Drink

Todd Ulmer is known for theming downtown Orlando’s bar scene

If you’ve ever walked into an Orlando bar that is themed down to the straws in your custom cocktail, there’s a chance Todd Ulmer had something to do with it. Ulmer owns four bars, two in Thornton Park: Aku Aku and Stardust Lounge and tow downtown: Frosty’s Christmastime Lounge and Fuel. He’s also had his […]

/ February 6, 2019

Orlando’s Vegan Hot Dog Cart satisfies dietary restricted downtown crowd

Hot dog vendors are a common sight for party seekers in downtown Orlando, but there is only one that can satisfy the meat-averse among us: The Vegan Hot Dog Cart has been a staple for late-night revelers in the City Beautiful for the past 22 years. “I’ve been told you haven’t been to Orlando if […]

/ January 29, 2019

Sister Honey’s bakery in SoDo keeps mother’s legacy alive

Who needs pastry school when baking is in your blood? Evette Rahman learned to bake by watching and helping her mother in the kitchen. In 2012, she opened her own SoDo bakery and named it after her mom, who went by the nickname Sister Honey. Seven years and a handful of awards from the American […]

/ January 9, 2019

Drink and learn at Orlando Brewing and Swirley Wine Bar in SoDo

Orlando Brewing and Swirlery Wine Bar in the SoDo district offers an in-depth lesson is booze. The SoDo District in Orlando is brimming with unique spots to grab an adult beverage. But where should you go if you want to learn more about what you’re drinking? One of Orlando’s oldest breweries, Orlando Brewing, has a […]

/ December 20, 2018