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 Look: New BBQ Spot In Sanford – Git-N-Messy BBQ with Chef Chuck Cobb

Nov 13, 2019

There's a very good, new barbecue spot hidden inside a gas station off of Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford. Git-N-Messy BBQ is the brainchild...

From Puerto Rico to Primo: Chef Eric Santiago of Primo at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Oct 24, 2019

After the devastating Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September of 2017, Chef Eric Santiago made a decision for his family to come to...

First Look: 2019 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Media Preview Menu

Oct 22, 2019

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns to celebrate its 10th year Nov. 8-9, featuring a wide selection of...

Inside Look: Luigi Coppo hosts Coppo Wine Pairing Dinner at Ravello – Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Oct 21, 2019

This past weekend, Ravello at Four Seasons Resort Orlando hosted a five-course dinner with wine pairings selected by Resort Sommelier Antoine Boissonot and special guest...

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen Celebrates 10 Years – and Renews Lease at Dellagio Town Center On Restaurant Row for another 10 Years

Oct 15, 2019

Since opening in 2009 Big Fin™ Seafood Kitchen has occupied 11,000 square feet on Sand Lake’s famed Restaurant Row in the iconic Dellagio Town Center....