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By Tisha Mccray Recently I had the opportunity to try out Cuba Libre’s new feature: Tapas Tuesday. I love ordering small plates of food with fellow diners; it automatically creates an atmosphere of sharing and exploration and you can get away with eating several different things. Cuba Libre’s atmosphere is welcoming starting from the minute…
One of the things I love about Orlando is that we have dozens of dining hubs scattered all over the area ideal for exploring on date night. Today, I’m going to give you some ideas for Ivanhoe Village, the bohemian shopping and dining district formerly named The Antique District. Dinner There are a handful of…
By Kirsten Maher ** Several times a year, the Orlando Date Night Guide sends a different couple on an awesome date night. This Couple at Large then shares their experience on the blog. For May, we sent Kirsten and her date to Velvet Sessions. Here’s what she had to say about the experience: On the last Thursday of each…
It’s been a few years since I wandered through the Church Street District. My memory of the area was that it was a place most frequented by a twenty-something, 3 for the price of 1 drink guzzling crowd, a demographic I’m sadly no longer a part of. While the 3 for 1 drinks are still…
UPDATE: Ravalia’s closed its Casselberry location and is now in Lake Mary at 579 Lake Emma Rd. While I’m a huge fan of Yelp and Urbanspoon, nothing beats a personal restaurant recommendation coming from a close friend. A few weeks ago, my friend Laura suggested that Marc and I check out Ravalia’s Pasta Bar & Italian Rotisserie,…
Last week, I read a great story in Orlando Weekly about a group of bluegrass musicians that get together to jam every Friday night in an Ocoee parking lot near the southeast corner of Route 50 and Maguire Road. Read the full story by Ashley Belanger. With bands like Mumford & Sons bringing bluegrass into the…
WINNER: Lauren 'lulu' Boyd Colas The spectacularly delicious Downtown Food and Wine Fest returns to Lake Eola Park on Saturday, February 23rd from 12p.m.- 9p.m. and Sunday, February 24th from 12p.m.-7p.m. Throughout the weekend, attendees will with food and beverage tickets will sample gourmet offerings from 40 of the area’s top restaurants, with over…
This Thursday marks the launch of Winter Park Village’s new wine walk event, Toast. With a $20 ticket ($25 at the door), attendees get a free beer, wine or cocktail at six of the shopping district’s restaurants plus a swag bag. The event will also feature live music, food specials, and a sidewalk sale. Toast:…
Desperate for a summer getaway but can’t find the time to get out of Orlando? Solution: book a staycation at one of my favorite area resorts, Gaylord Palms, and it will feel like home is hundreds of miles away. Here are five reasons to love this sprawling resort: . 1. An unforgettable setting The four-and-a-half…
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…
For those philanthropic foodies who’d like to see their dining dollars do more than simply support our local eateries—which is a good cause in and of itself—there is a new website that is allowing diners to donate up to 6% of their bill to a nonprofit of their choosing. GoodDining,com, which recently launched but already…
I’m not going to lie… there are a lot of families at Gaylord Palms Resort these days. With the newly rebranded ICE! and SNOW experiences splashed with Shrek and Kung Fu Panda plus visits with Santa, screenings of the Puss in Boots 3D movie and a colorful little nook where you can decorate gingerbread houses…we’re…
Maybe it’s me, but I think that the massive explosion of social media sites and apps have revealed an intrinsic characteristic of our culture… we are all craving connection. Which is why the classic supper club is suddenly poised for a major revival. Part dinner party, part chef’s table, supper clubs are popping up in…
Kristen is available for television and radio interviews to discuss the following topics: 1. Date night ideas in Orlando or any city 2. The importance of date night for keeping the spark lit 3. Overcoming the three biggest date night hurdles: time, money, and kids I appear regularly on FOX 35 Orlando! Recent appearances include:…
Couples celebrating their wedding anniversary with a quick, in-city getaway now receive a free 2nd night at Gaylord Palms. You need only book anytime within your anniversary month to take advantage of this deal. It just so happens that Gaylord Palms is already one of the most romantic hotels in the Orlando area (I’d also…
If you can’t remember the last time you and your honey hit the highway, it’s time to vamoose. Unfortunately, many of us have had to cancel your travel plans this year thanks to this dreadful economy. Never fear…. there is an answer! When times are tough, consider an overnight ‘staycation’ at one of Orlando’s palatial…