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...

Eddie V’s Sparkling Sounds this Summer

Jul 16, 2018

Through July 29th, Eddie V’s will host Sparkling Sounds, an unparalleled combination of seasonal taste preferences and themed live music in the sophisticated vibe of...

The Polite Pig x Morimoto Asia: Pigs N’ Pints

Jun 26, 2018

Left: Chef James Petrakis, owner of Polite Pig, The Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder Middle: Sous Chef Takeshi Right: Morimoto Asia Orlando's Executive Chef Yuhi Fujinaga These...

Inaugural Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards Celebration 2018

May 23, 2018

Martini Pop Band - Lindsey, Jeremy, Rachel We were invited to indulge in some of the best flavors that Central Florida has to offer during the...

National Chocolate Day and Exec Pastry Chef Rabii Saber of Four Seasons Orlando

Aug 25, 2017

“The world of sweets is for everybody. No matter your taste, you can always find something on the dessert menu that will make you...

Chef Tello Luna and Harry’s Poolside Bar and Grill at Rosen Centre

Aug 20, 2017

Chef Emeterio “Tello” Luna adds authenticity and creativity to each dish at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill while he also concurrently oversees 98Forty Tapas...

The Origins of Hunger Street Tacos

Jul 1, 2017

The restaurant that started as a craving Hunger Street Tacos was borne of a husband’s desire to make his wife happy. Luckily for all of...

Interview with Chef Gabriel Massip of Capa at Four Seasons Orlando

Jun 21, 2017

“What drives me as a chef is learning what’s new in the ever-changing culinary world, and having unique experiences with people I’ve met throughout...

Diving In: Bangrak Thai Street Kitchen

Jun 6, 2017

Bangrak Thai Street Kitchen has been holding pop up sessions at Swine and Sons the past few months, specializing in authentic Thai cuisine not...

Interview with Chef Bruno Fonseca of Millenia106 Restaurant

May 21, 2017

Millenia106, recently opened (no surprises here) in the Millenia area (Suite 106) and helmed by local Chef Bruno Fonseca. You may remember Chef Fonseca...