Happy 100 Years, The Tap Room at Dubsdread! The Tap Room at Dubsdread may have one of the longest histories in Orlando.  Dating back to when the golf course first opened in 1924, it eventually became a hangout spot for officers during World War II and continued to be popular ever since. Politicians, celebrities, friends and families dine in for lunch, dinner and happy hour on the Verandah overlooking the historic 100-year-old Dubsdread golf course.  The connected ballroom has also served as the perfect venue for meetings, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, debutantes and many more ..read more

Orlando represented well this year at the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Florida Awards. Notably, Victoria & Albert’s finally received recognition with a MICHELIN Star award and Papa Llama, which was previously Bib Gourmand, has been elevated to MICHELIN Star after their recent menu changes at the restaurant. Camille in Baldwin Park is now the first Vietnamese-influenced restaurant with a MICHELIN star in America. Nine restaurants joined the sought-after group of MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in Florida, as the 2024 selection of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa was announced Thursday night ..read more

News from Quantum Leap Winery: Dear Friends of Quantum Leap Winery, We have some good news and some bad news to share. First, the bad news: Quantum Leap’s home for the past 12 years on Wilfred Drive was sold last fall; the new owners will operate in the space, so we are moving out at the end of April. We have loved the sense of community in the Mills 50 district and have appreciated the support we have received, and the friendships and partnerships we have made. We are grateful to our team members who have helped to build the winery through the years, and our wine club members who have be ..read more

Restaurant: Sno Tea Caffè Location: 4498 N Alafaya Trail #270, Orlando Have you ever felt like you were missing something just to discover that it was in your pocket the whole time?  Well, I recently had that experience.  Let me explain, my wife and I have been taking the kids to Sno Tea for years, and you may have seen my posts about their popcorn chicken and different boba teas from time to time. The popcorn chicken, desserts, and teas are great, they are relatively close to my house, and the kids love it there.  BUT I was very naive in thinking that was all they really had, a ..read more

The anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors today announced four restaurants will make their Bib Gourmand debut as part of the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa selection. Bib Gourmand restaurants offer a meal of good quality at a good value. The anonymous inspectors noted two restaurants in Orlando, one in Miami and one in Tampa. These new Bib Gourmand recipients will be honored on stage at the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, at the Tampa EDITION hotel. Attendance is by invitation only. Tune in to the Ceremony at the livestream link her ..read more

Avalon Park is inviting the community to celebrate art, culture and diversity at the 20th Annual Absolutely Avalon community festival on Saturday, April 13th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate everything that makes Avalon Park Absolutely Amazing at the Annual Absolutely Avalon Celebration. This event celebrating arts and culture is free and open to the public. There will be international food, music, vendors, activities for kids, and community performances! Downtown Avalon Park will transform into a kaleidoscope of culture, creativity, and camaraderie, inviting residents and visitors ..read more

Hi everyone! I hope you all have been having a good week. If not, I suggest you get something good to eat because that’ll always brighten your day.  If you are having a good week, then you should get something good to eat so that you can end your week right. Either way, I got another suggestion for you to try out, Bombay Street Kitchen. Last week was my wife’s b-day and so the family went out for dinner that night.  Her brother (my brother-in-law) and his wife (sister-in-law) suggested Bombay Street Kitchen, and I am glad they did!  Everything we got this night was worth trying ..read more

In light of recent tragic events, we are organizing an Orlando fundraiser and silent auction 100% directly benefiting World Central Kitchen and their efforts. World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that provides food relief. It was founded in 2010 by Michelin Award winning Spanish American chef and restaurateur José Andrés following the earthquake in Haiti, and has subsequently responded to Hurricane Harvey, the 2018 lower Puna eruption, 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, and the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. Food, shelter, healthcare, the basic building ..read more

From 407 t-shirts to $4.07 beverages, the Orlando destination promotes hometown pride ORLANDO, Fla. (April 2, 2024) – Together with The City of Orlando, Orange County Government, Orlando Economic Partnership and Visit Orlando, the entire destination commemorates hometown pride on Sunday, April 7, with events and special deals for residents and visitors in honor of 407 Day. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer have issued a joint proclamation declaring Sunday, April 7, 407 Day throughout the region. Inspired by the destination’s longtime area ..read more

Executive Chef Mike Trudnak returns to Aurora and shoots for the moon in rolling out a new menu that is sure to delight. Located at right on UCF Campus in East Orlando, Aurora at the Celeste Hotel is known for its emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced food, colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. Chef Trudnak, who was trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and a former chef at Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels, opened Aurora and is now back after 11 months after a stint as executive chef at Daytona Grande Hotel. He’s back with a whole new menu for guests to ..read more