Drinks
Host a Virtual Wine Party + Support Orlando Science Center
Calling all wine lovers! National Wine Day (May 25) is just a few weeks away, and Orlando Science Center has dreamed up a fun way to celebrate. OSC’s virtual fundraiser, Stellar Wine Cellar, provides you with wine, offers from local…
Happy Hour At Home: Orlando Cocktails and Brews To Go
UPDATED JUNE 26, 2020 I don’t know about you, but between social distancing, distance learning, and work, I could sure go for a happy hour date. Since we’re still practicing social distancing in Orlando, I thought it would be a…
Happy Hour Test Drive: Highball & Harvest at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Located within The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Highball & Harvest is best known for craft cocktails and delectable Southern fare infused with ingredients from Grande Lakes’ onsite Whisper Creek Farm. While worthy of a splurge for date night (especially for the coveted…
Double Date: Hourglass Brewing Longwood Art Shows + Eats
Hourglass Brewing‘s love affair with art started when they first opened in a small home on State Road 434 in Longwood. Art of all kinds decorated the small space. I was there, and I remember how excited I was to…
Ruth’s Chris Hosting Monthly TasteMaker Dinners in 2020
Take “wine and dine” to a whole new level by reserving seats at one of Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s esteemed TasteMaker Dinners this year. The popular dinner series, available at all three Orlando-area locations, is returning for 2020 with a…
A Sunset Walk Pub + Live Music Crawl at Margaritaville Resort Orlando
The Margaritaville Resort Orlando is unlike anything Margaritaville has offered before. One of the best features of the resort is its Sunset Walk area. This walkable shopping and dining complex has a relaxed island vibe making it ideal for a…
Cheers! A Guide to Hotel Happy Hours
How many times did you want to attend a hotel party in high school or college because you thought it would be amazing? Now that you’re an adult, it’s hotel party time any time you can have a staycation at…
Where to Cozy up for a Holiday Coffee Date (and What to Order)
The holiday season brings back familiar things every year: festive music playing, decorations and lights going up, and cozy beverages to warm up with! It got us thinking about all of our amazing local coffee purveyors and what seasonal drinks…
Happy Hour Test Drive: DoveCote
From the artful décor and intimate dining nooks to the delectable menu and recently upgraded outdoor courtyard, everything about DoveCote screams date night. Ever since my boyfriend, John, and I tried DoveCote’s brunch several years ago, it’s been in our…
Our Favorite Disney Springs Happy Hours
When you are looking for a place with a wide array of dining options and entertainment, Disney Springs is a top choice. However, the massive entertainment complex comes with a reputation of high ticket items when it comes to food….
8 Unique Places to Practice Boozy Yoga
Does it take a little more than the promise of shavasana at the end of yoga class to coax you onto your yoga mat? The mind, body and soul benefits of practicing yoga are reason enough to head to the…
Happy Hour Test Drive: Ocean Prime Orlando
Restaurant Row is one of Orlando’s crown jewels when it comes to dining, especially during happy hour when nearly every restaurant in the area offers killer deals on drinks and eats. From casual watering holes to upscale eateries, there truly…
Double Date: Pop-Up Food Trucks at Bars in Orlando
One of the luxuries of visiting some of our local cocktail bars and breweries is smelling the aroma from the Orlando food trucks that pop-up several days a week to feed tipsy Orlandoans. Drinks and food truck meals go together…
Unique Date: Blindfolded Wine, Bourbon + Coffee Tastings for a Cause
You, your date, a blindfold, and some wine… Sounds like a good time, right? This August and September, local nonprofit Lighthouse Central Florida is hosting three unique tasting events around Orlando as part of their awesome Sensory Series. The out…
New Rum Dinner Series at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Whether you want to book a romantic night away during the week or experience a new locale just for dinner or a daycation, a resort stay will have you head over heels during the entire experience. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort…
Happy Hour Test Drive: Ruth’s Chris Steak House Orlando
Dining at an upscale eatery doesn’t have to break the bank, as long as you’re willing to get a little creative. Many higher end eateries around town offer surprisingly affordable—and robust—happy hours allowing you to experience fine dining at a…
Double Date: Local Wine Tastings + Dinner
The best way to learn is by doing, and at a handful of local wine bars and spirits stores you can do just that. Learn and sip by attending one of these Orlando wine tastings paired up with dinner nearby…
Brews and Bites: Orlando Breweries with Food Menus
Inevitably, whenever we’re enjoying a pint or two at one of Central Florida’s breweries, we get the munchies. So it’s nice when a brewery offers up a food menu, allowing us to stay seated or step just inches away from…
Happy Hour Test Drive: Tony Roma’s
International Drive’s reputation as a tourist mecca isn’t inaccurate, but locals keen to avoid the crowds are missing out. Lean in to the full “Orlando like a tourist” experience and you’ll be rewarded with dozens of restaurants, exciting attractions, live…
Meet for Drinks: Our Favorite Cocktail Bar Happy Hours
Whether you are looking for a new place to get cocktails with your boo, or a place to impress on your first date, Orlando has a bevy of beautiful and distinctive cocktail bars. Many of them offer great happy hour…
Best New Bars in Sanford for Date Night
It has been amazing to see the growth in Downtown Sanford in just a few years’ time! More and more business owners and visitors are discovering the history, eclectic vibe, and food and drink the area has to offer. And…
Happy Hour Test Drive: STK Orlando
Budget friendly and Disney Springs may not seem to be a likely pair. But with a little research and planning, there are a surprising amount of inexpensive activities to enjoy alongside affordable eats. While happy hour deals are a bit…
An Only in Orlando Lake Eola Pub Crawl
Experience “The City Beautiful” in a new way with a Lake Eola pub crawl around the soul of downtown! These five uniquely-themed bars will quench your thirst for adventure. Pro tip: plan your pub crawl for a weekday and use…
Happy Hour Test Drive: The Melting Pot Orlando
Gooey cheese and decadent chocolate are the stuff of my date night dreams. And nobody combines them better than The Melting Pot Orlando. Maybe it’s the moody lighting, maybe it’s just all that chocolate, but dining here always feels like…
Happy Hour Test Drive: Menagerie Eatery and Bar
A multitude of high-quality restaurants, fun monthly events, and proximity to Lake Eola Park make the Thornton Park District a no-brainer for date night. But if you’re on a budget, happy hour is an affordable alternative to a fancy dinner….
How to do a Date Night Pub Crawl at Universal Orlando Hotels
Universal Orlando has some amazing resort properties with entertaining night life, tasty food options and unique drinks. And you don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy them! Welcoming locals and hotel guests, each resort on property has fun…
Happy Hour Test Drive: The Hangry Bison
Park Avenue may get all the attention when it comes to dining in Winter Park, but nearby Orlando Avenue is a tasty alternative with new restaurants opening frequently. One such newcomer is The Hangry Bison, a local hangout in Winter…
5 Hidden Gem Lounges and Bars at Disney for Date Night
Walt Disney World is filled with magic and endless fun for everyone. But the when the evening comes (or any time of day for that matter) and the adults want to wind down, there are some fabulous lounges and bars…
Happy Hour Test Drive: Tapa Toro
Don’t be fooled; International Drive isn’t all tourist attractions and chain restaurants. While this stretch of Orlando is popular with tourists, there’s plenty for us locals to enjoy, including lively restaurants like Tapa Toro, a Spanish restaurant located within walking…
Our Favorite Orlando Cocktail Bars by Neighborhood
The only similarity between Orlando’s craft cocktail purveyors is that they are all creative. Aside from that, each possesses their own unique approach to liquid concoctions. Regardless of where in The City Beautiful your date night is taking place, there…
Mixology 101: Where to Take Your Date for a Craft Cocktail Class
Do you and your date enjoy a good craft cocktail, but dislike the downsides of the bar scene? What if you and your special someone could skip the I-4 traffic and not have to push through the crowd in order…
