Did you know that Aurora at the Celeste Hotel hosts holiday brunch events throughout the year? We were invited to enjoy Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at Aurora in The Celeste Hotel, the University of Central Florida’s first on-campus luxury hotel, and it was the best holiday brunch we have ever experienced. My family indulged in the perfect holiday buffet of lavish spreads prepared by Executive Chef Mike Trudnak and his team. The presentation doubled as a feast for the eyes. Here is an inside look at Aurora’s Christmas Day Brunch Buffet: FEATURING A HUGE ASSORTMENT OF CHEF CURATED D ..read more

This past Friday, Waldorf Astoria Orlando & Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hosted their inaugural Epicurious: Sip & Savor, an upscale food and wine experience showcasing 35 tastings across eight culinary kiosks and nine pop-up bars. Guests enjoyed an exclusive evening filled with lavish libations, delectable dishes, and artsy treats by the chefs from highly acclaimed restaurants and lounges from both sister resorts. Sip & Savor will happen again next year on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Tickets are $275 per guest (plus tax and gratuity). Early-bird ..read more

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns to celebrate its 13th year on November 11-12, 2022 featuring a wide selection of food, wine, live entertainment, and fireworks under the stars at the world famous resort from 5:30pm – 9:00pm each day. All-inclusive dining event featuring: •    A festive outdoor setting •    Unlimited food and beverage tastings (with event ticket) •    Over 25+ food stations featuring mouth-watering tastings •    Over 150+ beverage options from around the world ..read more

Sip & Savor Friday December 9th, 2022 Savor your way through the culinary wonders of Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton. From a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits, to delectable food pairings and artsy treats from our Grand Patisserie, this cocktail event will sure be one of the most delightful culinary experiences you can have. Click here to view the full Sip & Savor menu & purchase tickets $275 per person, plus tax and gratuity For information, please email BonnetCreekEpicurious@hilton.com or call 407-597-3771 Limited availability. Tickets required. Her ..read more

Have you heard of Amare, the new Mediterranean restaurant at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, the new sister hotel of Swan and Dolphin resort? We were invited to dine there and we loved our experience.  With a name meaning “to love”, guests will fall for this casual upscale venue inspired by the Mediterranean region cultures and tastes.  Amare’s menu highlights fresh local premium ingredients, a variety of seafood, citrus, olive oils, pasta and pitas. At Amare you can find a Wine Wall featuring Mediterranean-based wines with selections from across the region. Here is an inside look ..read more

It’s the most magical time of the year for Orlando foodies! Taste something new at HAVEN Kitchen in Lake Nona Wave Hotel with a spectacular 3-course prix fixe dinner for just $40 per person (tax and gratuity not included) starting August 26th through October 2nd!  View HAVEN Kitchen’s Magical Dining menu here. Plus, through Visit Orlando, $1 from each meal served will benefit The Able Trust which works to help expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In celebration, we are partnering with HAVEN Kitchen at Lake Nona Wave Hotel for a Magical Dining lunch or dinne ..read more

4 Chambers Dessert Vibes is a new local Orlando based online pastry shop that offers high-quality, crafted sweets inspired by artisan desserts with a blend of oriental ingredients. Pastry Chef/Owner Jodi Pnaskolnakorn, an expert in Asian desserts and bakery, brings some exotic collections of flavors to you in a form of modern sweet bites. We recently spoke with Chef Jodi about her business and how she got started during the pandemic. 4 Chambers Desserts Vibes – Interview with Pastry Chef/Owner Jodi Pnaskolnakorn Tasty Chomps: Tell us about your background. What inspires you to bake and cook ..read more

We were invited to a media preview of 2022 Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World.  The month-long art festival runs from January 14 through February 21, 2022 and includes delicious culinary offerings, photo ops, chalk art, live entertainment, art seminars, Disney on Broadway performances, activities designed with families in mind, the new Spaceship Earth light show “Rainbow Connection” sung by The Muppets, Harmonious EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular firework show, and so much more. Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry) Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn.  ..read more

The popular boba franchise Ding Tea officially opened its first Orlando location today with a red ribbon cutting ceremony and lion dancing. We were invited to visit the new store, at 4680 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando, FL 32839, across from The Mall at Millenia, and we enjoyed our experience. Ding Tea Orlando offers a variety of poke, Asian cuisine, boba, and desserts so there is something for everyone’s palate. Here are some of the top menu offerings at Ding Tea Orlando: 1. Monster Bobo Latte Whole milk, brown sugar boba & sea salt cream. 2. Top Fruit Tea Jasmine green tea with strawber ..read more

The Orlando Cattle Baron’s Ball has been a signature event for over 20 years dazzling guests from the Greater Orlando area. This past Saturday, the 22nd annual Cattle Baron’s Ball benefiting American Cancer Society at Rosen Shingle Creek brought together cowboys and cowgirls for an evening of western-themed fun to help raise over $500,000 to fund local and national programs supporting cancer patients, education and life-saving research. Festivities began at 6pm with a reception that included a robust silent auction, followed by a gourmet dine-around featuring food from many of Central Florida ..read more