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Amy Drew Thompson
Amy Drew Thompson is the Orlando Sentinel’s Food and Dining Reporter. She eats and she writes things. Amy Drew wears many hats, literally (she loves hats) and is highly flexible, literally (she loves yoga). New Yorker by birth, Orlandoan by choice, she delights in sharing the delectable spoils of her adopted city.
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Parlor Kitchen’s desserts get a cool October makeover at Kelly’s
Two Orlando originals, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream and Parlor Kitchen, team up for some killer-sweet October treats.
Amy Drew Thompson: Unique offerings, fun flavors make Torchy’s a taco party
Torchy’s Tacos was born in Austin, Texas, as a single, chef-owned food trailer in 2006. Now, there are more than 120 locations across 14 states. Because they’re “damn good.”
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Smoke & Ice? For fall, that’s nice!
Where there’s smoke, there’s… ice? Milk District barbecue joint and one of the city’s cutest trailers come together this weekend.
Amy Drew Thompson: Singing praises for Coro, Audubon Park’s newest gem
Chef Tim Lovero’s skills have been honed in some of Orlando’s favorite kitchens, from Luma to Prato to Luke’s. Now, he’s got one of his own.
Orlando makers put their spin on a viral TikTok treat from Dubai
A TikTok taste now trending worldwide — the luscious, pistachio-laden phenomenon known as “Dubai chocolate” — hits the 407 in various incarnations.
Kappy’s Subs to reopen: New lease deal saves Maitland diner
"Community involvement was key," says Kappy's Subs owner Rachel Milsom, in the late-game negotiation that lead to a new lease for the venerable Maitland diner just days after closing its...
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After almost 20 years in the Milk District, Pom Pom’s is calling it quits
To say the decision is financial, says owner Pom Moongauklang, is not the full story. “The bigger part is me. Closing will allow me to give back to the city...
The wine part is subjective, but $50 for two at Epcot Food & Wine is entirely doable
It's Food & Wine time again at Walt Disney World's Epcot, and the food and wine ain't cheap. So, how full can you get on $25 per person? The answer...
Amy Drew Thompson: Hot Bunns reps Costa Rica with piquant pork and pura vida
Wondering what constitutes Costa Rican food? You're not alone, say Esteban Mora and Iria Rojas, but they're happy to give you the Tico tour, plus extra, via their perma-parked food...
The Moon Festival’s signature snack is out of this world
The Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival, coming up on Sept. 17, is a favorite holiday in several Asian nations. Its signature bite: the beautiful, decadent mooncake.