Posted By Ken Storey on Tue, May 4, 2021 at 1:48 PM click to enlarge Image via Disney (David Roark, photographer) Gleaming pylons are part of the new fountain in development at the base of Spaceship Earth in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot is undergoing the most extensive renovation in its history, but the rides are far from the only focus. The park s beloved culinary options will also see a major overhaul. Future World’s Space 220 restaurant is by the most anticipated of the new experiences. Using patented cutting-edge projection techniques, the space station-themed restaurant will offer a simulated view of Earth from the edge of space.
Posted By Orlando Weekly Staff on Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 10:55 AM click image Orlando Taco Week, OrlandoTacoWeek.com In this, the third year of Orlando Taco Week, diners can chomp their way through Central Florida indulging in delicious $5 taco treats for two weeks straight. And those two weeks happen to encompass a trio of significant dates: 4/20, May the 4th, and the ultimate taco day, Cinco de Mayo! The promotion launches on April 20 (4/20), which also happens to be a Taco Tuesday, and will run continuously for 15 days, through May 4, aka Star Wars fan holiday May the 4th (which is another Taco Tuesday!). Finally, restaurants who choose to prolong the promotion will offer Taco Week deals on Cinco de Mayo: Wednesday, May 5.
During the holidays- food becomes a focal point for celebration. But while the traditional images of the holiday table may include a roasted ham or turkey as the centerpiece- for many, plant based food takes center stage. In Central Florida a growing roster of restaurants are offering vegetarian and vegan holiday dining options.
On this episode of Intersection, WMFE’s Matthew Peddie chat with chefs Shaun Noonan and Hari Pulapaka- and restaurant critic Faiyaz Kara about the elevation of plant based food- and holiday dining during the pandemic.
Orlando based non-profit Limbitless Solutions continues its mission to re-imagine the world of prosthetic limbs. We’ll talk to president and CEO Albert Manero about his new partnership with video game companies- and about plans to expand in 2021.
Thursday, December 24, 2020 by Matthew Peddie (WMFE)
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During the holidays- food becomes a focal point for celebration. But while the traditional images of the holiday table may include a roasted ham or turkey as the centerpiece- for many, plant based food takes center stage. And in Central Florida a growing roster of restaurants are offering vegetarian and vegan holiday dining options.
Joining intersection to talk about the elevation of vegetarian and vegan food for the holidays- and how the pandemic has upended traditional holiday dining- are