Orlando’s most anticipated restaurant of the year, thus far, has officially snipped its red ribbon during a red-carpet soirée that brought out Orlando socialites from across the land. From chefs, media, influencers and foodies alike, Orlandians celebrated a monumental grand opening on the most popular avenue in Winter Park. AVA MediterrAegean, a Mediterranean themed restaurant, […]
Last week, I ventured off to Fort Lauderdale for a very exciting opportunity with one of the world’s top car manufactures. Toyota USA and Southeast Toyota gathered together a select list of Southeast Social Media Influencers for an exciting campaign which involved a fleet of some of Toyota’s newest vehicles. Excitingly, I was provided with […]
Top of the morning to ya! World renowned chef Gordon Ramsay has officially opened one of his quick service restaurants inside the most iconic park in all of Orlando, ICON Park. Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips is Ramsay’s authentic take on classic English street food. In a quaint, quick-paced environment, he’s managed to introduce takeaway-styled […]
On March 25th, Visit Orlando hosted their very first virtual showcase right here in Orlando Florida. I was tapped to spearhead their food segment, and I could barely express in words how excited I was about the opportunity, especially because I’ve covered the likes of Orlando for years. From theme-parks, fashion shows, restaurants, malls, and […]
Photos by: Tiffany Nguyen of Tasty Chomps Sunglasses: Louis Vuitton Shirt: Gucci Belt: Calvin Klein Pants: ASOS Watch: Tommy Hilfiger Shoes: Timberland Socks: Ralph Lauren A new restaurant in Pointe Orlando has officially opened its doors, and Orlando socialites from far and near are racing to try some of their trendy dishes. Recently, I ventured […]
I love Orlando, don’t you?! Well, I can confirm without a doubt that if there’s one place to stay at while visiting one of the most popular cities in Florida, it’s the Grand Bohemian. Sitting in the heart of Downtown Orlando, the Grand Bohemian is an architectural masterpiece. Not only does the hotel chain have […]
When tapas is on my mind, my go-to restaurant in Winter Park is Bulla Gastrobar. Known for their delicious small plates made up of Spanish cuisine, Bulla has managed to integrate delectable dishes from the southwest corner of Europe into a fun social eatery. As I made my way into the restaurant’s Winter Park location, […]
photo by: Tiffany Nguyen of Tasty Chomps A new restaurant has officially opened its doors in the pinnacle of Lake Nona, and it’s bringing a lime twist to Orlando’s locals. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, located on Narcoossee Road, has decided to bring its Mexican Eatery to one of the most popular towns in Orlando. Originating […]
A new hotel has officially opened on the University of Central Florida’s main campus, and it’s completely out of this world…literally. Recently, I was given a complimentary stay at one of UCF’s newest properties, and it’s just a hop away from my alma mater. The Celeste Hotel, which is now the first hotel to secure […]
Now, I’ve attended many food tastings in Central Florida within my recent years. However, I would’ve never thought that I would be attending a food tasting right here in my own home. Who needs to go out and fine-dine when you can do it right here in The Manor? Last month, Chef Juvon—an award-winning chef […]
A watermelon sugar high never really hurt anyone…right? Recently, I ventured off to the Sugar Factory, located on International Drive at Icon Park’s entertainment complex, to try some of their outrageously delicious drinks and food. Not only is the Sugar Factory a celebrity hot-spot—hosting the likes of Wycleff Jean, Jamie Foxx and The Kardashians—but this […]
Brio has opened its doors back up for guests to dine-in and out at their Millenia Mall location. Due to the unprecedented times we’re all currently going through, Brio is probably the closest I’ll be able to get to Italy anytime soon. As I made my way over to the Millenia Mall, I made sure […]
With the Coronavirus putting a damper on my social life and my appetite, I’ve decided to collaborate with multiple restaurants within Central Florida in order to introduce some of their delivery and take-out options. Just because we’re quarantined doesn’t mean we still can’t wine-and-dine ourselves…especially when you aren’t the best at cooking—like myself. The first […]
With the entire world under an international pandemic, it would only be right to reminisce back to the good’ol times here in Central Florida. Just a few weeks ago I went to a rather spectacular media event for a new and improved restaurant in the Winter Park area called Sixty Vines. Not only is Winter […]
A new restaurant has opened its doors on one of the most popular streets in Downtown Orlando, and I have the 4-1-1 on it. Elize, a restaurant heavily inspired by the culture and culinary arts of The Netherlands, has opened its door for Floridians and tourists alike; sitting adjacent to the 55 West building in […]
There’re many things on my wish list this holiday season, and designer gifts with my name embroidered on them is at the very top of it. Recently, I ventured off to one of the most luxurious resorts in all of Central Florida, and it’s one that many of us are very familiar with as well. […]
On Wednesdays we wear pink…and brunch at The Boheme. Recently, one of my close friends Sophia, founder of A Quick Spoonful, hosted a rather extravagant event at The Boheme, a tasteful restaurant located on the first floor of one of Downtown Orlando’s most famous hotels, The Grand Bohemian. The hotel offers an array of delicious […]
Fall has officially arrived, which means all of my favorite festivities for the season are here. Kicking off Fall this year, I recently attended the media preview and showcase of Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Disney holds this showcase and preview annually, and it’s highly anticipated as well. As I made my way […]
A burger joint is slowly taking over the Central Florida food scene, and it’s bringing both delicious burgers and a celebrity aspect along with it. Recently, I ventured off to a very delicious spot called Wahlburgers. And yes, the name may sound a bit familiar since this burger restaurant is named after the Wahlburger family […]
A new tower has magically appeared in the heart of the beautiful Coronado Springs Resort, located right near Walt Disney World. The Gran Destino Tower, which is the kick-off to Disney’s re-imagination of the Coronado Springs Resort, has officially opened its doors for guests on July 9th…and I had the pleasure of being hosted by […]
Well…when one of the biggest taco restaurants in your state asks you to take over their social media stories for a day…you don’t disappoint. Recently, one of my favorite taco places just asked me to take over their social media stories for an entire day in oder to reveal their secret taco. barTaco, located in […]
So, word on the street is…Tony Roma’s has the Summer drinks for any night out on the town. Recently, I made my way to International Drive—a tourist hot-spot located in the heart of Orlando, FL—to try a few delicious drinks at the famous food chain Tony Roma’s. With a scorching hot Summer soon approaching the […]
[sg_popup id=”7810″ event=”inherit”][/sg_popup] The city of Orlando sure knows how to wine and dine a guy. And with restaurants like Del Frisco’s—located right near iDrive—I can’t blame them. One of my favorite restaurants in the Big O is bringing back their summer Prime Pair deal for their guests, along with some delicious seasonal cocktails as […]
A resort branded after one of my favorite type of alcoholic drinks has officially opened in Central Florida. Margaretville’s newest resort—located right in the heart of Kissimmee and a few miles away from Disney—is offering a plethora of amenities for their Floridian guests. From bars, restaurants, shopping spots and even frequent Caribbean-inspired events, Margaretville is […]
A grocery store that’s more organic than Mother Nature herself has made its way to Downtown Orlando. Earth Fare, an organically driven grocery market chain, has opened up yet another location in the Central Florida area…this time—it’s in the millennial hotspot. This past month, I had the opportunity to experience a private tour of the […]
Just recently, I took a nose dive into the festivities of Carnevale, a traditional festival that is most notably known as the Mardi Gras of Venice, Italy. Maria & Enzo’s, an Italian restaurant that sits in the heart of Disney Springs, hosted a festive and quite delicious event called Carnevale. Not only did the restaurant […]
Not too long ago I attended an exceptionally tasteful event at one of my favorite hotels in Orlando—The Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes. The Homestead Harvest, an event the hotel hosts annually, brought together both culinary perfection and elegant decor. The event was held in the Whisper Creek Farm, right beside the main hotel, and it […]
If there’s one thing I love the most about Central Florida it’s the large assortment of food spots…specifically speaking—Firehouse Subs. Recently, I took my empty stomach to a delightful food tasting at one of the most delicious sub spots in Florida. Firehouse Subs, which originated in Jacksonville, Florida, has more than 1,155 restaurants across the […]
Have you ever been served authentic Italian food in under 10 minutes? Well, Spoleto Italian Kitchen, located in Winter Park, can do just that and even more. With great pleasure, I was able to attend a personal food tasting at this delicious place. Spoleto, which is a restaurant that focuses on speedy, but fresh, casual […]
Renovations are in order, or should I say…served. Tony Roma’s, a very popular chain restaurant, has undergone a rebrand and revamped their menu, and I had the pleasure of tasting their food for the very first time. They’re offering a limited time menu for Fall/Winter through December 23rd. Recently, I ventured over to Tony Roma’s […]
Last weekend was the annual Walt Disney World Food & Wine Classic, and boy was it magical. This was my first time attending the Food & Wine Classic event, so I didn’t have any prior expectations in mind. I’m guessing this played into the reasoning as to why I was so impressed. Once I entered […]
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore! Yes my friends, there was amore and lots of it when I finally had the chance to try one of the most delicious Italian restaurants in the Central Florida area—and extremely filling at that! Recently, my tastebuds had the absolute pleasure of exploring […]
A week of fashionable adventures has kicked off at one of the most fashion-forward malls in Central Florida. The Mall at Millenia—one of my favorite malls in Orlando—has once again kicked off its 13th annual Fashion Celebration this year. I had the pleasure of attending a rather lavish private Fashion Insider breakfast with many of […]
Guy is his name, Chicken is his game. The famous Guy Fieri has opened up a new restaurant in the heart of Disney Springs, and it just might convert all of those meat-lovers to chicken fanatics. Chicken Guy, a restaurant that boast a plethora of chicken entrees and custom-made sauces, recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with […]
Wine seems to have replaced water in my day-to-day list of digestible items these days. With that being said, I’ve discovered a restaurant that would please any wine connoisseur’s appetite. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, located on the very popular strip in Orlando, Florida called iDrive, has become one of my go-to places for whenever […]
A new restaurant has opened in the heart of Disney Springs, and it’s giving its tourists the taste of Italy without having to leave Central Florida. Terralina Crafted Italian, located on a delightful waterfront in Disney Springs, is bringing Italian Cuisine to its Floridian natives and new-comers alike. I had the pleasure of attending one […]
Impossible is actually quite possible when it comes to meat…or should I say a very convincing replica of it. The Edison, one of Disney Springs’s newest restaurants—which dawns a 1920s industrial gothic-styled theme—recently introduced a burger that’s sending all of Central Florida’s vegans dashing to try it. And I myself—a proud meat-eater—can honestly say, I […]
Smoothies, breakfast wraps, salads…oh my! Nature’s Table—a health nut’s happy place—offers healthy and wholesome breakfast and lunch options, perfect for anyone on the go. Just recently, I had the pleasure of diving into the nutritional haven located right here in Florida. Nature’s Table houses locations all across Central Florida. The one in particular that I […]
I have a habit of finding myself wandering into lavish hotels and trying some of their finest foods for some reason. I say this because recently, I did just that. I had the pleasure of indulging in one of my most glamorous food tastings experiences to date, which was hosted by the incomparable magazine powerhouse, […]
There’s a new hotspot in Downtown Orlando, and they’re mixing Asian delicacies with a spicy Latin twist. El Buda, located on the hottest street of Downtown Orlando—Church Street—is bringing a new spin to what our taste buds are used to. Just recently, I had the pleasure of indulging in two food tasting sessions where I […]
“Arrivederci! Arrivederci!” . . . or maybe I should actually be saying “Ciao!” either way they both sound cool. Recently I decided to sharpen up my Italian and took a trip to the big mouse’s house . . . Disney of course. Disney was hosting their annual Food & Wine Festival, and I just couldn’t […]
I can feel the island breeze . . . can’t you? I recently attended one of the most tropical ventures I’ve had this year, and the best part was I didn’t even have to leave Orlando. How great is that! Loews Hotels, one of the most prestigious hotel chains out there, recently conducted a private […]
“Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!” was exactly what I was thinking as my tongue touched the tip of Midici’s Italian Double Pepperoni Pizza.whatsapp plus features I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delicious food tasting at the coveted Italian restaurant Midici, located in Kissimmee Florida. Midici, a very popular Italian restaurant, offers an array of […]
Gawk as I sit in the Lap of Luxury . . . for only a few days at least. Recently, I had the pleasure of tagging along with one of my favorite Lifestyle Bloggers in Central Florida, Annie A to Z, to experience an amazing stay at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, located in Orlando […]
Olivia Pope isn’t the only one that loves Red Wine Moders! I’ve decided to take my taste-buds to one of my favorite restaurants located in the Millenia area of Central Florida. The Capital Grille, which has a location located next to The Mall at Millenia, however they have many locations scattered all across the country. […]
Listen to me when I say ladies and gents, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month here in Orlando Florida is not the time to go on a diet okay. In my opinion, it’s one of the most tasteful, and I mean that literally, cost efficient months in Orlando Florida’s food chain. With the amazing culinary works […]
“I can feel the Fashion in the air, I can feel it everywhere!” Thanks for tuning in Moders, I had the pleasure—the outstanding-astonishing-still trying to catch the little ounce of breath I have—pleasure of attending New York Fashion Week this year for their Fall 2016 show in the Big Apple. The amazing brand called Kyboe, […]
If you can point to me a blogger that doesn’t love food, I’ll point to you a liar. It seems these days I have traded in my passion for fashion, for a bit of passion for food. Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down at the very high-end restaurant called NOVA, located on Orange […]
No one says fine-dinning like the Pan-Asian restaurant located in Disney Springs Florida called Morimoto Asia, tailored around the chef himself Masaharu Morimoto, a past Iron Chef competitor. This very prestigious Asian inspired restaurant brings together multiple aspects of fine foods and an established reproduction for what is known as “street food” in many Asian […]
Everyone…I mean everyone knows I love food. My God-given talent is to eat food, it’s just in my nature. So when a few of my lovely blogger friends in Winter Park scheduled a Brunch for us at The Alfond Inn, located in Winter Park FL, I was more than pleased. The Alfond Inn is an […]
