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Walt Disney World and date night. Maybe not two things most people would put together. But Brooke Fehr, Disney Food Blog contributor, would advise you to reconsider. She’s studied the sprawling 40-square-mile resort extensively over the past few years and has picked up some stellar date night ideas, tips and recommendations along the way. Lucky…
Jersey Boys April 17 – 27 Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre From $502014 Spring Swap and Shop Friday, April 18, 6 p.m. Rollins College $5 for students, $10 everyone elseThe Lunchbox Enzian Theater Through April 24 Tickets from $7.50Joe Rogan (Comedy) Friday, April 18, 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live, Universal CityWalk $37.50-$45.50Friday Night Pour Friday,…
The countdown is on for the grand opening of The COOP, the new southern cooking concept by 4 Rivers Smokehouse restaurateur John Rivers. The doors will officially open Thursday, April 17 and just like at 4 Rivers you can expect long lines and relentless loyalty. Why? Because John has once again perfected the quick comfort meal. You won’t…
MOUNT DORA GETAWAY WINNER: Lindsay Taylor Hundreds of votes were tallied in this year’s Date Night Awards. Without further delay, here are the winners: Best Date Night Activity – Foodie Category First: Epcot World Showcase Second: Griffin Cooking School at the JW Marriott Third: Farris and Foster’s chocolate date night Best Date Night Activity –…
For more than 30 years, Central Florida residents Bruce Cadle and his wife Valerie have had a Friday date night ritual that they’ve almost never missed: they stay at home and cook a romantic meal together. With absolutely no formal culinary training to help him, the self-taught gourmand used only his palate and his creativity…
It looks like all of Orlando’s amorous activities span more than a week this year, with the festivities kicking off Friday, February 7th and lasting all the way through Saturday, February 15th. It’ll be tough to choose. There are a TON of fabulous happenings around the city. Here’s the first of two posts dedicated to…
Orlando couples with a love for getaways packed with gourmet adventure will want to check out the new Epicurean Hotel, a 137-room boutique property that just opened in Tampa’s trendy South Howard (SoHo) district. I recently visited this food-focused spot and fell in love with its culinary aesthetic, rooftop bar, French patisserie, and luxurious spa,…
Get me started talking about date night ideas for Orlando and you probably won’t be able to shut me up. I love, love, love finding out new things for couples to do together. But we haven’t done it all… far from it. There are still a ton of awesome date night spots and restaurants on…
Christmas is now less than a week away so if you’re still looking for something for your sweetheart, consider a gift certificate that’s perfect for a future date night. Or maybe add these to your wish list… with babysitting included (of course!). Farris and Foster’s Chocolate Date Night Your Farris & Fosters Golden Ticket gives…
Earlier this week I shared my experience with Blue Apron, a home delivery meal kit company that’s putting the fun and excitement back into cooking date night dinners at home. I also had the opportunity to test-drive Hello Fresh, which offers the same concept. I was just as impressed with this company’s innovative yet easy-to-follow…
Wine For Us 2013 Thursday, August 1 @ 6:30pm – 9:30pm Orlando Science Center $45 1st Thursdays – Florida Artists Registry Member Exhibition Thursday, August 1 @ 6pm Orlando Museum of Art $10 Raw Orlando Presents En Masse Thursday, August 1, 8pm The Abbey $10 – $15 Date Night at Leu Gardens The Vow Friday,…
Here are a few fun things that flew across my radar recently: Wine & Cheese Pairing Class with Tonda La Femme Du Fromage Wednesday, July 24, 6:30pm – 8:30pm OLV Wine Bar and Cafe 25 W. Crystal Lake St. Orlando, FL 32806 Iron Man 3 in 3D Orlando Science Center’s Digital Adventure Theater Select nights…
There is no shortage of great restaurants within Walt Disney World Resort’s 40 square miles. Places like Victoria and Albert’s, Fulton’s Crab House, and California Grill will come to mind, but the area’s breakout favorite in the last 12 months is the lesser-known deep blu seafood grille. Tucked inside the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort, and…
I expected to learn a thing or two about sushi during a recent visit to Sushi House to attend the Sushi Date Night. To say that I was not disappointed would be the understatement of the century; I could not have been more surprised and delighted by all the extras the evening entailed. Couples fork…
I’ve teamed up with Food Fun Adventure to create an unforgettable pop-up chef’s table at the Cottage at Lake Lily on Friday, April 19 at 6:30pm. Overlooking the sparkling waters of Maitland’s Lake Lily, this romantic venue will host 10 couples for a four-course dinner created by Chef Bennett. Designed to be an interactive experience,…
Edible Orlando is one of seventy Edible Communities magazines that create editorially rich, community-based, local-foods publications throughout the United States and Canada. Each quarter, the editors pack the magazine with stories about our local food movement and ideas for bringing it into our daily lives. In addition, they also send out a monthly email, which…
WINNER: Lauren Muench… congratulations! Each month, Great Dates Orlando sends a different couple on an awesome date night. The pair becomes the “Couple at Large” and are charged with reporting back to readers the details of their night. In the past, the Couple at Large has been treated to dinner and a concert at House of…
This weekend’s weather forecast is a little iffy. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it doesn’t rain. But just in case, here are some ideas to help you plan this weekend’s QT no matter which way the weather goes: RAIN 2nd Date Dinner Saturday, February 23 6:30pm – 7:30pm Whole Foods Market Winter Park Kendra…
If you don’t already frequent CultureClimax.com (@CultureClimax), I hope you’ll soon become as big of a fan as I am… this blog rocks when it comes to curating Orlando happenings and activities. This month, I asked CultureClimax editors to share their top event picks for couples to check out on their November date nights. Here…
Calling all food fanatics! Have I got a culinary weekend for you! Beginning Friday, August 10, the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes will host For the Love of Food! Culinary Masters Weekend. This foodie affair will be packed with meet-and-greet dining, behind-the-scenes kitchen access, and an engaging cooking school session. The weekend package, priced…
Going out for dinner is my favorite thing to do for date night, so I’m always looking for new places to add to our list of regular dining spots. Somehow, we always seem to come back to a few staples, one of them being Primo at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Maybe it’s the…
Foodie couples who love to advance their culinary skills together ought to check out Williams-Sonoma’s Cookbook Club, a monthly epicurean affair hosted at the Park Avenue store. Led by W-S culinary experts, the event consists of a cooking class showcasing recipes from a different cookbook each month. Each 1½ – to 2-hour class features…
Hey date nighters, I've been busy adding some fabulous new features to the Great Dates Orlando blog lately, all of which are designed to make planning date night even easier. Check ‘em out… 100 Ideas I don’t think I could have titled this section more plainly… it’s a list (with URL links) of 100 date…
All you need is love. But a little chocolate, now and then, doesn’t hurt. – Charles M. Schulz A recent survey commissioned by a chocolate company (okay, so this is a biased study) found that when it comes to choosing between sex and chocolate, women just aren’t sure. When asked what they would be least…
When we need a getaway but we just don’t have the time for a full-fledge vacation, never fear. This is Orlando, after all. Home to some of the world’s best hotels. Here are a few ideas for a retreat close to home… Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Plan a getaway at this palatial…
Those in desperate need of a mini staycation with lots of pampered perks should seriously consider the culinary weekend coming up at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes from Friday, March 23 until Sunday, March 25, 2012. Led by Executive Chef Sean Woods, the weekend promises to give participants enough foodie ideas, tips and tricks to…
More than 550 people voted in Orlando’s inaugural Date Night Awards. Thanks to everyone who participated. Here are the results of your ballots: Best Date Night Activity – Foodie Category WINNER: The Wine Room’s wine class 2nd place: Farris and Foster’s chocolate date night 3rd place: Truffles and Trifles cooking class Best Date Night Activity…
Voting for the first annual Orlando Date Night Awards has officially closed. Tomorrow the votes will be counted and the winners of each category will be announced. BUT TODAY, I get to reveal the contents of the grand prize date night package worth over $700. One lucky voter is going to be randomly chosen by…
Hundreds of votes were tallied during the 2014 Date Night Awards. Without further delay, here are the winners: Best Date Night Activity – Foodie CategoryFirst: Epcot World ShowcaseSecond: Griffin Cooking School at the JW MarriottThird: Farris and Foster’s chocolate date night Best Date Night Activity – Participant CategoryFirst: Creative Canvas & WineSecond: Full Moon Paddle with Adventures…
Flirting With Food for CouplesCooking ClassAug 16 6:00-9pm$110.00 per couplewww.gourmetmagic.org “True Lies from Two Spies” DinnerOrange County Regional History Center Aug. 26 6 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner and program. Authors and former members of the CIA share their experiences $60 for Members; $65 for non-members.www.Thehistorycenter.org Aloha FridaysRoyal Pacific ResortFri Sept 3 at 6:30pm$35 on-line…
Marc and I just registered for the Vegan Date Night coming up at Whole Foods on July 24th. Great for anyone discovering how to cut out meat (and cheese and eggs etc.), this class will have us preparing Caesar salad, lasagna, and tiramisu for an Italian themed evening taught by Jenna of Happy Little Vegans….