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Recent Reviews and Restaurant News
Sent on September 4, 2015
  News from the Flog         Recent Reviews   Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House has come into the area in a big way, with an emphasis on the big. The new restaurant on International Drive is huge. Technically, that should read that Del Frisco’s has returned…
New reviews and latest restaurant news
Sent on August 28, 2015
  News from the Flog          Recent Restaurant Reviews   Sabor del Caribe An article in Tuesday’s New York Times says that Central Florida is the destination for an influx of Puerto Rican transplants, and that Florida is set to overtake New York as the state with the most Puerto Ricans. “The migration…
Recent Reviews, Restaurant News & Magical Dining Month
Sent on August 21, 2015
  News from the Flog         Recent Reviews   {joomlacontent:3089| type:intro| link| pict:1| format:TOP_LEFT} Featured Sponsor   {joomlacontent:3088| type:intro| link| pict:1| format:TOP_LEFT}   Recent Restaurant News {joomlacontent:3092| type:title| link| format:TOP_LEFT} {joomlacontent:3086| type:title| link| format:TOP_LEFT} {joomlacontent:3091| type:title| link| format:TOP_LEFT} If you're receiving this e-mail because someone forwarded it to you, and you'd like to…
Recent Reviews and Restaurant News
Sent on August 14, 2015
Reviews of Makis Place and Salamanders Sports Grill, plus news of downtown restaurants and changes at Cress.
Supper Club at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle
Sent on August 7, 2015
Supper Club at Del Frisco's and reviews of F&D Kitchen and Bar, Korea House Orlando and the Chef's Table at the Osprey Tavern
Clarification on the Rioja Event at Mitchell’s Fish Market
Sent on August 1, 2015
  News from the Flog         Rioja Wine & Tapas Escape   My apologies for this rare Saturday intrusion, but I wanted to clear up something from Friday's e-letter. The event at Mitchell's Fish Market, detailed below, is not a dinner but an afternoon walkabout tasting featuring 30 wines from Rioja and chef-inspired…
Recent Restaurant Reviews and a Rioja Dinner at Mitchell’s Fish Market
Sent on July 31, 2015
Reviews of the Chef's Table at Victoria& Albert's and Sunday Brunch at Vanbarry's Public House.
Recent Restaurant Reviews and Taste of the Nation
Sent on July 24, 2015
Taste of the Nation advance and reviews of North Quarter Tavern, Tornatore's Cafe and Hamilton's Kitchen Supper Club.
Recent Restaurant Reviews and News
Sent on July 17, 2015
Reviews of Lombardi's Seafood and Buvette Paris with Featured Sponsor MOOR
New restaurant reviews and recent news
Sent on July 10, 2015
News from the Flog      Recent Restaurant Reviews  If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed: Slate: New Restaurant Rower from the folks who brought you Luma on Park and Prato, though you might not know it. MOOR: A repurposed restaurant in the massive atrium of the Gaylord…
New restaurant reviews and recent news
Sent on July 2, 2015
News from the Flog      Recent Restaurant Reviews  If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed: Havana Bistro & Cafe: You can eat in the bistro or in the cafe; you'll get the same good food on either side. Isla Verde by V: Lousy service, unpleasant atmosphere, but…
Last Chance to Review Restaurants for a Reward. Vote with Zagat!
Sent on June 24, 2015
News from the Flog      Sponsored: What's Your Favorite Restaurant? Vote with Zagat!     If you're receiving this e-mail because someone forwarded it to you, and you'd like to be eligible to win one of the gift certificates Scott gives away, click this box:       Sponsor an SJO Newsletter.  Click here to contact…
New restaurant reviews, some meaty news and Supper Club at Hamilton’s Kitchen
Sent on June 18, 2015
  News from the Flog          Recent Restaurant Reviews    If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed: Taco Rio: Sure it's scary looking on the outside but just go inside.   Kokino: If you've been thinking to yourself, "What this town needs is a restaurant…
New restaurant reviews and a Supper Club at Hamilton’s Kitchen
Sent on June 5, 2015
  News from the Flog          Recent Restaurant Reviews    If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed:     AlFresco: A delightful little place in Winter Garden, whether you dine inside or out.       Artisan's Table Brunch: The downtown restaurant has a lot…
New restaurant reviews and news from Ireland
Sent on June 1, 2015
  News from the Flog          Recent Restaurant Reviews    If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed:   Izziban Sushi & BBQ  {contentitem:3010|1|1}     Fresh Made Kitchen {contentitem:3008|1|1}           Featured sponsor      {tag:share name=facebook,linkedin,twitter} If you're receiving this e-mail…
New restaurant reviews
Sent on May 22, 2015
  News from the Flog          Recent Restaurant Reviews    If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed:   Merguez  {contentitem:3004|1|1}     The Parkview {contentitem:3003|1|1}     Southern Smoke Fish & Ribs {contentitem:3001|1|1}     Featured sponsor      {tag:share name=facebook,linkedin,twitter} If you're receiving this…
Recent Restaurant Reviews and a Memorial Day Weekend Beer Dinner
Sent on May 16, 2015
  News from the Flog        Sponsored  Hyatt Regency Orlando Kicks Off Summer Sensation Celebration with Special Chef's Table Dinner   If you’re spending Memorial Day weekend in town this year, you have some a fun food, drink and entertainment option available to you, and I don’t mean the usual boring backyard barbecue. Hyatt…
New restaurant reviews and last minute Mother’s Day recommendations
Sent on May 11, 2015
  News from the Flog          Recent Restaurant Reviews    If you haven't visited the Flog recently, here are some reviews you may have missed:   Two Chefs Seafood & Oyster Bar: Terrific new restaurant with a New Orleans flair in Orlando's North Quarter from Bernard Carmouche and Larry Sinibaldi.   R.W. Blue:…
What’s Your Favorite Orlando Restaurant? Vote with Zagat!
Sent on May 4, 2015
  News from the Flog        Sponsored:   What's Your Favorite Restaurant? Vote with Zagat!          {tag:share name=facebook,linkedin,twitter} If you're receiving this e-mail because someone forwarded it to you, and you'd like to be eligible to win one of the gift certificates Scott gives away, click this box:        …
Recent Restaurant Reviews and a Whole Bunch of Gift Certificates
Sent on April 27, 2015
  News from the Flog             A New Look for SJO and 14 Days of Gift Certificate Drawings    You may have noticed some subtle changes at the Flog. The site has been given a bit of spiffing up -- nothing too drastic, just a few tweaks here and there. Many…
Cattle Baron’s Ball and Recent Restaurant Reviews
Sent on April 20, 2015
News from the Flog     Cattle Baron's Ball will Feature a Herd of Great Local Chefs     Time to polish up those clod kickers and iron the gingham -- the Cattle Baron’s Ball is coming up soon. If you’re not familiar with the CBB, you should be. This is the annual fundraiser for the…
Recent Restaurant Reviews and a Wine Dinner at Urban Tide
Sent on April 17, 2015
  News from the Flog           Urban Tide Hosts First Chef's Table Event with Pascual Toso   Chef de cuisine Jared Gross Urban Tide, the new name of the former Napa restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, which is the new name of the former Peabody, is hosting the first in a series…
Where to Eat This Weekend. Recent Restaurant Reviews
Sent on April 10, 2015
  News from the Flog           Recent Reviews   The Osprey Tavern {contentitem:2941|1}     Spoleto   {contentitem:2942|1}         Recent News {contentitem:2945|2}   {contentitem:2943|2}   {contentitem:2938|2}  {tag:share name=facebook,linkedin,twitter} If you're receiving this e-mail because someone forwarded it to you, and you'd like to be eligible to win one of the…
Recent Reviews, and a New Date for our Supper Club at Emeril’s Tchoup Chop
Sent on April 2, 2015
  News from the Flog           New Date for Supper Club at Emeril's Tchoup Chop  Scott Joseph's Supper Club at Emeril's Tchoup Chop at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m.  Chef Ryan Vargas and the team at Emeril's TC have planned…
Recent Restaurant Reviews and Where to Have Easter Brunch
Sent on March 27, 2015
  News from the Flog           Recent Reviews    Umi {contentitem:2924|1}   Taqueria Ameca {contentitem:2925|1}   Shantell's Cafe {contentitem:2927|1}        {tag:share name=facebook,linkedin,twitter} If you're receiving this e-mail because someone forwarded it to you, and you'd like to be eligible to win one of the gift certificates Scott gives away, click…
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