The Boathouse

Disney onthulde ook dat The Boathouse in het voorjaar van 2015 zal openen. Dit is een luxe restaurant aan het water met een Nautisch thema.

Gasten kunnen straks kiezen uit een uitgebreide menukaart met Amerikaanse gerechten, waaronder vis, steaks en karbonades. Daarnaast heeft het restaurant drie verschillende thema-bars, waaronder The Captain's Raw Bar, The Admiral's Club Bar en The Dock Bar.
Het restaurant zal ook een aantal boot thema-attracties bieden. Zo komt er een 13 meter lange Italiaanse water taxi en kunnen de gasten genieten van champagne en aardbeien in chocolade en zijn er rondvaarten over het meer .

The Boathouse is het nieuwste project van Schussler Creative, de eigenaar van T-Rex, het Rainforest Cafe en Yak & Yeti.

Bron: Disney Food blog

Famous chef to open pan-Asian restaurant in Disney Springs next summer

A new pan-Asian restaurant run by famous Chef Masaharu Morimoto of “Iron Chef” is coming to Downtown Disney next summer as Downtown Disney transforms into Disney Springs.

Chef Morimoto is teaming up with Patina Restaurant Group to open Morimoto Asia in The Landing, in the heart of Disney Springs. It’s the Japanese master chef’s first pan-Asian restaurant.

Morimoto Asia’s 36-foot tall, two-story layout will include a vast range of areas to explore including open terraces, grand hall, private rooms, long bar, cocktail lounge, waterside seating and more. The restaurant is being designed by Studio V Architecture.

“We are delighted to work with Morimoto to create this one of a kind restaurant, which will be a spectacular dining destination at the new Disney Springs,” said Nick Valenti, restaurateur and CEO of Patina Restaurant Group.

“I’m very excited to bring this new concept to Disney, something I’ve always dreamed of,” said Chef Morimoto. “It’s a wonderful chance to share some of my favorite foods from across the Asian continent.”

Morimoto Asia’s culinary elements will provide flavors from across Asia, while exhibition kitchens will showcase the continent’s traditions. Included among them are street-food stalls, Peking duck carving and dim sum.

“We’re thrilled to bring Chef Morimoto’s renowned culinary style to Disney Springs as we expand the range of dining experiences for our resort guests as well as local Florida residents,” said George A. Kalogridis, president, Walt Disney World Resort.

The Patina Restaurant Group also runs Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli at Epcot, among other restaurants in New York and California.

For dining reservations and more information about Morimoto Asia, guests will be able to visit Disneyworld.com in the future.

Bron; Attractions magazine

Brazilian restaurants

Wij vinden het altijd leuk om restaurants uit te proberen en ook voor december staan er weer restaurants op de planning waar we nog niet eerder geweest zijn.

Onlangs zag ik een aanbieding voorbijkomen op Groupon voor een Braziliaans restaurant:
Cafe Mineiro Brazilian steakhouse

Toen ik deze deal geboekt had ontving ik de volgende email van Groupon:

 Thanks for your interest in the Groupon for Cafe Mineiro Brazilian Steakhouse.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we've had to cancel this deal. We know this is disappointing and we're sorry for bringing you bad news, but we really appreciate your understanding.

Geen idee wat die unforeseen circumstances zijn, maar het geld is inmiddels al teruggestort.

Is er iemand bekend met dit restaurant?

Nu hebben we een Groupon geboekt voor een ander restaurant waar we nog niet eerder geweest zijn; 
Boteco Brazilian restaurant. 

Het restaurant ligt aan de International Drive (5135) in Orlando en krijgt goede recensies.

We zijn benieuwd.

Wood Grill Buffet gaat sluiten

Het buffet restaurant Wood Grill Buffet aan International Drive gaat in oktober of november al weer sluiten.
Er gaan geruchten dat er een Golden Corral in het restaurant komt.
De website van Wood Grill Buffet Orlando is al uit de lucht.

Dit las ik o.a. op Yelp

I called the restaurant and they confirmed that they are no longer serving breakfast and they will be closing soon.  Looks like the date will be either October or November of 2014.  It's a shame since they were so close and so good.  I just can't understand since they were always full of people.  Oh well...I guess they had issues which could not be resolved.   I wish the best of luck to the management and employees in their future endeavors.

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Op een forum las ik dat Santa fe cattle company in Clermont (1203 Sunrise plaza drive) zijn deuren gaat sluiten voor 2 maanden en verbouwd wordt tot een Hurricane Grill and Wings.

Er komt ook een filiaal op 11308 International Drive in Orlando.
Website Hurricane Grill & Wings

In diverse reisverhalen zag ik dit restaurant ook al voorbij komen in Cape Coral en Fort Myers en is echt een aanrader.
Dit was het commentaar op het restaurant uit één van die verhalen;

Je krijgt hier voordat je besteld een saus sample box aangeboden waarin diversen kleine flesjes zitten met allerlei smaken en de bijbehorende naam. De kleur geeft aan of het een milde smaak is of juist Hurricane HOT! In de box zitten ook kleine lepeltjes om deze sauzen allemaal te proeven. Je kan dan aangeven welke saus je graag bij je gerecht wilt hebben. Super leuk!

Tons of new restaurants opening in Orlando

There are so many new eating (and drinking) spots opening in Orlando in the next few months, our wallets are already crying big fat foodie tears for all the money we’re going to spend on food. 

Here’s a little preview of all the tasty new eat spots that have opened recently (or are coming soon). 

Look for more details – along with some closings, some restructurings and other foodie news – in Faiyaz Kara’s Tip Jar column in the print edition, available on stands Wednesday.

Open now:

• Recently opened in Winter Park, Rome’s Flavours features house-made gelato, pizza made from scratch and other authentic Italian tastes.
• RA Sushi, now open in Pointe Orlando, offers some unusual sushi rolls (chili ponzu yellowtail, anyone?), plus a pretty killer happy hour.
• Kappo at East End Market is already open, but they will hold an official grand opening Aug. 10. They will release their full menu the same day.
• Taipei Kitchen is serving up another option for Taiwanese cuisine at 5038 W. Colonial Drive (near the 1st Oriental Supermarket).
• Ivanhoe Wine & Spirits, a new liquor store, has opened in the Ivanhood. Follow theirFacebook page for some sweet liquor deals.
• And, as any good Orlando foodie should already know, Shake Shack is officially open for business.

 Opening soon:

• Opening in MetroWest in a few weeks, Crafted Block & Brew calls their food “unapologetically awesome” and we look forward to not apologizing when we check it out.
• In September, the Four Seasons Resort will add Capa, a contemporary Spanish steakhouse located on the roof, and a Cuban restaurant, Plancha, to their eatery offerings.

A future spot to salivate over:

The Plant Street Market and Crooked Can Brewery Company is slated to open in Winter Garden on St. Patrick’s Day, 2015.

Closed:

Surprisingly, after only five weeks in business, Blackfin in Maitland has closed. Staff were alerted just this morning not to come in for work. It was nice knowing you, Blackfin.

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There are seven, count ‘em, seven new restaurants that just opened in Orlando, as reported in this week’s Tip Jar food news column. If you want to retain your foodie bragging rights, you’d better start making plans to visit them now (and to let that belt out a notch).

 Another Broken Egg Café 

Winter Park Village

Um, they had me at biscuit beignets. Hell, they had me at the mere concept of breakfast appetizers. Followed by a lobster Brie omelet, I’d say they are “inspiring eggs to excellence.”

Sushi Lola’s

2902 Corrine Drive

Sushi Lola’s has kind of a rabid fan base. If you’ve ever been there, you’ll understand. I mean, their Dirty Old Man roll is almost legendary.

Stefano’s Grill

7512 Dr. Philips Blvd. Ste. 80

One word: risotto. They don’t make it every day, but keep an eye on Stefano’s Facebook to see when it’s available. Don’t let the lack of risotto keep you from going, though, because the entire menu looks delicious. (Like that steak up there … Chef Steff specializes in hand-cut steaks and chops.)

Grounding Roots Juice Bar 

710 W. Princeton St., Suite C

Offering smoothies, shakes, and juices in 16-ounce cups or 32-ounce bottles with ingredients like Swiss chard, dandelion and beets, this is a great place to get your healthy kicks.

Qarma Crêpes

12 N. Summerlin Ave.

If crêpes are your thing, Qarma Crêpes has you covered on both the savory and sweet side. Turkey + smoked gouda + apple? 

Aku Aku

431 E. Central Blvd.

If you’d rather skip the eating and get straight to the drinking, Aku Aku is for you. With more than 50 different types of rum and super-campy tiki-inspired barware, it’s a fun place to meet up with your peeps after a long day at work.

Antojitos

Universal CityWalk

We’ve already covered the grand opening, but if you haven’t had the chance to get out there yet, we recommend it.  

Restaurant tips Cape Coral en omgeving

In diverse reisverhalen zag ik aanbevelingen voor restaurants in de buurt van Cape Coral en Fort Myers. Hieronder volgt een overzicht van deze restaurants. Mochten jullie nog meer leuke restaurants weten dan krijg ik graag een reactie.

Website: Hurricane Grill and Wings





Diverse locaties in Florida waaronder:

756 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral

4724 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers

Dit restaurant komt binnenkort ook naar Orlando!
Coming soon;
11308 International Drive
Orlando

Website: The Bubble room - 
Captiva's finest restaurant


15001 Captiva Drive, Captiva 

Website : Bubba's Roadhouse and Saloon 
(Cold beer, great food and peanut shells on the floor)


2121 SW Pine Island Road - Cape Coral

Website: Ford's Garage 

Thema restaurant met Ford onderdelen.

1719 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral

10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Miromar Outlets

2207 First Street, Fort Myers

Website: Rum runners restaurant - 
escape, dine and unwind



5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral

Website:  Berts bar and grill
dockside dining

4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha