Kabooki Sushi hosts Taste America – James Beard Foundation Dinner

On July 12th, Kabooki in Orlando hosted the TastyTwenty dinner for Orlando – an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by Chef Henry Moso of Kabooki Sushi in Orlando, FL and Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau in Seattle. Chef Henry Moso was most recently nominated for Best Chef – South by the James Beard Foundation Awards in 2022.

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YH Seafood Clubhouse

BoVine Steakhouse in Winter Park – New Summer Menu plus Interviews with Chef Zachary Mehner and owner Joanne McMahon

Did you know that BoVine Steakhouse on Winter Park’s Park Ave recently announced Zachary Mehner as their new Executive Chef? 

He has created a new menu that just debuted with a modern take on traditional classics – including a massive bone-in Veal Osso Bucco, tender Chilean Sea Bass, and Double Bone Pork Chop are among the new items. 

BoVine Steakhouse is an entity of JM Hospitality Group, founded by Joanne McMahon (who also serves as pastry chef for the restaurant group). 

Over the years, she has brought the community different concepts like The Partridge Tree Gift Shop, 310 Restaurants (310 Park South & 310 Lakeside), Blu on the Avenue, BoVine Steakhouse and The Vintage Vault. Read on  BoVine Steakhouse in Winter Park – New Summer Menu plus Interviews with Chef Zachary Mehner and owner Joanne McMahonBoVine Steakhouse in Winter Park – New Summer Menu plus Interviews with Chef Zachary Mehner and owner Joanne McMahon

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Pammie's Sammies - Winter Garden

Prato in Winter Park – Summer 2022 Seasonal Menu plus Golden Ticket Giveaway

Have you been to Prato Winter Park yet for their summer seasonal menu?

From dishes like Hawaiian Yellow Tail Crudo to Leek Ravioli and Peach and Fennel Salad, these modern Italian inspired plates crafted here at the rustic Prato in Winter Park are a must – and right now there’s even more reason to visit – they are running a Golden Ticket Giveaway promotion all summer long each and every day at both Luke’s and Prato this summer –

Each day, one lucky random winner at Prato & Lukes will receive a $200 Gift Certificate & branded chocolate bar.

At the end of the meal, the restaurant will deliver your Golden Ticket Prize.

Tickets will be awarded at lunch OR dinner each day now through August 31.

Reservations are always suggested but the winner can be a walk in too!

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Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi

New Happy Hour & Brunch Menu at STK Steakhouse – Disney Springs

STK Steakhouse – the leader in vibe dinning known for its high-energy dining experience that artfully combines superior steakhouse cuisine with upscale cocktails, in-house DJ’s and chic décor to create a unrivaled atmosphere – has introduced an newly revamped Happy Hour menu available Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:30pm. STK Steakhouse’s newly updated Happy Hour offers guests delicious bar bites inspired by the restaurants iconic menu offering – like fresh oysters, the famous Lil’ BRG & Fries, Tuna Tartare Tacos and more – for just $3, $6 and $9 each.

Guests can also enjoy any of STK’s signature cocktails – like the Cucumber Stiletto made with Grey Goose Vodka and freshly muddle cucumber and mint – and select wines by the glass for just $9 each.

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JW Marriott Bonnet Creek

JUJU by Susuru coming to East Colonial this August 2022

Come with us for a sneak peek of the new retro Japanese themed restaurant located in the old Pizza Hut on Maguire and East Colonial – @jujubysusuru, Orlando’s newest Izakaya and Kappo Bar! Founded by chef owner Lewis Lin and featuring chefs Cayo and Albert, this will be a sister restaurant to Susuru in Southwest Orlando.

In contrast to their izakaya dining, the intimate 6 seat Kappo bar will offer a unique tasting experience! Kappo’ comes from the traditional method of Japanese cooking meaning to cut, boil, stew, and fry.

Reservations for the Kappo Bar can be made starting on July 17 for August seatings. The restaurant will open to the general public in August.

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The Halal Guys - Orlando and Lake Mary

Buku Vegan at Main House Market Winter Garden

In Downtown Winter Garden, an unassuming storefront holds Main House Market, a shop, restaurant, and kombucha bar that is a true hidden gem that won’t stay hidden for long.

Open about a year, Main House Market has products from 47 different local businesses, some of which are held in their very own vending machine.  They also have kombucha on tap from three local brewers who use fresh, local ingredients to make an array of flavors. 

Inside Look: Four Flamingos – A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen – at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, Florida plus Interview with Chef de Cuisine Shelby Farrell

Did you know there is a restaurant in Central Florida featuring molecular gastronomy techniques? It’s called Four Flamingos – A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen – at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress just outside of Disney Springs. Four Flamingos is an immersive dining and drinking experience reminiscent of a dreamy tropical oasis led by acclaimed chef and television personality, Richard Blais, who combines the memory of vintage eras with the bounty of Florida to create a treasure-packed menu of the fresh-caught surf and fire-grilled turf variety. 

The raw seafood on ice, lush and colorful interior, and refreshing cocktail creations set the daily mood to breezy and carefree.

For wanderers, Four Flamingos is the perfect place to linger and libate; for locals, it’s a sweet escape and familiar favorite. For guests of all ages in search of a good time, there’s always room here for one more.

And a bonus for local Central Florida residents – they provide complimentary valet and self parking if you dine in.

We recently spoke with Four Flamingo’s Chef de Cuisine Shelby Farrell about her background and culinary inspirations at the restaurant. Read on below!

Inside Look: Four Flamingos – A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen – at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, Florida plus Interview with Chef de Cuisine Shelby Farrell

Catching up with Hien and Huong, Owners of Z Asian – Vietnamese Kitchen after their MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand Award

Last week, Z Asian- Vietnamese Kitchen was awarded the coveted MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand in the first ever MICHELIN Guide for Florida, one of 7 restaurants in Orlando to be awarded this honor.

There’s issues with the MICHELIN Guide, as with any system that judges restaurants based on criteria partially created over a century ago. But still, it is an honor, and hopefully with more nudging the guide will continue to reform.

I read the Michelin Inspector’s review of the restaurant and something bothered me.

Catching up with Hien and Huong, Owners of Z Asian – Vietnamese Kitchen after their MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand Award