Mar 202015
 

The Fresh Fish Experts at Bonefish Grill are welcoming spring in a big way by offering a $10 gift valid March 21 through April 6!

While dining, enjoy their new Fire + Ice Pre-Fixe menu featuring three generous courses for a mere $19.90. Bonefish Grill features culinary forward and unique combinations on the three-course menu (from both land and sea) including Cold Water Lobster Tail, Shrimp + Scallop Firepot and Grilled Lamb Chops to name a few. Each dish is served with a choice of fresh salad and perfectly finished with delectable DIY Doughnuts — a Bonefish Grill house specialty of croissant-like doughnut holes, tossed in cinnamon sugar that you can fill with sea salt caramel and chocolate sauce using mini squeezable bottles. Yum.

Grab your $10 before it’s gone! See you at Bonefish!

 

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Photo Credits: Bonefish Grill

 

 

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Mar 192015
 

A few weeks ago 16 chefs from some of Central Florida’s best restaurants accepted a unique challenge for the second annual Appetite for the Arches fundraiser. The concept? Use McDonald’s ingredients to create a signature dish all benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

We were lucky to be among 500 guests sampling gourmet creations such as filet of fish tacos and fried chicken terrine with truffled egg puree, each served with a wine pairing. Additionally, mixologists from Cask & Larder and The Ravenous Pig prepared signature cocktails with McDonald’s ingredients. Here’s what we tasted and enjoyed over the course of the evening!

Cask & Larder’s Old Fashioned: Made with Hazelnut Syrup and Cherries from McDonald’s. Really strong, but my better half thoroughly enjoyed this libation.

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The Coop’s Bacon Wrapped Meatball: Sitting atop a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes, using a variety of ingredients straight from the golden arches.

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The Rusty Spoon’s Deviled Egg: Topped with a smidge of bacon and filled with creamy goodness.

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Four Seasons Resort Gelato: Served from an adorable ice cream truck of sorts, this luxury resort served up two flavors of gelato – Orange “Hi-C” and Hot and Crispy Apple Pie, made from the Hi-C drink and McDonald’s flaky apple pie, respectively.

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And because we didn’t get enough golden arches in our life, the following morning we were treated to some bundt cakes courtesy of McDonald’s. Both the chocolate and coffee cake bundts are baked fresh in-house daily in McDonald’s kitchens. And at 300 calories and $1.99 for both bundts, you can totally afford that McCafé latte. Come one, how can you resist these morsels of baked mini goodness?

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Big thanks to McDonald’s for a weekend of yumminess!

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credits: RMHC, bundt cake photo owned by Spork

Mar 172015
 

Cows ‘n Cabs returns this fall on Saturday, October 24 in Winter Park! Back for it’s fifth year, the event is set to serve delicious bites created by some of Orlando’s finest culinary talent. This outdoor, Western-themed festival will benefit the Community Food & Outreach Center and Elevate Orlando, which assists with fighting hunger and mentoring youth, respectively.

4 Rivers Smokehouse, K Restaurant, The COOP, P is for Pie and Txokos Basque Kitchen are just a few of this year’s participating restaurants. Grab your cowboy boots, appetite and save the date for the culinary event of the season. For more information and a complete list of sponsors and participating restaurants visit www.cowsncabs.com.

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Photo Credits: Cows ‘n Cabs

Mar 162015
 

Artegon Marketplace Orlando, the one-of-a-kind 1.1 million-square-foot shopping attraction and artisan marketplace located in the heart of Orlando’s tourism district on north International Drive, recently announced the addition of four new on-the-go food purveyors.

  • At U Roll Express, customers can create their own sushi roll by choosing from a variety of high-quality, sushi-grade ingredients, toppings, and delicious sauces and flavorings.
  • Operated by Belgian owners, The Belgian Waffleskiosk sells authentic Liege or Brussels-style waffles with several sweet topping options.
  • Le Petit Café kiosk will serve traditional hot and cold espressos, teas and coffees, frappes, croissants and other pastries, and gourmet sandwiches.
  • The Yogen Früz kiosk will purvey delicious and nutritious frozen desserts.

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Photo Credits: U Roll Express, Yogen Früz

Mar 132015
 

Brimming with charm and history, Winter Park boasts a variety of award-winning restaurants and chefs. From Hannibal Square to just off Park Avenue, this quaint city consistently serves up some of the best flavors and sips in town. Winter Park has something for every palate and craving including Southern flavor and some of the world’s finest olive oils.

Head to Orlando My Way for our Winter Park picks!

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Mar 092015
 

Believe it or not, we do actually eat at home, and most often enjoy our breakfast sans restaurant. So naturally, we’re always on the hunt for tasty foods to put in our pantry. Our new favorite, WOATS Oatsnack, was kind enough to send us their delicious, indulgent creations.

With multiple flavors to choose from, Woats makes it easy to fuel your body while putting sweet tooth cravings to rest. They’ve tapped into the wholesome goodness of the old-fashioned oat and paired it with a host of other natural ingredients for energy boosting morsels to enjoy by the handful.

With four flavors, perfect for yogurt, ice cream or even eating by the spoonful, WOATS oats are sure to delight your tastebuds:

Nuts About Berries: From the first delicious handful, you’ll instantly crave another serving. Southern roasted praline pecans and tangy cranberries pair perfectly in their irresistible oat and honey blend.

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Jammin’ Strawberry Shortbread: This fruity blend includes the sweet melodies of juicy strawberries, buttery shortbread, and California almonds, and is a healthy alternative for packed lunches and game day snacks. The chewiness of the oats along with the crunchiness of the nuts creates a mouthwatering texture that’s unlike any other granola on the market.

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Cookies ‘n’ Dreams: Everyone loves an Oreo, so why not combine it with granola for a morning treat? This oat and honey blend is loaded with chunks of chocolate vanilla cream cookies. Goodbye boring breakfast.

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Peanut Butter Graham Slam: This flavor combines creamy all-natural peanut butter, crisp honey graham crackers and delicious butter toffee peanuts all rolled up in a blend of honey and oats!

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There’s a flavor for every preference and taste, so head to Target and snag some of these delightful oats to spice up your morning meal or afternoon snack.

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PS: Rosie stole my WOATS. She’s a fan too. :)

Mar 082015
 

Lucky you! We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate St. Patty’s Day in The City Beautiful. Here’s to a day celebrated by drinking beer, wearing green and searching for that elusive pot of gold.

The Sweet Shop

  • Guinness Stout Brownie: An Oreo crust covered by a fudgy Guinness infused chocolate brownie, topped with a mint cookie frosting and a drizzle of chocolate ganache

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  • Guinness Mug O’ Cake: A green butter cake with beer in the batter, filled with vanilla mousse, topped with a whipped Guinness frosting and garnished with a white chocolate wall and beer mug handle

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  • Over the Rainbow Cupcake: A sprinkle filled butter cake, topped with layers of rainbow frosting and a gold shamrock
  • Guinness Doughnut Holes: deep fried Guinness donuts, coated in a creamy glaze

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The COOP

  • Irish Coffee Pie: An Oreo crust filled with a coffee pastry cream and topped with a Baileys whipped cream

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4 Rivers Smokehouse

  • St. Patty’s Day Irish Burger which is topped with sliced corned beef, caramelized onions, melted provolone, and 4R horseradish sauce

American Gymkhana

  • Want a little taste of Ireland without going overboard? American Gymkhana has a variety of whiskey selections including the Blood and Sand cocktail and Fall Fashion.

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American Q

  • Your St. Patrick’s Day destination for all-you-can-eat barbecue! From 5-10 p.m., our St. Paddy’s Day buffet will feature a barbecue spin on some of your favorite holiday classics, such as BBQ Corned Beef Brisket, Charred Cabbage and House-made Irish Bangers.  Wash it down with an American Q Whiskey Smash cocktail with Teeling’s Irish Whiskey, fresh mint and smoked dill pickles.

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Duffy’s Sports Grill

  • Duffy’s Sports Grill is keeping it classic this St. Patrick’s day with $4 Guinness pints and a corned beef and cabbage special for $12.95.  Fans of the Duffy’s brand will be thrilled to learn that the Reuben Burger, a ½ lb. Certified Angus Beef burger, topped with Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing, is back by popular demand for $11.95.

Photo Credits: Photos from each restaurant respectively