With no formal plans, and a lot of time on our hands this weekend, we dined out. A lot. Our plates varied wildly from Park Ave eats to drive through dining. Here’s what we enjoyed (and didn’t) this weekend as we scoured the city for the best eats.
Prato: Arguably the trendiest restaurant in Winter Park and one that just exudes that coolness factor. My brother gave us a generous gift card for Christmas, so we were eager to nab a reservation and a date night. I’m obsessed with their Widowmaker Pizza, but opted for a seasonal pie instead this trip. Big mistake. While still tasty, you just cannot beat that egg and sausage goodness. Alas, their famous meatballs made up for the mildly disappointing pineapple pizza.
Peterbrooke: We strolled over for some creamy gelato and inhaled their Banana Caramel Praline gelato with sugar coated pralines. It’s rumored that Oprah has buckets of this confection shipped to her house, so you know it has to be good.
Lineage Coffee: I love that this place takes coffee as serious as say a winemaker takes grapes or a chef with his ingredients. Their passion is intense and their methods refined. I ordered the mocha (too bitter) but gulped down their white cold brew. This bottled goodness is bound to replace your Starbucks habit.
The Boathouse: We finally made it to this Disney Springs spot. After strategically avoiding the parks due to marathon weekend, we settled into a waterfront seat out on the dock. We enjoyed a very belated lunch and glasses of sparkling rosé. Their impressive wine list boasts all the “celebrity” brands you’d expect to see at a trendy restaurant, many of which you can enjoy by the glass. From Caymus to Penfolds, and plenty of bubbly, you’ll have a difficult time deciding on your libation. We ordered a variety of plates to share, but settled on the filet mignon sliders as our favorite. Grab a seat by the water, order a bottle (or two) and enjoy that endless summer that Florida has to offer at The Boathouse.
The Ganachery: An adorable little chocolate shop adjacent to The Boathouse. Other than the terribly unpleasant odor (assuming there was a plumbing problem this weekend?) these bites of bliss were perfection. My caramel sea salt square was sprinkled with the perfect amount of salty crystals and filled with luxurious caramel. Pop in for a few squares during your next trip to Disney Springs.
Until next weekend Orlando….
Photo Credits: Disney Springs/The Ganachery + Peterbrooke