It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With so much to eat, drink and do in The City Beautiful, there’s no reason to stay home this holiday season. Here are some fun ideas at our favorite spots around town!
4 Rivers Smokehouse: New holiday menu available for online ordering. Menu items include Boneless Ham($69.99), Smoked Turkey ($89.99), and Beef Brisket ($129.99). All orders can placed on 4RSmokehouse.com/holiday and must be ordered by December 21!
1921 by Norman Van Aken: Situated in a converted home built in 1921, this newly opened Mount Dora restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Norman Van Aken serves as a reminder that Florida’s cuisine is a celebration of Southern and Caribbean recipes and flavors. Check out our review here.
- Christmas Eve, a la carte menu available, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve, a la carte menu available, 11:30 am – 2 pm; Dinner, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen: Now open in Lake Nona Town Center, this newly opened Modern-American concept serves eclectic small plates in a contemporary and communal dining atmosphere. Our full review coming soon!
- Special holiday menu selections include Pomegranate Braised Lamb Shank ($25) with wild mushroom risotto and sorrel salad; and Grilled Prime Filet and Maine Lobster Tail ($58) with burnt orange beurre blanc, marble potatoes and asparagus.
The COOP: Always celebrating the home-style fare of the South. This holiday season, The COOP is offering decadent Southern-inspired sweet treats including Chocolate Pop-Tarts adorned with holiday bows, Snowman Coconut Bombs and a Caramel Layer Cake.
The Osprey Tavern: Special holiday dessert selections include the Bûche de Nöel ($8) chocolate-peppermint roulade, candy cane ice cream, dark chocolate ganache and peppermint bark. Y’all this is my all time favorite treat! Can’t wait to taste this holiday sweetness.
Morimoto: What is the perfect way to get in the spirit? A fun holiday cocktail full of bold flavors, spice and everything nice! Visit this Disney Springs spot for seasonal cocktails and new Japanese whisky flights.
Reunion Resort: From The Grinch to Sangria and Campfire Delight, this Kissimmee resort is serving up some festive cocktails. Throwing a party? The resort is sharing their sangria recipe just in time for that soiree.
Merry Berry Sangria
- 5oz Dry Red Wine
- 0.75oz Peach Schnapps
- 0.25oz Raspberry Vodka
- 0.25oz Strawberry Vodka
- 2oz Pineapple Juice
- 1.5oz Simple Syrup
Shake all ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker, pour into glass of choice, garnish with fresh fruit, sip & enjoy!
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