Tasty Chomps x STK Steakhouse Orlando – A Taste of… STK Secret Menu – July 21st thru July 31st 2022

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Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Returns THIS Aug. 26-Oct. 3 2022 – plus what’s new this year

Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns Aug. 26 – Oct. 3 with 102 restaurants offering three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus for $40.

Celebrating its 17th year, the popular annual dining program supports area restaurants and donates one dollar from every meal served to a local nonprofit organization.

This year’s roster brings 16 restaurants new to Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, as well as six restaurants recently recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. Menus are now live at OrlandoMagicalDining.com, along with the opportunity to book reservations and explore hotel offers as part of Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights. Additional menus and hotel deals will be added in the coming weeks.

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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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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!

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.

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.

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