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Fall is here! Go out and enjoy the various Oktoberfest celebrations, beer & art festivals & more. Here are the top events in Orlando this week. MONDAY Mario Kart Tourney featuring Brew Bus Monday, October 2, 6:30pm-10pm GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar $5 TUESDAY Food for Thought Tour Tuesday, October 3, 11:30am-12:30pm Second Harvest…
Most of us in committed relationships know that regular date nights are an integral part of a happy, healthy partnership. Despite this, date night often gets lost in the shuffle as we try to balance work, our personal lives, family, and the general demands of life. In my own relationship, date night often gets unintentionally…
Plan the perfect first, second, and third date, anniversary celebration, first getaway, and proposal in Orlando Dinner at the same old restaurant followed by a movie at the closest theater just isn’t going to cut it this time. Whether you’re planning your very first date or are ready to pull out all the stops for…
Highball & Harvest at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is hosting a series this summer sure to delight foodies and craft cocktail lovers. The Summer Food & Booze Series will pair the chefs and bartenders of Highball & Harvest with attendees eager to learn the art of old-fashioned Southern cooking and craft cocktail pairings. Located…
Get a taste of Orlando’s rich culinary scene this month during Bite30, Orlando Weekly’s 30-Day Restaurant Week. From June 1 – 30, 2017, local restaurants will showcase their cuisine through special prix fixe multi-course $30 dinner menus. This month-long event offers couples the opportunity to have an enjoyable night out while discovering new restaurants at…
Spending quality time with your best girl friends goes way beyond free drinks in crowded bars on a designated night of the week. While bar hopping certainly has its place in your rotation, there are also loads of unique girls’ night out events happening on a regular basis in Orlando. Add these ongoing events to…
Ladies, you asked for it and we’re delivering! Spending time with your favorite girls is just as important as prioritizing time with your partner, so we’re launching a new series dedicated to girls’ night out in Orlando. Check out our list of girls’ night approved activities then hit the town while bonding with your favorite…
UPDATE: As of February 2019, Kona Grill’s Winter Park location has closed. Since opening in late 2016, Kona Grill in Winter Park has been on our radar as a notable date night destination. Each Tuesday is date night, featuring a special menu for two under $50. The extensive happy hour menu is another wallet-friendly option….
Enjoy “Love Under the Stars” at Rogue Pub, Valentine’s Beer & Chocolate Pairing at Orlando Brewing, a Valentine’s Evening Gourmet Adventure Cooking Class, Sax After Dark & more romantic events with your date this Valentine’s week in Orlando. MONDAY Paint Nite – “Love Under the Stars” Monday, February 13, 7pm Rogue Pub $45 Open Mic…
UPDATED for 2017 Shop local this holiday season and wow your love with something he/she will truly treasure! Santa’s elves ─ in the form of Orlando Date Night Guide ─ have shopped locally to present this holly jolly filled gift list. Wrap up holiday shopping for your love with these gift ideas from local stores….
Outdoor events are picking up in Orlando now that the cooler temperatures are starting to settle in. And with Halloween on the horizon, you’ll see loads of haunted happening on the calendar this week, too. Paint Strong Now thru October 31 Orlando Public Library FREE Admission 1st Thursdays: Going Goth! Wednesday, October 19, 6-9pm…
The cooler weather has ushered in a slew of fall events in Orlando that are focused on food, beer, wine and spirits. Here are 40 of our favorite in 2016! SEPTEMBER International Food & Wine Festival 2016 September 14 – November 14 Epcot, Walt Disney World Food & Wine Weekends September 16 – November 13 Waldorf Astoria Orlando &…
Wow! You’ll find yourself repeating this word at least a dozen times when you first visit the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Perched on 26.5 lakeside acres within the magnificent residential community of Golden Oak, the sprawling resort sits just minutes from all of Disney’s theme parks and entertainment districts. Checking into this resort, which will…
*UPDATED FOR 2019* Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12) is right around the corner. You’ve got a fabulous plan cooked up to let your hot mama know how much you love and appreciate her, right? Oh no! Thank goodness we’re here to help! Here are 10 knock-her-socks-off ideas guaranteed to make her feel like the superhero…
Sprawling across 500 acres only minutes from downtown Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando resort is a property unlike any other in Central Florida. Home to The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes boasts more than 1,000 guest rooms and suites, a lazy-river, three outdoor heated pools, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, The Ritz-Carlton Spa (featuring 40…
You’ll have the Luck o’ the Irish with all these festivals, boat races and St. Patrick’s Day events happening this weekend in Orlando, March 18-20. Looking for St. Patrick’s Day events? We’ve got load to share! Check them out here! How about cooking classes? We’ve got over 75 classes listed for March and April. Dixie’s…
By Samantha Rosenthal We’ve all had the date night slumps, when you and your significant other have gotten into a habit of date nights being dinner and a movie or a museum and lunch. While those date night options are great and will never go out of style, sometimes you want to shake it up…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CONCLUDED Thank you to all of our prize contributors and congratulations to all of our winners! Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love. For all 29 days in February (woohoo, it’s a leap year!), a different winner will score one of…
The Sanctum, a new Orlando vegan restaurant, is now open in the Mills 50 District. I’m not an aficionado when it comes to vegan cuisine, but I know this: I’ve yet to dine at an Orlando vegan restaurant and think, “I can’t wait to come back here. I must eat this food again!.” That was…
There is no lack of Orlando date night ideas, a statement that’s even more true as we look back over the past 12 months and through the 300+ posts we published on Orlando Date Night Guide in 2015. And there’s something for everyone: artists, foodies, outdoor adventurists, night owls and creatives. As our year in review,…
For those of us who love wine and even fancy ourselves budding aficionados, the idea of really diving deep into wine education can seem daunting and a little, well, intimidating. There is just SO much to know about wine. In fact, those who take the Introductory Sommelier course will take two full days of lessons before writing a lengthy…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 12 excellent choices for some date night fun. I Love Lucy Live On Stage Now thru 6/28 Dr. Phillips Center, Walt Disney Theater $33.75 and up Owen Benjamin June 25-28 Orlando Improv $15-$17 The Importance of Being Earnest 6/25-7/18 UCF Theatre,…
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,…
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…
A little birdie once told me that a lot of women use my site to plan their girl’s nights out. While I’m all about inspiring couples to get off the couch and out on the town together, I think it’s awesome that Orlando Date Night Guide has become a resource for ladies night. So, here…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…