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On June 30, Florida restaurants, their employees and guests will donate time and money to support the OneOrlando Fund. Led by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, Dine Out for Orlando United will give Florida restaurants, their employees and guests the chance to make a difference in the lives of those affected by…
I woke up feeling very angry and conflicted this morning. My editorial calendar states I’d be posting about summer getaways, Orlando dining deals and fun things to do this weekend. But that feels neither appropriate nor relevant at the moment. My first instinct is to stay silent this week. I mean, who wants to read about…
Being one of the world’s top vacation destinations, it makes sense that Orlando is surrounded by spectacular hotel properties. Why not explore one on your next date night and find yourself sipping a cocktail in one of Orlando’s best lobby bars? Here are a few of our favorites… DOWNTOWN/WINTER PARK Bosendorfer Lounge, Grand Bohemian Hotel With its clandestine…
Whether it’s Wine Pairing at Maxine’s on Shine or living out your comic book fantasies at Mega Con, you’ll be sure to find something fun and different to do for date night this weekend in Orlando! ORL Food Lab – Fresh From Orlando Wednesday, May 25, 6:30pm Workscapes (1173 N Orange Ave, Orlando) FREE admission…
Break free from the dining room and escape to a secret garden or courtyard in Orlando. There’s something about sitting outside in a secluded space that makes date night feel extra special. I knew of a few Orlando restaurants with secret gardens and courtyards, but when I asked around it turns out that there are more than…
Take advantage of Florida’s beautiful spring weather at all of the outdoor events happening this weekend in Orlando! From festivals to Earth Day events to starlit concerts and movies, there’s plenty to enjoy for date night! Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival 2016 Thursday, April 21, 6-9pm Dubsdread Catering $45-$60 Symphony Under the Stars Thursday,…
Enjoy lots of foodie fun, parties and outdoor movies this weekend in Orlando. Dirty Dancing Now thru April 3 Dr. Phillips Center, Walt Disney Theater $33.75 and up Annual Block Party Friday, April 1, 5pm-11pm The Outpost Neighborhood Kitchen FREE Admission Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll Friday, April 1, 5:30-9:30pm Baldwin Park…
You’ll have the Luck o’ the Irish with all these festivals, boat races and St. Patrick’s Day events happening this weekend in Orlando, March 18-20. Looking for St. Patrick’s Day events? We’ve got load to share! Check them out here! How about cooking classes? We’ve got over 75 classes listed for March and April. Dixie’s…
Festivals, food trucks, an outdoor chefs dinner and more! Check out our best bet picks for date night this weekend in Orlando, March 11-13. Taste 4 Toolbox Thursday, March 10, 6:30-9pm Aggressive Appliances $100 Get Your Jazz On Friday, March 11, 6:30-9:30pm The Alfond Inn $45/person Fire Fly: A Pop-Up Dinner Party Friday, March 11, 6pm…
Say hello to a fresh, new season with these mouthwatering Orlando cocktails According to the calendar, spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20, but those of us living in the Orlando area are already seeing the flowers bloom and feeling the temperatures rise. A new season brings with it new flavors, on the plate but…
Festivals, Sip & Strolls, Culture Pop and more await you and your date this weekend, March 4-6. Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Now thru May 30 Epcot Included in general admission Wekiva Paint Out Now thru March 6 Wekiva Island Various events and ticket prices Florida Strawberry Festival March 3 – 13 The Strawberry…
Hundreds of votes were calculated in this year’s Orlando Date Night Awards, which ran from February 4 to 12, 2016 and was sponsored by the Epicurean Hotel, Tampa. Readers selected from dozens of fabulous nominees for best date night picks, but only one can be crowned king in each category. So, without further delay, here are this…
Why settle for just dinner on Valentine’s Day in Orlando when you can splurge on an overnight package at one of our many area hotels? Sure, there are a few that will set you back quite a few bucks but in general, these packages are actually a lot more affordable than you might think! Check…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CONCLUDED Thank you to all of our prize contributors and congratulations to all of our winners! Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love. For all 29 days in February (woohoo, it’s a leap year!), a different winner will score one of…
Use these stellar Orlando dining deals to make date night more affordable! By Erica Thomas Looking for ways to have a regular date night without breaking the bank? Check out the dining deals we found at 10 terrific Orlando restaurants. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop (CLOSED) Loews Roayl Pacific Resort (6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando) If you’re looking…
Experience Orlando’s spectacular downtown art installations during the See Art Orlando Self-Guided Walking Tour Wander through downtown Orlando, especially near Lake Eola Park, and you’re bound to be astounded by the bevy of gargantuan art installations now permanently placed around the city. You can thank See Art Orlando for this initiative. An Orlando-based non-profit with a…
**Updated December 12, 2018** Our annual guide to New Year’s Eve in Orlando Are you ready to wave goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019? New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are TONS of ways to ring in the New Year. From bar parties to hotel happenings, dinners and budget-friendly happenings,…
By Samantha Rosenthal Fall has ushered in a slew of Orlando events focused on food and beer. Here are a few of our favorite events for Orlando foodies and beer lovers. NOVEMBER Sanford Beer Week November 15-22 Various places throughout Sanford Central 28 Beer Company Pop-up Beer Dinner November 18 Starts at 7pm The Parkview Drink…
Orlando has seen a flurry of new restaurant openings in the last few months, including new additions to downtown’s dining scene and Disney Springs. And while new restaurants are flinging open their doors every week, tried and true mainstays are revamping their menus, hiring new chefs and updating their space in an effort to stay…
Those of us with kids know this dilemma: when you book a sitter for three hours, a one-hour dinner doesn’t cut it but there’s no way to fit in dinner plus a movie. So, Marc and I have figured out a way to make dining out not only longer but also more engaging. We do…
Celebrate that fall has officially arrived!  Enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, plays and many “spooktacular” Halloween events with your date this weekend! One Man Star Wars Trilogy October 13- 18 Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center $35 and up Taste of Thornton Park Thursday, October 15, 6:30-9:30pm Thornton Park $30-$40 Harbor Nights ‘La Dolce…
You know it’s fall in Orlando when our best bets list get this long! We can’t believe how many awesome events are happening this weekend in Orlando. Enjoy as many as you can fit in! Halloween Art Show Now thru October 31 Dandelion Communitea Café FREE Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine Walk Thursday, October 8, 6:30-9:30pm…
A Petrified Forest Now thru October 24 (Select Dates) Altamonte Springs $15 (More options available for additional trails, backstage tours and group rates) Global Peace Film Festival Now thru October 4 Multiple locations FREE – $199 Orlando Indie Comedy Fest Now thru October 4 Multiple locations $10-$40 Disney Movie Screen at Cinemark in Orlando Ocean…
Celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse, The Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and Guy Fieri will hit the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center later this year. In a series designed to give audiences the opportunity to hear these culinary icons share first-hand their passions and experiences in the kitchen, this three-part event is a must for Orlando foodies and…
Introducing The Love List, our way of sharing news about our city that give us all even more reasons to love living here. In this inaugural issue we’ll be applauding everything from new breweries and tours to chocolate & wine events and hotel expansions. Let’s get started… Yoga East in Avalon Park is now offering…
Back for another year, AMC Theatres has unveiled a series of film favorites with tickets priced at only $4.99 (plus tax) each. Show times are Monday to Thursday at noon and 10pm and Friday-Sunday at noon. Participating Orlando theaters include: AMC Downtown Disney 24 1500 E Buena Vista Dr Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 AMC Universal Cineplex…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 20 excellent choices for some date night fun. Ain’t Misbehavin’ Now thru 7/5 Mad Cow Theatre $29.25 and up Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: 2U – A Tribute to U2 Now thru 6/20 Epcot Included with general admission The Flick Now…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 18 excellent choices for some date night fun. Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: GSB – A Tribute to Journey Now thru June 13 Epcot Included with general admission Rolling Stones Friday, June 12, 8pm Orlando Citrus Bowl $82-$424.55 Art & Music…
If your idea of a fun night is starting a revolution to overthrow oppressive societal forces, then you’ll certainly love Orlando’s hottest new date night experience The Republic. Combining live theater with an interactive, real-life role-playing game, this reality-bending adventure performance immerses attendees into a fantasy world they can touch and explore. Following its debut…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 12 excellent choices for some date night fun. Gay Days at Disney Now thru June 8 Disney’s Theme Parks Included with park admission Ain’t Misbehavin’ June 5-July 5 (select dates) Mad Cow Theatre $24.25-$46.75 Meditation & Movie Night Friday, June 5,…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 14 excellent choices for some date night fun (and 31 awesome Memorial Day ideas!) Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Now thru May 25 Loch Haven Park Free – $90 Sensory Overload Art Show Thursday, May 21, 6pm-9pm City Arts Factory Free…