August 19, 2026
Orlando, Florida USA

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Dining Food Local Jewels

Hash House A Go Go ~ Now in Winter Garden

Welcome to a foodie paradise where farm-fresh ingredients meet outrageous portion sizes and culinary creativity. Hash House A Go Go, the renowned Twisted Farm Food restaurant, has expanded its reach to Winter Garden at Flamingo Crossings, adding another exciting location to their already impressive list of destinations. This award-winning establishment is known for its hearty

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Dining Food

Blaze Pizza – Build Your Own – You Gotta Be Kidding!

Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs is probably one the best pizza places I have ever been to.  The “Build Your Own” concept is awesome, the atmosphere is great and the pizza is delicious! Here is how it works.  First, you order the kind of pizza crust you want.  You can choose from regular, gluten free

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Bargains Food Food and Garden

Lake Eola Farmers Market – Experience it!

The Lake Eola Farmers Market is probably one of the best farmer’s markets in Orlando.  Don’t get me wrong there are many others in the Central Florida area that are awesome, but this one if definitely one of my favorites.  The Lake Eola Farmer’s Market is open every Sunday from 10am-4pm rain or shine.  If

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Dining Food

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium – SUWEEEEET!

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is a “Sweet Tooth’s” paradise.  They definitely keep the chocolate party going by infusing chocolate in many of their entrees, as well as make some of the biggest and most delicious milkshakes in all of Orlando.  Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is one of Universal Orlando’s newest restaurants located in CityWalk between Universal Studios

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Dining Food

Homecoming Florida Kitchen

As many of you know I am true Floridian, so when I heard Chef Art Smith’s “Homecoming Florida Kitchen” was coming to Disney Springs I was stoked.  Homecoming is a true farm-to-table restaurant, bringing some of Florida’s finest fruits and vegetables that those who enjoy Florida awesome southern “comfort” food. Celebrity Chef Art Smith, also

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Food News

What a Great Time – Orlando Taste of the Nation 2016 Recap & Reasons to Attend Next Year

Orlando’s Taste of the Nation concluded Saturday evening with a chance to win an instant Wine Cellar.  For $25 you were given a key that could possibly open a box that contained more than 150 bottles of wine, totaling over $2500.  It seemed to be the most popular event of the night and many stayed

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Dining Food Local Jewels

Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar – Authentic & FRESH

Last weekend, my wife and I were out running some errands and decided to stop in at Lee and Ricks Oyster Bar for dinner. I had been hearing a lot about this place in the recent months, so I thought we would check it out. LEE AND RICK’S OYSTER BAR – FRESH Lee and Ricks

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Dining Disney Food

Frontera Cocina – Fresh Gourmet Mexican Cuisine at Disney Springs

While walking through Disney Springs the other day, I came across a Mexican restaurant called Frontera Cocina. Come to find out, this restaurant was created by the six-time winner of the James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Rick Bayless. So because I love Chef Rick Bayless and because I love Mexican food and I because I

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Family Local Jewels Top Lists

3 Reasons Why You Will Enjoy Lake Louisa State Park

About 20 miles west of Orlando in Clermont, lies the quaint Lake Louisa State Park. In my book this state park is hidden gem. Not because it is super fancy, or has a special attraction, but because it is full of wildlife and just about the closest you can get to the “real” Florida without leaving

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Dining Disney Food

D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs – Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

On my last trip to Disney Springs, I came across D-Luxe Burger, which is right in the heart of Town Center. This restaurant caught my eye because of its southern ranch style theming on the outside, including the wrap around porch, the rustic chandeliers and the wrought iron décor on the inside. Below are my top

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