Newsy Nuggets: F&D; Danilo's; Rife book; RSK; and a 30th anniversary

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/2 9:43A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

The Curry Ford West District F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen is set to reopen, perhaps as soon as June 12, The freestanding, newly constructed building sits on the corner of Curry Ford Road and Primrose...

Lyman High School yearbooks under review again after parents call LGBTQ+ pages 'inappropriate'

WESH.com (Food) 6/1 4:50P

Parents are given the option to either return the yearbook or exchange it for a re-printed version that removes the pages in question.

New Brunch Menu at AVA MediterrAegean

Tasty Chomps 6/1 9:40A Tiffany Nguyen

The new AVA MediterrAegean  in Winter Park is a Michelin Recommended, multi-sensory restaurant bringing dining experience and pleasure together in a refined and spirited atmosphere.  AVA’s culinary...

Kabooki Sushi Sand Lake

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/1 7:29A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

On Monday, June 5, Henry Moso will find out if he becomes the first Central Floridian to win the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: South award. He has already made history as the first local chef in...

Grande Lakes Orlando celebrates 20 years with GLO Summer Nights

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/31 8:01A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Sponsored Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort that is home to the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels – and their top-of-the-line restaurants – is celebrating its 20th anniversary with GLO Summer NIghts all season long. Through Labor...

4 MUST-TRY ORLANDO RESTAURANTS FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH 2023

Tasty Chomps 5/30 8:25P Ricky Ly

Did you know that Orange County is home to the highest percentage (7%) of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the state of Florida? The roots of AAPI in Central Florida’s history also run...

Ritz Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend With #GLOSummer Happening...

Tasty Chomps 5/30 4:23P Tiffany Nguyen

Did you know Ritz Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando s  #GLOSummer kicked off this past Memorial Day Weekend? For the first time ever, Ritz Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando are lighting up...

Big Fin Seafood has been sold

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/30 6:55A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Big Fin Seafood, the elaborate restaurant at Dellagio Town Center on Restaurant Row, has been sold. Philippe Villain, who also owns Russell’s on Lake Ivanhoe and a new brand called Little Fin in the...

Newsy Nuggets: Ace and Porkie's have closed; a SoDough out of SoDo; and a new venue for Orlando Wine...

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/30 6:26A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Ace Cafe , the downtown Orlando mega bar and restaurant that emphasized loud motorcycles and louder music, announced its closing over the Memorial Day weekend. The restaurant, at 100 W. Livingston...

Taste! Central Florida Returns August 18, 2023 – Fighting Childhood Hunger in Central Florida

Tasty Chomps 5/28 12:38A Ricky Ly

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida proudly announce the return of their annual event, Taste! Central Florida! This highly anticipated event...

Save on tickets to Taste! with SJO promo code

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/26 8:12A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Taste! Central Florida is Friday, Aug. 18, at Orlando World Center Marriott, and I’ll be there. But right now I’m here – to save you some money. Go to tastecfl.org and click on the link to Buy...

Turci Pasta

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/25 8:42A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

I have a family recipe, one my mom cooked regularly when I was growing up, that I make from time to time. It’s noodle based and I’ve always just used store-bought dried egg noodles. Then one day I...

$4-$6 Happy Hour Menu at Clermont Brewing Company

Tasty Chomps 5/24 8:42A Tiffany Nguyen

Did you know there is a new craft brewery and eatery in historic Downtown Clermont? It is called the Clermont Brewing Company and it is the place for craft beer, cocktails, artisanal food, Tuesday...

Newsy Nuggets: Wine Quest; Aurora hire; Epcot sushi; Camille; and Homeward Kitchen

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/24 8:28A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

The 2023 edition of Wine Quest, the annual wine tasting and auction benefitting Quest, Inc., will be Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. each night at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Friday...

City of Longwood reveals plan to develop historic downtown

WESH.com (Food) 5/23 1:35P

Last fall, Orlando Health said it would be building the new Longwood ER.