Every Yankee knows that the best place to get real deal, authentic, slow-smoked BBQ in NYC is Brother Jimmy’s. Over the past 30 years, Brother Jimmy’s has built a national brand catering to the ACC, SEC and all things Southern with its award-winning, Carolina-style pulled pork and mouthwatering ribs. Whether you want to chow down on the best eats, watch the big game over a few rounds of beer or party the night away, a good time is always in store at Brother Jimmy’s.  No two visits to Brother Jimmy’s will ever be the same, but there is one thin ..read more

Here's hoping everyone is staying healthy, happy, and safe during the virus crisis. Restaurants have struggled mightily, offering only takeout and delivery. Some have even closed permanently. Now that restaurants are able to open for dine-in customers, let's hope the industry can bounce back. I'll be back at reviewing Orlando restaurants soon, but in the meantime, I'm pleased to present the following guest post from Sherley Alaba, a passionate #finance and #lifestyle blogger, columnist at Modern Diplomacy and strong believer #SharingIsCaring. She's an eagle-eyed wordsmith; a writer and transl ..read more

Tijuana Flats has an interesting new mashup for a limited time in its "Fajita Quesadilla." The Tijuana team asked me if I would be interested in stopping in to try it on them and I said "sí." Tijuana Flats’ spin on these Tex-Mex favorites includes a pressed tortilla with classic fajita fillings—melted cheese, grilled onions, and green peppers— which is topped with fresh jalapeños and includes the choice of blackened chicken or steak. The easy-to-devour combination is served with a side of pico, guac, sour cream, seasoned chips and unlimited options from Tijuana Flats’ famous Hot Bar, wh ..read more

After last year’s delicious debut, SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival is returning for a second course this spring. The park will be serving all-new dishes and fan-favorites to accompany world-class entertainment each Saturday and Sunday from February 17 to April 15. Like all food served at SeaWorld, each item at the Seven Seas Food Festival reflects the park’s commitment to sustainable foods and farming. Beyond delicious flavors, guests will discover dishes that are crafted with organic ingredients, cage-free eggs, regional produce and sustainable seafood. Two all-new culinary mar ..read more

Slapfish, a Modern Seafood Franchise serving up bold, crave-worthy dishes in a fast casual setting, announces its expansion into the sunny state of Florida. The first location is slated to open in Orlando in mid-2018, with plans for ten more restaurants throughout the state within the next five years. Specializing in boat-to-plate dining and chef-driven dishes, the brand’s first location in the Southeast region of the U.S. marks a significant milestone for Slapfish. Florida franchisees including father-and-son duo Brandon and Charles Bengel, and Les Hatter bring decades of experie ..read more

I'm a regular at Rubio's Coastal Grill in Winter Park -- especially on Tuesdays for what I consider the best "Taco Tuesday" deal in town: $1.75 fish tacos. I stopped in this week for the usual, but my eyes were drawn to Rubio's new seasonal langostino lobster tacos and burritos. Yes, I got a couple of fish tacos, but I had to try the lobster too. The lobster burrito was served in flour tortilla with chunks of lobster, citrus rice, salsa fresca, guacamole, black beans, lettuce and chipotle sauce. My goodness it was good. Rubio's also has a surf and turf burrito with lobster and steak, so I mi ..read more

Sonny’s BBQ, one of the nation’s largest and most popular barbecue chains, is firing up the smokers for its highly anticipated Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown. The 2018 event marks a huge change in the programming of the Smokin’ Showdown, as it will move from the Central Florida Zoo to one of Orlando’s top sports and entertainment facilities. On Saturday, March 3, 2018, Sonny’s BBQ will host its third annual event at Tinker and McCracken Fields, part of Camping World Stadium located at 1 Citrus Bowl Pl, Orlando, FL 32805. The all-day event will feature live music with top country artis ..read more

Topgolf opens the doors to its Orlando venue on Friday at 9 a.m. The new three level, 65,000-square-foot venue is the company’s 36th location worldwide and first location to open with Toptracer technology. Topgolf is a golf entertainment complex with a full-service restaurant, bar and event venues. I checked out the golf, the Toptracer technology and the food, of course, at a pre-opening event last week. Let me just say, that Topgolf is fun. It's kind of like a night out bowling, but out in the open air with a commanding view of the backside of International Drive. I'm no golfer, but it ..read more

There's a "National Day" for almost any kind of food. You're probably familiar with "National Donut Day on the first Friday of June, and "National Ice Cream Day" on the third Sunday of July. But did you know "National Chop Suey Day" is August 29th, or that April 24th is "National Pigs in a Blanket Day?" Yea, it's getting out of hand. So what's one more, right? October 12th is "National Pulled Pork Day" as ordained by Sonny's BBQ. That's a day I can get behind. On that day, Sonny's is offering up $1 Pulled Pork Sliders and, through Oct. 15th, $1 off it's pulled pork menu items: Redneck Egg Ro ..read more

I hate waiting in line, but I will gladly do it again and again to get my hands on donuts from Duck Donuts in Kissimmee. And I'm not alone. On a recent visit, there were dozens of people in line waiting patiently, every seat taken, and several folks - donuts in hand - circling the restaurant looking for a seat. To say the least, Duck Donuts is already popular in Kissimmee, and I hear they will be opening locations across the Orlando area soon. Duck Donuts started in Duck, North Carolina in 2006 and soon expanded to four Outer Banks locations. The first franchise opened in 2013, and now there ..read more