Vibe was fun, it's a tiny cafe only allowing one party in at a time. They do have a tent at the…read moreentrance so customers can seek shade in the hot Florida sun! The staff was very friendly as it was our first time, they helped guide us to the strawberry matcha! We enjoyed our treat under the large tree where there are several tables for customers to enjoy.

Okay I'm back and this time I shared a shaved ice with my bestie…read more We were out all day at the gardens and had a lovely picnic but we wanted something cold and sweet after being out under the sun. When she mentioned icecream.... Shaved ice my brain lit up and I suggested Koko. She was down! And it was honestly the best decision we made.We didn't want something so heavy but needed the sweet/cool and this delivered. My only issue........ is the red beans. I kept them even though I'm not a fan, but wanted to give them a chance. Let's just say it felt like I was eating Hispanic black beans but that's just my opinion. I'm pretty sure most people will read this and say I'm the crazy one. I will be coming back to try all the other flavors of shaved ice just no beans

Came for the first time tonight and had no idea how many times I've passed by as it's very…read moreunassuming in a strip mall. The vibe is very small and intimate run entirely by a husband and wife staff of two. They had 5 parties dining at the same time and seemed to be their only searing for the Friday evening. The wife was our server and was super friendly. They had reached out to me ahead of time due to my crustacean allergy originally saying one of the courses was shrimp which they had no substitute for and so I asked if I could double up on something else and they said they would see what they could do. Not only did they have a substitute (we got to be the first ones to try a brand new chicken dish) but they made sure everyone at the table also got a serving. The meal was 3 courses made up of 5 dishes and they had a 3 and 5 wine glass pairing. The shrimp were huge and I loved the crunch kernels in the salad. The chicken was juicy and had a nice kick. The steak was so tender and the mushrooms were crunchy and flavorful. The sauce in the dessert was also surprisingly flavorful. The meal took a couple of hours and the portion sizes were pretty large for a tasting menu!

Had to reserve and pay the entire bill in advance, which is weird in that even tip/service charges…read morewere included, but it was nice not having to worry about paying at the end of the meal. The only time available for reservation is at 7pm, and only a set number of tables are served at that time. We start with olives as the appetizer, which were surprisingly enjoyable, I normally hate olives but these taste more like olive oil rather than actual olives. Only thing was it was a little saltier than I would have liked. Next was the salad, which was one of the better dishes. It was light, refreshing, and different tastes and textures with the crunchy corn. For the proteins, overall lots of great flavors and is cooked to perfection. My only complaint, again, is that too much salt is used for my liking. The first bite is the best, but then you start to feel it, the need for water. Finally the dessert were picarones, fried sweet potato with a fruit syrup. I was not a fan of the donut to syrup ratio, theres way too much syrup, but at least it's a nice contrast of sweet and crispy golden on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside. I also liked the quantity of the food, had leftovers to take back which is a lot for a Michellin star restaurant.

Walking into Smokemade the smell of delicious bbq hits you. Since we got there right when it opened…read moreall the food was available which was nice. The staff were really nice and brought the remaining food to our table. Everything was good and tasted great the only negative was the jalapeño sausage was a little over cooked.

I've driven by Somkemade Meats many times early in the morning and was always curious. Today I was…read morein the area and it all aligned and thank sweet bay Jesus and the grown one too! Hold on folk because if you like BBQ you need to go here. There's a great selection and I only had a subset but I cannot wait to come back. First up, ambiance is plain and simple, not a lot of tables, kid friendly. You stand in line pick what you want pay at the cashier. Staff was very friendly my first time in I had them pick my sandwich, sides, and dessert. I'm starting with the collards because IYKYK, and they are delicious. Devoured them before the cheese steak was ready. Mac & cheese. This is the kind of Mac & cheese you write home about. Brisket cheese steak massive and delicious. The bread pudding, obscenely good. I made a sound I'm not proud of when I had it and I don't regret it. Don't just drop in if you're nearby, go out of your way. I plan to.

We came for the first time for magical dining last night and had an awesome experience. The…read morerestaurant is on the lower level of the Ritz and is much larger than we anticipated. It's a bit confusing because you have to walk past the bar area (with two pool tables) towards the back to find the host stand. While making my reservation, I opted for the semi-private dining room and we had almost the entire area to ourselves and were seated in an oversized comfy booth. Our server was very nice and made great recommendations. The food came out in a timely manner, was well presented, decent portions, and tasted great. We especially loved the Caesar tartare, lamb shank, apple pie, and cookies. The cookies were especially unique and they also added decorative chocolates to both with celebratory messages based on our reservation. No notes, we will be back!

It's a great spot for cocktails and dinner down on the ground level of the Ritz! Warning that it…read morewas very cold (even for me) down there - it's nice that have blankets you can put over your legs. Service was excellent and we were the drinks (margs so good) and loved the IPAs. Ladies really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits! The smoked Iberico was weird and G instead share C awesome grits. I had the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection, very good and filling (couldn't finish it all). Great place to unwind after a long day

Delicious beyond measure. Maybe the best burger in Orlando. It's obvious these guys care about…read moretheir product. Excited to see them grow to a truck!

The burger was good but it had a hair in it, the fries were super salty and I like salt, my wife…read moreask for more ketchup packs and they only gave her a 2 more said they couldn't give any more. Keep your cash and buy some where else. Sorry guys

DOMU absolutely delivered. We ordered several dishes to share, and everything came out beautifully…read morepresented and delicious. The wings were the standout!! They were crispy, sticky, and perfectly sauced without losing their crunch. Definitely something I'd order again. The cucumber dish was fresh with a nice kick and plenty of texture, while the shishito peppers were beautifully blistered and seasoned. We also tried the cheezus, which was easily another favorite -- warm, creamy, and perfect for sharing. The dish topped with greens, lemon, and a creamy element was also a nice addition to the table. And the service was fast! Every table was full but we did not wait at all and felt very taken c Overall, DOMU does shareable plates really well. Everything we tried felt thoughtfully prepared, portions were great for sampling several dishes, and there wasn't a bad plate on the table.

First time having the jumbo wings and wow! I loved their seasonal flavor which was honey chipotle…read more I was very impressed. I see why this place gets all the rewards. It can get very busy, but if you're looking for wings or small plates, they have bar seating that is super convenient. Be back soon! East End Market as a whole is a vibe. So much to look at & if you're up for a little walk, there are a bunch of vintage stores, cafes, and a record store down the road.

Our first time trying Foreign and everything was so yummy! I tried the blueberry haze matcha, and…read moremy partners tried the strawberry haze matcha and the golden peel latte. All of these drinks were so good but my favorite had to be the strawberry haze matcha - perfectly balanced strawberry sweetness and creamy matcha! I definitely recommend want to try their coffee next time! Taylor was working at the cart and she was super friendly and welcoming to us! She was kind to chat with and gave us each a stamp card when she found out we are locals. Love that the cart is located inside Redlight Redlight - it's one of our favorite spots!

I've visited several times and each time is such a treat! The Bramble matcha is my favorite- it is…read moresuch a unique blend of matcha and ginger. They have such delicious seasonal options also, one that I remember vividly is the strawberry haze- it was heavenly. Delicious. Excellent service, it's always a pleasure to chat with them! I will continue to be a repeat customer!!

All I can say is WOW!! This food is…read moreAmazing, we were chilling looking on the internet for a food choice and HIT THE JACKPOT!!.. Food was perfectly seasoned if you know You know what I mean. A must try, a definite hit. Thank you we really enjoyed it.

Friday evening after a long day of activity, we stopped in here to satisfy our big-back cravings…read moreand do a little research for future visitors to the area. This is a smallish, unassuming shop located in a strip-mall. There are about 6 tables available for dining in and some "bar" seating. I can tell this spot is very popular with the locals because during our visit, there was a steady stream of customers coming in to pick-up carry-out orders. We ordered a lot of food, so I had a Rum Punch while we waited. The menu warns that you just need one to feel it, and let me tell you, it puts the PUNCH in rum punch! Very strong, very potent. I ordered the Fried Catfish meal with collard greens and mac and cheese. I had Miss Pam's Sweet Tea as my drink. I was disappointed by the size of the catfish filets (3), because they were more like tenders, but the flavor and the fry on them was 10/10! The collard greens were cooked well and well-seasoned and the macaroni was super cheesy and creamy. My husband ordered the Pork Chop meal with the same two sides. He was concerned that they pork chop would be too thick, but based on the pictures we saw here, I told him that wouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately, it was quite the opposite. The pork chop was so thin, that once it was fried, it curled up and onto itself. We also ordered the 6 wing/5 shrimp meal, and because we asked for it to be packed and prepared for an hour of travel, they opted to fry them a little hard but that ultimately dried them out. It was an honest mistake and we appreciated them going the extra mile to ensure its freshness for when we got home. They used extra packaging to keep all of the sides from spilling into each other and we greatly appreciated that. I wasn't really a fan of the sweet tea. It was brewed strong and had a fruity note to it that I wasn't a fan of. The best bite of my entire 5-day trip was the Spicy Beef Patty. Oh, how I wish I'd gone all in on the beef patties! If I'm ever in the area again, I will order 5 and call it a day! I wanted to try some of the other flavors, but they were already sold out for the day. That's always a good sign!

I was lucky enough to check out The Daily City Pop Up shop at a media preview event as a Yelp Elite…read moremember. I loved the location as it highlighted SODO (South of Downtown) and brought a hipster sorta vibe. Access to the location was super easy and parking was plentiful. You could try for a spot in front of the suite (across from TJ Maxx) or do what I did and park in the Target parking garage. The goal of this pop up shop is to highlight local and small businesses and artisans . There was a little of something for everything: Project Pop and their organic popcorn Cloak and Dapper had clothing and grooming tools for purchase Wondermade marshmallows Rifle Paper Co. (Stationary and cards) Whisk & Bowl (cooking & kitchen tools) J&G Chocolates (yay for samples) Orlando Doesn't Suck t-shirts These are only a handful of the businesses that were represented. Spa Privee was also there providing mini massages. It's definitely a great way to check out all those small businesses you see around town but all in one place. I also noticed they are offering special craft/art workshops(for a fee) throughout the weekend event so definitely worth checking out the schedule. For purchases, you pay at the front table next to the front door. Unfortunately only credit cards are accepted so keep that in mind. Looks like they are bringing out a few food trucks for the weekend event open to the public so it's a great way to incorporate date night with food and shopping! Plus you can get cute photos taken of yourselves playing shuffleboard!

The Daily City Pop Up Shop is cool... possibly a little too cool for me. But if you are in the SoDo…read morearea this week I'd recommend checking it out. The folks from the Daily City have brought together an interesting mix of local businesses in a very hipster-ish format. This is a great chance to check out some smaller businesses you may miss otherwise. I was able to go to the preview night last night with some friends. The shop was easy to find on the corner by the Target and TJ Maxx. There was street parking and also parking in the Target garage. The shop is set up with creative window displays and signs outside to let you know you've found the place. The format of the shop wasn't what I was expecting at all. I was expecting something more like a traditional market with different stalls for each business. There was a variety of businesses represented but the products were displayed like a traditional store with all of the products mixed together, not divided by brand. Since I am a super planner I had looked at the Daily City site before going to the shop and had an idea of the products I was interested in buying. The selection in the shop turned out to be pretty small and there weren't salespeople, so I ended up not buying anything. I specifically wanted to pick up an "Orlando Doesn't Suck" shirt. I completely missed the shirts on my first pass through the store until someone pointed out a small selection of them in the bottom drawer of a dresser. It was a pretty display, but not very functional. I honestly didn't want to mess up the display, so I ended up skipping the shirt (maybe I'll go back later in the week and get one once somebody else has messed up the nice folding). There were a ton of great products, fancy marshmallows, cool clothes, flower headbands, stationary, etc. And if you don't feel like shopping, there's shuffleboard. It's a fun and unique shopping experience.

I've been a big fan of Irregular Smash since they set up shop for a good run of time right outside…read moreof Ivanhoe Brewery. While I was a little slow to hop on the Smash Burger bandwagon, I am so glad I finally caught up, because wow! And Irregular Smash has really cornered the market on their smash burger selections. With them setting shop just outside the Ivanhoe Brewery parking lot, the owners got to know quite a few of us because our social tennis league (Tennis on Tap) would meet every Tuesday evening for our seasonal matches. This meant we were no strangers at Irregular Smash. By the time they left, which was a couple of months ago now, my teammates and I had tried nearly everything on their menu, and not one thing we tried was bad. The quality of food their team provided was exceptional. Everything tasted amazing. They were awesome and always just fun and supportive of our tennis trials and tribulations. I also loved that they got to learn our names, too. Made the experience of patronizing their business even more special. Price points were reasonable as well. If you don't eat meat, they also offer an Impossible Smash Burger option - great for the vegan folks (like my mom)! I was a regular patron of their OG Smash and Truffle Attack Fries. I am definitely sad to see them leave the parking lot of Ivanhoe Brewery, but I am happy to know they will be coordinating pop-ups all throughout the Orlando and surrounding areas in the coming days. I look forward to seeing how they grow, and maybe one day they will have their own brick-and-mortar. Until then, I'll be on the lookout via their social media account for where they'll be next because they made a lifetime fan out of me.

Irregular Smash is the resident food truck at Ivanhoe Brewing. What better combination is there…read morethan craft beer and a smash burger?! We did take our food to-go but enjoyed a beer from the brewery while we waited for our food. The staff at Irregular Smash were so kind and had me smiling through our whole process of ordering. Genuinely some really nice people work there! The burgers were SO DANG GOOD. I would absolutely come back here, but I think I would rather eat there because the whole area is a vibe. The Firestarter is a bit spicy so just be aware of that when you order. The Truffle Freak was my absolute favorite!! I am a sl*t for anything that has truffle in it, and their truffle aioli is FANTASTIC. My only piece of advice when visiting here would be to check the events happening at the brewery before going. Sometimes there are markets or events occurring that limit the parking. The events also usually add to the fun environment though!