Getting to the Orlando International Airport early to check-in before a flight is normally something I do not do well. The main reason: if I go too early, I’m left with only a choice of chain restaurant dining options, which is something I try to avoid. I like to feel like I’m starting my trip [...]

When the new Cask & Larder restaurant announced they were starting a Sunday brunch a few weeks after their grand opening, I knew I had to go. Being a fan of Southern cuisine and brunch menu items, it just made sense to me. A Southern style brunch is also a great pairing with a cocktail or beer [...]

I’m excited to announce that I have a printed feature with my photography work in the Holiday Issue of Eat In Eat Out magazine based in Canada. The new issue was launched today and luckily they have an online version so we can view this special Holiday issue. I’ve shared the links below so you [...]

This past Friday I was really on a bacon kick. It’s not often that I will cook bacon at home for breakfast, then eat a donut topped with bacon, and then finish the day with dinner which includes more bacon. If you follow me on Instagram, you saw my plate featuring bacon, with fried eggs [...]

Art, food, and wine all combined together for a single event at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando. The event was a Scott Joseph Supper Club dinner where Vibrant Rioja presented the artist, Luis Burgos from Logrono, Spain, along with a few of his paintings on site. The artwork was displayed at the Grand [...]

James and Julie Petrakis, the Chefs and owners of The Ravenous Pig and the new Cask & Larder restaurant, released their new cookbook The Ravenous Pig: Seasons of Florida. To celebrate, they hosted a cookbook release party at their Ravenous Pig restaurant in Winter Park, FL. The event featured hors d’oeuvres from recipes in the [...]

The 2012 Epcot Food & Wine Festival is kicking off to a great start this year with new dishes, marketplaces, and a few twists to some favorite dishes. I attended the opening weekend and I was excited to try what was new. There were a few changes to some of the marketplace locations from the [...]

The food event that many have been waiting for all year in Orlando, FL is finally here. The 17th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is starting this weekend and is going on from September 28 – November 12, 2012. It’s a culinary celebration with food, wines, beers, and more from around the globe. [...]

It’s that time of year again and Orlando Magical Dining Month is upon us. During the past 10 days or so, I’ve seen more friends post photos of their great looking food from their Orlando Magical Dining experience, more than ever before. I think Orlando is embracing the love for food and is proudly showing [...]

Taste of the Nation Orlando 2012 took place last Saturday, August 25th at the Orlando World Center Marriott. It was my first time attending this culinary & fundraising event, with 100% of ticket sales supporting Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger. The evening was full of delectable bites from 37 restaurants from around [...]

The combination of chocolate and bacon just keeps getting better for Central Florida. On Saturday, September 1st, Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park is teaming up with the C&S Brisket Bus food truck to create a special “Chocolate-Covered Bacon”. Using Peterbrooke’s chocolate and C&S Brisket Bus’ hand crafted bacon, the collaboration is to celebrate International Bacon [...]

A few months ago I was contacted by the Yum Yum Cupcake Truck about doing a collaboration on a cupcake. Basically I would give them a few ideas for a cupcake and they would create one. I’ve always wanted to create my own cupcake with a bake shop, and this was the perfect opportunity. I [...]