon’s Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Avocado Chocolate Pudding from Skyebird
  • Hinckley’s Fancy Meats delicious country pate
Check out when we’ll be in your neighborhood and treat the mothers in your life to this assemblage of awesomeness.

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Visit Orlando’s Guide to Shop Local this Mother’s Day

Recognizing that Orlando residents will need to be creative with new ways to celebrate this unusual Mother’s Day (May 10), Visit Orlando has compiled a guide of 10 ideas across the destination to connect virtually, via special delivery or through social distancing – all of which support local businesses in the process. All of the Mother’s Day experiences below, and more, can be found on VisitOrlando.com.

1.       Brunch To Go

Dining rooms may currently be closed, but Visit Orlando’s online Mother’s Day guide includes a variety of Orlando restaurants offering special brunches and meals specific to the holiday, available for delivery or takeout. Or, you can search over 500 open restaurants  on the Orlando To Go website for a new place to try.

2.       Buy Local Gifts

Locally made gifts are always a hit, and the online guide include items such as a pretty stationary set from Winter Park’s Rifle Paper Co. and foodie items like bourbon blended vanilla barbecue sauce from 4 Rivers Smokehouse, home-made marshmallows from Wondermade or wine from Lakeridge Winery & Vineyard.

For the fashion-minded, Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets are offering big savings on top brands via their shared online store.

3.       Take A Scenic “Socially Distanced” Walk Outdoors

Local nature parks are open throughout Orange County, including Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, Kelly Park in Apopka, the West Orange Trail between Winter Garden and Apopka, and many others.

Take scenic walk through the flowers at Harry P. Leu Gardens, where admission is currently free, or pick fresh blueberries at places like Beck Brothers, Bekemeyer Family Farm and Long & Scott Farms.

4.       Meet Virtually in Orlando

Make Mother’s Day phone calls memorable with custom Orlando Zoom backgrounds featuring everything from iconic roller coasters to dinosaurs that allow moms (and kids of all ages) to virtually escape to the Theme Park Capital of the World™ or hang out in downtown Orlando at beautiful spots like Lake Eola.

5.       Send an Orlando eCard

Visit Orlando has created custom eCards that will be available via Facebook and Twitter with iconic Orlando images and message like “You are a ROAR-some MOM-a-saur” (Universal Orlando Resort’s Jurassic Park).

6.       Say It with Fresh-Picked Flowers

Support local florists, who are offering special Mother’s Day bouquets include Bluegrass Chic Floral Design, In Bloom Florist, Orlando Florist and Colonial Florist.

Or, go the fresh-picked route by picking up a bundle of giant sunflowers and zinnias from Southern Hill Farms in west Orange County.

7.       Get Front-Row Seats to the Orlando Arts (Virtually)

There’s not a bad seat in the house when you arrange a date to enjoy virtual artistic experiences from Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Ballet and Cirque du Soleil. Or explore virtual galleries from The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens and Orlando Museum of Art.

8.       Take Cooking Lessons from Orlando’s Top Chefs

Make a culinary masterpiece by learning to cook with some of Orlando’s celebrity chefs, including José Andrés of Jaleo, Masaharu Morimoto of Morimoto Asia, Art Smith of Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen, Rick Bayless of Frontera Cocina, and others.  Amazon also sells cookbooks authored by some of Orlando’s homegrown James Beard honorees, including Norman Van Aken’s Florida Kitchen; James & Julie Petrakis’ The Ravenous Pig: Seasons of Florida; and 9 Courses from Brandon McGlamery of Prato, Luma on Park and Luke’s Kitchen.

9.       Learn Something New Together

Bond over learning a new skill or experiencing something new by exploring more than 20 free digital experiences from our local experts, including up-close animal encounters, art instruction, history and even makeup tutorials.

10.   Share Virtual Orlando Experiences

Although not currently open, Orlando’s theme parks and attractions can still be enjoyed virtually on VisitOrlando.com, including 360-degree online experiences, Facebook Live broadcasts, live streamings of special films, YouTube videos and more. Whether Mom likes riding roller coasters or standing on Main Street in front of Cinderella Castle, there are all kinds of fun ways to both chill and thrill together virtually.

Inside Look: New Menu Items at Flippers Pizzeria

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Inside Look: New Menu Items at Flippers Pizzeria

The Orlando-based Flippers Pizzeria has rolled out a brand new menu.  As part of the new menu, they are now offering the option for pizzas to be made with gluten-free or cauliflower crust.  We had the opportunity to try the new cauliflower crust as well as their new menu items and we really enjoyed it.

Flippers Pizzeria was founded in 1987 by two college graduates who were seeking fresh, high-quality pizza in a fast-casual environment in Orlando but could not find many options in the area so they opened their first pizza shop near Sea World.  Now Flippers Pizzeria has 15 locations across Central Florida, including locations in St. Pete and The Villages.

From their fresh-packed, San Joaquin pizza sauce and crushed imported DOP San Marzano tomatoes to their 100% Wisconsin whole milk mozzarella and BelGioioso fresh mozzarella, they obsessively seek out the finest ingredients.  Everything they serve is made fresh using 100% natural ingredients.  You will not find artificial colors, flavors or preservatives in anything they serve.  Just real food, brick-fired to perfection.

Salame Piccante – Crushed DOP San Marzzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, Peppadew peppers and local honey drizzle.  This was my favorite dish out of them all.  However, I would order it with less honey next time just because things got a bit sticky.  It was really good though so I would highly recommend it.  The cauliflower crust was perfection as well.

Breadstick Bites – Garlic butter, romano cheese and a side of pizza sauce.  A smaller portion of the Flippers favorite breadsticks.


Steak & Fire – Spicy fresh tomato sauce, red onions, green peppers, roasted jalapenos, pepperoncini peppers, Roma tomatoes, aged mozzarella, sharp cheddar, black olives and fresh oregano.  Their meats are all-natural, spices are hand-picked, and their vegetables are hand-chopped, sliced, diced, and roasted in-house.


Penne Asiago Pasta – Penne rigate with their asiago cream sauce.  Wow, the asiago cream was made fresh and it was rich and creamy.

Farmers Market Salad – Organic mixed greens, red onions, carrots, roasted grape tomatoes, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts, smoked bacon, balsamic vinaigrette and a drizzle of local honey.

Francis Castro, Sales & Marketing Manager of Flipper’s Pizzeria


Salami & Prosciutto Sandwich – Salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, Peppadew Peppers, red onions, Roma tomatoes and balsamic dressing.

A big thank you to Chef Johnny and the Flippers Pizzeria team for hosting us!

Flippers Pizzeria
7339 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
407-352-2213
flipperspizzeria.com

#407Dates in partnership with Orange County and Visit Orlando

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#407Dates in partnership with Orange County and Visit Orlando

If you’re like most Central Floridians, you’re more than ready for non-essential travel and safety measures to end, even while understanding that they’re designed to keep us and our loved ones healthy. Still, one can only take so many same-old evenings before the need for something more exciting becomes too strong to ignore. That’s where #407Dates — aka #407Dates — comes in!

Named after the longtime Orange County area code, and created in partnership by Orange County and Visit Orlando, this new program invites you to order takeout or delivery from hundreds of restaurants featured on Orlando To Go (or your favorite local restaurants if you’re not in the area), purchase flowers and candy from local businesses, and participate in fun virtual events from Orlando, ranging from Orlando trivia to intimate musical performances, for three weekends starting May 8.

Whether it’s with your spouse, romantic partner, child or friends, everyone is encouraged to join in and carve out some quality time for a great meal and fun Orlando entertainment. Read on for details and make plans to enjoy an unforgettable evening in with #407Dates!

As part of #407Dates, you’re invited to share photos of your virtual date night with the hashtags #407Dates and #OrlandoToGo with @VisitOrlando’s and @OrangeCoFL’s social media channels.

Around Central Florida, restaurants are supporting #407Dates by offering a variety of date-night takeout and delivery specials for every taste and budget. Refer to the bottom of this blog for details, or click here if you can’t wait to see what’s cooking. Don’t live in Orlando but still want to participate? Check with your local restaurants to see what they’re serving for to-go orders!

Follow the #407Dates Fun on Social Media

Weekend of May 8-9

Enjoy some quality time with your significant other while also supporting our local restaurants with takeout or delivery (a robust list of restaurants can be found at VisitOrlando.com/togo) and pair it with one of these virtual date night events taking place this weekend:

  • Friday, May 8 (7:30 p.m.): Orlando’s Timucua Arts Foundation, known for intimate performances in the founder’s home, presents a modern jazz performance from the Philippe Lemm Trio on its Facebook page.

Saturday, May 9 (8 p.m.): Think you know Orlando? See how your knowledge stacks up with an Orlando-themed Trivia Night with award-winning quiz master Curtis Earth, hosted on the Zoom video-conferencing service. Please plan to use a laptop or tablet with a camera. Curtis Earth also uses Google Forms as the companion answer sheet for the quiz. (It is super easy to initiate.) At 8 p.m. on May 9, use password ‘244235’ to join the Trivia Night on Zoom.

Weekend of May 15-16

  • Friday, May 15 (5 p.m.): Enjoy lively traditional songs and Irish dancing with Raglan Road’s popular duo, Stephen & Abby, performing live from Ireland courtesy of Raglan Reality TV.
  • Saturday, May 16 (Time TBD): SAK Comedy Lab — details coming soon!

 

Virtual events aren’t the only entertainment for couples to enjoy during #407Dates. You can also have virtual Orlando adventures together with these options, which are available every night (and day) of the week!

Virtual Theme Parks, Attractions & Experiences

Soar down a 200-foot roller coaster, watch fireworks over the famous Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World® Resort, zipline over alligators, and enjoy other virtual experiences from Orlando’s world-famous theme parks and attractions! Learn more.

Virtual Arts & Culture

Feed your inner artist with virtual artistry from Orlando’s cultural community, including performing arts, comedy, concerts and much more! Learn more.

Virtual Learning Activities

From art classes that teach how to draw Mickey Mouse to science lessons about living in space, add a dash of wonder to your #407Dates with virtual educational activities from Orlando! Learn more.

Custom Zoom Backgrounds

If you and your significant other can’t enjoy #407Dates together in person, meet in Orlando virtually with our custom Zoom backgrounds! Learn more.

Here’s your guide to special #407Dates takeout and delivery offers from participating Orlando restaurants. More will be added as they’re announced, so check back often!

American Social Bar & Kitchen

The Date Night meal for two includes a choice of entrees plus side dishes and dessert for $40, as well as the option to add a margarita or mojito drink kit to the order.

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen

This Restaurant Row eatery has a three-course meal for two priced at $59, including your choice of salad, entrees and dessert.

Bonefish Grill

All Central Florida locations, including Orlando, Gateway, SeaWorld area and Kissimmee, are offering seven different family meal packages for $29.90 each, and a bottle of wine can be added for $15.

Buca di Beppo

Enjoy a different Meal Deal for Two every day of the week for $30, including fresh bread, choice of Caesar or mixed green salad, and the daily featured entree.

Bulla Gastrobar

Get two courses for $10 ($20 total for a couple), as well as 50% off all wine bottles.

The Capital Grille

Their International Drive and The Mall at Millenia locations are offering a Butcher Shoppe selection of uncooked steaks, hand-carved and packaged with house-made seasoning and steak butter. Beer and wine can also be ordered.

Chocolate Kingdom

For call-ahead pick-up only, choose from two chocolate champagne glasses with a bottle of chocolate wine ($28), chocolate body paint in milk or dark chocolate ($12), and boxes of assorted chocolates ranging from four to 24 pieces (prices vary).

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

A steak kit for two, featuring two 16-oz. prime NY strip steaks, grocery ingredients and instructions, is priced at $85.

Dexter’s New Standard

On Friday, May 8, they’re hosting a Virtual Wine Dinner in partnership with Tim’s Wine Market and featuring a live-stream appearance by winemaker Alessio Inama. Priced at $135 per couple, the four-course meals will be available for pick-up.

DoveCote Restaurant

This downtown restaurant’s Friday/Saturday Dinner for Two includes fried chicken, sides and chocolate chip cookies for $49.95.

Earl’s Kitchen + Bar

Have brunch for date night with this restaurant’s DIY brunch kits for two, which range in price from $10 to $20 with options such as Avocado Benedicts, Buttermilk Pancakes, Chorizo Hash and more. You can also get a Mimosa Kit for $19.50.

East End Market

Pick-up and delivery is available from this market’s merchants, including cheese and charcuterie boards from La Femme du Fromage and ramen bowls from Domu.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Choose from a variety of uncooked cuts of hand-carved steak packaged with Eddie V’s signature steak seasoning. Beer and wine are also available to order.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

For $98, the Date Night Grilling Experience includes two ready-to-grill steaks (your choice of boneless ribeye or filet mignon) or Atlantic salmon, plus side dishes, signature dessert and a bottle of Fogo Tribute wine for curbside pickup or delivery.

Insomnia Cookies

A DIY ice cream cookie sandwich kit is priced at $18 for six cookies and $32 for 12.

La Boucherie

Choose a customized Three-Course Package with your choice of protein, side, appetizer and dessert. Orders over $35 include a complimentary bottle of wine.

LongHorn Steakhouse

At their Grand National, International Drive, Lake Buena Vista and other locations, the LongHorn Steak Shop features a variety of uncooked steaks starting at $6 each. Each order includes LongHorn seasoning, cooking instructions from LongHorn’s Grill Masters and honey wheat bread. Side dishes are also available to order, as is a selection of to-go beer and wine.

Mellow Mushroom — International Drive

Priced at $25, their Date Night package includes two small specialty pizzas and one order of pretzel bites.

Melts on Main

This Winter Garden eatery is offering a Family of Two dinner special for $35 with your choice of salad, two full-size sandwiches, soup, a cookie and two drinks.

The Osprey Tavern

Enjoy a Cottage Pie Meal Kit with braised short rib and sides for $50, or their BBQ St. Louis Meal Kit with four portions of ribs plus sides for $60. To-go cocktails are also available.

The Ravenous Pig

Headed by James Beard-nominated Chefs James and Julie Petrakis, this Winter Park icon has Nightly Dinner for Two packages on select nights, including weekends, priced at $45 and featuring different menu items each night.

Seasons 52

Their locations in Orlando and Altamonte Springs have a dinner for two priced at $60 with two 6-oz. filet mignons, choice of salad, choice of two sides and choice of two Mini Indulgences. They also have a selection of to-go cocktails for an additional cost.

Seito Sushi

At their Baldwin Park location, get a Sushi Go-Round Kit for $65 and wrap your own combination of fresh fish, veggies, accoutrements and sauces, or a Family Meal Ramen Kit for $45 with your choice of chicken or tofu, plus noodles and other ingredients. Both can serve up to four and can be complemented with to-go cocktails.

Taverna Opa

Get a build-your-own gyro meal kit for two, including your choice of chicken, pork, gyro meat or falafel, plus pitas, gryo fixings, side dishes and dessert, for $29. Curbside pickup orders also receive two free Greek beers.

Inside Look: Grain & Berry opens first Central Florida location in Ocoee

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Inside Look: Grain & Berry opens first Central Florida location in Ocoee

Grain & Berry recently opened their first Central Florida location this past February in Ocoee.  I met the franchise owners for this store Davis Suggs and Amy Sullivan (pictured above) and they told me that they love Grain & Berry so much they used to travel to Tampa just to order it.

Berry Blue bowl

Now that they have brought the concept closer to home, they are looking forward to serving the community with healthy and delicious plant-based products that look aesthetically-pleasing and taste even better.

Namaste bowl

The superfood cafe offers innovative options from colorful açaí bowls, fruit smoothies, and fresh pressed juices to hearty avocado toasts, international coffees, and local kombucha from Humble Bumble.

All menu items are made-to-order and are free of additives and they will happily cater to individual dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Berry Blue – Spirulina, Organic Granola, Banana, Strawberries, Blueberries, Nutella, Peanut Butter and Coconut Shavings.

It was beautiful, nutritious, and delicious!

For more information, please visit: grainandberry.com

Grain and Berry
352 Moore Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-6898

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group gives back to the local community

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Talk of the Town Restaurant Group gives back to the local community

This morning the locally owned and operated Talk of the Town Restaurant Group prepared and donated 700 entrée style salads with steak and chicken grilled by their Executive Chefs for the healthcare workers at Advent Health Celebration and Altamonte Springs as a way of saying thank you to our local heroes on National Nurses Day.

They partnered with Orlando PepsiCo who donated all the drinks and Cheney Brothers who donated all the to-go containers.

Photos courtesy of Brittanie Olavarria, Director of Marketing at Talk of The Town Restaurant Group & Shannon Malarik.

Last month, Talk of the Town Restaurant Group partnered with Kids Beating Cancer for a special fundraising event in the safety of guest’s home.  We stopped by Talk of the Town HQ to check them out.

For the fundraising event, local residents ordered one of their three dinner packages via delivery and then hosted their own fine dining experience from their kitchen.

The dinner package featured Talk of the Town’s quality steaks, sweet butter cakes and proprietary wine.

They raised over $20,000 and all of the money raised went to support children battling cancer to help fund critical treatments.

Donations were 100% tax deductible.

Filet mignon, wine and sweet butter cake for the #StayInForACure campaign with Kids Beating Cancer.

Giving back is not new to the Orlando-based Talk to the Town Restaurant Group.  Before the governor’s executive orders to suspend on-premise dining, all of their restaurants (Charley’s Steak House, FishBones, Johnny’s Hideaway, MoonFish, Texas Cattle Company and Vito’s Chophouse) participated in the “Round Up for Charity” program asking guests to round up their checks to the nearest dollar to support local charities throughout Central Florida.

Some of these charities included: Kids Beating Cancer, Ronald McDonald House, Orlando Magic Foundation, Special Olympics, Coalition for the Homeless, Habitat for Humanity, and the OneOrlando Fund for Pulse Nightclub victims.

This past February they reached a huge milestone by raising over $1,000,000.

For more information, please visit: talkofthetownrestaurants.com

 

Inside Look: Titanic the Artifact Experience – International Drive

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Inside Look: Titanic the Artifact Experience – International Drive

Pre-quarantine, we were invited to experience the Dinner Gala at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.  Truly an Orlando gem, the museum has much to offer locals and visitors looking to explore the area.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition gives guest an immersive experience of life on Titanic.

The exhibition focuses on the Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through over 300 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site, costumed actors, and full-scale room recreations.

Upon entering Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, guest will be drawn back in time to April 1912, when the Ship embarked on its maiden voyage.

A replica boarding pass is handed to every guest and they assume the role of a real passenger on the Titanic.

The Dinner Gala’s unique experience included:

Captain’s cocktail party

Tour of the galleries

Dinner (vegetarian options available)

Re-enactments of the night of April 14, 1912 by costumed actors

Titanic Dinner Gala pictures below:

Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres

First Course
Garden salad, served with rolls & butter.

Second Course
Fresh soup of the day

Main Course
Chicken versailles, 6oz. sirloin with béarnaise sauce, twice baked potatoes, green beans

Dessert
Chocolate mousse with brownie

The first-class three-course dinner was similar to what they had on board on the nights of April 14 to 15, the days when the giant ship sank.  They are currently closed right now due to the pandemic but be sure to visit them when they open back up!

For more information, visit: titanicorlando.com

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
7324 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 248-1166

ORLANDO – Cinco De Mayo Specials 2020

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ORLANDO – Cinco De Mayo Specials 2020

Cinco De Mayo is this Tuesday May 5! Here is a list of Orlando Specials for Cinco De Mayo! Shoot us an e-mail if you see any others to be included!

Reyes Mezcaleria
CINCO DE MAYO POP-UP
at
The Osprey Tavern
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Reyes Mezcaleria will be hosting a POP-UP menu for Cinco de Mayo
at The Osprey Tavern Tuesday, May 5th , 12-8pm!
Check out their menu to pre-order your at-home taco party and margaritas.
Offering pickup and local delivery.

The Osprey Tavern is open Wednesday – Sunday from 1-9pm. So on Tuesday we will be featuring only Reyes’ menu.

bartaco – dr phillips area

cinco party kit

feeds four people and includes: 2 taco fillings (makes 16 tacos), 3 sides, salsa verde + chips. pick from either our veggie kit or our carne kit, with or without margs – whatever your celebration calls for. select your location below for a complete list of what’s included.

order ahead – cinco kit orders must be placed before the end of day may 4th. all cinco kit orders will be ready for pick-up at your designated time. cinco kit requires reheating – instructions provided.

limited quantities, while supplies last. price is all inclusive, tax included.

American Social

7335 W Sand Lake Road Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 32819

407-454- 9992

Soco Thornton Park

On 05/05/2020 Soco celebrates Cinco De Mayo, “Curbside.” Chef Greg is cooking up another whole hog and making tacos! We will have Margarita and drink specials! Don’t Miss out!

629 E Central Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32801

Hunger Street Tacos

Cinco de Quarantino Fiesta Box Delivered To Your Door.
Includes:
1/2 lb Seared Brisket & 1/2 lb Grilled Chicken (with nixtamalized hand made heirloom tortillas and toppings) or half dozen chicken and mole tamales
Rice & Beans
Prickly Pear Margarita or Sangria
For $69.99
Add Gideon’s cookie for $5.50
Pre-order at catering@hungerstreettacos.com by midnight Sunday.

Don Julio’s Mexican Kitchen

 

MX Taco

Black Rooster Taqueria

Every takeout order over $10 will receive a free “Live Every Day Like It’s Cinco De Mayo” koozie and “50% Off Your Next Guac” card! *while supplies last.

Rocco’s Tacos

Cinco de Mayo Menu:

1 Liter House Margarita

Box of 12 Taco Box (chicken, beef or mushroom)

Yellow Rice and Black Beans

Guacamole + Rocco’s Seasoned Chips

Churros

Arthursdelivery.com

Arthur’s Catering and Events is partnering with Foundation for Foster Children donating 10.00 of every cinco de Mayo dinner to charity. Check it out and support a local business and community!

The New Standard

The New Standard is offering a fun menu of tacos and margaritas to help us all enjoy a little mid-week Mexican-American celebration on Tuesday, May 5.

Specials include:
Taco Kits ($15): Includes fillings and fixin’s for four tacos (veggie, chicken or pork), plus rice and beans
Add-Ons like extra tacos ($4 each), chips and salsa ($5), guac ($5 – it’s always extra), queso ($5) and flan for dessert ($7)
Margaritas: Made with Herradura Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, agave and lime (individual, $12; 375 mL, $25; 750 mL, $45) and comes with a tote bag! (while supplies last)
Skinny Margs: Traditional, Blood Orange, Pineapple-Jalapeno, Ginger-Cucumber, Strawberry and Watermelon flavors available. (750 mL. $25)

Orders can be placed by calling The New Standard at 407-316-2278 any time between today and May 5.

Something Fishy in Apopka

Uncommon Catering

Curbside-Pop-Up!
May the 4th Be with You:
¡El Brunch Contraataca!
Monday 5.4 & Tuesday 5.5 Only
11am to 5pm
Curbside Only

Guava the Hutt French Toast
Stuffed with Guava Cream Cheese, served with Agave Chipotle Syrup & Lime-Kissed Whip Cream on the side, sprinkled with Candied Pepitas $7

Hoth Fried Buttermilk Soaked Chicken Thighs tossed in House-Hot-Sauce, drizzled with Smoked-Firecracker Honey, served over Biscuits with Pablano Sausage Gravy $13

Jawavos Rancheros ~ Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Chorizo, Avocado, Pico De Gallo, Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar & Monterey Jack, Cumin-Lime Sour Cream $11
(GF)

Carnitas BeneSolo ~ Two fried Corn Cakes, Topped with Poached Eggs, Tomatillo Hollandaise, Cilantro, & Onion $12
(GF)

Darth Tators – Crispy Fried Potatoes with Capers and Parsley & Spicy Aioli on the Side $6
(GF)

Mexican Street Corn Bowl – Grilled Mexican Street Corn with Cotija, Scallions, Cilantro Jalapeno, Garlic and Lime $5
(GF)

The Baoba Fett
(Three Small Baos)
Grilled Achiote-Orange Shrimp, Guacamole, Tajin, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Adobe Aioli, Pickled Red Onions $12

The Pork is Strong with this One
Shaved Herb Roasted Porg, Sharp Provolone, Porg Jus, Broccoli Rabe, Banana Peppers on Amoroso Hoagie $12

Grillenium Falcon
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Truffle Gouda, Fontina, White Truffle Oil, Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach $10

The Dark Slide- Sloppy Jose
Picadillo Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls with Jalapeno-Cilantro
Sour Cream $10

Imperial Nachos with Garlic-Coffee Rubbed Bantha Brisket, Green Chile Queso, Pickled Red Onions, Cotija, Cilantro & Jalapenos (Boxed Deconstructed) $14
(GF)

The Empanada Strikes Back
O-Beefy-Wan –
Picadillo-Beef with Roasted Jalapeno-Cilantro Sour Cream
OR
Zucc Skywalker –
Zucchini, Fontina, Gruyere, Parmesan Reggiano, Pecorino, White Onion, Garlic, Lemon
$10

Mos Eisley Cantina
To-Yoda Jalapeno Cilantro Margaritas $7
(Free Anejo Tequila in mix; no charge)
(GF)

Pre-Orders Via our FB Messenger highly recommended!

Tamale Co.

To place order, call: (Store line 1) 407-203-6505, (Store line 2) 407-203-6478, or text/call 407-404-1642 and 407-455-1580. Pick-up orders at Tamale Co. Hourglass located at: 2411 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806. For more information, visit: www.tamaleco.com.**

Paradise Agave Margarita
Margaritaville Resort Orlando

1 ¼ Margaritaville Gold Tequila
3oz Fresh Lime Juice
¼ oz Triple Sec
Dash of Agave Syrup

 

 CHUY’S TO GO

Chuy’s is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Family Meal Kits, including Fajitas, Tacos and Enchiladas, Margarita Kits and Super Grande Rocks and Frozen Lime Ritas To Go. Chuy’s is also featuring $2 domestic beers and $3 premium beers all day.

Starting on Friday, May 1, a special “Cinco Party Kit” will be available for $20, while supplies last on order.chuys.com. The Kit includes 2 of Chuy’s branded 18 ounce Texas Martini shakers, a pair of Tito’s sunglasses, Modelo beer coasters and mustache bottle openers and other fun swag.

Chuy’s is hosting a “Chuys de Mayo – Home Edition” online event on each of their Facebook pages that includes home entertainment links for music, pop culture, food and drink games and a custom Zoom background. On May 5, Chuy’s will post a celebratory “cheers” on all their social channels and encourage fans to comment back with a cheers emoji and #chuysdemayo to try and set a record for the biggest Cinco de Mayo cheers.

Now accepting pre-orders at order.chuys.com

 

Inside Look: Tornatore’s Pizzeria – College Park

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Inside Look: Tornatore’s Pizzeria – College Park

Pre-quarantine, we were invited to try the locally owned and operated Tornatore’s Café & Pizzeria in College Park, located across from Bishop Moore High School, and we had a lovely time.

Whether you are coming to enjoy one of Tornatore’s authentic Italian pasta dishes or simply stopping in to pick-up some pizza, you will always be greeted with a smile by their friendly staff before savoring their great Italian food.  So what exactly is Tornatore’s secret to making great Italian food?  Well, to start, everything is made from scratch!  Tornatore’s Café & Pizzeria, specializes in house-made pastas and pizzas using fresh, never frozen, ingredients.

When Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine gave Tornatore’s a makeover on Food Network’s ambush episode of Restaurant: Impossible, Chef Irvine helped owner Denny Tornatore develop a new menu filled with delicious signature dishes and stressed the importance of making everything served from scratch and they have done exactly that, which has attributed to their success today.

Garlic Knots (6) – house-made bread knots with garlic parmesan.

Fried Stuffed Squash Blossom – squash, tempura batter, truffle oil, honey, spices, micro greens, and ricotta cheese.  This appetizer was a compliment from the chef and it was uniquely pleasant!  The soft ricotta inside the squash blossom bulb balanced out its sweet and crispy exterior.



Lobster Ravioli Paradiso – lobster ravioli in a lemon, butter, cream sauce with shrimp, tomatoes & spinach.  This was an exceptional dish and the fact that everything is made from scratch at Tornatore’s was very evident here.  Every component of the lobster ravioli tasted incredibly fresh.

Prime Rib with House-made Mashed Potatoes & Baby Carrots

I visited on a Tuesday and that was their special of the day.  The prime rib was juicy, tender, and marbled with fat.  The fluffy mashed potatoes were heavenly.  The baby carrots were perfectly boiled.

The Tornatore’s family mission is to create great tasting memories for you and your family with their wonderful food.  Be sure to check them out the next time you are in the College Park area – the full menu is available for curbside pickup or delivery.

Tornatore’s Café & Pizzeria
3818 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 292-2248
tornatoresitalian.com

#OrlandoToGo: Takeout Inside Look: Elize Restaurant – Downtown Orlando

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#OrlandoToGo: Takeout Inside Look: Elize Restaurant – Downtown Orlando

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-71, directing all restaurants and food establishments within the State of Florida to suspend on-premises food and alcohol consumption for customers.  The establishments may, however, operate their kitchens for the purpose of providing delivery or takeout services.

Finally! Elize at Home!

Downtown Orlando’s newest restaurant Elize, located at 55 West, has created a new dinner kit, which, in less than 30 minutes, can be transformed into a wonderful fine dining experience.  The delicious dinner box comes with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare four elaborate, unique, and Dutch-inspired courses.

Of course, part of experiencing great food is the way it’s presented so every box comes with detailed plating instructions from their award-winning Executive Chef Leon Mazairac and if you need additional help, his phone number is provided along with the kit so you can call him with any cooking questions that you may have.

The dinner box menu changes every Thursday and the kits are available for pickup or delivery the following day, Friday, between 3PM and 5PM and can be ordered until 3PM the following Wednesday.  They recommend you serve the food on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

I was invited by Elize to pick up a dinner kit to try out for myself and with me being a recovering perfectionist and not wanting to fail Elize’s exemplary cooking standards, I was incredibly anxious at first but once I started cooking and getting into the rhythm of it, it turned out to be really easy and fun.  I would totally do it again.  In the end, I felt more experienced and had more confidence in myself in the kitchen.  I would highly recommend this cooking experience for anyone wanting to up their culinary skills.

Box No.1
The Essentials

AppetizerSoup Parmentier – Russet potatoes and basil emulsion with Old Hearth Rosemary Bread and salted butter with pimenton.

First Course


Atlantic Salmon, cured and marinated – sweet and sour cucumber, cinnamon pumpkinseed mayonnaise, salad with herbs, dill powder.  It was SO delicious – I cannot believe I made this dish!

Main Course
Tenderloin “Tournedos” – veal jus with garlic, artichokes, black olives, sundried tomato.

DessertPanna Cotta – Lake meadows raw honey and anise, Florida orange, saffron marmalade.



Dinner Kit: $42 per person, menu changes weekly.


Wine and/or Gin & Tonic (optional): $9 per person


Bonus item: Orange Lemongrass Olive Oil by Chef Leon

For future boxes, I would love to see Elize includes videos of Executive Chef Leon preparing the dishes so I can follow along with him and the recipe at hand.  I think it would make a cool experience even cooler.

The menu changes weekly so be sure to visit the following website to check out their current dinner box menu: elizefoodwine.com/the-box

Elize
55 W Church St #101, Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 401-8811
elizefoodwine.com

 

Cooking Up The Magic: Create #DisneyMagicMoments at Home with Disney Parks Recipes – Mickey Mouse Beignets and Churros

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Cooking Up The Magic: Create #DisneyMagicMoments at Home with Disney Parks Recipes – Mickey Mouse Beignets and Churros

The Parks at Disney are temporarily closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite Disney bites at home.

The official Disney Parks Blog is posting recipes like the ones for the popular Churro Bites and the Mickey Mouse Beignets from New Orleans Square at Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter at Walt Disney World from Disney’s animated classic The Princess and the Frog and the  – inspired by the classic Disney snack that is found at all of our parks across the globe.

These recipes are easy to make with readily available ingredients found in most home pantries … and fun to make as a family.

Please check out all the #DisneyMagicMoments on The Disney Parks Blog

Churro Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup water
• 8 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
• ½ cup sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
2. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350 degrees.
6. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
7. Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
8. Drain churro bites on paper towel.
9. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Mickey Mouse Beignets

INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105º)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS
1.Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2.Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, lour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
3.Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutteror cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4.Using caution, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side. Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain. Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Photos and Recipes Courtesy of Disney.

#OrlandoToGo: Takeout Inside Look: Big Fin Seafood Kitchen – Restaurant Row

Tiffany Nguyen
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#OrlandoToGo: Takeout Inside Look: Big Fin Seafood Kitchen – Restaurant Row

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-71, directing all restaurants and food establishments within the State of Florida to suspend on-premises food and alcohol consumption for customers.  The establishments may, however, operate their kitchens for the purpose of providing delivery or takeout services.

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, an award winning seafood restaurant located in the Dellagio Town Center on Sand Lake Road’s “Restaurant Row”, has created a new limited menu available 5pm-8pm every week night and 5pm-9pm every weekend.  They are also offering bottled beer and wine at 50% off with any curbside food order.

If you prefer to stay in, you can also order Big Fin Seafood Kitchen online on DoorDash and have it delivered to wherever you are.

Michael Venutolo ll, General Manager

Family meals are also available for those looking to feed their families at an affordable price.  Menu below.

We had the opportunity to experience their new curbside service and we were highly impressed with convenience of it as well as the taste and quality of our takeout order.  Executive Chef & Partner James Slattery and his team at Big Fin Seafood Kitchen are passionate about serving Central Florida with seafood uniquely prepared from recipes and cooking techniques learned from around the globe.

The Surf & Surf – Big Fin crab cake, shrimp and scallops, lemon beurre Blanc and tartar sauces.  It comes with your choice of two sides so I ordered mine with French fries and garlic mashed potatoes.  The crab cake had a pleasingly crisp exterior with a meaty and soft interior.  The shrimp and scallops were impressively succulent and fresh as if they just came out of the ocean.  The garlic mashed potatoes were rich and creamy.

Shrimp & Scallop Orleans Combo (Blackened) – Gluten-free. Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, crawfish Parmesan grits, Cajun cream sauce.  This dish is kind of like the one above, but with a Southern twist.

Twin 6oz. Filet Mignon – served with garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus.

When a filet mignon is cooked properly, you won’t even need a knife to cut through the meat, it will literally fall apart under the use of a fork and this cut of filet mignon did exactly that; it was extremely tender with an incredible texture.

French Fries – Every bite of these cajun seasoned crispy fries took me back to my childhood when I would visit my grandparents in Louisiana during the summer and enjoy their homemade crawfish boils.

Mac-N-Cheese – it was cheesy, gooey, creamy, and surprisingly buttery; therefore making it the perfect accompaniment to my garlic mashed potatoes.  I was also impressed with the long cavatappi pasta that they used as oppose to short pasta –  this subtle adjustment made the side dish more fun to chew on.

Limited menu below:

Bonus offer: Purchase $100 in gift cards and get $20 for FREE!*
*$20 valid from 5/1/20 – 10/31/20.

For more information, please visit: bigfinseafood.com

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen
8046 Via Dellagio Way Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 615-8888

#OrlandoToGo: Takeout Inside Look: Tap Room at Dubsdread – College Park

Tiffany Nguyen
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#OrlandoToGo: Takeout Inside Look: Tap Room at Dubsdread – College Park

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-71, directing all restaurants and food establishments within the State of Florida to suspend on-premises food and alcohol consumption for customers.  The establishments may, however, operate their kitchens for the purpose of providing delivery or takeout services.

Therefore the Tap Room at Dubsdread, conveniently located on Par Street off Edgewater Drive overlooking the historic 95-year-old Dubsdread golf course, has transitioned to a new limited takeout menu.

They are open daily from 11am-8pm and guest can place an order by calling the store at (407) 650-0100 for takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery in the College Park area.  Nightly offers are available every day starting at 4pm.

Fried shrimp, seasoned fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce.

Buffalo chicken sandwich with onion rings and a side of ranch.

Special of the day – pulled chicken tacos.

The special of the day also came with salad.

As well as house rolls and chocolate chip cookies.

Guest can still order their happy drinks togo like the red berry sangria & white peach sangria and happy hour pricing is in effect all day.  All drinks will be double talls and wines will be double pours.

For more information, please visit: taproomatdubsdread.com

Taproom at Dubsdread
549 W Par St, Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 650-0100

Scott Joseph Hosts First Virtual Supper Club with Soco Thornton Park on April 30

Ricky Ly
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Scott Joseph Hosts First Virtual Supper Club with Soco Thornton Park on April 30

Photo by Tiffany Nguyen

 

Scott Joseph of Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide is partnering with Soco Thornton Park for their very first virtual Supper Club using the teleconferencing software, Zoom on April 30.

We spoke briefly with Scott Joseph about this virtual supper club via e-mail:

Tasty Chomps: What inspired you to start this event?

Scott Joseph: I’ve been helping someone learn Zoom for teaching online and got to thinking it would be a creative way to hold a Supper Club, since we can’t all gather in one place for the time being.

Is this your very first virtual Supper Club?

I once held a Supper Club in Dublin but this will be the first one in cyberspace.

What is the program going to be like?

Greg Richie of Soco has put together a three-course dinner paired with two wines. Guests will pick the food up at the restaurant on the day of the event between 2pm-6pm then, using Richie’s instructions for reheating the entree, gather the meal in front of their webcams and log in to my Zoom room at 7pm.

All the participants will be able to see and hear the others. Richie will come on and talk about the food (I’ll probably show a video of it being prepared in the Soco kitchen); and we’re hoping to get the winemakers, one from California and one from New Zealand, to Zoom in and talk about the wines.

We’ll also have the usual dinner conversations, hearing from everyone about how they’re adapting and what they’re looking forward to once they’re able to get back out.

How long do you think we are going to be social distancing? Any words of encouragement for restaurants out there right now?

I wish I could be more optimistic, but I’m afraid we’ll be in some sort of distancing for several more months, perhaps through the end of the year. I think it’s great how so many of our local restaurants have adapted to become takeout operations, but I know it isn’t enough to keep their full staffs on payroll. It’s going to take more creative thinking to adapt further and make the current situation profitable. Better distribution of government funds to small businesses wouldn’t hurt, either.

Cost for the food is $45 per person; the wines are priced at $20 per bottle. So cost for a couple would be $130. For an individual, it’s $85 (but you have the wine all to yourself). Tax is extra and so is the gratuity (recommended a minimum of 20 percent to support the staff). Tickets are first come, first serve.

There is also an optional “welcome cocktail” you can order to sip on while we wait for everyone to join the Zoom room.

Scott Joseph’s Virtual Supper Club with Soco Thornton Park

Menu

Course One
Benton’s Country Ham Wrapped Cantaloupe, Burrata, Watercress
Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Balsamic-Basil Vinaigrette
Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2018

Course Two
Barbecue Rubbed Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Sweet Potato Gratin, Apple Slaw, Buttermilk-Chive Biscuit
Carson Scott Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California, 2017

Course Three
Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pineapple-Lemon Marmalade
Carson Scott Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California, 2017

Optional Welcome Cocktail ($10): Strawberry Fields, strawberry infused Wheatley vodka with lemon and vanilla.

If you’re interested, send Scott Joseph a note at this link.

Taverna Opa and Tapa Toro Re-Open for Take Out and Delivery Service under One Roof at ICON Park

Ricky Ly
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Taverna Opa and Tapa Toro Re-Open for Take Out and Delivery Service under One Roof at ICON Park

Last month, Katerina and Vassilis Combaros made the tough decision to close their restaurants’ doors. As you can imagine, I-Drive’s traffic had significantly decreased, making it nearly impossible for them to remain open.

After significant restructuring, Taverna Opa and Tapa Toro are cooking again starting today under one roof!

Katerina Coumbaros, Co-owner of Tapa Toro/ Taverna Opa Orlando tells us, “As small business owners, it’s not just about the success of the restaurants. We consider it our personal responsibility to provide stable income for our 100 team members. Unfortunately, we had to furlough 95% of them and recommended that they go on unemployment. The unsettling fact is none of them have received it, and it has been a month.

Delays with funding make it almost impossible for us to not reopen. So we are reopening with limited hours, a leaner staff, and a new way of serving the community, which includes running both restaurants from one kitchen. We look forward to partnering with other organizations to support our fellow hospitality workers in need.”

Taverna Opa / Tapa Toro Details

Hours of Operation: Daily, 4-8 p.m.

Address for Both Restaurants: ICON Park – 8441 International Drive Unit 260 Orlando, FL

To Order:
Curbside Pick-up: Call 407.226.2929 to place order and pay over the phone, pick-up at Tapa Toro
Order via DoorDash or UberEats

Menus: Full menus and family meals

Discounts: 25% off pick-up orders for essential and hospitalizing workers

Taverna Opa: https://opaorlando.com/
Tapa Toro: https://tapatoro.restaurant/

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