Thursday, July 24, 2025

Chefs

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

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!

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

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...

Chef’s Profile: Chef Myra Buerkle at illume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek – New Japanese Influenced Rooftop Bar by Disney Springs

Orlando’s hottest new rooftop restaurant, illume, recently opened at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, on Thursday May 27th. If you...

First Look: 2021 Magical Dining Menu – Christini’s Ristorante Italiano on Orlando’s Restaurant Row

One of Orlando’s most treasured restaurants Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, located on Sand Lake Road's "Restaurant Row", was founded back in 1984 when most of the area was orange...

First Look: Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips Opens at ICON Park

You may have heard of Chef Gordon Ramsay from his television shows (Kitchen Nightmares, Hell's Kitchen, and my favorite, MasterChef), but the internationally renowned,...

First Look: Heirloom Meal Delivery Service by Puff ‘n Stuff in Orlando and Tampa, FL

When 2020 forced the world to slow down, the owners of Puff ‘n Stuff Catering located in Eatonville, FL saw a renewed interest in...

2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE

The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is going on now through November 20, 2021 and this year's festival is...

9 of Our Favorite Local LGBTQ+ Owned Restaurants in Orlando

June is Pride Month, and we are celebrating by highlighting some of our favorite LGBTQ+ owned foodie spots in Orlando. Diversity and inclusion are...

The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort Hosts Second “Curated Experiences” Weekend With Two-Time James Beard Award-Winning Chef Melissa Kelly

After a first and successful Curated Experiences weekend in February, Curated Experiences returned to The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes on April 23-25,...

First Look: Grande Lakes Orlando Launches Inaugural “Curated Experiences” Weekend with *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone

Sometimes the best vacation is the one you didn’t even know you needed.  With so many different ways to unwind – on the water, at...

Inside Look: New 2021 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of The Swan & Dolphin

We were invited to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to experience the new "A Taste of The Swan & Dolphin" event and...

Holiday Happenings at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort including Christmas Dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill –

Just a few miles away from Disney Springs is Orlando’s newest luxury resort JW Marriott Hotel at the Bonnet Creek Resort, which recently opened...










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Inside Look: Umi Japanese Restaurant on Park Avenue – Winter Park

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First Look: Great Southern Box Food Hall

Great Southern Box Food Hall is a new food...

Primo by Chef Melissa Kelly at JW Marriott Orlando wins Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Four-Star Award

Congratulations to the highly acclaimed Chef Melissa Kelly &...

Orlando Restaurants Honored in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards

Wine lovers, take note. Wine Spectator has just revealed...