Let's Eat, Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie

This week we dive into the 2025 Michelin Guide and Orlando’s exciting new additions! 🎉

Biggie puts Amy Drew on the spot, challenging her to pick three Orlando spots she'd personally recommend to Michelin inspectors — and her answers might surprise you! 👀

We also dig into:

• How Orlando’s growing Michelin presence is a huge win for the entire local dining scene 🍴

• Big congratulations to Jamila Muhammad of Mila’s Front Porch for her ...

🎙️ Let’s Eat Orlando: Garlic, Crawfish Tails! and Tavern Pizza!

In this deliciously garlicky episode, Amy Drew and Biggie are sauced up and ready to dish on all things flavorful around town!

🍜 Biggie slurped up some serious goodness at Kai Asian Street Fare now with Red Panda’s Noodles,—a collab worth noodling over!🐔 He also got cozy with the epic Chicken Biscuit from Chef Jes at Redlight Redlight. Comfort food meets craft brews? ...

Let's Eat Orlando - Show Notes

Episode Title: Orlando Sentinel’s Foodie Awards & Top Picks for Local Eats

In this episode of Let's Eat Orlando, Amy Drew and Biggie dive into the Orlando Sentinel’s Foodie Awards, where Amy Drew highlights her picks alongside the Readers’ Choice selections. If you're looking for the best spots in Orlando for coffee, BBQ, burgers, sushi, and more, this episode is your ultimate guide!

☕ Co...

It finally happened—Amy Drew and Biggie embarked on the ultimate fast-food chicken tender adventure! We visited 10 fast-food locations and put their tenders to the test, rating them on four key categories:

• Seasoning – Does the flavor stand out, or is it just another bland bite?

• Chicken – Is it juicy and tender, or dry and disappointing?

• Breading – Crispy perfection or soggy letdown?

• Signature Sauce – Does it take the tenders to the...

In this episode, we somehow find ourselves deep in a conversation about Sanford, Henry's Depot, Chicken sandwiches and some wrestling!

Biggie’s Sanford Food Tour:

• Biggie ate his way around Henry’s Depot, exploring some of the best bites Sanford has to offer.

• He took on one of Amy Drew’s favorite chicken sandwiches—Sweet and Salty’s Butter Chicken Katsu Sandwich, featuring seasoned chicken paired with a side of delicious macaroni s...

Amy Drew was on the road in this episode of Let’s Eat Orlando, but that didn’t stop us from diving into some delicious topics!

🍖 Palm Beach Meats
We recently (and separately) enjoyed some amazing bites at Palm Beach Meats! We compare notes on our favorite meaty selections and why this spot is a must-visit for carnivores in Central Florida.

🏆 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award Nominations
We break down some of the nominees for the ...

This episode we talked about everything from Dry January, Soup, Ramen Rumble and The upcoming Foodie Awards!

Dry January

Amy Drew tried Dry January 

Realized Not drinking is better for her sleep

Amy Drew tried non alcoholic beer during Dry January - her fav she has tried was a Sam Adam’s   She prefers that vs a caloric heavy mocktail 

Biggie doesn’t think he’d drink Non-alcoholic beer 

Soup

We talked Soup- January was soup weather...

Podcast Notes: Let's Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie 🎙️🍴

In this episode of *Let’s Eat Orlando*, Amy Drew and Biggie serve up a hearty conversation about Orlando’s vibrant food scene, looking back at 2024 and forward to the exciting developments in 2025. Here's what we covered:

🍽️ Restaurant Openings & Closures

- **Cheers to Gnarly Barley** for breaking the "Ivanhoe curse" and thriving in their location. 🎉

- ...

This week on *Let’s Eat Orlando*, Amy Drew and I dive into the holiday favorite, Coquito! We share how we enjoy making and drinking this creamy, coconut-based delight, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.

### Highlights from the Episode

- **Coquito Creations**: Amy Drew and I discussed how we make our Coquito, the stories behind our recipes, and the joy of sharing this festive drink with friends and family.

The different va...

In this episode of *Let’s Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie*, we dive into the world of cinnamon rolls—light, fluffy, and everything a Cinnabon isn’t. We kick things off with DeVilma Cinnamon Rolls, which Amy Drew describes as smelling amazing, though she admits the aroma sometimes outshines the taste. Biggie shares his go-to cinnamon rolls from Ikea and Donut King, while Amy Drew reveals her favorite—the Ultimate Cinnamon Roll ...

This week, Amy Drew and I dive into a foodie’s favorite holiday—Thanksgiving! With all the delicious eating happening on this grateful day, we love to extend the festivities with Thanksgiving-themed dishes before and after the holiday. From creative leftover sandwiches to full-on feasts and even egg rolls, we’re celebrating all things turkey day!

Here’s what we’re tasting and talking about:

- **Se7en Bites**: *No One Puts Gravy ...

This week, we’re diving into the vibrant world of Food Halls—the new culinary playground popping up in towns and cities across the U.S.! From local favorites to innovative dishes under one roof, food halls are a major part of the modern dining scene, and we’re here to break down the good, the bad, and the downright great.

Join us as we explore a variety of Central Florida food halls, including:

- **East End Market** in Audubon Park

Let's Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie – Episode 16: Sweet, Heat, and Bittersweet

In this flavorful episode, Amy Drew and Biggie dive into the world of Sweet, Heat, and Bittersweet moments in Orlando's food scene.

- **Viral Chocolate Craze:** We explore the viral sensation of the Dubai Chocolate Bar and its many iterations. Peterbrooke Chocolatier created a buzz with their pistachio and tahini version, popularized by TikTok, ...

Here are the podcast notes for this week’s episode of *Let’s Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie*:

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### In This Episode:

- **Phat Ash Bakes**: We dive into the world of Phat Ash Bakes and their themed baking parties. They give you their signature vanilla dough, mix-ins, and let you bring your own creative add-ins to the mix for a fun baking experience.

- **Rugged Perspective**: Activities while eating? We talk about...

### Podcast Notes: Let's Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie

**Summary:**

In this week’s episode, Amy Drew and Biggie delve into the world of bagels, sharing how they enjoy them, where they get the best ones in Orlando, and what makes a perfect bagel. From the importance of boiling to the ideal chewiness, they break down everything that goes into creating and enjoying a truly great bagel. They also explore the differences betw...

### Podcast Notes: Let's Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie

**Episode Highlights:**

1. **Breakfast Sandwiches**:

- Amy Drew shares her experience at **Egg Dose**, a spot known for its creative breakfast sandwiches.

2. **Po’Boys and Classic Deli Sandwiches**:

- Amy Drew talks about her recent article on **Bayou Kitchen & Bar**, where they import bread specifically for their Po’Boys.

- Discussion on what ...

Podcast Notes: Let's Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie - Recent Dining Experiences

Episode Highlights

Amy Drew’s Recent Visit to Roka Hula:

- A new speakeasy Tiki Bar with modern Asian Fusion cuisine.

- She enjoyed their tiki drinks and food, particularly the Beef on Weck Sushi roll.

**Sandwich Month and Grilled Cheese:**

- **Tao De Cheese Conversation:**

- Amy Drew shares insights from her conversation w...

Ice Cream Sandwiches and Sweet Treats

This week we discussed our mutual love for ice cream sandwiches.

Biggie’s Ice Cream Sandwich Tips:

• Share some of Biggie's favorite tips for making ice cream sandwiches at home- using cookies and donuts.

Amy Drew on Red Light, Red Light:

• Amy Drew talks about the unique ice cream sandwich offered at Red Light, Red Light.

Biggie’s Dessert Death Meal:

• Bi...

This week Amy Drew and Biggie discuss the Orlando Sentinel's Foodie Award- Summer Quarter edition. - Episode 10.

We discuss Amy Drew's (Critic's) picks and Readers' picks along with some of Biggie's picks.

Category Nominations: We delve into the various categories nominated for the Foodie Awards, including both the Critics' Choice and Readers' Choice selections.

• Chinese
• Dessert
• Hotel Resta...