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A Foodie's Guide to Mother's Day in Orlando 2023

Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday May 14, 2023), and what better way to celebrate the special woman in your life than by treating her to a delicious brunch in Orlando and Central Florida?

Our region is home to some of the best restaurants and brunch spots, with menus that are sure to impress even the most discerning of taste buds.

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Whether your mom is a fan of classic brunch dishes or wants to try something new, there's something for everyone.

In this article, we'll be highlighting some of the best Mother's Day brunches and specials in Orlando, so you can plan the perfect day for your mom and make her feel extra special on this special occasion.

So read on for …

A Foodie's Guide to Mother's Day in Orlando 2023

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A Foodie's Guide to Unforgettable Experiences at Pointe Orlando – Spring 2023

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind destination that will leave you with priceless memories, day or night, look no further than Pointe Orlando!

While some visitors may remember Pointe Orlando from years ago, it has evolved into an entirely new experience that offers a unique blend of dining and entertainment options that are sure to impress. Gone are the days of a standard mall – Pointe Orlando has transformed many of its locations to make way for special experiences that you won't find anywhere else. A Foodie's Guide to Unforgettable Experiences at Pointe Orlando – Spring 2023

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Orlando United - Bring Joy to Pine Hills Elementary - Fundraiser

Tragedy struck Pine hills Elementary three times since the start of the year - in separate incidents, the school has lost students 9-year-old T'yonna Major, who was shot and killed in February, a 7-year-old boy, who was hit while riding his bicycle earlier this month, and 7-year-old Cameron Bouie, who was shot and killed during a domestic incident on Easter.

Help support and bring some joy to the students and teachers of Pine Hills Elementary through these difficult times by donating to this GoFundMe fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-pine-hills-elementary

Funds will help support the school's upcoming Community Event on Saturday May 13th and Teacher's Appreciation Week! Any support/donation is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Taste! Central Florida RETURNS this August 18, 2023 – Fighting Childhood Hunger in Central Florida

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida proudly announce the return of their annual event, Taste! Central Florida! This highly anticipated event serves to fight childhood hunger and homelessness throughout the Central Florida community.

Taste! Central Florida 2023 is a premier food and beverage event and will be hosted at the Orlando World Center Marriott on August 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM.

Chefs and partners from more than 40 local restaurants will prepare small plates of their finest dishes, with a variety of beverage and cocktail samples from some of Orlando's top beverage vendors.

In its 30+ year history, Taste! Central Florida has raised over $4 million dollars which has provided over 16 million meals to children facing hunger.

Currently, 1 in 5 children in Central Florida are experiencing food insecurity and may not know where their next meal will come from. Although the event is back after three years, the risk of hunger never left.

Vendor and Sponsor Packages are available online at the TasteCFL.org website. Individual tickets are on sale now. 

All event proceeds from Taste! Central Florida 2023  remains in the community to help provide much needed food for children experiencing hunger in Central Florida.

The funds raised by Taste! Central Florida? help Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida provide more than 244,000 nutritious meals each year to those in need.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida directs the funds raised from Taste! Central Florida to childhood hunger relief programs at their agency to assist the 1 in 5 kids who are facing hunger. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Taste! Central Florida? presents its sponsors the opportunity to engage affluent, well-educated, charity-minded individuals and entertain key clients and stakeholders in a fun and dynamic environment. Cash and in-kind sponsorships underwrite all event costs.

To learn more about how you can partner with Taste! Central Florida? and help close the gap on childhood hunger in our community, click here to view the list of sponsorship opportunities available or contact Michele Byington, Co-Chair.

"We're so excited that Taste! Central Florida is coming back in 2023! There's nothing quite like the energy of a room full of people who are coming together to fight one of the most critical issues in our community – childhood hunger. Over the years, funds raised at this event have made an incredible difference for the youngest shelter guests at the Coalition. On any given day, there are about 100 children staying in our Center for Women and Families. Your generous support of Taste! Central Florida ensures that these kids wake up to a nutritious breakfast and end the day eating dinner with their families, never worrying when their next meal will be." – Allison Krall, President/CEO of Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

"Funds from Taste! Central Florida make it possible for Second Harvest to continue to provide 250,000 meals to those who face uncertainty every single day. Thanks to the kindness, generosity, and support of our community, we can continue to close the gap on childhood hunger in Central Florida which unfortunately remains too wide at this time. Thank you for caring, and for helping to make this possible." – Derrick Chubbs, President & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Please consider purchasing one of the Donor/Sponsor Packages, joining the team as a Chef partner, or attending Taste! Central Florida 2023! For more information on how to get involved, please visit the TasteCFL.org website.

 

 

20 Years of Flavorful Memories: A Look Back at Seasons 52 with Two Founding Team Members

 

In February 2003, Darden Restaurants' Seasons 52 opened the doors of its very first restaurant in Orlando.

It was also that same year that Steven Pham and Nav Manwani began their careers with the brand, as a food runner and a host, respectively. Fast forward to today, 20 years later. Steven is now the Managing Partner and Nav is one of the managers at that very same restaurant on Sand Lake Road.

 

Inside Look: New Hole in the Wall BBQ Spot in Orlando: St Vic's Smoke Shack on N OBT near College Park

 

Local Central Floridian Wess St. Victor fell in love with making barbecue and never looked back. Recently, he opened a new place on North OBT near College Park – a small hole in the wall type place which is an upgrade from his food truck called St. Vic's Smoke Shack. 

The place has some of the best collard greens I've had in town as well as excellent smoked ribs, pulled pork, and chicken – with a fantastic lunch sandwich deal.

We dropped by recently to check out the shop and also catch up with Wess as he starts off his business serving up some of the best barbecue in Orlando.

Jeff's Bagel Run Announces New Third Location, Coming soon to Southwest Orlando

Jeff's Bagel Run announced  the location of its newest store in O-Town West, a new mixed-use community in southwest Orlando. Officially founded in August of 2019, Jeff's Bagel Run bakes small batch, hand-crafted New York style bagels to order, using the highest quality ingredients and old world technique.

Inside Look: Rosa Mexicano opens first Orlando location at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Rosa Mexicano offers authentic Mexican classic dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. The restaurant honors Mexican heritage as well as the culinary techniques, global explorations and inspirations of its acclaimed founding chef, Josefina Howard who opened the flagship Rosa Mexicano on New York's Upper East Side in 1984 and popularized Mexican regional cuisine in NYC.

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