You finally got up the nerve and asked that special someone out on a real first date. You have also come to the realization that taking someone on a first date should not include hanging out with a group of friends in a loud and noisy place. You want to be impressive and creative and you most certainly don’t want to be trite and go to a movie and then grab a bite at a loud and ambivalent fast food chain. Your first date should not be a trip to the beach, the golf course, or the bowling alley. A […]
Fine Dining
Ottobrata Romana
The origin of the Ottobrata Romana can be dated back to ancient Rome and the Bacchanalia celebrations that observed the changing of the seasons. It eventually evolved into Ottobrata Romana as the nobility of the region deemed it necessary to completely and utterly celebrate the fall harvest along with the beautiful weather. Like traditional Italians, the fine dining Orlando experts at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano likes to celebrate and acknowledge the celebrations and seasonal dishes that come with each passing month. During the Ottobrata Romana, the daytime outings typically occurred on Thursdays or Sundays and those who were of the appropriate […]
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Open on Thanksgiving for Dinner
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, an authentic Italian fine dining Orlando experience, FL, has recently announced that they are now taking reservations for their Thanksgiving dinner. Christini’s will be open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, with dinner service beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to their customary Italian fare, Christini’s will be serving a traditional, hearty American Thanksgiving dinner. Since 1984, Christini’s has been serving the Orlando area with authentic Italian cuisine in an award-winning setting with the best service and food available in the region. Christini’s attention to detail and years of experience in fine dining culminate in an astounding […]
A Small Fruit With Gargantuan Significance
Olive. It’s a simple word for a small and simple fruit. Yes, that’s right; the olive is a pitted fruit. Due to its ability to adapt to almost any sunny and temperate climate, as well as the fact that it thrives in a wide variety of soil conditions, the olive is capable of growing pretty much anywhere. Because of its versatility, the olive tree is one of the heartiest and oldest species of fruit trees on the planet. The history of the olive actually exists in the great legend and lore of Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus credits Athena […]
From Serf to Swanky
Have you ever wondered how certain foods have been elevated from everyday dishes to menu items at the best Italian restaurants Orlando? It’s not unusual to find what was once considered to be basic home fare being transformed into more elegant and richly flavored menu offerings. If you close your eyes and think for a moment about your favorite comfort food, odds are, you’ll conjure up a soup, a stew or another dish your mom would throw together with only a few, very simple ingredients. Its aroma always made you smile as it wafted through the house and you couldn’t […]
