In terms of building lasting relationships, my friend says the worst place to meet new people is a bar. He argues that you don’t want drinking to be your primary connection.
I see his point, with one caveat: It depends what’s going on.
Exhibit A: My recent trips to the Milk District. Named for...
(Trevor Fraser)Orlando, I had a lot of fun meeting you this year.
Food makes learning about any place fun and easy, which held true after I took over as food reporter in March.
I explored Orlando neighborhoods, ventured out to the surrounding towns and experienced the best of Central Florida. All to cover the...
(Lauren Delgado)Orlando Pub Crawl has announced that it will donate 100 percent of profit from an upcoming event to the GoFundMe account set up for the Pulse nightclub shooting victims, survivors and their families.
The company, who works with local bars and clubs to put on themed events, sent out an email Tuesday...
(Matt Mauney)In celebration of American Craft Beer Week (May 16-22) the 2nd annual Beer ‘Merica festival will return to Gaston Edward Park in Orlando on Sunday.
Guest at the festival will have access to unlimited samples from more than 100 craft beers provided by around 20 brewers.
Some of the brewers featured...
(James Tutten)Did someone say bacon?
Center Lake Park in Oviedo will host the inaugural Bacon, Bourbon and Blues Festival on Saturday from 4-11 p.m.
The festival will feature blues acts, bacon-themed food vendors and a designated bourbon tasting area.
Five different blues groups will perform at the Oviedo Amphitheater...
(James Tutten)Cinco de Mayo celebrations will be in full effect around the world this Thursday, May 5 and Central Florida will be no exception. Here are some of the local venues holding special events and offering discounted drinks during this annual Mexican celebration.
Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando...
(James Tutten)Being a mom can be hard work. Hasn’t she earned a free drink or two?
Orlando Brewing will show some love back to mothers of all ages by offering free craft beers for moms from 1-10 p.m. on Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 8.
This event is similar to the brewery’s annual free beer for veterans on Veteran’s...
(James Tutten)Fans of the hit Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black” will have a chance to party with one of the shows’ stars when Australian actress, model and recording artist Ruby Rose heads to Orlando in June.
Tier Nightclub has announced Rose will make an appearance at the downtown Orlando venue on Friday,...
(James Tutten)This weekend’s forecast? 100 percent chance of wine.
The 4th annual Wine and Craft Brew Festival of Winter Garden will kick off at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
More than 100 wines from five continents along with 35 different craft and imported beers will be featured, organizers say. Food samples from local...
(James Tutten)We get older, but Central Florida is just too vibrant to let us settle into the same well-worn bar stools night after night. New taverns pop up nearly weekly, way too often for us to keep up with all of them. From craft beer freshly brewed to complicated cocktails with ingredients freshly squeezed,...
(Trevor Fraser)