Here are some quick tips for food and fun in Orlando, including Easter dining, beekeeping, wine dinners, and more. We’ll get to all the Easter Sunday dining-out options in a second, but if you’re staying in, consider whipping up an Easy Easter Pie from the Edible Orlando recipe archives. Just like Mardi Gras is a splurge before Lent, Easter Pie is a celebration that Lent is over, and butter and cheese are back! (If you call it pizza rustica, you can serve it any time of the year.) Edible Orlando writer John Graham is always hunting for fun food events around Central Florida and he’s ..read more

Here are some quick tips for food and fun in Orlando, including St. Patrick’s Day, Pints and Paws, Wine Wars and more. Have you heard of Florida strawberry onions? They don’t taste like strawberries, although they are a sweet variety like Vidalia or Walla Walla. They’re called “strawberry onions” because farmers plant them around the edges of strawberry fields to keep away critters that will eat all the sweet fruit. That means they also get harvested around the same time as strawberries, so if you see a roadside stand with onions and strawberries, now you know why! Edible Orlando&nbs ..read more

Here are some quick tips for food and fun in Orlando, including fish fries, strawberry tacos and more. Cabbage is in season now in Florida – a good excuse for anything from coleslaw to vegetable soup to bubble and squeak. If you’ve never made “egg roll in a bowl,” look up a recipe and maybe give it a try! It’s always best to enjoy Florida produce when it’s at its seasonal peak. Edible Orlando writer John Graham keeps track of all the fun food events coming up in Central Florida and he’s put together a list of the best bets for the next couple weeks. From Friday fish fries to a bourbon din ..read more

Here are some quick tips for Valentine’s Day in Orlando, plus Mardi Gras, Super Bowl Sunday and more. You’ve got a busy two weeks ahead. Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day… I’m stuffed just typing that. What to do? Edible Orlando writer John Graham has looked into the future and has your food fun best bets around Orlando and Central Florida for the next 14 days. Ongoing The Seven Seas Food Festival is back at SeaWorld Orlando on select dates through May 19. Park admission gets you access to purchase and sample 50 global cuisine options, more than 80 wine and cocktail selections and 65 cra ..read more

Tickets are on sale for the 9th Annual Field to Feast, and we hope to see you at Long & Scott Farms on February 10, 2024 for what we hope will be our most successful year yet. Featuring locally sourced fare from Walt Disney World’s top chefs with wine, beer and cocktail pairings by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, this open-air event combines country charm with culinary excellence. 2024 Chef Lineup Chef Jerry Gonzalez-Quijada and Sommelier Robert Gilbert; Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom Chef Jerry Gonzalez-Quijada and Sommelier Robert Gilbert; Tiffins, Disney’s Animal Kingdom ..read more

Here are some quick tips for fun food events in Orlando this week including Christmas, New Year’s Eve and a kids’ cooking camp. We’ve got to cover both Christmas and New Year’s Eve in this column, so let’s get started! Champagne is the traditional tipple for January 31, but we like it on the Christmas dinner table too. A little sparkle can cut through some of the heavy side dishes, and it works with just about any entrée. Let’s dig back into the Edible Orlando archives for some advice on picking the right bottle. As 2023 winds down and 2024 approaches, Central Florida chefs and restaura ..read more

Chocolate is always in season, and this decadent chocolate ganache cake from Chef Jamie McFadden of Cuisiniers Catering & Events is the perfect centerpiece for a holiday celebration. If you’re looking for the right wine to pair with this sweet treat, Chef Jamie recommends a sparkling red, Shiraz or Cabernet. (Pro tip: if you’re the guest at someone else’s shindig, bring the cake and the bubbles!) Be sure to time your prep so that you can serve it at the optimal temperature (see note below), all the better to melt any Grinch’s heart. Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache Cake Serves 8-10 1/4 po ..read more

Here are some quick tips for fun food events in Orlando this week including breakfast with Santa, a mystery dinner, and local liquor. We’re headed into the Edible Orlando archives today for a make-ahead holiday brunch. Our advice is do as much as you can ahead of time, so you can enjoy your guests instead of running in and out of the kitchen. Our brunch plan covers everything from a greens and gruyère strata to a whole lot of bacon to Florida winter mimosas. Even if you don’t want to follow the full plan, we’ve got some killer breakfast recipes in there. As we dive into the holiday seas ..read more

Here are some quick tips for fun food events in Orlando this week including FusionFest, Miracle on Orange, and a doughnut run. Thanksgiving is behind us now, and other than the leftovers, it’s time to turn to candy canes and … Parmigiano Reggiano? In the current print edition of Edible Orlando, we’ve got a helpful gift guide featuring local merchants. That’s everything from salad bowls to wine to an exclusive collection of Italian cheeses. Each week, Edible Orlando writer John Graham spreads the word on what’s coming up for Central Florida food lovers. Here’s the fabulous bits ..read more

For some folks, Thanksgiving means you start preparing side dishes a week in advance and ask family to keep them in their refrigerators. To others, the most important thing to make for Thanksgiving is reservations. In Orlando, we have more options for dining out–from traditional turkey and stuffing to calamari salad and risotto fritters. Here’s a list of Central Florida options for dining out (or carrying out) for Thanksgiving week. We’re focusing on restaurants with special menus or prix fixe offers. If they take reservations, you should make a reservation — now! Or check out our recipe archi ..read more