2021 Easter Special Megalist for Orlando Restaurants

Easter is this weekend!!
Here are a few highlights:

• JW Marriott At Orlando Bonnet Creek
• Tapa Toro
• Taverna Opa
• Tap Room at Dubsdread
• The Capital Grille
• and more

Tasty Chomps x Orlando Foodie Forum – A Taste of… Delaney’s Tavern in SoDo – Special Underground Menu – March 25 thru April 10th

Tasty Chomps X Orlando Foodie Forum
presents
A Taste of …

Delaney’s Tavern in SoDo District

“A Taste of… presented by Tasty Chomps x Orlando Foodie Forum” is a new special “underground” menu for readers and followers to get a “Taste Of…” a local Orlando restaurant with a special pre-fixe menu (similar to Magical Dining) for dine in or take out for a limited time. 

Now up…

Delaney’s Tavern
1315 S Orange Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 849-0801
eatdt.com

Starting March 25th till April 10th, 2021, for just $39 (plus tax and tip) you can get a 3-course dinner at Delaney’s Tavern in SoDo District.

About the Restaurant:

Located directly across the street from Orlando Health, known locally as ORMC, and situated in Delaney Park, Florida, Delaney’s Tavern fills a much needed gap for restaurants and bars in South Downtown Orlando. As a New American Tavern, Delaney’s specializes in “friendly fare & spirits,” providing patrons stylish cuisine in both small plates and shareables while serving amazing wine, custom cocktails, and a wide selection of craft beers.  The menu is led by Executive Chef Anthony Albino (formerly of Santiago’s Bodega Orlando).

Price:
$39 dollars plus Tax and tip

Dates:
March 25th – April 10th, 2021

For Take Out or Dine In

1. Starters (Choose 1)

Brie in Puffs – Maple brix apricot gastrique, orange pistachio crumb, spiced amareno cherries

Honey Chili Pepper Roasted Brussel Sprouts – Roasted shallot, pecan smoked maple bacon, choice of creamy balsamic or shoyu glaze with sweet chili aioli

2. Entree (Choose One)

Blackberry Hoisin Pork Tenderloin – served with Purple Sticky Rice, Pan Seared Greens

Tavern Burger – Blended Patty with smoked gouda cheese, chipotle BBQ, caramelized onion aioli, crispy onion frizzles on brioche bun

Almond Crusted Salmon – Orange Honey Glaze, Coconut Bamboo Rice, Grilled Asparagus, and Spicy Plum Sauce

3. Dessert (Choose One)

Brookie – Blend of Brownie Batter and Cookie Dough, Topped with house-made rocky road ice cream and whipped cream

Espresso Martini – Stoli Vodka, espress, simple syrup

To make a reservation, call  Delaney’s Tavern (1315 S Orange Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL 32806) at (407) 849-0801 eatdt.com and mention the Tasty Chomps Taste of Delaney’s Tavern Menu from March 25 thru April 4th, 2021.

The Delaney Hotel + Delaney’s Tavern
1315 S Orange Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 849-0801
eatdt.com

The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida: Our 4-Day Itinerary

St. Augustine is a city rich with history, culture and culinary adventure. Originally founded in 1565, St. Augustine really is America’s Oldest City.

Charming restaurants and celebrated architecture can be found all around the city, which continues to serve as a cultural mecca as it has for hundreds of years prior. The cultural and ethnic diversity of St. Augustine is made evident from the vast array of cuisine available at every turn. St. Augustine was recently named one of USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice 2020 “Best Historic Small Towns” and lonelyplanet.com’s “Top U.S. Destinations with European Style.”  Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or an educational adventure, St. Augustine is a wonderful choice.

We were invited out by Florida’s Historic Coast to discover the city and enjoy the impressive array of food available. Here is The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Historic St. Augustine.

9 of the Best Women-Owned Restaurants in Orlando for 2021

March is Women’s History Month, where we celebrate the incredible contributions women have made throughout history. In honor of the occasion, we are shining a spotlight on some of the best women-owned restaurants in Orlando for 2021.

Proudly Sponsored by:
Christini's Ristorante Italiano

Inside Look: Happy Hour at Russell’s on Lake Ivanhoe

Russell’s on Lake Ivanhoe is an upscale casual dining restaurant with unique menu items, a full-service bar and unparalleled views of the lake. The atmosphere is relaxing and elevated, making it the perfect place to stop by after a long day at the virtual office.

Russell’s is currently offering a new Happy Hour menu, available daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. We were invited to try some of the most popular Happy Hour drinks and dishes, and they did not disappoint.

First Look: First Watch releases new menu items for the spring

Change is in the air – from fall to spring, the seasons are changing and so is the seasonal menu at First Watch.

First Look: Loading…Gastrobrunch Restaurant in Historic Downtown St. Cloud, Florida

Loading…Gastrobrunch restaurant is a hidden gem located in historic downtown St. Cloud, just a short drive away from Orlando, south of Lake Nona and east of Kissimmee.

I didn’t even know there was a historic downtown St Cloud – but it does appear that downtown St. Cloud is experiencing a bit of a renaissance lately with new hotels and other developments in the works – understandable since there have been quite a few new residential developments in the area recently.

Owned by friends James Brady, Matt Rody and Jahnae Allen, Loading…Gastrobrunch restaurant also serves as the in-house dining option for the recently renovated adjacent Hunter Arms hotel.

The owners of Loading… are all veterans of the local restaurant industry including Disney World and Universal Orlando with a focus on service and ambiance. They opened in 2020 during the pandemic so word is just getting out now about the place.

The menu, led by chef Vaughn Collins features “Spaniflora” (Spanish and Florida style) influenced dishes, breakfast and brunch items, and a newly expanded dinner menu. Chef Vaughn Collins hails from the storied kitchens of Charleston, South Carolina, so you know their shrimp and grits and other Southern influenced dishes will be top notch. The stone ground corn grits are sourced all from local St. Cloud area Mick Farms.

I had the shrimp n’ grits here on a recent visit and it was one of the best renditions I have had, creamy corn grits with a savory pork a la minute sauce and full of fresh and plump local shrimp.

The brunch items like the cinnibun French Toast and the Spaniflora chicken chorizo waffle tacos are also quite the delight.

Inside Look: Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2021

Spring has finally sprung in Central Florida, and as we wave the chilly winter months goodbye we also welcome the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival back to the Walt Disney World Resort.

More than 20 outdoor kitchens are scattered throughout the park during this festival, offering guests a delicious variety of spring-themed eats. This year, you’ll notice a heightened emphasis on sustainability, from the food to the merchandise. The festival began March 3 and will run until July 5, 2021.

Orlando’s Most Historic / Oldest / Longest Running Restaurants

It’s no easy feat to survive in the restaurant world – so cheers to all who have made it this long and keep on going here in Orlando / Central Florida! Deepest gratitude to all who have helped shape our Central Florida community and food scene over the years.

How many have you been to?

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Tabla Indian Cuisine

GoFundMe Campaign – Help Bring Local Orlando Snacks to Orange County Convention Vaccination Workers

"At the Orange County Convention Center’s vaccination site we have lots of EMS and health dept folks out there. They welcome any snacks/food drop offs - if any place ever wants to drop off anything as a thank you or a treat or something, they are more than willing to have them there. And it always helps morale. The team can’t really go anywhere because of time constraints.   It'll be a gesture and is such a great morale thing since the site is staffed 6 days per week for 12 hours a day. "

This week , Tien Hung Market / Banh Mi Boy’s Benjamin Phan delivered over 200 Vietnamese Spring Rolls and gallons of Vietnamese coffee to support the Orange County Convention Center vaccination workers. Tien Hung is one of the oldest Vietnamese owned markets in Orlando located in the historic Mills 50 District. for more info visit https://gofund.me/eb14f7ad