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Archive for Friday, April 28, 2017


Spotlight: Does Orlando Have A Signature Dish?

Oh my gosh, just look at the calendar. It appears we’ve cycled once again into the “Orlando Needs a Signature Dish” epoch. This occurs every couple of decades or so, brought on by lamentations that Central Florida has no regional foodstuff, you know, something that would cause people around the world to say, “Oh, when you go to Orlando you must have the [blank]; they’re known for that.” We’re not known for anything. It’s regrettable, but it’s true. And it isn’t likely to change. But that isn’t stopping Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Visit Orlando from trying once again. In her State of the County address earlier this month, Jacobs announced a new initiative challenging the area’s top chefs ...
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight


Spotlight: FL Salsa Fest, Homesteading, Dapper Days and SAK Comedy

Expect plenty of Corona, tequila, salsa dancing, salsa music and unlimited salsa tastings from over 30 different chefs & restaurants during this block party on the brick streets of Thornton Park surrounding Mucho Tequila & Taco Bar during Florida Salsa Fest Sunday 1pm-6pm at Mucho Tacos and Tequila in Thornton Park. For tickets go to OrlandoWeeklyTickets.com. An afternoon of classes on backyard chickens, preserving and canning, vegetable gardening in Central Florida and pickling your own vegetables await guests during the Modern Homesteading Class Series taking place Sunday 1pm-4pm at the Alafaya branch of Orange County Public Library. For information google mother earth peace signs fleet farming just kidding I don’t know what to google. Dress up in vintage clothing for ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City