Saturday, July 26, 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...

Morimoto’s Sushi Master Premieres on Roku featuring Winter Park’s Very Own Chef Michael Collantes of Soseki

World-renowned Japanese chef Masaharu Morimoto's new sushi competition show – Morimoto's Sushi Master – premiered on June 16, 2023, on The Roku Channel. And, one...

Inside Look: Hemisphere Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport plus Chef’s Corner with Executive Chef Jeffrey Powell

Have you ever wanted to pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? Here is a tip for all fine-dining fans:...

Chef’s Corner: Interview with Seito Baldwin Park Chef-Partner Huy Tin

Last year, Seito Baldwin Park announced that Chef Huy Tin, who has been with the Seito family for the last decade, has been named...

Inside Look: Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria in South Orlando – Q and A with Chef Alvaro Ramirez – More than just Flaming Cheese Wheel...

Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria - the Italian restaurant located in south Orlando is known for their flaming pasta alla ruota, served table-side, covered and...

Chef’s Corner: Interview with NEW Executive Chef Jomar Rios Berly of Sea World Orlando

Chef Jomar Rios Berly recently joined SeaWorld Orlando as their new executive chef. Born in Puerto Rico, Chef Rios Berly has a long history...

Chef Morimoto visits Tori Tori and EdoBoy in Orlando’s Mills 50 District

This past week, Chef Morimoto of Morimoto Asia and Iron Chef fame, alongside Morimoto Asia's Chef Yuhi visited Tori Tori and EdoBoy Standing Sushi...

Interview with the Chefs: Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek  is set on 62 acres near Walt Disney World Resort including a picturesque 10-acre lake surrounded by walking...

Inside Look: Unreserved Food Bazaar with Chef Peter Kunstek at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Have you heard of Unreserved Food Bazaar at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort and Spa? It's a casual, European-style food hall seasonal, international-inspired...

Inside Look: 2022 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort hosted this year’s 13th Annual Food & Wine classic event and it was a fantastic evening of...

Inside Look: Primo at JW Marriott, Grande Lakes Orlando Resort – Summer 2022 – New Renovations and Interview with Chef de Cuisine Eric Petrie

Did you know that Orlando is home to a restaurant founded and led by the first female chef to win the James Beard Foundation...










Don't miss

First Look: New Brunch at Brewlando Maitland

New brunch in Orlando area alert! Starting this...

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

Umi Japanese Restaurant is a Park Avenue staple! ...

Inside Look: Rocco’s Italian Grille – Winter Park

Have you ever tried Lemon Delight (Delizia al Limone)...

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 &...