A spa located within the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort featuring treatments inspired by the ocean to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
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Quick Bahamas recap ๐ง๐ธโ๏ธ๐ด Details coming soon!
#bahamas #bahamar #nassau
Congratulations @zymarium on your grand opening day! ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ ๐ค
Spencer and I were grateful for the opportunity to try out their menu during soft opening. We havenโt stopped talking about it since! Everyone was so nice, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. Plus, the space is SO COOLโฆthe attention to detail ๐๐ป. They have a clear vision for the future of Zymarium and the mead industry, which is truly exciting. I canโt wait for more people to experience the magic. ๐โจ
#zymarium #meadery #mead #orlandobars #mills50
An afternoon at @disneysprings โจ
It should come as no surprise that my favorites were the oysters ๐ฆช @theboathouseorlando and outstanding by the ounce flight ๐ท @winebargeorge but it was fun to check out some new-to-us spots too.
We missed @jaleobyjose & @morimotoasiafla this time but those would also fall into the favorites category.
Until next time! ๐ญโค๏ธ
#disneysprings #disneyspringsorlando #disneyspringsfood #orlandoeats #orlandofoodie
@kaya.orlando is always an 11/10 experience. ๐ Details belowโฆโฃ
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Drinks:โฃ
โจ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ - @waterloogin , mango, mint, lime - Very mango-forward and refreshing. Why donโt more places pair gin & mango?!โฃ
โจ๐๐ ๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ - vodka, elderflower, lemon, watermelon - If you want something similar to the above but less sweet, this was great. โฃ
โจ๐๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น - @waterloogin , Montenegro, dolin blanc, sugarcane vinegar, cucumber - Served straight up, this was boozier than anticipated but very well made.โฃ
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Food:โฃ
โจ๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ด๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ - pork belly, blood jus, puto cake, pickled peppers - A pretty and perfect little bite
โจ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ผ & ๐จ๐ป๐ถ - I LOVE uni and this was such a unique dish that I had to try it. It didnโt disappoint!
โจ๐๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ - chicken, pork & shrimp spring rolls w/sweet chili sauce. Generous portion and hit the spot
โจ๐๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ - kurobuta pork belly, caramelized soy sauce, star anise, peanuts, kamote puree - Kurobuta is the Wagyu of pork and my gosh does it just MELT in your mouth ๐คค. I recommend pairing w/Sinangag (garlic rice)
โจ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ธ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ - soy kalamansi, kennebec pomme purรฉe, charred onion - Iโm not typically one to order a steak & potatoes dish, but this was absolutely heavenly. I would reorder it over and over again.โฃ
โจ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ถ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ฒ - A beautiful dessert for all the key lime pie lovers out there. Itโs currently on special!โฃ
โจNot pictured: ๐ฆ๐ถ๐น๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฒ w/cashew meringue & French butter cream - Jami kindly let us order this to go. We popped it in the freezer and it was perfect. The texture is a wafer coated with cookie crumbs. YUM
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Needless to say, we could not stop ordering everything with mango, kalamansi (Philippine citrus), and pork belly! ๐คฃโฃ
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If you havenโt been to Kaya recently, itโs time to go back and enjoy their patio and a la carte menu. We loved the relaxing vibe and thoughtful touches on the patio, the music (@khruangbin is one of our favorites!), and on-point recommendations.โฃ
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Thank you Jami, @chef.lordfer.lalicon and team for your excellent service and friendly hospitality. ๐
#kayaorlando #orlandoeats #orlandofoodie #orlandofood
Round 2 @juju.orl was SO GOOD. They definitely earned a spot in my 2023 Orlando Guide (coming soon)! ๐๐ป Details below for my fellow long(er)-form content fans.
Cocktails:
โจJuju Old-Fashioned - A great twist on an old fashioned with apple. ๐
โจ Murasaki No Ame - My kind of cocktail! 100% reordering this next time.
โจ King Ghidorah - Really yummy and reminiscent of a Saturn.
Snacks:
โจ Teba Gyoza - A really clever dish where they remove the bone from the chicken wing and stuff it with rice and shiitake mushroom. A must-try!
โจ Okonomiyaki - One of my favorites in general. The crunch of the cabbage and the richness of the sauce make this preparation something extra special. Itโs hearty and well worth the $9!
Raw:
โจ 7-day dry aged madai - This was our favorite dish of the entire meal. We loved the texture and the lemon zest really brought out the flavor. Beautiful presentation too. ๐
โจ 28-day dry aged Medium fatty tuna with Uni - Give me all the toro and Uni! Whoโs with me? If I had one comment it would be to add a salty component to the dish to balance it.
โจ Summer Scallop - I order scallops constantly when dining out so I was thrilled to try this brand new dish. The texture was reallyyyy buttery ๐คค. I was surprised how well it paired with the fruity flavors of plum and fig.
Juju Special:
โจ A5 Wagyu Tasting - So so tender that it literally melted in my mouth! We were obsessed with the sauce on this dishโฆa hint of sweetness plus wasabi spice.
Thank you @juju.orl for the excellent meal and service! ๐ฅฐ We canโt wait to come back and try the Omakase next.
#jujubysusuru #orlandoeats #orlandofood #orlandodining #orlandofoodie
A hidden gem in Jacksonville serving up some of the best donuts Iโve ever had. ๐ฉ @parlordoughnutsfruitcove
#parlordoughnuts #jaxeats #jaxfood #jaxfoodie #jaxfoodies
First impressions of @juju.orl below โฌ๏ธ
โจ We went early so there was no wait, but it definitely started to fill up quickly.
โจ I didnโt realize they had a bar area in addition to the Kappo Bar. Extra seating options, hooray!
โจ Matcha Mule - Super unique cocktail unlike any Iโve had before. It took some time to grow on me so Iโm not in a rush to order it again.
โจ Tako (Octopus) Salad - Our favorite dish of the meal! The dressing really took it to the next level. Iโd definitely reorder this.
โจ Chirashi in Masu Box - A great introduction to their raw section, however no chirashi compares to @kadenceorlando in my opinion. IYKYK!
โจ Mentaiko Fries with Spicy Roe Mayo and Nori - These were a little disappointing. I wanted more of the mayo, or even having some extra on the side as a dipping sauce.
โจ Wagyu Gyoza with black garlic sauce and truffle - Were they delicious gyoza? Yes. Did I taste the garlic or truffle? Nope, not one bit. I think my expectations were too high based on the menu description.
With easy parking, good service, and an interesting menu, Iโll definitely be back to try more. Sometimes you have to give a place a few tries before you find the dishes thatโll keep you coming back. ๐
What are your favorite cocktails or bites to order @juju.orl ?
#jujubysusuru #orlandoeats #orlandofood #orlandofoodie #orlandodining
Korean Fried Chicken ๐ & Yellowtail Hamachi Ceviche @themodernebar ๐
Whatโs your go-to food order at The Moderne? I need to try more!
#themoderne #orlandoeats #mills50 #orlandofoodie
5am Airport Lounging in Vegas ๐
โ๏ธ ๐๏ธ What has been your biggest travel game changer?
It is an absolute luxury it is to have lounge access at airports. Iโve had @prioritypass for years and only recently took the plunge with @americanexpress for Delta and Centurion lounge access too. Not having to rely on anyone else when Iโm flying solo is going to be necessary for my upcoming travel schedule!
Lounge access + TSA precheck/global entry + @clear is the way to go, my friends. At MCO, one of the busiest airports in the world, Iโm through security in 5 minutes or less every time. I get my water then hit the lounge until itโs time to board.
Next up: Being @delta loyal and achieving status for possible upgrades! ๐
Ariana is a food and drink connoisseur seeking her next memorable restaurant experience at home and around the world. She is a born-and-raised gourmet, detail-oriented planner, obsessive beauty collector and curious traveler.