Sometimes life needs updating. With sooooo much going on recently, here-there-everywhere, I wanted to provide some updates on a few things I’ve written about (or, intended to write about. . .?) in the past. In no particular order:
T2T Run – I posted about this worthwhile 5K back in August because the event was supposed to take place last month. Well, thanks to Irma, that never happened. But the run has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday, October 15. You can still register and get updated information here.
And this next item may be one of those things I “intended” to write about last month and didn’t get to, but oh well. Thanks to Irma’s mayhem, our friends at Visit Orlando have extended the dates of their annual Magical Dining Month The extension now gives us until October 12th to enjoy great meal deals ($35 MDM specials), both rates and specially curated menus, at a huge variety of restaurants that you might be curious about but have never yet visited. Have you seen the paella bar and Flamenco dancers at Tapa Toro? Curious to discover for yourself why everyone raves about The Ravenous Pig? Are you looking for fantastic seafood served in a very romantic setting at Hemingway’s? Well now is the time, so search that MDM website, find a new place to go, and get moving!
While on the subject of great dining, let’s add adult beverages to the chat because who doesn’t like that combination? If you like BEER you’ll love this upcoming offering from our friends at Rosen Centre who have partnered with Florida’s own Funky Buddha Brewery pairing brews with a multicourse meal on October 20th. Yep. Just like a fancy wine pairing dinner experience only using great brews. So it’s less expensive, more fun, and wow, who knew there could be so much complexity with beer brews and menu match ups? Check out this cool video they produced while getting ready for this upcoming special event.
Finally, I do want to mention what great support the local hospitality industry has garnered in so many areas due to all the recent mayhem, here, there, everywhere. Where does one start? Many hotels, attractions, restaurants, and venues have held fundraisers of all different sizes and shapes. So many, in fact, I can’t possibly list them all here. But as usual, a big shout out to Harris Rosen for not only offering incredibly low rates at all Rosen properties both pre/post hurricanes due to Floridians forced to seek shelter, but now he has also held a collection drive, last week at Rosen Plaza, for supplies going direct to Puerto Rico.
And this weekend, right across the street from Rosen Plaza in the Pointe Orlando complex, Cuba Libre is hosting a dine out for Puerto Rico This Saturday, October 7.
Enjoy a great meal @ $35, with proceeds going direct to the United for Puerto Rico fund, and then stay for more sass and salsa on the dance floor!
The post This and That – Notes on Orlando Hospitality appeared first on Hospitality Hive.
