In addition to their eye catching drinks, The Fire Lounge serves up some excellent food options, with a menu boasting almost 30 food items. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the delicious new selection of appetizers and tapas-style dishes.

Here are a Few of the New Dishes To Try at ICEBAR

The Philly Roll

made with shredded Rib-eye steak, peppers, onions, and provolone cheese wrapped in a wonton wrapper (think Philly cheesesteak in an egg roll).

The BBQ Chicken Flatbread, made with barbecue chicken, bacon, sweet red onion, Monterrey jack cheese, and a healthy drizzle of barbecue sauce and jalapeño ranch dressing.

The Meatball Sliders, 2 generously-sized sliders made of Italian meatballs, marinara, and provolone cheese.

The Caprese Flatbread, made with sweet tri-colored grape tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella, and topped with a balsamic reduction.

And lastly, the table favorites:

A taco trio, including:

-Banh Mi Taco, composed of tender chicken, picked vegetables, and spicy mayo.

-Blackened shrimp tacos with salsa

-Chimichurri steak taco (my personal favorite), made with cabbage, cilantro cream, and chimichurri.

ICEBAR is open every day at 5pm and Children over the age of 8 are welcome inside until 9pm, at which point the venue becomes 21+. Plans for renovation of the ice bar are in the works so stay tuned for more updates.

ICEBAR ORLANDO
8967 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

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Here is our Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials in Orlando 2020 – MEGAPOST:

Stefano’s Trattoria

Chef Specials

1. Pollo amore: chicken breast rolled and stuffed with fresh cherry preserve, fontal cheese, and smoked ham; breaded and baked. Served in a sherry wine tomato sauce with fresh mushrooms, and a side of penne marinara.
2. Agnello cuore: pan seared rack of lamb topped with goat cheese and pistachio and baked. Served over linguine in a aglio oilo sauce.
3. Lobster ravioli: lobster raviolis sauteed in a champagne cream sauce with jumbo shrimp.
4. Seafood pomodori pelati: a combination of shrimp, scallops, basa fish, and mussels sauteed in a sherry yellow tomato sauce with asparagus. Served over linguine.

Happy Hour 3:00 to 6:00

American Social Orlando

Address: 7335 W Sand Lake Rd #101, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone Number: (407) 454-9992

Details: Celebrate romance with a fun and unique Valentine‘s Day dinner at American Social! This year, Orlando’s elevated sports bar and restaurant features romantic cocktail specials including the Flower Patch with Sipsmith Gin, agave nectar, rose syrup, fresh lemon juice, sparkling wine and raspberry, topped off with mini flowers as the perfect drink to impress your date, as well as the Cupid’s Crush with Stoli Crushed Pineapple, Liquid Lei Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, and Champagne. Regularly available for $12 and $13 respectively, these specialty cocktails are priced at $8 on Valentine’s Day with a food purchase. Cocktails not your style? Guests can also enjoy bottles of Moet, Chandon Brut, and premium wines for $50 to complete the perfect celebration.

Delaney’s Tavern

Valentines Menu

$149.00 per couple includes
1 bottle La Giosa Proseco upgrade to Veuve Cliquot for $200.00 per couple
Appetizer
(choice of 1 to share)
Escargot Rockefeller Tarts
Creamed Spinach with bacon and Sweet Vermouth, Panko Parm Crumb Topping
Baked Pistachio Crusted Brie
Raspberry Balsamic Mostarda

Entrée
Sous Vide Twin Stuffed Lobster Tail
Lemon & Chive Risotto, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Champagne Beurre Blanc Foam
And
Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon
Mushroom Inception, Root Vegetable confit of Parsnips, Carrots, and Purple Potatoes. Truffle Cream Sauce.

Dessert (to Share)
White Truffle and Dark Chocolate Mousse
Chiffon Cake, White Chocolate Dome, Hot Cranberry Syrup served tableside

The Alfond Inn Winter Park

Announces Valentine’s Experience Under The Stars Event

Cocktails in the Conservatory, a three-course plated dinner on the Lawn, Live Entertainment and Roses for the ladies will be featured in The Alfond Inn’s Valentine’s Experience Under the Stars event, from 7 to 10 p.m. this Valentine’s Day.  Cost $99 per person.

Featured Menu Includes:

First Course

Herb Crusted Sea Scallop, Parsnip Puree, Strawberry Consomme, Balsamic Pearls, Micro Arugula

Second Course

Bacon Crusted Filet of Beef, Creamy Saffron and Herb Risotto with Asparagus Tips and Local Mushrooms, Parmesan Roasted Roma Tomato, Dijon Butter Sauce

Third Course

Chocolate Chiffon Cake Layered with White Chocolate Buttercream, Strawberries, and Godiva Whipped Topping

Vegetarian options available.  For reservations, go to www.eventbrite.com. For more information, go to www.thealfondinn.com or call  (407) 456-7598.  The Alfond Inn is located at 300 E. New England Ave.

Raglan Road at Disney Springs

Valentine’s Day-only dessert pairing being offered at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant:

The Irish know how to romance a sweet tooth, and Raglan Road offers a special dessert pairing for Valentine’s Day. It’ll be love at first bite when you taste our retro Black Forest Bombe—a delectable concoction of cherry chocolate mousse, kirsch crème brulee, and dark chocolate cake with tart cherry sorbet. Pair it with our special Valentine’s Day-only Bailey’s Red Velvet Iced Shake, and share if you dare. Call 407/938-0300 to book your table.

And a bit of fascinating history about St. Valentine’s Day and the Irish (if you have room):

St. Valentine, the patron saint of love, was executed in Rome and buried there in the 3rd century. Much later, an Irish priest was granted permission to exhume his remains, and now his skeleton lies under Whitefriar Church in Dublin. In 1835 an Irish Carmelite priest, Fr. John Spratt, used his Irish charm to convince then Pope Gregory XVI to dig up St. Valentine’s remains and take them home as a gift to his fellow Irishmen and women. Now, love-seeking Irish turn up at his site every St. Valentine’s looking for help in finding that special one.

Earl’s Kitchen and Bar

The Glass Knife

The ‘Month of Love’ is here. For that special someone in your life, here are just a few ways in which The Glass Knife can help you share your heart sweetly.

And don’t forget their extended hours on Friday 2/14: 7AM to 12 midnight.

Strawberry Cheesecake Heart

Light cheesecake mousse filled with tangy lemon curd and house-made strawberry mousse on a strawberry cake base, enveloped in a white chocolate glaçage, finished with a white chocolate feather and dried rose petal. After all, your heart knows the way. Run in that direction. R U N.

Strawberry Champagne Petite Cake

Moist strawberry cake layered and topped with a light, champagne buttercream, finished with piped meringue, pate de fruit heart and lustered sprinkles. Because all they need is love – oh, and one of these individual-sized beauties.

Valentine’s Red Velvet Snack Cake

This cutie, though! Vibrant, cocoa-infused cake layered with delectable marshmallow cream filling, hand-dipped in silky milk chocolate, topped with just a touch of Valentine’s magic. (We hear it’s Cupid’s favorite)

Raspberry Champagne Donut

Heart-shaped brioche donut filled with tangy raspberry jam, topped with a champagne glaze, garnished with gold and a beautiful fresh raspberry ‘kiss’. (Available Thursday, February 13 – Sunday, February 16)

Strawberry Chocolate Cream Puff

Light, choux pastry stuffed with our house-made chocolate brownie, strawberry jam, a rich chocolate crunch and house-made strawberry mousse, finished with a dried berry crisp. It is, after all, Strawberry season here in Florida – and this annual favorite is love at first bite.

Macarons

The perfect way to say “Je t’aime”. This pre-set box of macarons includes some of our most popular flavors: Strawberry Verbena, Champagne, Pistachio, Lemon, Salted Caramel and Chocolate Hazelnut. C’est magnifique!

The Sanctum

Featuring a vegan & Gluten Free Beet Romesco Pasta & Lemon Ricotta plus a special dessert – vegan/gf chocolate truffles.

The Venetian Chop House at the Caribe Royale

Reservation details: February 14, 15 and 16 From 6:00PM – 9:30PM

Opentable link: https://www.opentable.com/r/the-venetian-chop-house-caribe-royale-reservations-orlando?restref=8061&lang=en-US

cariberoyale.com
8101 World Center Drive | Orlando, FL, 32821

Christini’s

Valentines Day menu is at  https://www.christinis.com/christinis-menu/#valentines-day

Soco Thornton Park

Soco Valentine’s Day Specials! ?

We will have our full regular menu available as well with all your favorite Soco classics! Limited spots left!

Call 407-849-1800 for reservations.

#ValentinesDay

Taproom at Dubsdread

Vines & Forks

5 course prix-fixe with wine pairings $75 per individual or $150 per couple. Starting at 5pm.

Seasons 52

For Valentine’s Day, it can be hard to decide on just one way to celebrate the loved ones in your life. That’s why Seasons 52 is providing five days of offers leading up to Valentine’s Day, including specialty cocktails and desserts, dinner for two and even the opportunity to receive a year of bubbly.

Here are more details on the 5 Days of Valentines at Seasons 52:

• Monday, Feb. 10 – Start your week (and your meal) off right with a special Lobster Ravioli appetizer, featuring Maine lobster, shiitake mushrooms and sherry-lobster sauce.
• Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Toast to love with Seasons 52’s Raspberry Rosé Martini, a delicious blend of vodka, rosé, St. Germain and lemon.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Treat yourself and a loved one to a delectable dessert with our Red Velvet Raspberry Rose Mini Indulgence, red velvet cake layered with raspberry white chocolate mousse and raspberry purée.
• Thursday, Feb. 13 – Enjoy a Valentine Pairing for 2 paired with Vanderpump Rosé. Dinner includes two Filet Mignon and Maine Lobster Tail entrées, a Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops accompaniment to share and two 6 oz. glasses of Vanderpump Dry Rosé for just $99.
• Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14 – Couples who get engaged at Seasons 52 on Valentine’s Day will be celebrated with a complimentary toast at their table every time they dine for a year.

Now, with Seasons 52, you can choose how to celebrate your loved ones all week long this Valentine’s Day.

Ritz Carlton – Grande Lakes Orlando

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Before Valentine’s Day –  

Reserve your table at Firebirds for Valentine’s Day and enjoy a 3-Course Menu perfect for 2  the menu is available through March 1.

Link: https://firebirdsrestaurants.com/promotions/february-features/

After Valentine’s Day-

A special 3-course menu for two is still available at Firebirds through March 1! Don’t miss a chance to try these scratch-made favorites at a special price

Link: https://firebirdsrestaurants.com/promotions/february-features/

Rodizio Grill

Friday, Feb. 14, Saturday Feb. 15, Sunday, February 16 – Dinner
Price: $49.99 per person, includes extended Full Rodizio menu and choice of Cheesecake (to share) or Chocolate Cake

Friday, Feb. 14, Saturday, Feb. 15 & Sunday, Feb. 16 – Brunch
Price: $39.99 per person, includes extended Full Rodizio dinner menu

All couples who dine Feb. 14-16 will receive special gift that includes one complimentary Full Rodizio dinner, with purchase of one, valid for future visit. Make a reservation at Rodizio.com or call 407-593-4422.

Café Tu Tu Tango:  

Café Tu Tu Tango is offering a tour for two for $59 per couple. Guests start with Avocado & Arugula Salad (GF) with fig vinaigrette, sesame, and watermelon radish. Then, guests can to experience a sampling of several entree dishes, including Lamb Picadillo Empanadas, Sockeye Salmon Taquitos, Butter Chicken Tikka Masala, and Smoked Pork Brochettes. Finish the evening with Passion Fruit Flan with fruit salsa, topped with pomegranate seeds.

Canvas Restaurant & Market:  

Join Canvas on Valentine’s Day for a romantic dinner for $105 (or $150 with wine pairing) per couple. Guests start off with Yellow Fin Tuna Carpaccio including pole beans, quail eggs, heirloom tomatoes, potato crisp, and caviar. Couples then share Beef Tenderloin for Two including wood-oven roasted, confit carnival potatoes, toy box carrots, spring peas, crispy mushrooms, and black truffle. For a sweet ending, enjoy Key Lime Tart with coconut dacquoise, guava, and white chocolate crunch.

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen: 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Chroma’s specials. Guests have a choice of Red Grouper ($42) or Filet Mignon ($38) including roasted leek, sweet plantain puree with red wine sauce. For a sweet ending, couples can enjoy Raspberry Cheesecake topped with raspberry preserves. Specials available Feb. 14-15.

 Dexter’s New Standard: 

 Join Dexter’s New Standard on Valentine’s Day for a “Red and White” themed three-course meal for $50 per guest. Couples will have the choice between Potato Soup or Beet Salad with roasted beets, whipped goat cheese, orange segments and vinaigrette, topped with toasted pistachios. In between starters and entrée’s couples will receive a Half-Dozen Oysters (choose either raw or chargrilled) to share. Guests then have a choice between two entrées’: Seasonal Fish or Teres Major Steak including smashed red bliss potatoes, grilled asparagus, and demi-glace. To complete the meal, choose either Chocolate Mousse or Strawberry Tart.

 Mia’s Italian Kitchen: 

Mia’s Italian Kitchen will offer a romantic three-course dinner for $79 for two, including a bottle of featured prosecco, red, or white wine. Guests will receive a Strawberry Salad (GF/V) with arugula, poppy seed vinaigrette, pecans, and whipped goat cheese. Couples can choose between two starters to share including: Lobster Raviolo or Pork Belly Bruschetta. Choice of one entrée per guest including: Shrimp & Mussels Bucatini, Lamb Cacciatore, and Veal Parmigiano. For dessert, couples can enjoy Nutella Bread Pudding (V) with a side of vanilla gelato topped with raspberry-lemon syrup.

Terralina Crafted Italian: 

Take a cruise to Italy’s Lake District this Valentine’s Day with romantic lagoon-side dining on the patio at Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs. As a dinner special, the Executive Chef Justin Plank will offer a Lobster & Seafood Risotto for $45, and a bottle of Landmark Chardonnay for $55.

The Ravenous Pig: 

The Ravenous Pig will offer a $50++ three-course Chef’s Tasting Menu during lunch or dinner service from Feb. 12-14. Guests can choose from either Tuna Crudo or Root Vegetable Saladto start, either a Petite Filet Mignon or Cioppino for a main, or a Red Velvet Macaron or Chocolate Malt Tart for dessert. The full menu will also be available during all services.

Ocean Prime

Available only Valentine’s Weekend, Feb. 14-16, Ocean Prime will serve a special feature of Roasted Sea Bass over Alaskan King Crab Gnocchi with Champagne Cream topped with Baby Carrot in a Preserve Lemon Pepper, in addition to its traditional menu. The restaurant was recently named the No. 1 most romantic restaurant in Orlando by USA Today 10Best.

For a more unique experience, couples can dine in one of the restaurant’s private curtained booths. Offered by request at no additional charge, the private booth provides an elevated dining experience where couples can enjoy their meal in an intimate and romantic setting (limited availability – request while making a reservation).

For Reservations, please call (407) 781-4880.

https://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/orlando

Takumi-Tei at Walt Disney World Epcot

Rosen Shingle Creek

Valentine’s Day Special

It takes more than chocolate and flowers to create an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.
Reconnect with a romantic and tranquil getaway as extraordinary as the love you share. The AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek’s Valentine’s Day Special promises to deliver luxury in a way like no other Orlando hotel. Romance starts at just $129 plus tax per night and includes:

Set the romantic mood with:
• One night deluxe accommodation
• Option to upgrade to a one bedroom suite for an additional $100.00 per night, plus tax – based on availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and in public areas
• No resort fee

*Private pool cabanas are available at an additional cost.

Book your reservation at RosenShingleCreek.com or call us at 866-996-6338 and ask your reservations agent for the “Valentine’s Day Special.”

All rate plans are subject to availability and blackout dates are subject to change. Not valid for groups, special events, holidays or conventions.

Rosen Plaza’s

So Much Love To Love

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Rosen Plaza and get ready to dine, dance, and romance the night away. Rosen Plaza is passionate. About service. About luxury. About ensuring that your Valentine’s Day is unforgettable from the second you check in to the moment you reluctantly check out.
The Valentine’s Package – $239* Per Night
For more information and reservations, please call (407) 996.9702
One-night deluxe accommodations for two
Three-course dinner for two at legendary Jack’s Place (Reservations required.)
Breakfast buffet for two at Café Matisse
Entrance to 3NINE, Thursday through Saturday. (Based on availability. Blackouts apply.)
Complimentary self-parking
*Tax, gratuity and alcohol not included. Offer valid 2/6/20-2/24/20. BASED ON AVAILABILITY. Additional nights $199, plus tax. Visit RosenPlaza.com/Valentines

Rosen Centre

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Everglades Restaurant
Available Friday, February 14 to Saturday February 15, 2020 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Everglades Restaurant
Four-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing: $71.50* per person
For more information and reservations, please call (407) 996.2385
Everglades offers a four-course dinner and wine pairing (3 oz of wine per course is included) for $71.50 per person. The romantic Valentine’s dinner starts with seared cocoa scallops and Burrata mixed greens salad, then choose shrimp with a lemon tomato burre blanc; filet cognac and Morrel sauce; or roast breast of chicken with fontina cheese. Then share chocolate ecstasy or layers of chocolate cake with Godiva mousse for dessert. RosenCentre.com/Valentines

*Does not include tax and service charge. Offer valid 2/14–2/15/20. Based on availability. Not valid with groups or any other discount.

Talk of the Town Restaurants

As Leslie Knope would say, grab your closest glorious female warriors, or you know, your best friends, and dance the night away at Taverna Opa’s Galentine’s Day celebration on February 13. Groups of four or more ordering from the family-style menu will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and cheers to a night of ladies celebrating ladies.

Forget Romance. Let’s Dance All Night! On February 14, Taverna Opa is inviting couples to skip the candle-lit dinner and dance the night away! The restaurant’s 3-course Valentine’s Day menu, priced at $85 per couple, will feature mouthwatering favorites from the land and sea. Guests will enjoy housemade hummus and flaming (literally! ) saganaki as the appetizer, feast on a 22 oz. porterhouse and 7 oz. lobster tail, and indulge in sweet loukoumades. Taverna Opa’s nightly dancing and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m.

Tapa Toro‘s succulent 3-course Valentine‘s Day menu, priced at $85 per couple, will feature an appetizing first course of Pan Con Tomate with Iberian Ham and a shrimp cocktail ; mouthwatering Surf & Turf entree of two 5oz. filet mignons and one 7 oz. lobster tail paired with grilled asparagus and patatas bravas, and to top it all off, a chocolate lava cake with salted caramel ice cream. Tapa Toro’s nightly dancing and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m.

Tapa Toro

Taverna Opa

Vinia Wine Bar

4 course special menu

1^st course: Chef’s Amuse Bouche paired with a 2oz welcome drink

2^nd course: Burrata & Beet Pesto or Bruschetta Trio

3^rd course: Taleggio and Mustard Pear Ravioli with Clarified Butter, Sage & Vanilla Sauce or Roasted Chateaubriand and Prawn with Citrus butter & Dried Tomato, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

4^th Course: Special Soft Truffle Trio paired with 2oz wines

Price per couple: $149 (gratuity and taxes included)

Reservations needed. Call (407) 925 7485 or email contact@viniawinebar.com

On Valentine, starting at 5pm, we’re celebrating cupid in a very unique way!

Not only will you experience a chef inspired three course dinner and a free glass of bubbles for $100 per couple, but you will also have the option to participate in our “LOVELOCK GIVEAWAY SPECIAL”:

If you choose to, please bring a padlock with both your initials and you will receive a 15% DISCOUNT, which will be valid on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with a minimum purchase of two entrees, on your next visit to the Old Jailhouse within the next three months.

To redeem your giveaway, you will be given a red envelope per couple, for you to bring back on your return.

On your behalf, we will securely place your lovelock in our piazza on our “love gate”, a symbol of your love locked away behind bars!

So make sure you reserve your table by calling 407-548-6964

Choulala

So for Valentine’s Choulala is having their “Ooh La Love Special!” It is February 14th from 6-8pm and will be a dessert sample plate for two along with 2glasses of champagne ( coffee and tea provided if they don’t want champagne). It will be $25. The sample plate will include a special entremet that is a raspberry mousse with dark chocolate crunches and a chocolate sponge cake, lemon meringue cream puffs, vanilla macarons, and chocolate gelato.

Tony Roma’s

The Edison

Valentine’s Day

The Edison is offering a special Valentine’s menu featuring the Be Mine cocktail and a Chocolate Ganache Tart, as well as many of our classic menu favorites.

Enzo’s Hideaway

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnelbar
This Valentine’s Day, in addition to the regular menu, Enzo’s Hideaway is cooking up a special Stuffed Baked Maine Lobster for 2 and a decadent chocolate torta.

Morimoto Asia

Treat your special someone to a truly indulgent Valentine’s Day dinner at Morimoto Asia, featuring a stunning interior and Chef Morimoto’s famous cuisine.

Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante

Maria & Enzo’s Carnevale Dinner

Enjoy a festive Valentine’s Day with friends and loved ones at Maria & Enzo’s, featuring live entertainment and special dishes in celebration of Carnevale.

Reunion Resort & Golf Club

Offering Four-Course
Valentine’s Dinner at Eleven

WHO: Reunion Resort & Golf Club and their signature restaurant, Eleven

WHAT: There is a lot to love at Reunion Resort this Valentine’s Day. Elevate your love to Eleven,
Reunion Resort’s signature steak house, with a special four-course prix fixe dinner prepared by Chef Sabrina Greene and wine pairings by Joel Vodola, General Manager. Complemented with breathtaking rooftop views, this will be a Valentine’s Day to remember.

The four-course dinner includes:
• First Course – Salmon Tartare with dill vinaigrette, toasted crostini, citrus caper pesto
• Second Course – Fresh Mixed Greens Salad with fried goat cheese, overnight tomatoes, pickled fennel and fried garbanzo topped with house-made raspberry vinaigrette
• Third Course (choice of entree) – Cocoa-Coffee Dusted 6oz. Filet Mignon ($75); Sautéed Pork Tenderloin Medallions ($59); or Pan Seared Grouper ($68)
• Fourth Course – Decadent Rich Chocolate Cake married with Creamy New York Cheesecake and house-made raspberry sauce

Couples looking for a romantic getaway during the month of February can also enjoy the
Month of Love special, which includes 20% off villas, a $100 daily resort credit, champagne and truffles, and a 2 p.m. late check-out (based on availability). Rates
start at just $288.20 ++ for a one-bedroom deluxe villa. For more information, visit
reunionresort.com/month-of-love

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Reunion Resort & Golf Club (7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, Florida 34747)

HOW: Dinner reservations are recommended. Registration is recommended. For more
information, visit reunionresort.com/Eleven or call 407-396-5397.

Chefs Table

2020 Valentine’s Day

Amuse
Vodka Cured & Smoked New Zealand Salmon, Lemon Caviar, Heart of Palm

First Course
Apalachicola Oyster Bisque
Butter poached oyster, herb sainte, bowfin caviar, fennel flower

Second Course
Pan Seared Chillean Seabass
B&A Risotto, Black Garlic Puree, Cipolini Soubise, orchid

Third Course
Wagyu Short Rib Wellington
Foie Duxelle, Confit of Shallot, Red wine Redux, Water Cress, Sherry vinaigrette

Fourth Course
Pot De Creme
Passion Fruit Caramel, Clementine, Hazlenut Biscotti
&
Marscapone Cheese Cake
Meyer Lemon Curd, Warm Berry jus, Chantilly
$79.90 per person

ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS OR ALLERGY CONCERNS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHEF AT THE TIME THE RESERVATION IS MADE.
PLEASE NOTE: MINOR SUBSTITUTIONS MAY BE POSSIBLE IN ADVANCE. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS THE DAY OF THE EVENT UNLESS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE MENUS BASED ON MARKET AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF EVENT.

Dragonfly Modern Izakaya

Sweet by Holly!

H Cuisine

Cocina 214

Cuba Libre

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar’s special additions to the dinner and cocktail menu and the romantic parting gifts to be offered on Friday, February 14. Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot and Executive Chef Jose Gonzalez honor the lover’s holiday with two new appetizers, two new entrees and one new dessert offered in addition to the a la carte menu, served 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Standout dishes include Camarones, yuca filled & plantain crusted jumbo shrimp and green papaya salad, served with roasted garlic “tartar” mojo for $15; Kale Caesar Salad with panela glazed-roasted squash, green and purple kale manchego cheese, Cuban bread croutons and Caesar dressing for $12; Mar y Tierra, butter poached lobster tail, chimichurri marinated New York strip, roasted Latin spiced root vegetables, served with lobster Américaine sauce for $32; Aguacate, organic quinoa and garbanzo bean-filled avocado with pimento vinaigrette, served with “crispy rice chip” and snow pea shoot salad for $21, as well as Flancocho, chocolate cake topped with coconut flan, served with coconut conserva, mixed beery salad, pistachio macaroon and raspberry sauce for $10. Lovebirds can toast to their romance with two specialty cocktails, priced at $12 each. The Guava Champagne Cocktail is made from a combination of Wycliff Champagne, guava purée, organic sugar sprinkle and a dash of bitters and the Caribbean Whiskey Sour with Dewar’s Caribbean Cask, lemon juice, organic sugar, egg whites, topped with Argento Malbec. Diners will receive a sexy parting gift of a branded satin blindfold along with take home chocolate truffles.

Rocco’s Italian Grille

DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld

DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld has a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend lineup, enticing couples with Suiteheart savings for staycation, and a special menu in Laguna Restaurant.

 Enticing couples to a romantic getaway with a Suiteheart Savings weekend, suite rates will start at $244 and will include sparkling wine upon arrival, breakfast for two and extended checkout to enjoy a romantic and leisurely staycation. On Valentine’s Day evening, Laguna Restaurant will serve a curated menu with a romantic Lava Love Cake dessert special for two from 5-10 p.m. More details on the Valentine’s Day program and menu are linked here. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (407) 352-1100.  For more information on Valentine’s Day at Laguna Restaurant please visit DTResortOrlando.com.

Hocca can be found at the Florida Mall in Orlando, FL if you’re looking for some Brazilian bites.

I wasn’t sure which drink to try so I tried all three caipirinhas and my favorite was the passion fruit one (orange color). It was a little hard to decide which was my favorite so I’m surprised I picked one.

Be careful, they’re strong. Pro tip, ask for a spoon to eat the fruit. Any of these drinks can be made without alcohol if you or your kids wanted any.

Another delicious Brazilian non-alcoholic drink is limeade! Order it. You won’t regret it because it is so refreshing.

Next, we tried some pastels – codfish, cheese, and beef.

The cheese and beef pastels were my favorite! It’s so convenient to eat too that I’d have some each morning on the way to work. They’ll come with a side of thin fries, which is so unique! I love them. Makes you feel like you’re eating less so be careful!

We were in a sandwich mood today so we picked the 1933 traditional mortadella and Hocca cheese brisket. The brisket one was my favorite because I love brisket, but the other one was also full of flavors. Both were packed with meat so no complaints there.

For dessert, we had the Vulcano, which is a tower of brownies and ice cream. We looked away for too long because my friend’s daughter scarfed it all down! Imagine the energy that produced.

The other dessert we had was an apple pastel, which is similar to an apple and caramel strudel. You can’t go wrong with that either.

For more information, visit Hocca in Orlando, FL.

Chef Norman Van Aken and partners Tom and Kim Wood announce that they are re-opening their flagship restaurant on Sand Lake’s famed Restaurant Row in the iconic Dellagio Town Center. Plans for a unique renovation of the 7,500 square foot space, revealed in first quarter 2020, will show a complete reimagining of the anchor space at the corner of Sand Lake Road and Della. Including a bold new look for 1,750 square feet of outdoor event space.

The grand opening for NORMAN’S is targeted for late summer 2020. NORMAN’S will feature a contemporary menu that will be announced in late Spring but is reported to include some of Chef Van Aken’s signature dishes as well as some of the legendary Chef’s newest inspirations. The company is continuing to employ Yusuf Yildiz as general manager of the new restaurant and Laura Fletcher as private event manager.

In August of 2019 Chef Norman Van Aken, Florida’s sole chef recipient of The James Beard “Who’s Who in America” Award, celebrated the 16th anniversary of the flagship restaurant, NORMAN’S at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He said this about the decision to move to Dellagio:

“As we enter the next part of our journey – we are activating a space that is almost twice as large as our old space. This is in alignment with our goal of creating more world-class events in Orlando. Restaurant Row’s proximity to the Orange County Convention center allows us to better serve the estimated 1.4 million expected convention-goers in 2020. Dellagio is the perfect fit for our expanding vision of food and service to the community and to travelers.”

NORMAN’S features Chef and decorated Cookbook Author Norman Van Aken and his culinary team. Chef Van Aken’s internationally acclaimed “New World Cuisine” is an exciting, healthful and delicious fusion of Florida with the power of Latin, Caribbean and Asian roots.

“NORMAN’S will be an anchoring presence for Dellagio. We are working closely with the team at Norman’s on the stunning, genre-defining renovation taking place. We are excited about the prestige that this award-winning brand and iconic personality bring to the Dellagio collective footprint and to Restaurant Row.” Joe LeBas, President, Managing Director and Founder, Concorde Group Holdings, LLC

Bulla Gastrobar is a Spanish Tapas inspired restaurant located in Winter Park. Tapas are a great and popular way to share dishes amongst friends and be able to try a variety of dishes.

Bulla is currently offering a Seasonal menu selection (while keeping their regular menu options the same) of six different items which we got to try a few of.

We started with drinks and tried my personal favorite, the seasonal Spiced Old Fashioned. Buffalo Trace bourbon is mixed with winter-spiced syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters to create a twist on the classic Old Fashioned. The cinnamon sticks added a nice touch to the drink to give it that extra spice.

If you’re more into fruit based drinks, you should order the Sangria 43: Red wine, brandy, Licor 43, triple sec, Sprite, pear, red apples, and chopped orange.

The first food dish we tried was the Bombas, braised oxtail fried with oxtail truffle reduction and mustard aioli. I love anything oxtail so this was a great way to start a meal.

Next were the Piquillos Rellenos. Piquillo peppers are stuffed with braised pork and pimento cheese. These bite sized, mild peppers were a great mix of flavors!

For all you pasta lovers, don’t pass on the Carrilleras con Fideos! It’s an elbow pasta dish with soffit dojo and the most tender braised beef cheeks.

Now for one of my favorites, the Butifarra Sliders. House made butiffara was served with mustard aioli and pepper relish on steamed buns with Idiazabal foam on the side. The foam sauce was to die for! It isn’t a very heavy sauce so it didn’t overpower the sliders at all.

My other favorite off the seasonal menu was the Oxtail Flatbread. Braised oxtail, grilled scallions, shredded Mahon, and caramelized onions are baked on a perfectly crispy flatbread. My advice is to keep the flatbread to yourself (like I would do) for a lighter meal instead of sharing this tapa dish!

If you’re wanting something heartier and/or with seafood, you can’t go wrong with Bulla’s Seafood Paella. I loved the type of rice they used and it was packed full of calamari, prawns, clams, and shrimp. This would be a must order for me when I go back!

Now for the arguably the best course: dessert. We tried the regular menu item Volcan de Chocolate and the seasonal special Tarta de Santiago. The Volan de Chocolate is a lava cake  with Nutella, vanilla ice cream, and raspberries. With that combination, you can’t go wrong!

However, the Tarta de Santiago was what really impressed me. It’s a traditional Spanish cake (gluten fee), toasted almonds, powdered sugar, and vanilla ice cream. The cake was very simple but it was very moist and delicious! Even though I’m a chocolate lover, this dessert was the winner for me!

Bulla Gastrobar is located 110 Orlando Ave Suite 7, Winter Park, FL 32789. Check out their website at https://bullagastrobar.com.

A home-style fare of the South is now hosting every day at The Coop once they added Sunday’s brunch and we were able to try a few of these items this weekend.

The COOP Scramble – Diced fried chicken tender with scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar cheese, with skillet potatoes or Anson Mills creamy grits. We tried the skillet potatoes, which were diced small to allow each bite to have the crunch that I love so much. The scramble was made well with the right amount of seasoning.

Chicken & Waffle Benedict – Giant chicken tender atop Belgian waffle with a warm Maple Bourbon syrup and two poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. This has to be my favorite dish for brunch – from the savory egg yolk, salt and herb chicken to the sweet Belgian waffle with maple bourbon. It is such a wonderful mix of flavors and I’d order this every day if possible.

The Early Bird – Chicken tenders, scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar, and chopped bacon topped with scallions and creamy hollandaise. This is the result if the COOP scramble and Chicken & Waffle Benedict had a baby.

3 Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes are popular these days. The pancakes give you a fresh note every bite you take and resembles eating dessert to me, which isn’t a bad thing because I think this would be a healthy alternative for a dessert…even though they’re pancakes.

Pulled Pork Skillet – 4R Smoked Pulled Pork layered over skillet potatoes and topped with a fried egg and Maple Bourbon BBQ Drizzle. The pulled pork is delicious as always, but I believe I didn’t have as much maple bourbon BBQ drizzle as I’d like for the sweet and smokey flavors to pop even more. 

Caramelized Croissant French Toast is made with a little instant coffee touch to make the caramelization to the butterfly cut croissant. It’s nicely flavored with fluffy texture and topped with fresh fruit and walnut pieces. I can guarantee that almost everyone would love this dish if they’re not sure what to order from the menu.

Not only did I try the brunch menu, but I also tried some popular dishes and sides from their lunch and dinner menu.

Chicken & Waffles – With Maple Bourbon Syrup. Getting this meal will earn you a biscuit and two sides. The two sides we chose with this dish were bread pudding and cream corn.

The biscuit is flaky on the outside but dense on the inside, which is different in a great way for biscuits because it makes it moist. The bread pudding was my favorite side and was the right amount of sweetness. The cream corn has a slight sweetness to it as well; the corn’s texture adds a touch to the creaminess of the dish. 

The 3 Piece Fried Chicken meal also came with a biscuit, but it was traded in for their skillet cornbread. For the two sides, fresh fried okra and mac & cheese were picked.

The skillet cornbread is made with bacon and other touches to add a savory to the slight sweetness. The fried chicken is coated with such delicious flavors and herbs that I’d love to eat all day. I would if it wouldn’t result in a heart attack. The fried okra was definitely fresh, but could use some spices. The mac & cheese was absolutely creamy like the cream corn.

When you stop in, don’t forget to buy a bottle of their maple bourbon. I forget every time and I regret it. Maybe it is my excuse to come back for more food!

For more information, visit The Coop.

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday February 2, 2020 in Miami but for those of us in Orlando – we can find some great specials and experiences to enjoy the game while also enjoying great food and drink.

Here are Super Bowl LIV Specials in Orlando 2020

American Social Bar & Kitchen 

Although nothing beats watching the game at Hard Rock Stadium, the sports bar experience at Florida’s own American Social Bar & Kitchen is a close second. With four locations across the Sunshine State — in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale — American Social Bar & Kitchen provides the ultimate game-watching experience where guests can enjoy quality food, and most importantly, an ideal game watching experience with 20+ TVs in each location, creative cocktails, craft beer, and a fun, lively environment.

Game day specials at American Social include a speciality Big Game Burger ($12) stacked to perfection with bacon, chicken fingers, buffalo cheese sauce, fried onions and cherry peppers, as well as $15 beer buckets, $6 smoked chicken wings, $4-6 shots of select liquor and more.

The Big Game Burger – $12
6oz Patty, Chicken Tenders, Bacon, Buffalo Cheese Sauce, Fried Onions, Cherry Peppers, Lettuce, on Brioche Bun, served with French Fries
Challenge: Guest who post a picture and tag AMSO Orlando along with three other people will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card

Drink Specials
$4 Mich Ultra, Dos Equis, Bacardi
$5 Jameson, Fireball
$6 Grey Goose, Patron
$15 Bud Light Buckets
$20 Heineken Buckets

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen

Open during Super Bowl and Happy hour being available in the 2 private dining rooms that will have the screens down for the game.

Hook and Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar

Soco Thornton Park

Delaney’s Tavern at The Delaney Hotel

Boxi Park – Lake Nona

Bring the family for fun starting at noon, with adult bounce houses, food and beverage specials, beer buckets and the game on the projector screen starting at 6:00 p.m. Meet football players and cheerleaders from Lake Nona High School and show your team spirit!

Canvas Restaurant & Market – Lake Nona

Canvas Restaurant & Market in Lake Nona will offer three different to-go platters for The Big Game, including Buffalo Wings, Burger Sliders and Cuban Sandwiches. (Order dates TBD – coming today or early tomorrow)

Park Pizza & Brewing Co Lake Nona

Park Pizza & Brewing Co. in Lake Nona Town Center will offer Happy Hour beer pricing from kick-off to close ($4 pints and $5 flights), a specialty meat lover’s pizza called the Sunday Ticket, and a Buffalo Chicken Dip to share for $9. This family-friendly event will also feature football-themed décor and a sound-on viewing of the game on the restaurant’s multiple big-screen TVs.

DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld

Game-day specials available all day on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 to celebrate the big game. The resort invites guests and locals to get a taste of the big game with a watch party at all of the restaurants and bars, including food and drink specials all day long. Orlando residents who wish to join in on the fun will receive complimentary parking and goodie bags will be provided by sponsors for those in attendance.

Hot Asian Buns is known to be one of the only places with hot Asian bao buns that are handmade from scratch with all natural ingredients. Each of their fluffy buns are made to order with reinvented original recipes.

Hot Asian Buns are currently a food truck, but do stationary pop ups. They’re currently at Poké Stop near UCF until Friday, January 31, 2020 before the food truck is ready to hit the road again! We were glad to taste almost everything on the menu.

Start your meal with Loaded Kimchi Fries topped with Gochujang, horsey sauce, queso fresco, sesame, and scallions. Hear me out. When thinking of something with kimchi, I would think it would overpower the fries. However, it adds a nice touch and the flavors blend well with all the other toppings delivered to your palate with some crispy fries.

Pork Asada includes citrus roasted pork, mojo aioli, pickled onions, chicharrones, and cilantro. This has such wonderful flavors, which remind me of authentic Mexican tacos. My mind and tastebuds were so confused when eating this and I’m ok with that. This is one for the books and I’d love for more toppings and lime on top.

Korean Fried Chicken is a spicy item on the menu with Gochujang, creamy slaw, sesame, and scallions. Crispy with the right amount of sauce, which says a lot because many places add too much sauces and makes it overpowering.

12 Hour Smoked Brisket with kimchi, horsey sauce, daikon, and scallions is another favorite of mine. Not sure if I like this more than the Pork Asada or not. Maybe I love them equally. Try both this and the Pork Asada, then let me know which one is your favorite.

Pork Belly Confit topped with pickled mustard greens, hoisin sauce, peanut powder, and cilantro. This pork belly is so moist, but I wish it was larger… only because I love pork belly. Although the peanut powder adds a nice crunch, it would be an interesting twist if this pork belly had a crispy skin to it and add an additional crunch. Yet, I don’t think it would be as healthy as this bao.

Don’t stop now with your eating because we sure didn’t. Instead, we  had the Thai Tea Crème Brûlée with torched sugar and lime zest. This is one of the best crème brûlées I have ever had and it’s so great being unique with the Thai tea flavors.

Stop by their pop up now while you can! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to keep an eye on their buns.

We got the inside scoop of what makes Chef Chastity the amazing, brave and badass chef that she is today. From tasting some of her delicious bites to pairing them to beers at Oviedo Brewing Co, I couldn’t get enough.

When Chef Chastity was younger, she would try to make things all the time – toothpaste, paint, glue, etc. It wasn’t until she got older that she became more interested in textures, flavor profiles, and how to achieve such feats. With this growth, she decided on culinary school after taking a tour after she graduated college at J&W in Rhode Island.

When asked who inspired her to cook, she chose Emeril Lagasse. She was a huge fan as she and her family would sit and watch every single one of his episodes. She loves how he commanded attention from the room with his bubbly and fun nature, yet he didn’t beat around the bush.

She believed he had an abundance of knowledge so you would feel comfortable and excited by everything he was explaining and doing. Between you and I (and Chef Chastity), Chef Chastity had a collection of the Mrs. Dash seasonings and toothpaste he collaborated with.

Now, if anyone knows Jim Henson, let him know that Chef Chastity would like to cook for him. When asked who she would love to cook for, he’s her man! He has nothing to do with the culinary world, but he was one of her idols as a child.

She was fixated on all of his creations because they bring out every element and spectrum of emotions. Her inspiration is to create the same feelings for him with dishes inspired by his creations that were so impressionable to me.

Back at the brewing co, she was asked what her favorite item on the menu. She said that she’s very proud of the research, time and tasting they did to regulate the pizza. From their 6+ hour Za Sauce to the vegan dough, Chef Chastity said it’s been a labor of love that’s resulted in a few extra pounds since she signed onto the brewery. Sounds like those extra pounds were well worth it even though they’re not noticeable whatsoever.

Lastly, when Chef Chastity isn’t hard at work, you can probably find her at Hot Dog Heaven or Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. Can’t find any other comfort food like a hot dog or homemade ice cream!

If you find yourself in the neighborhood, stop by Oviedo Brewing Co. to check out some of Chef Chastity’s amazing dishes like the photos I’ve taken and displayed in this post. She has created many tasty dishes and I don’t know which I’d recommend first because I recommend them all.

Light on the Sugar in Winter Park, FL creates unique treats for the East Orlando community and doesn’t shy away from making limited edition treats for various occasions. This occasion is the Lunar New Year, which will be on January 25, 2020 on the Western calendar.

This upcoming year will be the Year of the Rat. In the terms of yin and yang (??—y?n yáng), the Rat is yang and represents the beginning of a new day. In Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth and surplus.

You can order a box of these black sesame macaroons for about $13.

Each macaroon has a painted design on each and the designs are different in each box.

If macaroons aren’t for you or if there are too many in a box, you can shoot for a black sesame cream puff that is also a limited time special.

For more information, visit Light on the Sugar!