Orlando was recently ranked the third best city in the U.S. (behind New York and Portland) for vegan and vegetarians by WalletHub. As an omnivore, I never gave much thought about going vegan until recently chowing down on a juicy jackfruit sandwich at Dixie Dharma at Market on South in Orlando’s Milk District. Recent studies have shown a plant-based diet helps fight risks … [Read more...]
Back to Basics: Presenting Ultraviolet Purple
Welcome to Back to Basics, where we classy ladies try to establish just how basic one can be in the Orlando area. Each month, we’ll be taking on a new theme, and we’ll be searching for the best in basic trends. We’ve all heard some of the most recent popular foodie trends: charcoal, galaxy and unicorn, as well as familiar classics such as pumpkin spice and peppermint. We hope … [Read more...]
Nonahood Nosh: Food Ninjas
The popular Japanese ninja-inspired Sus Hi Eatstation is getting ready to open at the end of April here in the Nonahood. We sat down with husband and wife dynamo duo owners Teresa and Robert Ly to chat about their upcoming restaurant and life in the Nonahood. What do you love most about living in Lake Nona? We’ve lived in Lake Nona for a little over 10 years now when … [Read more...]
Food Challenge: Feed Me, I’m Not Leaving the House
Let’s start this article with an explanation. We had every intention of going on another time-crunched food expedition again this month. However, because of some unforeseen circumstances, we all decided it was best to stay inside. The night before just happened to be one of our friends’ birthday outing and we all partook – until 2 a.m., maybe later – so let’s just say our Uber … [Read more...]
The Dentist’s Worst Nightmare – Dessert Showdown
Ladies and gentlemen, your local food challengers are back with another edition after a very long two-month hiatus. Why the wait? Well, after Aaron broke new records at the blood pressure machine, and the doctors told us to take a six-month cleanse to let our bodies settle back down, we decided to listen, so we’re back…four months shy of our directives. The show must go on! For … [Read more...]