Every upscale steakhouse has a shtick to set it apart from competitors. In Orlando, A Land Remembered embraces Old Florida.
Read moreYet Another Superb Vegetarian Entree at Disney World
At the brand new Italian restaurant Trattoria al Forno, I found yet another superb vegetarian entree at Disney World.
Read moreA Spicy Fruit Plate at the Charlotte Airport
We lunched on quesadillas and Plato de Frutas, which is a red plate with wedges of pineapple, cantaloupe, mango, and watermelon, plus strawberries. On the side was a cup of "chili-lime seasoning."
Read moreHave an Interactive Animal Experience at Giraffe Ranch
I've written extensively about Giraffe Ranch for magazines, and I still can't get enough of this place. It's not a zoo, really. Visits are more interactive than that. Guests take jeep or camel "safaris" to get close to animals. The owners share incredibly rich detail about the animals, their habits, and their environment.
Read moreA Spud-tastic Meal at Ellie Lou's
The menu is extensive, including pulled chicken, smoked sausage, and the intriguing Turducken Burger, described as "turkey, duck & chicken dressed with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish & sweet potato fries." Several beers are available.
Read moreDig Into British Pub Fare at Leaky Cauldron
I was outright dreading these beverages. I liked them, though. They're all mentioned in the Harry Potter books and available nowhere else on property--or in the world, probably. My favorite was the Tongue Tying Lemon Squash.
Read moreHave a Ritzy, Glitzy New Year's Eve in Orlando
Break out the sparkly cocktail attire, the glittering jewelry, and those extra high heels. New Year's Eve warrants a big-time celebration. On Sunday morning, December 21, I'll be on Fox 35's Good Day sharing where to have a ritzy, glitzy New Year's Eve in Orlando.
Read moreJoin Top Disney Chefs at a Field-to-Feast Dinner
Participants will gather at Long & Scott Farms, which is best known for growing the Orlando area's Zellwood corn. Chefs will cook and serve specialties at food stations, and complementary wines will be poured.
Read moreSee the Sweet Gingerbread Village at Caribe Royale
A team of four pastry chefs, led by Patrick Binion, began working on the Caribe Royal gingerbread village back in June. "We started thinking about the concept and decided on a Thomas Kinkade 1950s, 1960s look," Binion explains.
Read moreIntroducing an iPhone App for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The handy add-on will also assist with auxiliary services. Need a recommendation for a nearby restaurant? I wish you'd ask me (Rona does recommend, after all), but the app will guide you to nearby tables--and let you make a reservation.
Read moreArtegon Marketplace - Riches, Curiosities and Rubbish
Dozens of retailers throughout the space sell all kinds of items, from high-end artsy chandeliers to junky Thing 2 T-shirts. Most of the merchandise falls between the two--handmade but not thrilling.
Read moreGrande Lakes' Eggs-cellent Adventure
The resort's culinary team welcomed 20+ chickens, who will now reside on the Whisper Creek Farm outdoor event venue.
Read moreSteak Frites, American-Style
Hamilton's Kitchen upgrades an already fine classic. Here, the steak is a thick 8-ounce top sirloin "coulotte"--tender and wonderful tasting.
Read moreRed Pasta, Another Prato Masterpiece
The pasta was red, maybe magenta. And the flavor was kind of sweet, though those white shavings of what I believe were cheese grounded the sweetness so it was intriguing, not overbearing.
Read moreWhat a Way to Dine with Disney - Through the Decades
We ate pulled beef shortrib on brioche with caramelized onion relish. We feasted on panko-crusted veal cutlets with wild mushroom gravy. And, bravely, we hesitantly sampled charred Spam and quail egg biscuits with honey aioli.
Read moreHere Is a Dessert that You Must Eat
It's potato chip-crusted chocolate cake with peanut brittle and salted caramel. Need I say more?
Read moreBubble Tea Bonanza at Chewy Boba Company
I’ve been searching for jasmine milk bubble tea since this fab place called something like Q Time closed a few years ago. It was near Orlando’s 1st Oriental Supermarket. Bingo! A small local chain called Chewy Boba Company sells that and way more.
Read moreIce Pops, at Their Peak
The flavor options are really tempting. Avocado lime? Apple cinnamon? I'll need to return to try those.
Read moreLive Like a Food Tourist at the Waldorf Orlando
I got to sample a Global Venture wine-pairing dinner. Here's my favorite part, besides the food: Sixteen guests maximum participate in a Friday or Saturday night meal and they all dine together at one big table. Trust me, those strangers sipping sparkling wine at the beginning will be your chums by the time you polish off that last bite of dessert.
Read moreMy New Favorite Ice Cream Is at Epcot
This is a salted caramel ice cream. Epcot calls it Fleur de Sel or some other fancy take on salt.
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