Immersion Restaurant at London House Orlando is a pop-up, petite, boutique, gourmet extravaganza.
Read moreGyminy Cricket, Now That's a Fitness Center
I’ve been in my share of Ys, Jack LaLannes and hotel exercise rooms. Blend the best features of them all, and you have nothing — nothing! —compared to the Lake Nona Performance Club.
Read moreRave Review: Munchies Live Barbecue Near Orlando
I just tasted possibly the best barbecue I’ve had in Orlando. The ribs, the chicken, the side of greens at Munchies Live BBQ—they’re packed to go at a lakefront campground in a tiny town called Gotha, and also served as part of a two-hour rural experience in the same location.
Read moreSensible Splurges—7 Items to Make Your Life Better
If you’re lucky enough to be employed and have a little disposable income, treat yourself. Here are seven inexpensive items to make your life better.
Read moreSea That? Discovery Cove Takes Strong Covid-Safe Measures
Discovery Cove takes strong Covid-safe measures from replacing unused Rice Krispies Treats to swapping out noodles for life vests in the lazy river.
Read moreMusings from a NOOM-com-poop—What the Noom Diet App Is Like
Noom is like a little teacher/brainwasher/coach/scolder that lives on your smartphone.
Read moreLook Ma, No Hands! Orlando's Super-Safe Safaris
I discovered a super-safe safari that’s so well set up you needn’t go near another person nor touch a single item that’s not yours.
Read more8 Essential Cookbooks for Amazing Meals Every Time
If you want to cook amazing meals and you’re not a natural in the kitchen, use excellent recipes. I have come to trust the authors and cookbooks listed below.
Read moreWhere to Order Easter Food in Orlando 2020
Easter will be coming your way, coronovirus or not. These Orlando-area restaurants will prepare foods for your celebrations at home.
Read moreScore! A Luxurious Weekend of Food, Wine and Fundraising Alongside Orlando Magic Players
This super-aggressive luxurious weekend-long fundraiser – the Orlando Wine Festival & Auction – has food, wine amazing auction items and hobnobbing with Orlando Magic players. Last year, it raised $900,000 – almost a clean million – to help local children.
Read moreFive Fab and Cheap Holiday Gifts for 2019
Here are my nine latest finds. They’re all fab, practical (more or less) and affordable.
Read moreAlden Suites Has All You Need on St. Pete Beach, Florida
Why I love Alden Suites, how to win a two-night stay there, plus a discount.
Read moreIt's a Scream – Boxi Park Halloween
For its first Halloween, Orlando's Boxi Park goes all out – for several nights – with Halloween theming, from Disney-quality costumed characters to Jell-o "shots" and "Biohazard" cocktails for brave imbibers.
Read moreOf Tip Yips and Blue Milk – Dining at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Space ships and villagers will invade Orlando starting this Thursday, as the land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens with convincing landscaping, attractions,and overall immersion into Batuu. Sounds super-cool, but what’s there to eat and drink?
Read moreOrlando Magical Dining Month 2019 – Ravello and Reyes Mezcaleria
For more than a month starting August 23, 120+ restaurants will offer three-course meals – with options – for $35. It’s all part of Orlando Magical DIning Month 2019.
Read moreWin Two Tickets to Science of Wine Orlando
Win two tickets to Science of Wine Orlando, a way-fun fundraiser for grown-ups only.
Read moreHomemade Pasta Is the Heart of Sette Orlando
Sette was developed to serve the types of Italian fare one might find on the sidestreet of a hipster Brooklyn neighborhood. You’ll find red sauce here, and it’s good, but Sette is more about lemons and vegetables, olive oil and Parmesan, than it is the parmigiana-type dishes most popular in Central Florida.
Read moreOnce Is Enough – Goat Yoga Orlando
I do not like goat yoga Orlando. I may be alone. Everyone I tried it with yesterday seemed to have a blast.
Read moreWhat the Sanford Food Tour Is Like
Let me tell you what the Sanford Food Tour is like. The basics are simple: A guide walks a group of you to a few restaurants in the charming historic downtown area of this small Florida city. You taste a special food and drink at each, maybe more, and learn a little or a lot about the establishment’s back story.
Read moreField to Feast 2019 – Cowboy Boots and Disney Chefs
For the sixth year, food lovers and Disney lovers will meet up at Field to Feast. It’s an open-air event where cowboy boots and Disney chefs meet up. Join the fun.
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