Rave 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.

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How to Make Mother's Day Special in Orlando 2020

With no in-classroom teachers guiding kids to make construction paper valentines, and no restaurants churning out a dayfull of brunches, lunches and dinners, kids and spouses need new ideas for making Mother’s Day special in Orlando 2020. Here’s a round-up of offerings by local businesses.

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Orlando 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.

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15 Things You Need to Know About Wine Bar George

Cheap yet decent wine from barrels. Fancy-pants wines you may never get to try anywhere else. Non-snobby service, winemaker sessions, music you kinda-sorta know but not quite. Here are 15 things you need to know about Wine Bar George.

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Why Splurge on Chef's Gala? Let's Talk Lobster, Elderflower and Cava-Vanilla Vinaigrette

Every year, you see me and every other food writer in town urging you to dole out hundreds of dollars to attend Chef's Gala, a food-centered fundraiser for Heart of Florida United Way.  What on earth, really, can justify spending $325 per person, or $600 for two, for one evening out?

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One Delicious Dish: Roasted Sweet Potato Soup at Highball & Harvest

Just lunch. Just soup and salad. Then I took a spoonful of the soup, called Roasted Sweet Potato Soup.

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Where to Eat on Christmas in Orlando 2017

Loads of Orlando restaurants are opening their doors on Christmas Eve and Christmas so you can celebrate without a bit of work. Others will prepare food in advance that you can heat and eat once at home on the big day. Here are our favorites.

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Where to Eat on Thanksgiving in Orlando 2017

Here are five great places to eat on Thanksgiving in Orlando 2017. I'll be sharing this info on Orlando's Fox 35 about 9:45 on Sunday morning, so please tune in.

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Asian Street Food in Orlando: Hawkers Crispy Chicken Skin Skewers

Crispy Chicken Skin Skewers, and other culinary adventures from Hawkers new menu.

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Dine Alfresco with All-Star Female Florida Chefs

Orlando has so many food events that I post about only a fraction, and of those only a few turn to to be spectacular in terms of food, drink and ambiance. I am betting that Women in the Kitchen: A Celebration at Lake Meadow will make the cut.

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Tour the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

About a fourth of my work involves this: telling readers how to get the most for their money in Orlando. One of the always-valid tips involves choosing hotels that are on Disney World property but owned by others. Today's feature: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace.

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Lobster Tail Frittata, and Other Orlando Easter Brunch Meals

See this? It's twin, shelled, baby, butter-poached lobster tails nestled onto a delicate egg frittata, which itself is atop crispy hash browns. A pitcher of truffle Hollandaise sauce stands on the side. This exceptionally delicious dish is one of the Orlando Easter brunch meals on offer at Capital Grille  for the holiday on Sunday, April 16.

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This Is What to Expect at the Edible Orlando Field to Feast Dinner with Disney Chefs

A recent Field to Feast dinner prepared by the theme park complex's tippy-top chefs was so -- errr ... magical, that I concede and use that most overused-in-Orlando adjective.

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