Orlando Food Critic

Mexican Food Festival Gaston Edwards Park Ivanhoe Village March 24th There is so much happening in and around Orlando this weekend, but in our opinion,  there is only ONE place to be, and that is at The Orlando Mexican Food Festival! Come and sample a little piece of Mexico right here in the heart of Orlando. The festival will feature …

American Kitchen & Orlando Brewing Beer Dinner Series 1 We have been following the career of Chef Venoy Rogers lll for few years now, from his acclaimed restaurant in the Palms on Miami Beach to his current position as Executive Chef at the American Kitchen Bar & Grill situated in the beautiful B Resort & Spa. See our original review …

Breakfast at Orlando Meats – 728 Virginia Drive Orlando Anyone for Breakfast? Well look no further, Orlando Meats serves a world-class breakfast from 8am-11am each day and brunch served all day on Sunday. You will know Orlando Meats as a family-owned, whole animal butcher shop and restaurant that has already made its mark on the lunch and early evening scene. …

Jet Blue Airlines & Orlando Mexican Food Festival. As part of Jet Blue’s love and care for local communities, from their 100 days of caring for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, to creating the “Shared Plate” initiative where together with Coca Cola they encouraged meaningful connections through the power of food, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to …

Tamale Company. If you have been to an event or farmers market around the Orlando area over the last few years you could not have failed to have seen one of the Tamale Company food trucks. Their trucks are emblazoned with the fact that this is Authentic Mexican Street Food as they tempt you to “Unwrap the Original Taste”. Obviously …

Orlando Meats – 728 Virginia Drive Orlando After seeing pictures of the Orlando Meats Burger all over social media we just had to drop by and try one. Can’t believe that there is anyone who has not heard of Orlando Meats by now but just in case here is a brief recap. Orlando Meats is a family-owned, whole animal butcher …

Mesa 21 at the Orlando Mexican Food Festival March 24th Mesa 21, the beautiful Mexican restaurant that has cemented its well-earned place in the vibrant and expanding Ivanhoe Village restaurant scene, will be joining the likes of Frontera Cocina Mexicana by Rick Bayless and a host of other restaurants, crafts, artists and of course Tequila at the Orlando Mexican Food …

Frontera Cocina Mexicana by Rick Bayless Dessert Time!  Disney Springs. Hands up who always goes for the Churros for dessert at a Mexican restaurant? Well us too, and must say we have had some great ones, but thought that this time we would change it up a notch. So, what did we change up to? Coconut Lime Quatro Leches – Sponge …

Potato Cakes & Chili at George’s Gourmet Cookies. It’s not often a side dish can gain as much popularity as the Potato Cakes at Georges Gourmet Cookies, but they certainly deserve a mention and stand out on their own. Crisp, light and fluffy parcels of tasty potato excellently seasoned and browned to perfection. Worth the trip to George’s alone, but …

Frontera Cocina Mexicana Disney Springs Frontera Cocina Mexicana specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern interpretation, serving dishes inspired by Chef Rick Bayless and delivered on site by Executive Chef Christian Torres. For this restaurant, pull all the adjectives out of the book, Authentic. Fresh, Amazing, Refreshing, Passionate. We could go on and on. Over the past few years …