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.
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.
Did you know that Orange County is home to the highest percentage (7%) of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the state of Florida? The roots of AAPI in Central Florida's history also run deep, dating back to the late 19th century when a Chinese American immigrant and accomplished horticulturalist named Lue Gim Gong became a key figure for Florida's citrus industry by developing a cold-resistant orange and other plants.
Today, the impact of the AAPI community on Central Florida's economy continues to reverberate, including the most recent announcement of the 2023 MICHELIN Guide's Bib Gourmand awards. In fact, three of the four Central Florida restaurants honored are AAPI owned and operated, including Isan Zaap, Norigami and Taste of Chengdu. Six others were also announced as MICHELIN Recommended, including Doshi, EDOBOY, Juju, Kaya, Twenty Pho Hour and YH Seafood Clubhouse.
No surprise, given that Orlando is an expanding enclave of authentic Asian food markets and restaurants. Today, second- and third-generation Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are making their own mark on the Central Florida culinary and economic landscape while also honoring their heritage and ancestors' traditions. Just northeast of downtown, the Mills 50 district is home to the largest Vietnamese American community in Florida, with an expanding roster of authentic Asian restaurants, shops and markets.
Did you know there is a new craft brewery and eatery in historic Downtown Clermont? It is called the Clermont Brewing Company and it is the place for craft beer, cocktails, artisanal food, Tuesday night Bingo, and live music Friday through Sunday. Guests can also enjoy their new Happy Hour menu available Tuesday through Friday from 3pm – 6pm. Happy Hour Hit List: NEW $4-$6 Happy Hour Menu at Clermont Brewing Company
Orlando's hottest new rooftop lounge, illume at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spanear Walt Disney World is excited to offer a brand new brunch for guests and locals to enjoy. Every Sunday from 12pm-3:30pm, diners can experience a Japanese-inspired brunch buffet featuring freshly rolled sushi, a variety of dim sum, a selection of signature entrees, Ã la carte creative cocktails, a Dessert Lounge, live entertainment from DJ Marjorie, panoramic views of Orlando, and complimentary self-parking. Prices are $75 per adult, $29 per child. New Japanese-Inspired Brunch Experience: illume at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
The MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando, and Tampa just dropped its latest Bib Gourmand selections for 2023!
The 2023 edition of the MICHELIN® Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa includes eight restaurants making their debut in the Bib Gourmand selection, offering foodies a chance to indulge in flavorful international feasts without breaking the bank.
A big congrats to Orlando's Michelin Guide BIB Gourmand winners (4 out of the total 8 awarded in Florida!!) including: Isan Zaap (Thai), Norigami (Japanese), Otto's High Dive (Cuban), and Taste of Chengdu (Sichuan/Chinese).
Very well deserved and congratulations to all!!
The Bib Gourmand restaurants are known for their quality dishes and ingredients, combined with an approachable atmosphere and price. This announcement precedes the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, in Miami.
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