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Bourbon, wine & foodie events, along with comedy, plays & pub crawls await you this week in Orlando. Best of DTO Photo Contest Exhibition Now thru October 15 The Gallery at Avalon Island FREE Admission Made in Mexico Cocktail Dinner Tuesday, September 20, 6-9pm The Osprey Tavern $85 Dinner with the Brewmaster Tuesday, September 20,…
You will find Food & Wine Weekends, Science Night Live, Global Peace Film Festival and more interesting events to interest you this week in Orlando. Bourbon Heritage Month “Nose to Tail” Dinner Tuesday, September 13, 6-10pm Rusty Spoon $75 For reservations call 407-401-8811 Winter Park Sip, Shop & Stroll Tuesday, September 13, 5-8pm Downtown Winter…
Call them unsung, off the radar or simply just deserving of more attention than they already receive, this collection of hidden gem restaurants in Orlando should revive your sense of culinary wonderment and exploration. We reached out to some of Orlando’s foremost food authorities for their best bet picks. Enjoy! Faiyaz Kara Orlando Weekly Shiraz Grill…
It’s sad but true: daytime temperatures won’t be dropping below 90 degrees in Orlando any time soon. By the time August comes around, we locals have earned the right to groan and moan about the sweat fest that is summer in The City Beautiful. Why do we live here!? Why!? But before you pack your…
Chefs from more than 40 restaurants will come together on Saturday, August 27, 2016 for the 27th Annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, when Orlando locals will get the chance to taste their way through offerings from Central Florida’s best restaurants. Forty-two of the area’s most accomplished chefs (including newcomers STK, Rusty…
Have you always wanted to bust a move or sweep your sweetie off her feet? You’re in luck because there are several dance studios where you can learn to dance in Orlando. Whether you want to waltz your girlfriend away or heat things up with a little salsa, here are some local studios to explore. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES…
Enjoy summer music, movies, charitable dinners and firework festivities for date night this weekend in Orlando. Pray for Orlando Benefit Show at Backbooth Wednesday, June 29, 6pm Backbooth $10 (Donated to the GoFundMe Pulse Victims Fund) Citrus Restaurant and Orlando Farms Tasting Dinner Wednesday, June 29, 7pm Citrus Restaurant $45 ‘Dirty Dancing’ Movie Night w/Wine…
Win one of 12 two-night staycations at some of Central 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 and Central Florida. Now offering spectacular summertime rates, these sprawling properties provide the perfect elements of a getaway for two. We’ve…
On June 30, Florida restaurants, their employees and guests will donate time and money to support the OneOrlando Fund. Led by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, Dine Out for Orlando United will give Florida restaurants, their employees and guests the chance to make a difference in the lives of those affected by…
I woke up feeling very angry and conflicted this morning. My editorial calendar states I’d be posting about summer getaways, Orlando dining deals and fun things to do this weekend. But that feels neither appropriate nor relevant at the moment. My first instinct is to stay silent this week. I mean, who wants to read about…
Being one of the world’s top vacation destinations, it makes sense that Orlando is surrounded by spectacular hotel properties. Why not explore one on your next date night and find yourself sipping a cocktail in one of Orlando’s best lobby bars? Here are a few of our favorites… DOWNTOWN/WINTER PARK Bosendorfer Lounge, Grand Bohemian Hotel With its clandestine…
Whether it’s Wine Pairing at Maxine’s on Shine or living out your comic book fantasies at Mega Con, you’ll be sure to find something fun and different to do for date night this weekend in Orlando! ORL Food Lab – Fresh From Orlando Wednesday, May 25, 6:30pm Workscapes (1173 N Orange Ave, Orlando) FREE admission…
Break free from the dining room and escape to a secret garden or courtyard in Orlando. There’s something about sitting outside in a secluded space that makes date night feel extra special. I knew of a few Orlando restaurants with secret gardens and courtyards, but when I asked around it turns out that there are more than…
Take advantage of Florida’s beautiful spring weather at all of the outdoor events happening this weekend in Orlando! From festivals to Earth Day events to starlit concerts and movies, there’s plenty to enjoy for date night! Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival 2016 Thursday, April 21, 6-9pm Dubsdread Catering $45-$60 Symphony Under the Stars Thursday,…
Enjoy lots of foodie fun, parties and outdoor movies this weekend in Orlando. Dirty Dancing Now thru April 3 Dr. Phillips Center, Walt Disney Theater $33.75 and up Annual Block Party Friday, April 1, 5pm-11pm The Outpost Neighborhood Kitchen FREE Admission Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll Friday, April 1, 5:30-9:30pm Baldwin Park…
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…
Festivals, food trucks, an outdoor chefs dinner and more! Check out our best bet picks for date night this weekend in Orlando, March 11-13. Taste 4 Toolbox Thursday, March 10, 6:30-9pm Aggressive Appliances $100 Get Your Jazz On Friday, March 11, 6:30-9:30pm The Alfond Inn $45/person Fire Fly: A Pop-Up Dinner Party Friday, March 11, 6pm…
Say hello to a fresh, new season with these mouthwatering Orlando cocktails According to the calendar, spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20, but those of us living in the Orlando area are already seeing the flowers bloom and feeling the temperatures rise. A new season brings with it new flavors, on the plate but…
Festivals, Sip & Strolls, Culture Pop and more await you and your date this weekend, March 4-6. Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Now thru May 30 Epcot Included in general admission Wekiva Paint Out Now thru March 6 Wekiva Island Various events and ticket prices Florida Strawberry Festival March 3 – 13 The Strawberry…
Hundreds of votes were calculated in this year’s Orlando Date Night Awards, which ran from February 4 to 12, 2016 and was sponsored by the Epicurean Hotel, Tampa. Readers selected from dozens of fabulous nominees for best date night picks, but only one can be crowned king in each category. So, without further delay, here are this…
Why settle for just dinner on Valentine’s Day in Orlando when you can splurge on an overnight package at one of our many area hotels? Sure, there are a few that will set you back quite a few bucks but in general, these packages are actually a lot more affordable than you might think! Check…
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…
Use these stellar Orlando dining deals to make date night more affordable! By Erica Thomas Looking for ways to have a regular date night without breaking the bank? Check out the dining deals we found at 10 terrific Orlando restaurants. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop (CLOSED) Loews Roayl Pacific Resort (6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando) If you’re looking…
Experience Orlando’s spectacular downtown art installations during the See Art Orlando Self-Guided Walking Tour Wander through downtown Orlando, especially near Lake Eola Park, and you’re bound to be astounded by the bevy of gargantuan art installations now permanently placed around the city. You can thank See Art Orlando for this initiative. An Orlando-based non-profit with a…
**Updated December 12, 2018** Our annual guide to New Year’s Eve in Orlando Are you ready to wave goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019? New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are TONS of ways to ring in the New Year. From bar parties to hotel happenings, dinners and budget-friendly happenings,…
By Samantha Rosenthal Fall has ushered in a slew of Orlando events focused on food and beer. Here are a few of our favorite events for Orlando foodies and beer lovers. NOVEMBER Sanford Beer Week November 15-22 Various places throughout Sanford Central 28 Beer Company Pop-up Beer Dinner November 18 Starts at 7pm The Parkview Drink…
Orlando has seen a flurry of new restaurant openings in the last few months, including new additions to downtown’s dining scene and Disney Springs. And while new restaurants are flinging open their doors every week, tried and true mainstays are revamping their menus, hiring new chefs and updating their space in an effort to stay…
Those of us with kids know this dilemma: when you book a sitter for three hours, a one-hour dinner doesn’t cut it but there’s no way to fit in dinner plus a movie. So, Marc and I have figured out a way to make dining out not only longer but also more engaging. We do…
Celebrate that fall has officially arrived! Enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, plays and many “spooktacular” Halloween events with your date this weekend! One Man Star Wars Trilogy October 13- 18 Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center $35 and up Taste of Thornton Park Thursday, October 15, 6:30-9:30pm Thornton Park $30-$40 Harbor Nights ‘La Dolce…
You know it’s fall in Orlando when our best bets list get this long! We can’t believe how many awesome events are happening this weekend in Orlando. Enjoy as many as you can fit in! Halloween Art Show Now thru October 31 Dandelion Communitea Café FREE Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine Walk Thursday, October 8, 6:30-9:30pm…
A Petrified Forest Now thru October 24 (Select Dates) Altamonte Springs $15 (More options available for additional trails, backstage tours and group rates) Global Peace Film Festival Now thru October 4 Multiple locations FREE – $199 Orlando Indie Comedy Fest Now thru October 4 Multiple locations $10-$40 Disney Movie Screen at Cinemark in Orlando Ocean…