Chefs

Chef’s Profile: Chef Jes Tantalo of Redlight Redlight in Orlando’s Audubon Park

Ricky Ly - Mar 3, 2024

This piece first appeared in The Community Paper, March 2024 You may have seen Chef Jes Tantalo around town before, cooking up behind the scenes...

Interview with Chef/Owner Eddie Nickell of Orlando’s Bites & Bubbles in Mills 50!

Ricky Ly - Jul 3, 2023

Meet Chef and Owner Eddie Nickell, the mastermind behind all of our menus at the iconic Bites & Bubbles restaurant in Orlando's Mills 50. While...

Inside Look: Vinzo’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria

Ricky Ly - Jun 26, 2023

Vinzo's Italian Grill and Pizzeria is a testament to the enduring love affair between Orlando's food lovers and the exquisite flavors of Italy. I had...

First Watch releases first cookbook in honor of 35th anniversary

Nov 30, 2018

First Watch's debut cookbook, "Yeah It's Fresh", is now available in participating restaurants. Price: $23.95 First Watch has spent close to four decades laying the...

Cuba Libre celebrates 10th anniversary and Chef Guillermo Pernot’s new cookbook

Nov 27, 2018

We were invited to Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located at Pointe Orlando, to celebrate their ten years of service in Orlando and the release...

Tapa Toro Appoints Francisco Galeano as Executive Chef, Launches New Winter Menu

Nov 27, 2018

Hanging out with Operation Manager Alex & Executive Chef Frank Galeano We were invited to a media preview at Tapa Toro, located in front of ICON...

7th annual Cows ‘n Cabs raises funds for After-School All-Stars & Elevate Orlando

Nov 22, 2018

Cows ‘n Cabs, one of Central Florida’s premiere culinary and philanthropic events, returned to 150 North New York Avenue in Winter Park’s Central Park...

First Look: The H Cuisine in Dr. Phillips

Sep 21, 2018

We were invited to attend the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of the new The H Cuisine, located in the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips....

Tapa Toro: Chef Frank Galeano’s Tasting Menu

Sep 21, 2018

Absolutely outstanding experience last night at Tapa Toro. Chef Frank Galeano, who is set to take on the executive chef position at Tapa Toro on...

Magical Dining Preview: Ravello at Four Seasons Orlando

Aug 22, 2018

We were invited to the magical Ravello at Four Seasons Orlando for a sneak peek and taste of their Magical Dining Month menu this...

Food Network Star finalist Chef Manny FD hosts healthy cooking class in Orlando

Aug 20, 2018

30-year-old Orlando firefighter Lt. Emmanuel "Manny" Washington placed 3rd in this past season of the Food Network Star competition but he was #1 in...