Our local food news roundup
OPENINGS:
Chicago Dog & Co., serving smashburgers, Italian beef sandwiches and (what else?) hot dogs, has opened at 1113 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs .
Maki Hibachi, the swish Lake Nona Japanese joint, has opened its second location at the corner of Colonial Drive and Magnolia Avenue .
Illume,
the ninth-floor rooftop restaurant specializing in contemporary Japanese cuisine, will open at the new JW Marriott Bonnet Creek on May 8. Yoshi Sushiman Pintar, who most recently was slicing fancy fish at Lombardi s Seafood, will be the sushi chef .
Mediterranean fast-casual concept
Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened Monday inside SkyHouse Orlando, the high-rise apartment community at 335 N. Magnolia Ave. in downtown Orlando . P.F. Chang s will open
After very first and very successful Curated Experiences weekend in February of this year (see our recap of this epic event-filled Curated Experiences weekend here), Curated Experiences returns to The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes on the weekend of April 23-25, 2021.
In one perfectly planned weekend, guests at Grande Lakes Orlando can e”njoy the ultimate mix of relaxation and inspiration, along with master classes, guided workshops, immersive demonstrations and more led by an array of award-winning chefs, winemakers, jewelers, artists, athletes and wellness experts.”
New this time – Two-time James Beard Award Winning Chef Melissa Kelly will lead both the Italian Cooking class and headline the Saturday evening Wine Pairing Dinner, along with Chef John Tesar of Knife and Spoon and special guests including local Orlando Chef Kevin Fonzo (formerly of K Restaurant), Eddie Nickell (of Bites and Bubbles) and Chef Kathleen Blake (The Rusty Spoon).
Other demos and tastings guests can choose to attend include The Art of Chocolate by the resort s pastry chef (and world champion chocolate carver) Victor Dagatan, an interactive sous-vide demo with Knife & Spoon chef de cuisine Gerald Sombright, a dry-aging class with Knife & Spoon executive chef (and four-time James Beard Award nominee) John Tesar, a whiskey tasting featuring Iron Smoke Distillery and a cooking demonstration at the resort s Whisper Creek Farm. Oh, there s more. Also included in the $750 package is a Wheels, Watches, Whiskey & Wine reception Friday night, a morning Yoga & Mimosa session, a Harvest Farm to Fork Luncheon and a wine pairing dinner Saturday night followed by a concert featuring Joey Fatone.
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New procedures for travelers to Dominica
February 11, 2021
Visitors must submit to testing and quarantine.
Safe in Nature “Managed Experience” required.
The government has revised its COVID-19 country risk classifications for travelers to Dominica based on changes in the number of COVID-19 cases in neighboring countries.
Antigua and Barbuda was reclassified to the HIGH-RISK classification just a few days ago so that now travelers to Dominica must submit an online health screening form and submit a negative PCR test where swabs were taken within 24-72 hours of arrival into Dominica.
Upon exiting the port of entry, travelers will submit to a quarantine period of up to 7 days where a PCR test is taken on day 5 after arrival and results are expected within 24-48 hours. Travelers must submit themselves to mandatory quarantine and may opt to quarantine at the government operated facility or at a Safe in Nature certified property under a “Managed Experience.”