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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is accustomed to providing tens of millions of meals each year in the fight against hunger, and this year, the need for donations is still heightened due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest is asking the community to help “Stock the Shelves” this September.
The month-long effort encourages Central Floridians to take action in the fight against hunger.
Second Harvest is also making it easy to get involved by featuring at-home and socially distanced activities, such as:
- Donate 30 non-perishable food items representing each day of the month
- Host a virtual food drive
- Sign up for a virtual “Food for Thought” tour on Sept. 14 or 28
- Wear orange on Sept. 17 for Hunger Action Day
- Donate $30 for 30 days of hunger
- Update your Facebook and Twitter profile/cover photos to spread the word
- Sign-up to volunteer
- Check out experiences like Jewel Orlando’s Dueling Pianos Speakeasy, Scream n Stream at Oviedo Mall and Paint for a Purpose at Calliope Street.
- Donate your Buy One, Get One (BOGO) deals after shopping
- Dine or shop at local establishments, such as Black Rooster Taqueria, Five Guys, Hourglass Brewing, The Coop, 4Rivers and Kendra Scott on select days; a portion of each sale will be donated to Second Harvest
Ways to get involved will also be posted on the nonprofit’s Facebook page throughout the month.
Second Harvest encourages participants to share how they’re helping “Stock the Shelves” on social media by using #StockTheShelves.
“The community is still reeling from the last 18 months, and with every donation we receive, we are able to provide more families with food so that they’re not faced with choosing between that and other critical items,” said Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
“Don’t underestimate the power of donating, advocating or simply choosing to educate yourself. Every action taken this Hunger Action Month feeds hope in our community.”
To learn more about the “Stock the Shelves” campaign, Hunger Action Month and other ways to get involved with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.
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The owners of Light On The Sugar, a local bakery known for their creative gourmet baked goods, cakes and coffee, have officially announced that they will be opening a second location this fall. Under the mentorship of Jimmy and Johnny Tung, Light On The Sugar founders, Yixi Qiu and Wen Pan, will be opening their second location at 501 Orlando Avenue in Winter Park at Lee Road. This comes just a few short months following the opening of Light on the Sugar’s sister concept, Sugardough Bakehouse, which opened in Audubon Park in August of 2021 to a line of eager customers. The concept specializes in scratch-made cream puffs, macarons, and crepe cakes. Creations are all thoughtfully prepared each morning with a focus on high quality ingredients.
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RAMEN RUMBLE 4
Tuesday, September 28 at 5:30PM & 8:30PM
Get ready to (Ramen) Rumble! Back by popular demand, Morimoto Asia is proud to host this year’s fourth annual Ramen Rumble in partnership with event founders, Jason & Sue Chin of Seito Sushi (Good Salt Restaurant Group) on Tuesday, September 28 with two sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Six of Orlando’s best and brightest chefs will compete for the championship title, bragging rights, the coveted “Broth Belt” trophy, and a sizable check to donate to charity partner, Give Kids the World.
Participating Restaurants
Morimoto Asia
Seito Sushi
Susuru
Ichicoro Ramen
Ramen Takagi
Yugiri Ramen Project
Tickets are $80++ per person and include six steaming bowls of tasty ramen (one from each chef’s entry), one beverage, and a traditional Asian dessert. A cash bar will also be open and souvenir t-shirts will be for sale.
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Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, an award-winning seafood restaurant located in the Dellagio Town Center on Sand Lake Road’s “Restaurant Row”, just minutes away from the theme parks, is one of the most popular spots for Magical Dining every year due to its exceptional cuisine and relaxing energy. We were invited to Big Fin Seafood Kitchen to get a first look at their 2021 Magical Dining menu and we enjoyed our dining experience. The service, food, and ambiance was incredible! The Magical Dining menu offers a delicious three-course meal for just $37 per person, dine-in only, starting now through Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
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Get your tickets soon because they are selling out fast! The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 offering an outdoor festival featuring unlimited food tastings from the resort’s culinary team and wine, beer and other sips from around the world. Overnight packages and event-only tickets are now available at www.FoodandWineClassic.com.
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Avalon Park Group announced this week that the company’s latest venture, Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall will celebrate its grand opening event on Saturday, September 18, 2021, Noon – 8:00 pm.
Marketplace at Avalon Park occupies approximately 7,500 square feet of the ground floor of the Avalon Innovation Center, located at 3801 Avalon Park East Boulevard.
The food hall is comprised of 9 eatery bays with indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate over 200 patrons, a commissary kitchen, live entertainment and event space, a general store, an indoor/outdoor bar, and a gathering kitchen.
The 9 eatery bays include Rosso Specialty Coffee, Sip ‘N Roll, Cheese to Share, Pico de Gallo, KBBQ Kitchen, NOLA Avalon Park, Brazas Chicken, LemonShark Poke, BBQ50. The indoor/outdoor bar is owned and operated by Bowigens Beer Company.
We spoke recently with Bobby Bowen, co-founder of Bowigens Beer Company about their upcoming new location opening at the Marketplace.
Bowigens Beer Company is an award-winning American craft brewery based out of Central Florida. Pronounced Boh-Wee-Ghens, it is named after the two owners Bobby Bowen and Kevin Wigen. https://tastychomps.com/2021/09/bowigens-beer-company-set-to-open-new-location-at-marketplace-at-avalon-park-grand-opening-date-announced.html
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The Tap Room at Dubsdread boasts a heritage of culinary excellence. Their spectacular setting and award-winning food have made them a perennial favorite for Central Floridians. Politicians, celebrities, friends and families dine in for lunch, dinner and happy hour on the Verandah overlooking the historic 96-year-old Dubsdread golf course. Conveniently located on Par Street just off Edgewater Drive, Tap Room at Dubsdread is the gathering spot for all to enjoy a friendly and upbeat atmosphere while relaxing in a beautiful and unique woodsy setting nestled among the high trees with hanging moss. We were invited to Tap Room at Dubsdread in College Park to get a first look at their Magical Dining menu and everything we tried was spectacular. The Magical Dining menu offers a delicious three-course meal for only $37 per person, dine-in only, starting now through Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
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This past week, First Watch launched their new fall 2021 menu. Their menu changes quite often – approximately every 9 weeks – so make sure to visit soon to make the most of the menu before the dishes rotate out again.
September is here, and fall is in the air – and that means – pumpkin season! Pumpkin pancakes are back and they brought some fall harvest themed friends. First Watch’s Chef Shane Schaibly, Corporate Chef and Vice President of Culinary Strategy of First Watch, notes that, “Fall is one of my favorite times of year and it’s all because of the rich flavors it brings!”
“Our menu this season pulls in hearty, robust ingredients like braised beef short ribs, roasted mushrooms and truffle oil and robust butternut squash. And of course it wouldn’t be Fall without pumpkin, which is why I’m so excited that in addition to bringing back those iconic pumpkin pancakes, we’re adding sweet, fluffy pumpkin spiced donuts into the mix too!”
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Inspired by the culture and tradition of authentic Spanish cuisine, Vassillis Coumbaros and his wife Katerina have created a dining experience unlike any other in Orlando. Tapa Toro, located at ICON Park, features tapas-style dining, live entertainment, and a 12-foot paella pit serving up family-style paella, a traditional Spanish dish made of rice, vegetables, and meat or seafood.
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The special menu will be available for dine-in only starting on Friday, Aug. 27 through Oct. 3, 2021. Guest can expect delicious and beautifully plated dishes prepared by their new Executive Chef Alex Emery who recently moved to Orlando, FL from San Diego, CA.
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