Inside Look: A Puerto Rican Inspired Sushi Ghost Kitchen Restaurant ? Maguro Sushi

Avocado has long been a common ingredient in sushi rolls here in America, but how about sweet plantains / maduros on sushi rolls? Maguro Sushi Delivery is a new Latin/Asian Fusion sushi concept by Chef Jose Joubert-Torres that has opened in the Cloudkitchens / Ghost Kitchen Food hall for delivery or pick up service with special rolls like the Pa’ bravo yo roll (Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, cilantro aioli & sweet plantain). A ghost kitchen is a professional food preparation and cooking facility set up for the preparation of delivery-only meals.

Inside Look: Disney Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2021 – January 8 – February 22, 2021

The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is going on now through Feb 22, 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort, celebrating visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world. 

Proudly Sponsored by:
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Valentine’s Day 2021 Specials in Orlando – MegaList (so far...)

This year many restaurants are also providing to-go specials for couples for Valentine’s Day and stretching out the specials to several days to allow for more social-distancing. Make sure to call ahead to make your arrangements / reservations early. This list will be updated as we get more specials.

If you have specials to share, send us an email at tastychomps@gmail.com

Restaurants included so far:

• • Tapa Toro
  • Taverna Opa
  • Christini’s Italian Ristorante
  • Stefano’s Trattoria
  • The Capital Grille
  • JW Marriott Orlando at Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
  • Aurora Restaurant at The Celeste Hotel
  • Rodizio Grill
  • Big Fin Seafood Kitchen
  • Caribe Royale Hotel
  • The Ravenous Pig
  • Le Coq Au Vin

Proudly Sponsored by:
Grande Lakes Orlando Resort

Now Open: The Salty Donut in Orlando’s Audubon Park District

The Salty Donut (3025 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803) is an Artisanal Donut Shop & Coffee Bar focused on chef-made, small-batch craft donuts made in house that recently opened in Orlando’s Audubon Park District. I am a huge fan of the Coquito donut, topped with a beautiful pillowy marshmallowy meringue cream.

Proudly Sponsored by:
Tap Room at Dubsdread

Now Open: New Green Tea - Matcha Cafe Maiko Orlando in Mills 50

A Matcha Made In Heaven? There’s a brand new green tea matcha shop that opened in Orlando recently- Matcha Cafe Maiko Orlando in Mills 50 (639 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803) featuring Authentic Japanese Matcha drinks and desserts. Including Uji Kintoki – Shaved ice with matcha/hojicha syrup, homemade adzuki beans, shiratama, and condensed milk for that very traditional taste and Maiko Special – Soft serve matcha ice cream along with matcha chiffon, chestnuts, and shiratama mochi (pictured).

Inside Look: New 2021 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of The Swan & Dolphin

The night featured unlimited food and drink tastings from 10 food stations, 50+ beverage options, live musical entertainment by Star Time and seating to accommodate each party at their own table. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has also added a second Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of the Swan & Dolphin on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 5:30-8 p.m.

Inside Look: JINYA Ramen Bar – New Chef’s Specials Menu – Winter 2021 – Orlando’s Thornton Park

JINYA Ramen Bar in Orlando’s Thornton Park  focuses on ramen broths that are slowly simmered for more than 10 hours to create a thick, flavorful, and delicious eating experience.

JINYA Ramen Bar recently released their two chef specials – Spicy Maze-Men (Noodles, Spicy Maze-Men base, fresh garlic paste, pepper, nori, bonito flake, onion, kimchee, pork chashu, egg yolk, pork oil and pork soup) and Soft Shell Crab Bun (which is a delicious combination of soft shell crab, avocado, baby leaf, poke sauce and spicy mayo with no MSG.)