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Since opening its doors in July of 2016, DoveCote has become a fast favorite for brunch, date night and all other meals in between. The elegant interior, Chef Clay Miller’s culinary expertise, and a well-crafted cocktail menu make the restaurant a no-brainer for a downtown meal. And once you’ve taken a bite of the vanilla…
Epic Double Date at Winter Park Golf Course, bioluminescent kayaking, rooftop yoga, free coffee & more this week. Here at the top Orlando events to enjoy with your date! MONDAY Audubon Park Community Market Monday, June 26, 5-9pm Audubon Park Community Market FREE Admission TUESDAY Wine Dinner featuring Wines of Craig Baker Selections at DoveCote…
Despite its designation as Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee may be the last place on your mind when you envision a weekend getaway. Yet this vibrant city is merely waiting for curious travelers to arrive and unravel its web of surprises. Where you expect a skyline teeming with high-rises, there’s quaint Southern charm and canopy lined…
Win one of 12 two-night staycations at some of Florida’s best resorts and boutique hotels. Beat the heat this summer with a staycation at one of the many resorts and hotels across Orlando, Tampa and beyond. Now offering spectacular summertime rates, these sprawling properties provide the perfect elements of a getaway for two. We’ve gathered…
Honor the Pulse victims through remembrance events, learn new skills during Chef Night, sip your way through beer dinners, and more with your date! Here are our picks for the top events in Orlando this week. MONDAY Orlando United Day Monday, June 12, 10am-7pm Various locations in Orlando FREE Admission TUESDAY Chef Night with Farm &…
Enjoy a Broadway show, wine & art festivals, Pulse remembrance events, yoga with cats, and more with your date this week in Orlando. MONDAY Smooth Country Band Monday Nights Monday, June 5, 7-9pm Dancin’ Ballrom & Stage Arts Center, Leesburg $7 New Menu Monday and Menu Translation! Monday, June 5, 9-11pm The Woods Orlando Menu…
From Do Good Date Night to Science Night Live and a free outdoor movie in the park, there’s so much to enjoy with your date this week! Here are our picks for the top events in Orlando. TUESDAY Connecting the City Beautiful Tuesday, May 30, 6:30pm CREDO Conduit FREE Admission WEDNESDAY Delicious Disney at Markham’s…
Instagram is our favorite social media platform, so we’ve launched a new series to showcase some of our favorite Orlando Instagrammers. Each month we’ll choose a different local digital storyteller to feature. We love following them and we hope you will too!! This month, we’re featuring @lovecentralfl, an account that inspires us to get out…
UPDATED MARCH 2020 Known for its elevated southern fare and perfect downtown locale, Soco Thornton Park had us jumping for joy when it extended its very popular Sunday brunch to Saturday. Guests can enjoy everything from homemade pop tarts and strawberry stuffed French toast to lobster benny and southern fried chicken and waffles. Additionally, you…
Winter Garden is one of Central Florida’s fastest growing cities. It’s just 14 miles west of downtown Orlando and offers plenty of daytime and nighttime date options. Winter Garden was incorporated as a town in 1903 with a roaring train station and blossoming orange trees. Today, the beautiful architecture of Plant Street ─ the main…
One of only three 2016 Great American Main Street Winners, Audubon Park brings a small town feel to Orlando. The sense of community, local business support, and cross promotion is one of the strongest in Orlando, and also the reason behind its success. Audubon Park is also a neighborhood full of fun weekly activities perfect…
By day, Disney Springs is a hot spot for tourists and shoppers, but locals know the real fun begins after dark. A multitude of bars and restaurants, each with their own distinct vibe, beckon you in for a fun-filled evening of live music, crafty adult beverages, and hearty fare. And did we mention parking is…
It’s not everyday you get to celebrate a significant relationship milestone. Anniversaries, proposals, engagements, and meaningful holidays definitely call for a certain type of celebration. Yet planning can sometimes feel overwhelming and daunting. In fact, one of the most frequent questions we receive from the guys is, “Where is the best place to take my…
Winter Park has a sophisticated air about it: European influences, higher end restaurants, specialty boutiques, and manicured gardens all contribute to a beautiful city that can also cost a pretty penny for date night. But upon further inspection, wallet-friendly eats in an inviting atmosphere await discovery. Case in point: happy hour at Boca Winter Park…
Couples who play together stay together! Whether you want to work together as a team or engage in some healthy competition, let the games begin with the following list of game-inspired activities. That’s right… we’ve compiled an Orlando area round-up of playful date ideas so you and your love can get your game on. Tip:…
Have you and your honey kept your commitment to spending quality time together this year? Running together, especially in fun events like the ones included in this guide, is a great way to bond and have fun as a couple. If maintaining a regular running regime is one of your goals, now’s the time to map out…
CLOSED With so many options for brunch in Orlando, it can be hard to choose a place to go. But when Carmel Kitchen & Wine Bar is the restaurant of choice, it isn’t a hard decision — it’s a must. Located in Winter Park on Orlando Avenue, brunch at Carmel Kitchen & Wine Bar is a relaxed…
Despite close proximity to nearby beach vacation hotspots like Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key has a distinct island vibe of its own. The pace is a bit slower, the people linger longer, and the food is spectacular on this 11-mile slice of paradise. STAY Longboat Key is wildly popular with long-term vacationers…
Enjoy wine and art events, festivals, soccer games & more with your date this week in Orlando. MONDAY 311 at House of Blues Orlando Monday, February 27, 7pm House of Blues Orlando $41.50 Creative Coloring Monday, February 27, 7-8pm Alafaya Library FREE Admission TUESDAY Artway to Haven Tuesday, February 28, 5pm Haven Orlando FREE Admission…
Remember last month when Lisa Ngai and her boyfriend Scott won our epic giveaway for a $1,000 Winter Park Village Date Night? The duo became the Couple at Large and have returned to Orlando Date Night Guide to share all the details about their special day and night. I couldn’t believe it when I checked my…
If I had to sum up the brunch experience at DoveCote in one sentence, it’d be “brunch for people who are somewhat tired of brunch”. As much as I love chicken & waffles and decadent pancakes that are borderline desserts, sooner or later I begin craving something out of the norm. And on that note,…
Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love. For all 28 days in February, a different winner will score one of the spectacular prizes below. Beginning Wednesday, February 1, we’ll announce one winner daily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We will also be contacting each winner via…
Just 90 minutes south of Miami, Islamorada is the ‘key’ to a perfect getaway! The Florida Keys are made up of 1,700 islands, though only 42 are connected by bridges; six of which comprise the village of Islamorada. STAY The Post Card Inn Beach Resort & Marina at Holiday Isle is an oceanfront oasis ideal…
Brunch has to be one of my favorite words in the English language. Say it and I immediately start smelling maple syrup and tasting Hollandaise sauce. Unlike any other meal, there just seems to be something flamboyant and over-the-top about this slice of daily feasting. Plates piled high with pancakes or waffles smothered with cream just…
Discover Orlando through date nights without breaking the bank. The City Beautiful boasts plenty of free and/or cheap options for lovers on a budget. Our 2017 low-budget bucket list will ensure priceless date adventures! So, make 2017 the year to tackle your Orlando-area bucket list. Get Artsy… 1. Attend “Orlando’s original art party” at the…
Turn your fizzle into sizzle with quality time! Anyone in a long-term relationship, especially parents, know that it can feel incredibly difficult to set aside quality time with your partner. Work, family, friends and personal pursuits can easily fill up our plates, leaving us with little to no time with the one we love. I…
‘Tis the season to be giving so we thought we’d get in on the action and help you with your holiday gift list at the same time. From Friday, December 9 through Tuesday, December 20, 2016 we’re giving away a set of gift cards EVERY DAY. Each day, one lucky winner will score one gift…
UPDATED November 2017 Considered by many Central Floridians as the quintessential holiday experience of the season, the Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot returns this year for a five-week run from November 24 – December 30, 2017. Every few nights, a new celebrity narrator takes to the stage inside the American Gardens Theater and, accompanied by a…
Turn your date night dinner and dollars into an opportunity to do some good with the newly unveiled Good Through Food program. This new Orlando-based organization strives to impact the world through food-related efforts that raise funds for those in need. The organization’s first project is focused on Louisiana. In August 2016, South Louisiana residents endured devastating floods…
Date night is so important but sometimes finding a sitter can be easier said than done. On select evenings during October, Ravello at Four Seasons Resort Orlando is offering a date night solution. On Sundays & Mondays, you and your date can dine in Ravello AND the kids can dine and play at Kids For…
Arguably one of Central Florida’s best culinary fundraisers, Cows ‘n Cabs returns to Winter Park for its 6th year on Saturday, October 22 from 7-10pm. A charity-based affair curated by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits’ David Larue and Chef John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse, the event is held under a gargantuan tent in Winter…