Crave Bakehouse has a simple philosophy of “Quiet your cravings. Feed your wellness.” They strive to satisfy every human’s desire for ‘sweet and bready’ minus the high glycemic flours and sugar. Not feeling deprived keeps you committed to a life of good health. We can get on board with that, especially during times of quarantine creating such anxiety in most of us!

The Crave Bakehouse family is passionate about creating authenticity in flavor and texture to truly satisfied you with each bite instead of searching for the next treat. All of their products are prepared with the best intentions and ingredients that let you indulge without slowing you down. The donuts are made with organic coconut flour, organic coconut oil, eggs, and a high grade stevia/erythritol blend for sweetening.

The first item I tried was their Cinnamon Sugar and it reminds me of a healthy version of a cinnamon Auntie Anne’s pretzel when I was younger. My mom always ordered the cinnamon sugar pretzels. With that being said, it was definitely my mom’s favorite donut when she tried these. I’m surprised she only ate half the first sitting, but that’s because she’s saving the other half for the next morning to eat with her coffee.

• • 2 net carbs
  • No added sugars
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Keto friendly
  • Paleo friendly

Their Lemon Poppy Crumble is quite refreshing with each bite. It has 3 net carbs, yet no added sugars. This is so refreshing and quenched my cravings for a zesty lemonade.

• • 3 net carbs
  • No added sugars
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Keto friendly
  • Paleo friendly
  • Source of calcium and phosphorous

This Double Chocolate Chip is thus far my favorite! I popped this bad boy into the microwave and heated it up for 10 seconds for a warm, chocolatey hug. I wish I had an unlimited supply of this donut popping out of the oven like cookies popped out of Santa’s sled in the Santa Clause 2 movie. And with a mug of hot chocolate or milk in general.

• • 4 net carbs
  • No added sugars
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Keto friendly
  • Paleo friendly

Let me introduce you to the Maca Pecan. For this donut, they use Maca powder to add delectable flavors to the donut and has many health benefits, which you can google for more information. It creates a sweet and nutty taste with notes of butterscotch. I wish I could’ve tried it, but my dad inhaled this faster than I could say Maca Pecan.

• • 4 net carbs
  • No added sugars
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Keto friendly
  • Paleo friendly

The Piña Colada is unique in every way from scent to taste. I’d recommend having one with a piña colada drink. With the quarantine, what’s stopping you from having it and the drink any time of the day or any day of the week?

• • 3 net carbs
  • No added sugars
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Keto friendly
  • Paleo friendly

This is the Limade with a green stripe made by spinach powder. This is another zesty donut on their menu. This instance, it’s like having a margarita in donut form… Without the salt and tequila. I guess that’s still ok because the donut is still delicious without any tequila.

• • 2 net carbs
  • No added sugars
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Keto friendly
  • Paleo friendly

These items aren’t the only items on the menu. Crave Bakehouse also offers savory items on their menu. Continue to tune into Tasty Chomps for informations regarding their savory items coming soon.

For more information, visit Crave Bakehouse. You can even order their donuts online because they ship every Monday and Tuesday. They ship nationwide except to Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska.

Walking into The Edison, I entered a fantasy world of electrifying mystique and intrigue during The Edison’s inaugural Masquerade on February 22. From the moment I crossed the threshold, I was happily surprised walking around every corner with all the decor and effort put into the night.

Appetizers were coming around on trays to enjoy while drinks were being poured all night.

Blackened shrimp cocktail with cocktail and remoulade sauces.

BBQ short rib with kimchee.

Oyster shooters with mignonette. You can taste the ocean with every bite.

Cucumber canapés with salmon mousse. This was my favorite food item of the night! Very light and refreshing, yet packed with creamy protein.

Buffalo meatballs. These were very tasty even though they’re not very pretty.

Portobello fries with siracha. These were very unique, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. The siracha added a nice spice to each bite, but doesn’t overpower the earthy taste of the portobello.

After the savory bites, the sweet ones came rolling out. These cake pops were the bomb and the pistachio white chocolate pops were amazing even though I’m not a fan of white chocolate.

For something more tart, here are some lemon tarts with a fresh raspberry on top to quench your thirst.

Eyeing down the food will make you super thirsty and want a cocktail from their special menu for the night.

The Butterfly Effect was my favorite. It consisted of Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain elderflower, lime juice, simple syrup, and pea flower infusion. Smooth and simple with a splash of color.

The Masked Mule is a bolder choice with Maker’s Mark bourbon, lime juice, honey, blackberries, and ginger beer. Still a delight, but strong as ever.

Sip In Moderation is made with Plymouth gin, simple syrup, hibiscus cordial, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and chambord. A little dryer, but still refreshing.

Don’t be fooled that the five cocktails are the only drinks offered because the bartenders can make anything else you’d like to order. Also, fairies were flying around offering a variety of shots for $10 each.

Check out The Edison on the daily as well as for their special events.

This local Orlando screen printing shop is partnering with local restaurants and businesses/organizations to fundraise through t-shirts / merchandise for supporters while also donating portion of proceeds to Second Harvest Food Bank – please contact Mike Cho below to get involved – thank you!

Local Orlando screen printing shop, Impress Ink (ImpressInk.com) is launching a new initiative to raise funds for local restaurants and small businesses by doing what they do best, sell shirts. Local restaurants, breweries, and organizations, can sign up with Impress Ink to showcase a unique t-shirt design on their website, OrlandoMerchStore.com, as well as fundraise for their business during these difficult times and beyond.

Each shirt will cost $25, which includes delivery, with $10 per shirt going to the participating business.

An additional $2 per shirt will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Some current partners include Good Salt Group (Reyes Mezcaleria, The Osprey Tavern, Seito Baldwin Park), Black Rooster Taqueria, Bento Asian Kitchen, Viet-Nomz, Ivanhoe Brewing, and Dexter’s and The New Standard so far.

Here are some of our favorite T-shirt designs so far:

MX TACO

Viet-Nomz

Orlando Weekly

Soupa Saiyan

Sus Hi Eat Station

Sushi Pop

Hunger Street Tacos

Pom Pom’s 

Orlando Foodie Forum

Galeria was founded from a group of international service and hospitality entrepreneurs whose background in classical performing arts and culinary arts were inspired to offer great food and great art, giving artists a place to showcase their work.

Spinalis Sliders – Espresso rubbed spinalis, caramelized onions, Hawaiian slider bun, arugula, and wasabi cucumber sriracha aioli. These buns add a light sweetness to a flavorful spinalis.

The Bacon Flight includes thick cut Compart Duroc bacon, jerked, agave sriracha glazed, dazed and glazed maple chipotle, served with bacon jam. This was one of my favorite dishes at dinner. Why? Because bacon is the best thing ever. I most likely had two plates of this dish on my own and I don’t regret a single bite.

The Van Gough is their $65.99 Tomahawk Steak, which is to die for. I can’t wait to come back for more!

Look how beautiful Chef Matt made this Tomahawk steak. It is just as tender and moist as you see it in this photograph. I also wish I brought home the bone for the pup.

The Claude Monet is Galeria’s blend of fresh salad mix, candied walnuts, applewood smoked blu cheese, sliced strawberries, and Guava balsamic dressing. The guava balsamic dressing is definitely unique for this dish; however, it draws all of the flavors together.

The Day Boat is seasonal fish, tomato watermelon kimchi, roasted fingerling potatoes, and roasted vegetables. It was as light as it sounds, but still SO flavorful.

As for dessert, it all depends on the day and what the chef has in mind for you. Chef Joshua will create beautiful and delicious treats after you’ve enjoyed a beautiful meal by Chef Matt.

Grab the menu, a glass of wine or cocktail and laugh the evening away with friends and family while your eyes feast on the local artwork on display throughout the restaurant.

For more information, visit Galeria yourself.

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that support normal brain function, which can contribute to a decrease symptoms of depression during these times so let’s boost our immune system and outlook with a healthy make-at-home lunch option.

Dragonfly Robata wants to give you their personal recipe that feeds 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vegetable oil
• 12 oz salmon, saku, sashimi grade
• 3 oz kale

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp crème fraiche
• 1 tsp yuzu juice (or lemon juice substitute)
• 1 tsp soy
• 4 strawberries, cleaned, halved
• 20 each blueberries, cleaned
• Salt

Method:

1. Heat up a sauté pan on high heat. Add oil to the pan. Season fish with S&P. Once pan starts smoking, add salmon to the pan and sear each side of the fish till golden brown. You would want to do a quick sear on each side, about 20-30 seconds on each side. Set salmon aside to cool.
2. Take kale and fry in a 300F fryer till crispy. Be careful when frying kale, it will pop around In the fryer. Season kale with salt and set aside.
3. Make crème fraiche sauce. Mix all three ingredients together and mix well and set aside.
4. Take all the berries, clean and prep and set aside.
5. Plate up: cut salmon on a bias into 1inch strips. Spoon onto a plate the crème fraiche yuzu sauce generously, lay salmon on top of the sauce and garnish with berries and top with kale for texture. Finish plate with a touch of maldon.

Dragonfly Robata invites you to make memories and meaningful connections whether it is with loved ones or professional colleagues while enjoying fresh and creative items from their menu. While indulging on dishes, President Hiro Leung may walk around to greet you and see how you’re doing or if you need anything while visiting Dragonfly Robata. If you get to meet him, you’ll find that he is one of the most humble human beings you will ever meet in this life time.

Yellowtail is one of my favorite fish to eat and this definitely does it justice in the Yellowtail Crudo dish with all the flavors and freshness. It is served with heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado, ponzu, citrus oil, and shiso to accompany the yellowtail on your palate.

For vegetarians, there’s the Heirloom Cauliflower Salad as a starter. It includes carrots, mustard seeds, walnuts, yuzu vinaigrette, and micro wasabi greens. Make sure you eat it hot for the cauliflower to be crispy.

Another very popular vegetarian dish is the Maitake Mushroom Fritters. This has to be my absolute favorite dish of the night; I’d order this over the Yellowtail Crudo any day so that’s saying a lot. This plays with truffle salt and a tentsuyu sauce to create unique flavors for you to enjoy. The texture is also moist and tender on the inside, yet crispy on the outside. This isn’t only my favorite dish, but the favorite of many of the Dragonfly employees.

If you’d like hand held item, consider the Steamed Buns where you can choose the protein base. For protein, you can either get the braised ribs or braised pork belly and both are served with pickled vegetables and red chili paste to add a kick. We couldn’t decide on the protein so we ended up getting both to try and I’m not mad about it.

This is the Smoky Dragon roll. It is made with salmon, crab delight, red onion, temp flakes, cucumber topped with avocado, torched tuna, lemon zest, kobachi, and eel sauce. So many different textures, flavors and amazingness for you to explore with your tastebuds. This was quite a delight and I have no complaints.

This visit was the first time I’ve had Foie Gras Nigiri, which is seared foil gras, plum tamarind and candied garlic. This is definitely a chef’s recommendation and an interesting treat. However, it will break into pieces while picking it up with chopsticks due to how delicate it is. I would suggest using a fork or spoon.

Once done with all your little bites, don’t forget about dessert. One of their unique desserts is the matcha creme brûlée. It is so earthy, yet creamy and refreshing. I highly recommend getting this dish to share.

Not to mention, they had an event for the Dogs of Orlando where your dog can enjoy a dish right by your side on the patio. These dishes were created by the chef with ingredients that even you could eat…if you’d like it in the shape of a bone. However, your furry friend might not want to share.

The Bangers & Mash is quite a popular one amongst the four legged friends that evening.

Another is the Chicken & Rice dish being the second choice. This event was a one time thing as of now, but they’re working on adding it to their schedule to have again. Whether or not there’s a dog event, you can still bring your dogs out while you dine on the patio.

For more information about Dragonfly Robata, please visit their local location in Orlando or their website for their other locations in Florida.

4R Restaurant Group has announced the launch of a Groceries 4R You, a new affordable grocery marketplace that offers consumers access to a limited list of hard-to-find items at 4 Rivers Smokehouses and The COOP during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Designed to provide essential food, kitchen and hygiene items that are currently scarce at many traditional retailers, Groceries 4R You offers Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Disposable Plates, Ground Beef, Chicken Breasts, Half Chickens, Spaghetti, Black Beans, White Rice, Milk, Beer and more.  These items will be sold until supplies last. Products can be ordered online at www.4riverssmokehouse.com, www.thecoopwp.com, or through the 4 Rivers app.  Other 4 Rivers products such as BBQ sauces, rubs and jerky will also be available to order through this service.

“More so than ever before, providing a safe and healthy environment for our Guests and Team Members remains our top priority. The launch of Groceries 4R You creates a safe one-stop-shop for our guests to pick up essentials from the convenience of their car.” said John Rivers, Founder/CEO 4R Restaurant Group.

Grocery 4R You products will be available daily during normal business hours at The COOP in Winter Park and all 4 Rivers restaurants (except the downtown Orlando location) via the new “Pop-Up Drive-Thru” tents that were recently added to all stores.  As inventories are limited, this program will sell items until supplies last.

Updated 3/19/20 2:30 P.M.: All library locations are closed to the public until further notice. We continue to offer online services, home delivery and other core offerings to customers. You also can sign up for a library card online from the comfort of your home.

Please check our website or follow us on social media for updates. Read the library’s statement on COVID-19 and what we’re doing in response. You can reach staff at 407-835-7323 or through online chat, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The administration of the Orange County Library System (OCLS) has announced that, to protect the health of our staff and customers, it will close all 16 locations for an undetermined period of time.

Library administration will closely monitor developments to determine a time when locations can reopen to the public safely. In the meantime, all library-sponsored events have been cancelled through April 30. The cancellation includes camps, classes, events, programs, studio sessions, tours, library pop-ups and outreach events. Online classes will continue to be offered.

Meeting room bookings through April 30 will be cancelled and refunds will be issued. Passport Services appointments have been cancelled through April 30.

Customers can continue to request books, DVDs, and other library materials during this time through our home delivery service. Materials can be returned at any library location using our book returns. Library fines will be suspended for anything due after March 13. Due dates for currently checked out materials will be extended to May 1. We are also extending the checkout period for home delivery items to 56 days.

Holds pickup from our locations will be suspended. If you have designated a location for your holds to be picked up and would like to change to having items delivered to your home, please contact us at mayl@ocls.info or call 407-835-7323 to make this designation. Our call center, Questline, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Additionally, OCLS has a wide variety of digital offerings for library cardholders, including ebooks and audiobooks, live online classes, streaming TV and movies, music downloads, databases, digital magazines and more. Visit “How to Social Distance & Still Use Your Library” in our website at ocls.info for more information on how to access these services, or to sign up for a library card online.

The library’s administration is taking the spread of COVID-19 very seriously and will continue to monitor the situation as it develops. If additional cancellations or closures are necessary, we will announce them on our social media accounts and at ocls.info.

Posted 3/17/2020 2 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, March 18, all library locations will be closed to the public until further notice. We will continue to offer online services, home delivery and other core offerings to customers.

From OCLS

How to Social Distance and Still Use Your Library

Amid ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and directives from public officials to implement social distancing practices, Orange County Library System has decided to cancel all events and classes. The library takes the safety and wellness of our customers and staff very seriously and will do its part in mitigating the current health crisis.

Despite these well-intentioned efforts, we know unplanned time at home can mean resources to keep yourself (or your children, if you’re a caregiver) entertained and away from stressful news coverage during this time can be a challenge to find or afford. You might be wondering how to find entertainment without taking on unexpected expense or where to find learning resources for your children when you’ve suddenly been thrust into homeschooling.

Here is a list of resources you can take advantage of remotely:

Reading

The library offers access to a number of digital lending platforms that offer e-books, digital magazines and audiobooks. If you find yourself stressed, this may be a good time to practice some self-care—a light-hearted memoir by your favorite comedian or a compelling suspense thriller may be exactly what you need at this time.

• Overdrive
• hoopla 
• RBDigital
• cloudLibrary 
• Freading 

• axis360
• ePULP 

In addition to our online lending platforms, we also offer free home delivery. At this time, the library plans to operate the service as normal. Through our home delivery program, you can request books, CD Books, CDs and DVDS (as well as new release entertainment DVDs). Visit our catalog to make your requests.

TV & Movie Streaming

If you discover that you’ve exhausted your Netflix queue or that you want to find movies you can’t see anywhere else, we also have a comprehensive collection of TV series and films available through several lending platforms.

• Overdrive
• Kanopy*
• hoopla 
• RBDigital

Kanopy is offering a collection of credit-free movies and documentaries for 30 days thanks to its partners.

Music

Music is a healthy tool to quiet the mind and raise your spirits. If you have children at home, an impromptu dance party can be a great way for them to burn off extra energy.

• CDs (available through our home delivery service)

• hoopla
• Freegal 
• RBDigital (full concert footage)

Learning Resources for Students

Experts recommend trying your best to stick to routines when caring for children during crises. This means that even though schools are closed that it’s helpful to encourage regular wake-up times and to provide structured activities throughout the day. While our digital lending services all offer something for kids, we also have free subscriptions to numerous online learning resources.

• Little Pim 

(Introduces young children (ages 6 months to 6 years) to learning a foreign language. Using short videos and flash cards, this award-winning program immerses children into a new language)

• Miss Humblebee’s Academy 

(An award-winning, online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten. The curriculum lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success, providing strength in core subject areas: math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. The curriculum is theme based and fully interactive with sound cues)

• Brainfuse 

(Students can connect with a qualified tutor for expert help in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, English as a Second Language, Computer Literacy, Test Preparation (such as GED, SAT and ACT) and Writing Assistance)

• Science Online 

(Science online has experiments, essays, definitions, diagrams and more)

• Homework Help LibGuide 

(Offers Quick links to live online tutoring, school subject research guides, research paper writing tips, test preparation and other schoolwork assistance)

• Tumblebook Library 

(TumbleBook Library is an online collection of e-Books that have animation, sound, music, and narration added to picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you).

• World Book Online

World Book Online is a comprehensive online resource to research a variety of academic topics.  Parents can utilize Curriculum Correlations to see how topics relate to their children’s school curriculum.

Learning Resources for Adults

If you are someone who works in a service-based industry that’s gone dark or you’ve been directed to work from home, you may find yourself getting through your regular tasks much faster, leaving you with more free time. Additionally, if you are practicing social distancing and just want to use your time constructively, here are some services that can help.

• Mango Languages 

(Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages)

• Lynda.com from LinkedIn 

(Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals through a video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts)

• Chilton Library

(This resource offers step-by-step instructions, photos, diagrams, and much more for automobile repair and maintenance)

• Business Plans Handbook 

(Starting a business and need a plan? Here is a collection of successful business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funds for small businesses throughout North America)

• Gale General OneFile 

(Gale General OneFile is a one-stop source for information on a wide range of general interest topics. Whether you are looking for information on current events, health care, sports, technology or almost any other inclusive topic, Gale General OneFile has articles you can use)

• Morningstar Investment Research Center 

(Find comprehensive financial information on thousands of mutual funds, including the Morningstar star rating, exchange-traded funds, information on various investment indexes, types, sectors, and styles)

• Novelist Plus 

(NoveList has information on over 200,000 fiction and non-fiction titles, including popular author Read-a-likes, book discussion guides, award lists and much more)

• Live Online Classes

(Through our live online classes, you can learn invaluable tech and business skills through the guidance of one of our trained instructors from the comfort of your own home)

*Bonus*

At-home exercise is a good way to get your body moving (especially if you’re working at home right now). It’s also an effective way to distract the mind and focus on your overall well-being. The library offers a few ways for you to access free at-home workouts:

• Overdrive 
• hoopla 
• DVDs (available through our home delivery service)

There are literally dozens more online databases and resources available to you for free as a library cardholder. Browse the Learning & Research area of our website to see more. And if you’re not sure what to read next or need ideas on what’s worth borrowing, check out the Staff Picks section of our website to see personal recomemndations from library staff.

As always, you can follow the library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date with the latest regarding any changes to services.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, measures have been taken by Florida state and local officials to slow down the rate of infections. With the closure of restaurants for dine-in and move to delivery / take-out, as well as the (hopefully temporary) closure of many tourism related businesses, a lot of folks are looking for jobs right now. Based on what we have heard, here is who are hiring:

Grocery Stores / Markets

Publix

is seeking to hire “thousands of associates by the end of March to fill positions in its stores and distribution centers.” link: https://www.publix.jobs

Wal-mart

Walmart said it is looking to hire 150,000 new associates, full time and part time, through the end of May to help meet “the everyday needs of customers.” Jobs are available in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. Walmart says the jobs will be temporary at first, but can lead to permanent spots. The company is expediting its hiring process, particularly for cashiers and stockers, going from a two-week application cycle to 24 hours.  https://careers.walmart.com/

Target

Target is offering optional paid leave for vulnerable employees and boosting workers’ pay by $2 an hour during the coronavirus crisis, the Minneapolis-based retailer said Friday. The company said it plans to offer extra hours or hire more workers when needed. Target is also offering an optional 30-day paid leave for employees who are pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or who are 65 or older. (Source: Orlando Sentinel)

https://corporate.target.com/careers/

Winn-Dixie

The company has vowed to “expeditiously” hire residents whose hours have been cut or who has been laid off from their jobs due to the coronavirus
https://www.segrocers.com/careers

Freshfields Farms

– To Restaurant kitchen staff: Hiring for experienced production workers in both full and part-time positions with pay spanning from $12-$16 an hour. Apply at http://www.freshfieldsfarm.com/company/#careers

Walgreens

https://jobs.walgreens.com/

Whole Foods

https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/global/en

Gordon Food Service

https://jobs.gfs.com/

Costco

https://www.costco.com/job-opportunities.html

Sams Club

https://careers.walmart.com/stores-clubs/sams-club-jobs

Dunkin Donuts

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en/careers/career-opportunities?location=orlando,%20%20fl

Delivery Jobs

Amazon

Amazon hiring 100,000 warehouse workers amid coronavirus boom – “We also know many people have been economically impacted as jobs in areas like hospitality, restaurants, and travel are lost or furloughed as part of this crisis,” the company wrote. The company also said it’s basically open to hiring everyone as temps just for the duration, adding, “We want those people to know we welcome them on our teams until things return to normal and their past employer is able to bring them back.” Amazon said it is increasing wages for warehouse workers across the board from a minimum of $15 to a floor of $17, with similar raises in other regions Links: https://www.amazon.jobs/en Amazondelivers.jobs

Amazon Flex Jobs

https://flex.amazon.com/

Uber Eats

https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/delivery/

Door Dash

https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/

Grub Hub

Join

Bite Squad

https://www.bitesquad.com/apply

Other

Chewy

https://www.chewy.com/jobs

Bank of America

https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/job-search

PR Jobs in Orlando

Job Bank

Tijuana Flats TuskAloma in Oviedo.

Inquires / Applications – Call 407.478.3468 or 402@tuskaloma.com

Home Depot

https://careers.homedepot.com/

Cellular Sales

Verizon’s largest retailer – successfully transitioned many people from the hospitality industry into wireless sales. Apply at jobs.cellularsales.com.

Basically if it is something to do with delivery or essential services during this crisis they are hiring.

CVS

CVS Health is hiring 50,000 workers and delivering bonuses to employees who are required to work on-site during the coronavirus pandemic. CVS is giving workers bonuses of up to $500. Eligible recipients include pharmacists, store employees and managers. The company plans to immediately hire 50,000 people for full-time, part-time and temporary jobs, including store positions, home delivery drivers, distribution workers and customer service representatives.

https://jobs.cvshealth.com/

More resources

Indeed – https://www.indeed.com/

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=delivery&l=Orlando%2C+FL

Filing for “Re-employment” Assistance

Floridians whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 CAN apply for Reemployment Assistance benefits. Eligible recipients can receive $32 to $275 per week, based on prior income and benefits can last up to 12 weeks. As of Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 the “work search” and “online work registration” requirements for benefits have been suspended thru May 2, 2020 and apply retroactively to the week beginning March 15th, 2020. Stay tuned for updates. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/03/20/how-to-file-for-unemployment-benefits-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

If you know of any other establishments hiring, kindly send us an email at tastychomps@gmail.com – thank you!

A new delicious Vietnamese restaurant hits the streets with popular Vietnamese dishes. It is owned and run by a local family who wants to share Vietnamese street fare with the Orlando community. I’m glad they’re not saving these dishes for only their family gatherings and are sharing the dishes with everyone instead.

Take a look at their menu:

What’s better than delicious, flavorful dishes that are also great for your wallet!? A little bird also told me how they have special menu items here and there on weekends. Make sure you ask them if they have any if you visit during the weekends.

Don’t forget to Pho It Up with a bowl of pho, where you can decide each step what to add from the broth to how much noodles and protein you’d prefer. They even have vegetarian options (photographed here)!

The next popular Vietnamese dish is the Vermicelli, which I love with their well-seasoned pork. Their fish sauce isn’t as fishy as other places, which is nice. It has a sweetness to it, but it’s not overpowering because they are pretty good at making their own. Many of you may not know that fish sauce served to you with dishes isn’t coming directly from the bottle you find in stores, but it is diluted with vinegar, sugar, etc.

Street Fare options also include Roti Paratha Cakes. The sauce is like a curry and the roti is made nice and warm. Be careful because it comes out steaming. I crave this every day since I have had it. I can’t wait to have my foodie meet up and share it with other foodie enthusiasts so I hope I see you there.

Phoresh Noodles also has chicken wings, which are super crispy on the outside yet moist and tender on the inside. They’re made with garlic butter and fish sauce. It sounds odd, but it tastes great. Trust me.

Yum Squid is another that you may not run into often. The squid is served shredded with papaya, red onion, cilantro, and a Thai chili sauce. Although it says Thai chili, it’s not Thai hot so don’t sweat it.

While you wait for your food, enjoy some fresh lemonade. It was my first time having fresh lemonade the Vietnamese way and I wish ordering this had free refills because I’d drink it all day.

Don’t forget to grab a Vietnamese iced coffee, which is known to be made with condensed milk. I fancy my Vietnamese iced coffee with less condensed milk so I can taste all the notes coming from the coffee. Shout out to Made In Orlando for being one of my hand models.

For more information on the Foodie Meet Up, visit Yelp or check out my Flyer. With COVID19-19, the meet up is currently on hold for further notice. Do still RSVP so we have your information for updates when we do have the event!

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Located inside The Grand Bohemian in downtown Orlando, The Boheme is an upscale restaurant featuring amazing dishes from Chef Laurent Hollaender. We had the opportunity to experience a selection of The Boheme’s newly reimagined menu featuring brand-new vegan items.

Starting with appetizers, there are options such as Beef Carpaccio, Tomato & Burrata, Calamari, and Grilled Peach Salad.

The Beef Carpaccio is marinated dry aged Wagyu with shaved parmesan, arugula, crispy capers, and mustard aioli. The dry aged Wagyu was just as tasty as you could imagine!

The Tomato.& Burrata is great for cheese lovers as the Burrata is served with heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, aged balsamic, fresh oregano, fleur de sel, and cracked pepper.

My favorite appetizer was definitely the Calamari. The calamari is fried perfectly with jalapeños, olives, pequillo peppers, Capote capers, Meyer lemon, oregano, and Moroccan harissa sauce. The calamari and Moroccan harissa sauce pair so well together!

For those who love their salads, the Grilled Peach Salad (filed greens, pecans, goat cheese, raspberries, cornbread croutons, fig and sherry vinaigrette) is a pretty and delicious option.

Next, we were able to sample items from their brand new Vegan menu!

The Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Soup has a lovely flavor and a perfect starter to a meal.

However, it was the Beet Poke Bowl blew me away. If I hadn’t had known beforehand, I would have never guessed these were beets. They’re marinated so well, that they have such a similar flavor to the fish you typically would get in poke bowls. And it’s served with kimchi cucumbers, radish, carrots, grilled scallions, avocado, and jasmine rice.

The Vegan Linguini Bolognese is made with ground cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, onions, pumpkin seeds, and sun-dried tomatoes topped with cashew parmesan. And to make it even better, the linguini was cooked perfectly al dente.

Now for my favorite part of the evening, The Tomahawk Experience. A 42 oz. 1855 beef tomahawk is flambéed and carved table side for a fun little show. It’s served with Porcini mushroom sauce and sides of grilled asparagus, grape tomatoes, Yukon golden potatoes, and a yellow beet mash.

We finished the evening with two different dessert offerings. The Black Bee Honey Cheesecake is an orange blossom honey cheesecake, Grand Marnier caramel sauce, and a honeycomb waffle crisp. And you can’t forget about the cute, little chocolate bees!

The Blueberry Lavender Gelato is served with a lemon almond crisp. The lemon almond crisp was like a light cookie (somewhat comparable to the texture of a macaron).

Visit The Boheme at The Grand Bohemian Hotel at 325 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. https://www.kesslercollection.com/boheme-restaurant/