[Orlando] 2013 Science of Wine

Wine, Gourmet Food and Science is the combination that made the 2013 Science of Wine at the Orlando Science Center on May 11.  The evening was far from high-browed and offered substancial varieties of sides and sips.  Upon entering, every guest received a commemorative wine glass which also served as our unlimited tasting vassal - oh yeah it was all you can drink wine people!There were several drys and what I ...

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Downtown Food & Wine Festival [Review + Pics]

I *heart* food festivals… So many things to try! Never been to one?  A food festival typically gathers several local restaurants to set-up tasting booths for the public.  There is a fee to try small plates and voting to select the best dish.  It is a great opportunity, to try 10 + restaurants in one day ;o) This year DT Food & Wine Festival had a great variety of vendors, ...

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Italio – Free Food Day [Review+Photos+Video]

Free Food Day, what an awesome concepts to introduce the public to a new restaurant. Boca Raton’s Italio Modern Italian Kitchen made its way to Winter Park, FL with food guns blazing.  They have a clean and simplistic appearance and approach to food; which fits perfectly with the medium paced market of Central Florida.  Generally gimmick-style occasions will have long lines, bells & whistles and the food is ok ...

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Chipotle Mexican Grill on Kirkman Food Fail [Review]

12pm anywhere is busy for most fast food chains and time is short for many people but customer service and being sanitary should never fall by the waist-side.   During a visit to Chipotle on Kirkman Rd (near Metro West), I experienced both of the latter.  Upon entering, I was like “cool” they’re wear gloves (which is not very consistent in the state of Florida) but as I placed my ...

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Junk Food: Red Robin in Maryland [Review]

Yummmmmmmmm is the perfect way to described this spot.  While on a trip to the DC area for the 2013 inauguration, this Red Robins was in the parking lot of our hotel - so I figured why not, since there isn't one near me in Orlando and the commercial runs a billion times a day.  The energy was welcoming and the staff friendly.  And the food a "customizable" homerun - I ...

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My Night at Cafe TuTu Tango [Review]

Cafe TuTu was the perfect backdrop for my ladies night out... We sat in the bar area and it worked.  I enjoy a decent amount of ambient noise, so I can talk as dirty and loud I want with my girls.  The happy hour specials rocked with 2-for-1 sangrias, margaritas and mojitos.  I do not recommend the mojitos, i had the mango flavored one and it tasted more sour than ...

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Junk Food: Twinkies are Back!

Inner fat girl rejoice , Twinkie amy have a come back!  Hostess Brands Inc. revealed in bankruptcy court that the iconic cake is likely to return to shelves in the coming months - maybe as soon as March 16.The company's other products, including Wonder Bread and Devil Dogs, are also set to return to market but probably not under the same owners as Twinkies.Hostess said in bankruptcy court on Friday ...

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