I think Executive Chef Shawn Kaplan said it best when he described the menu and flavors of Kasa as “Colonial Cuisine”. The inspiration for his menu is not just from Spanish and Japanese culture (as their website suggests), but from all over the world. Colonial Cuisine, as Chef Kaplan...

Serving up a variety of breakfast and lunch items on top of a wide assortment of baked goodness, Se7en Bites has got my attention! I stopped in for breakfast today on a whim while getting my car worked on at the shop down the street. First thing I was surprised by was how well the restaurant...

The Coop 610 W Morse Blvd Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 843-2667 http://www.asouthernaffair.com/ If you’re a regular reader, you could probably guess that I’m a bit of a southern cuisine fan. When The Coop opened up this spring in Winter Park, it quickly moved to the top of my must eat list!...

The gang over at the always present swedeDish food truck are turning 3, and I thought we would give them a nice plug. I’ve had their meatballs, and can tell you there’s a good reason they’re still at it 3 years later. Learn more about them below, and check them out on Sept...

Found a really solid deal for the Park Plaza Gardens restaurant in downtown Winter Park. I’ve only walked through the place on a slow lunch day, but I really like the interior of this place. If you’ve been, head down to the comments and let us know what you thought! Check out...

Crimson Tavern Orlando Airport Marriott 7499 Augusta National Drive Orlando, FL 32828 Reservations 407.851.9000 http://crimsontavern.com/   Thanks to the wealth of information on the Internet, I’m seldom surprised by a restaurant. When I found the Crimson Tavern doing a quick search for...

                Go in whole hog at Orlando Harley’s 1st Annual Bacon Bonanza! Treat yourself to a fun day of food sampling while you enjoy live music from Gunner Down, plus you’ll have a chance to win hog-tastic prizes. Sample all of our...

The Harry Buffalo – Downtown Orlando Located on the corner of Church Street and Garland Ave in the historic Rosy O’ Gradys building, Harry Buffalo is a venue that wears a number of hats. During the day, it’s a great spot to grab lunch with friends or co-workers. At night, it’s a cool...

There is a cure for the boring lunch your taste buds have grown tired of, and it’s Napasorn Thai Restaurant. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando on Pine and Court, Napasorn offers traditional Thai at a downtown pace. I’ve truly lost count of all the Thai places that I’ve been to here in...

It sounded like a cool initiative, and they’ve helped raise a serious amount of money, so I thought it would be nice to help them spread the word about their fundraising effort. I’ve personally never been to a Joe’s Crab Shack, so maybe this will be all the incentive I need...

Orlando’s almost had it’s fill of Chili this spring, almost. On the heels of the successful and rainy 2014 Orlando Chili Cook-off, comes an event that will no doubt draw a slightly more sophisticated chili eater. The Rotary Club is hosting their 3rd annual Chili for Charity event...

Twenty-fourteen is set to be a big year for the culinary community in Orlando and one of the early standouts leading the way will be The Strand. When you first walk in to The Strand you are greeted with a very simple and elegant design motif. Light greens, grays, and the browns of the organic...

Brought to you by the team behind 4 Rivers Smokehouse, The COOP is a Winter Park neighborhood restaurant celebrating the home-style fare of the South. Hospitality at every table, Chef/Owner John Rivers, offers comfort food classics made from scratch daily. Passed-down recipes and seasonal...

Just heard about this place thanks to a Living Social deal that popped into my box today. Here’s the link to the deal. I’ll be swinging by in the next week or so and will give you a review asap 🙂 Here’s the details from Living Social’s site Details : Swing by this...

Since moving to the College Park side of town, I’ve been spoiled by having three great breakfast spots within a mile of my house. Christos Cafe, Shakers, and White Wolf (and occasionally College Park Cafe). Now that I’m living in Winter Park, I thought I would start exploring my...

Ok folks, it’s time again for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month.  If you haven’t participated before be sure not to miss out on all the great places you can try. September 1-30 get three course meals for $33.  There are restaurants from all different parts of town that...

I’ve been visiting this great Thai restaurant for years now, and I’ve had nothing but great experiences. Whether it was a dining in or taking out, the service has been quick, friendly, and helpful. You can find their Groupon deal at the link below. If you’re in the mood for...

Opened in 2003 after converting from a small grocery store, 903 Mills Market is a hidden gem that I don’t think gets enough attention. Serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a great selection of wines and craft beers, 903 Mills has you covered all day and night. The outdoor patio...

The Orlando Sentinel and a few other sources are talking about a new summer Oreo that’s hitting the shelves this month at Target stores. While there’s no mention of actual watermelon on the ingredients list, i’m sure the lab has come up with a close approximation. If...

The Attic Door in downtown Winter Garden has posted up the details of their summer lineup, as well as new specials and happy hour pricing. Have a look, and check out this cool little wine bar in downtown Winter Garden. THE ATTIC DOOR is Historic Winter Garden’s premier cafe and wine...

Yes…it’s Wine Down Time! Join us this Friday, May 10th from 7-10 PM for great Quantum Leap Wine, amazing music by Jessica Daumen (www.jessicadaumen.com) and yummy food truck food. Bring your friends and kick off your weekend with something a little different! Remember no...

Watch the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at the Winter Park Country Club. May 4th from 4-10pm. Tickets are $35. The Kentucky Derby in Winter Park is brought you by Winter Park Annual and fellow sponsors – Mercedes-Benz, Fifth Third, John Craig, Scentsy, and Sultre. Our food vendors...