My friend and I went to Briarpatch on a Saturday for brunch, which is always a gamble with wait…read moretimes. We walked in around 1 and there was a very short wait. We ended up sitting at the bar to avoid waiting for a table. The bar was really tight but we made it work. My friend ordered an espresso martini, and it was too milky. For our food, everything was excellent. The avocado toast was fresh and the eggs were perfectly over medium. The home fries were also perfectly crispy. My friend ordered the kale salad with chicken and we both agreed it was one of the best salads we've ever had. The kale was fresh, the chicken was very tender and the dressing was the perfect amount. Between the service and food, we had an excellent experience!

Briarpatch was such an amazing choice! The restaurant is bright, colorful, and beautifully…read moredecorated while still feeling sophisticated and charming. It has such a fun atmosphere without losing that elevated feel. Our waitress Maria was absolutely wonderful--so sweet, attentive, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I had the tomato soup, and it was delicious. My husband ordered the grilled cheese with a Caesar salad and loved both. But the absolute STAR for me was the truffle fries. Seriously, the best truffle fries I've ever had! I would go back for those alone. Between the beautiful atmosphere, great service, and delicious food, we had such a lovely experience. Briarpatch was the perfect choice for lunch, and we'll definitely be back!

5 Stars for a healthy brunch (that's hard to find in this city at the moment)!…read more We stopped by and ordered the vegan breakfast sandwich. It featured tofu (the menu says almond crusted, but it wasn't), house made lentil sausage, buttermilk ranch dressed kale, spicy aioli, on a brioche bun. It was SO good and I would absolutely order it again. 10/10 vegetarian option. We also got the herbed chicken salad panini and, again, super impressed! It's on toasted sourdough and came with our choice of side (oven baked sweet potatoes). The chicken salad itself was full of herbs and stood out! The sweet potatoes were also spiced and were a treat, not an afterthought. I loved the aioli dip that came with them and found myself dipping everything in it! I also got a matcha and an iced cortado. The matcha was fab- with a seasonal blueberry syrup. The coffee was actually a bit of a disappointment. It tasted burnt and we didn't love it. Quick shoutout to Matt at the counter who was a GEM when we were making our brunch picks. A friendly staff member can really elevate an experience!! Finally, they carry really good natural wines. I know because I've had those bottles at Golden Hour in Baldwin Park and they are standouts. Next time, I'm grabbing some wine!

This has been on my visit list for a long time. I finally went with my bestie last week…read more The inside is quaint and very minimalist chic. This is a fast casual establishment where you order at the counter and they deliver your food to your table. We ordered drip coffee, Fig latte frittata and burrito in the bowl. The burrito in the bowl could've used more flavor and the bacon wasn't as crispy as I'd prefer, but the potatoes on the side were pretty good. The Frittata looked and tasted amazing. The sauce was on point! The latte was really smooth and felt like a hug. They have a good amount of outdoor seating and it's shaded which works perfect for those hot Florida days. Will definitely be back and see what other seasonal offerings they might have in the future!

Great spot for dessert and late night coffee, although the americano seemed to lack flavor and to…read morewatered down, but was still needed to keep going tonight Really cute cookies and desserts It's a smaller location isn't too far from here and has the same theme throughout with the friendliest service

Today I took part in the Cakeartistry Class offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The cake comes on…read morea plate with a variety of colors to decorate it, as well as crisp pearls for added decor. Various palette knives, spatulas and paint brushes are available to apply the icing onto your blank Canvas of cake. What a great atmosphere, you are able to enjoy food while you work on your cake. I had the chicken salad croissant, crustini, petit fours and chocolate bon bons. I enjoyed authentic Mexican Coca Cola and Champagne. The staff is so friendly and attentive. I was able to talk with the owner Lance who told me the meaning behind the glass knife. Glass knives became popular in the depression era where they were used to cut pastries and cakes. Back then they had stainless steel tools which would give that off-putting metallic flavor. So glassware was introduced as a better option. They were obtained in stores with stamps and loyalty rewards. There are glass knives on display and they belonged to Lance's Mother-in-law. They even have some pieces of knives embedded in the floor of the location on Orlando Ave. The designs on the knives can be identified in the decor of both locations. The class was excellent! I had a great time and they boxed my cake to take home and enjoy. This would be a great girl's night out or any type of friends meet up. Enjoy the pictures, there are many!

Coming back from New Orleans is tough, especially when this foodie ate his fill of fried chicken…read moreand gumbo. But I had an urge to find some fried chicken that is lightly battered and this place hit the spot. Located just off of Park Avenue and Fairbanks is The Hen & Hog. Got a 6 piece fried chicken anf a few sides which consisted of mac and cheese, fries and a pickled slaw. Juicy freshly fried and ever so gently battered chicken that was crisp with every bite. Definitely some tasty chicken. I really liked the slaw that had garlic onions celery and some other items but it cut through the savoriness of the chicken. Yes, i ate all of it to the bone. Wife also got chicken and waffles which she thoroughly enjoyed. Also had fried banana peppers with a pimento spread. Pretty nice combination. Staff was super helpful. They also have wings with a lot of great sauces to try. That will be my order for next time. Cant wait to come back.

My friend and I stopped in over a weekend for lunch. We were greeted by the friendliest guy who…read morecame up to the front who explained everything on the menus we saw upfront on the screens, about specials, and how to order at the counter. We took our time scanning through all the options and I settled upon the cuban sandwich and my friend had a burger. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The inside of the restaurant was cute. I really enjoyed the live stream of the cows grazing in the fields. The rustic vibe fit the brand great. It only took a short while to get our food. My cuban was great. The bread was nicely toasted. The meat was extremely juicy on the sandwich. My friend enjoyed the taste of her burger. We both thought the fries had nice crispiness. There were several families enjoying lunch inside while we were in here. I saw they had a brunch menu and think in my next visit I want to experience the chicken and waffles I keep hearing about.

Great local pizza joint with bold flavors and easy on the wallet pricing…read more My wife and I frequent this restaurant at least twice a month, but this is my first post. My wife loves the mozzarella sticks and we can't usually agree on a pie so we each get our own not a bad thing This go around we went with a Rustica and Caprese. Absolutely delicious and friendly servers. Small critique of updating the interior decor maybe, but the in house wood fired oven will always keep us coming back for more.

My girls and I were in Orlando for a day trip and stopped by F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen…read morespecifically for the Fig & Prosciutto Neapolitan-style pizza. I love that their pizza dough and pasta are made in-house daily, the pizzas are cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven, and they use authentic Italian ingredients alongside locally sourced products. We ordered the Fig & Prosciutto pizza ($18), Cacio e Pepe ($18), and Mushroom Pappardelle ($17.50). The Cacio e Pepe was overwhelmingly salty, even for the style of dish, and I'd skip it. The Mushroom Pappardelle had a nice earthy, comforting flavor but was a bit dry. The Fig & Prosciutto pizza was easily our favorite. The sweet and savory combination was delicious, though the fig flavor was stronger and sweeter than expected, and we definitely experienced a little flavor fatigue toward the end. On a Wednesday afternoon, the atmosphere was quiet and cozy. There was one woman managing the front of house, from hosting to running food, and she was incredibly kind and welcoming.

Went in for breakfast this morning. It wasn't busy, and I got a seat at the far end. The server was…read moreOmar. He was very welcoming and nice, and it didn't take long for him to offer me water after I sat down. It's pretty big with lots of seating inside and out. Decided to sit inside but was at a window with a nice view. The bacon was very crispy, the cappuccino was delicious, and so was the pineapple juice. The Greek yogurt parfait was good, and so was the fruit bowl; reasonable price Would definitely try breakfast again

We visited this restaurant for the Orlando Magical Dining special to celebrate my mother's…read morebirthday, and unfortunately the experience was far from magical. The menu was extremely limited -- only three appetizers, two of which were salads, and the third (brussels sprouts) wasn't even available. The entrées and desserts were also limited to three options each. For a $60 per‑person dining event, we expected a memorable meal, but the service was slow and the wait between courses was unusually long. We also weren't informed ahead of time that parties larger than six are automatically charged an added tip percentage. The atmosphere and interior were beautiful, but the food itself didn't match the price or the occasion. My chicken entrée was shockingly small -- essentially the size of a single chicken wing -- served with six small red potatoes in sauce. It didn't feel like a $60 dish in any way. Overall, the experience was disappointing, especially considering it was meant to be a special birthday dinner for my mom. This isn't meant to be harsh, just honest feedback. I truly hope management takes this seriously and improves both the menu and the service for future Magical Dining guests.

Dinner at The Chapman did not disappoint…read more Beautiful atmosphere, perfectly crafted cocktails, and a table full of delicious dishes--but those crab cakes absolutely stole the show. Seriously, some of the best crab cakes I've had: flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and worth coming back for all on their own. From the first bite to cocktails and dessert, this was the kind of dinner you don't rush. Good food, good drinks, and an evening well spent. Definitely adding The Chapman to my favorites. The chef stopped at our table, complimented his amazing food. Derrick was an amazing! His attention and service definitely made it extra special

We booked a reservation here for my sisters 23rd birthday and we were blown away. Our server Derik,…read morewas top notch. He went above and beyond to make my sister feel celebrated. He educated us well on the menu, the restaurant's history and gave great recommendations. He noticed we were trying to take family pics at the table and quickly offered to help. Taking photos for us and even grabbing the restaurants polaroid camera so we could have a keepsake! The food was incredible, we loved every dish we had! The key lime pie was a table favorite!!! The ONLY issue we had was the bar that we were seated right next to was very loud and made conversations difficult to hear. Which for a birthday dinner wasn't the best but we understood that it's the luck of the draw. We will definitely be back and have already recommended the Chapman to many friends!! Thank you for a great experience!

We enjoyed such an amazing meal. We started off with seared ahi tuna with fennel and mussel broth…read more The tuna was cooked perfectly. The broth was such a compliment to the tuna. The next course was prosciutto wrapped artichoke served over a lovely bed of lemon basil risotto. Wow..just wow!! We ended our meal with a smoked rack of pork with a delicious blueberry and blackberry Malbec a jus served with fingerling potatoes roasted with parsley and olive oil. The service was beyond amazing! The ambiance is wonderful!

NOTE: The restaurant is inside the clubhouse of a retirement community. They recently (in the last…read moreyear) opened up to the public. Don't let that deter you from coming to try their delicious food :) the staff let us that this is a scratch kitchen and you can definitely tell by the quality of the ingredients! Even their pasta made in house! My friend and I came for Bite30 and had a great time! I loved every part of the food selection here except maybe the appetizers. Drinks were fantastic. There were too many seeds/nuts on the peach moscato and the eggplant caprese stack for my taste, but if you love nuts and seeds you'll love it. The entrees and the desserts were OUT OF THIS WORLD THOUGH! We were so full from the appetizer and entree that we thought we wouldn't be able to eat the dessert BUT WE SCARFED IT DOWN LIKE THE SWEET-TOOTHED HUMANS WE ARE. The staff were so so kind and attentive, and they all seemed like a very close knit work family. Our server was super duper informed on everything we asked. Forgive me, I forgot her name but I know it started with an A. Alyssa? Ashley? Alison? If you are reading this, you made sure we had a fantastic night and we love you for that :) we will definitely be coming back for Magical Dining in August