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Tabby entered our May Couple-at-Large Giveaway and won a night at The Parkview in Winter Park, where she and her fiancé, Jeff, enjoyed an unforgettable foodie experience of fine cuisine paired with an insider’s selection of wines. By Jeff Thomas There are good nights, and then there are perfect nights. For us, The Parkview in…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 12 excellent choices for some date night fun. Gay Days at Disney Now thru June 8 Disney’s Theme Parks Included with park admission Ain’t Misbehavin’ June 5-July 5 (select dates) Mad Cow Theatre $24.25-$46.75 Meditation & Movie Night Friday, June 5,…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 12 excellent choices for some date night fun! Ralph Harris Now thru April 4 Orlando Improv $17 1st Thursdays: Florida Grown Thursday, April 2, 6pm Orlando Museum of Art $10 Flavor Farm Series: Chefs Hari Pulapaka and Aarthi Sampath Friday, April…
Do we all really need more stuff?? I have a hunch that many of the couples on your list would love an experience over a thing. So, consider giving them a date night gift, one that sends them out on the town for some quality time. And if the couple you’re giving a date night experience…
Dinner with seven, random strangers in a converted warehouse space turns out to be a fabulously fun night of unexpected delights. If you ask me, I believe we are in the midst of a cultural revolution where our obsession with the digital world and connecting online has actually caused many of us to crave human,…
Spending quality time with the hubster and handing over cooking duties for a night are two of my favorite things when it comes to date night. But geez, it’s super easy to rack up a $100 bill at some of our favorite restaurants. On nights when we’re watching the wallet but we don’t want to…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 10 excellent choices for some date night fun! The Phantom of the Opera Now thru Dec 14 Dr. Phillips Center $38.75-$128.25 Light Up UCF: 50 Nights of Music, Lights & Ice Now thru Jan 4 CFE Arena FREE Holiday Film Festival,…
Our sister city, Tampa Bay, is an easy two-hour drive away and is packed full with delightful diversions perfect for fun weekend together. Earlier this year, the city launched a brand-new program designed to give out-of-towners the key to the city… sort of. The Tampa Bay CityPASS includes tickets to all of the area’s best…
We booked our spot at Luma’s Chef Table two months ago and then waited patiently for the day (also our 10-year anniversary) to arrive. We’d heard it was good, “epic” in fact, but only a few details whetted our appetite: seven to nine courses, all crafted from the chef’s whimsy and served at a kitchen-side…
Orlando couples looking to give their cooking skills and culinary imagination a reboot might want to check out one or all of the Culinary Skills Workshops coming up at The Ancient Olive in Winter Park. Priced at $35 per person, each two-hour, demonstration-style workshop is taught by Francis Biondi, who was a finalist on FOX’s MasterChef Season 5….
This Friday begins 53 days of foodie festivities at Epcot, home to the 19th International Food & Wine Festival September 19 – November 10. Nearly 300 chefs have come together to showcase fare from across the globe at more than 25 food-and-beverage stops, hundreds of food and beverage seminars and workshops, as well as dozens…
Get ready for a fast-paced, hands-on cooking competition designed to give couples the opportunity to test their skills for the chance to win fabulous prizes and the title of Orlando’s Top Culinary Couple. Presented by Edible Orlando and the Orlando Date Night Guide, the contest will give couples the chance to compete in one of…
Chris Tucker (stand-up) Friday, July 11, 7pm Hard Rock Live $75 Wine Down Fridays Friday, July 11, 7-10pm Quantum Leap Winery Free admission Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life Friday, July 11, 7pm (trivia with prizes starts at 6:30pm) Summer Movie Series at the Garden Theatre $5 Art & Music in the Park + Food Truck…
Emeril’s Tchoup Chop (pronounced “chop chop”) opened in 2003 at Universal’s Royal Pacific Resort. Though I’ve lived in the area—and visited City Walk and even Emeril’s Orlando—many a times since then, I never ventured to Tchoup Chop. It’s located in the hotel, so parking would be more expensive, I told myself. It’s too far of…
Somewhere along the lines the phrase “healthy food” became synonomous with “boring food.” I couldn’t disagree more so I’ve asked chef extraordinaire and food coach Chelsie DiPaolo to create what is sure to be a fun, healthy and informative date night for discerning foodies. WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 6:30pm to 9pm You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to attend and…
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…
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…