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Why Seasons 52 Upped Its Calories and Lists Them
The cyberworld buzzed yesterday when I wrote that Seasons 52 upped its calories on some menu items and lists exactly how fattening each item is right on the menu. So I was pleasantly surprised today to hear from Rich Jeffers, a company spokesperson. He called to address the two issues tainted me on a restaurant concept I otherwise enjoy.
Read moreGood heavens, Seasons 52. What did you do? What's with the 890-calorie steak dinner?
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Looky here, how pretty. This is what to expect of the foods at the United Way Chef's Gala 2015.
Read moreHere are four promotions available right now, each at restaurants I hand-selected because the food is superb. I'll be sharing more details about all four Orlando dining deals at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 on Fox 35's "Good Day."
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Panicked, they query me via email, Twitter, and food boards: "I'm coming to Orlando. I'm going to Disney World. Are there any healthful/vegetarian/vegan meals for me?" Yes yes yes, whichever you seek.
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A company called CatBoat Tours of Mount Dora leads tours around the Harris Chain of Lakes on cute, easy-to-operate little CraigCat boats. This is SO MUCH FUN.
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Win two tickets to Fresh from the Field, an over-the-top alfresco dinner held on a farm.
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"Flowersprouts" are a tumble of brussels sprouts and cauliflower tossed in a pancetta vinaigrette.
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Do you see those little squares, the ones on the right of the plate? They're Irish enchantment, going by the playful name Pork Hash Tagged. And, starting soon, they'll be on the breakfast menu at Raglan Road.
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9 a.m is a bit early for an ice cream cone, sure. But strolling around the Clermont farmer's market on Sunday morning, I came across Grumpy's Homemade Ice Cream.
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I expect more from a restaurant as high-end as this renowned steakhouse, tucked into the Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando. After all, humble independents like Oblivion Taproom and The Crooked Spoon have ridiculously delicious hamburgers.
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I'm the last one to write respectful words about fast food chain restaurants, except maybe Chipotle on a charitable day. But I revisited Pollo Tropical yesterday, sampling new foods within the company's revamped decor. Honestly, I liked what I ate. Give Pollo Tropical another try.
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Along with jams and fruit samples and salsas and such, Farmer John's sells Cracker-cuisine standouts: "swamp dogs," made with alligator meat and topped with chili, and the chili alone--it, too, made with gator flesh.
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You kind of feel humbled on their behalf. At Appetite for the Arches, Orlando chefs prepare bite-size foods--elegant hors d'oeuvres--using McDonald's ingredients. It's a playful yet upscale culinary fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House.
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Look at this. Just look at this. It's four types of radishes on top of smoked crème fraiche--ya! smoked crème frache!--with a bit of pomegranate laced in. Hint: We're talking about Capa, Orlando's new Spanish steakhouse.
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Every upscale steakhouse has a shtick to set it apart from competitors. In Orlando, A Land Remembered embraces Old Florida.
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At the brand new Italian restaurant Trattoria al Forno, I found yet another superb vegetarian entree at Disney World.
Read moreWe 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."
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Trapped in Terminal B for two hours, I could buy lunch from national chains or other national chains. Manchu Wok. Ruby Tuesday. Ick. Then I spotted Zaza. Zaza Modern Cuban Diner is a frill-free local place with two restaurants in addition to its modest airport counter.
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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.
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