EAT: Ocean Prime, Orlando, FL

Ocean Prime is fine dining and a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and Disney. Located on busy Sand Lake Rd. in the middle of everything, Ocean Prime serves quality steaks and seafood, along with a great experience. It also has an extensive gluten free menu. 

We started the meal with the Surf N Turf appetizer, which was gluten free Sea Scallops and Slow Braised Short Ribs. It was an interesting combination and surprise mashed potatoes underneath. 

Ocean Prime has a large selection of beef and seafood on its gluten free menu. I selected the Chilean Sea Bass with whipped potatoes and Champagne Truffle Sauce. The sea bass had a great flavor. 

My dinner companion chose the gluten free 12 oz Bone In Filet. It was very tender, but FYI, it did not come with any sides. 

Since the filet did not come with a side, he decided on the Parmesan Risotto. It was very tasty and a nice size portion.

Ocean Prime is a great fine dining establishment in the heart of Orlando and Disney. There are 12 Ocean Prime locations scattered across the country in  large cities including Atlanta, Denver, New York City, and Dallas. With a large selection of gluten free menu choices, it offers a nice experience that leaves you feeling like you have stepped out of the fast paced life of Orlando. 

Ocean Prime 

7339 West Sand Lake Rd. 

Orlando, FL 32819

407.781.4880

www.ocean-prime.com

EAT: Fatto in Casa, Orlando, FL

Who needs a sweet treat?? Fatto in Casa, located in the East End Market at 3201 Corrine Dr. in Orlando, FL, has the selection. As a person with food allergies, I find it difficult to find allergen free desserts. Fatto in Casa specializes in Italian dishes, but also takes those of us with food allergies into consideration. 

The Hazelnut Flourless Chocolate Torte is gluten free, as well as the Italian cookies. Both are made with almonds and eggs. The torte was delicious, but not too sweet and a perfect size slice. 

Fatto in Casa is just one of 20 merchants at the East End Market, a perfect and eclectic detour from the hustle and bustle of Orlando. 

Fatto in Casa

3201 Corrine Dr. 

Orlando, FL

EAT: Orlando Smoothies!

"SMOOTHIES," exclaimed Cameron Diaz in the movie "What Happens in Vegas." That was my reaction when I stopped by Skyebird in the East End Market in Orlando, FL.

Skyebird is a vegan, organic juice and smoothie shop. They sell kombucha and raw snacks as well. Everything is organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and GMO free. I tried the popular Skye's Fave, a smoothie with Blueberries, Kale, Bananas, Raw Almond Milk and Chia. Yum! It has a nice balance of sweetness (could not even taste the kale!) and even came in a take home/travel mason jar. I also got to sample the Ayurvedic Coffee with cherries added, a concoction of dandy blend coffee, banana, maple, coconut oil, almond milk, and cacao. It had a sweet with slight bitter taste, but a nice balance of both. I tend to find coffee to be a little bitter, but enjoyed the cherry addition. 

I was also able to sample the Strawberry Mint and Citrus Honey Kombucha. Kombucha is a naturally carbonated fermented tea with many health benefits.  Both flavors were quite tasty for my first taste of Kombucha. 

On a return trip to Skyebird, with my mason jar from my last smoothie in hand for a $0.50 discount, I tried the Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie and the Spicy Lemonade. The Spiced Pumpkin was a blend of pumpkin, banana, coconut oil, walnuts, chia, almond milk, maple, and spices. It tasted just like pumpkin pie and was a little thicker than my previous smoothie.  The Spicy Lemonade was a concoction of lemon, lime, pineapple, agave, and habanero. It was a yummy thirst quencher with a kick!

I was really excited how allergy free friendly Skyebird is! Their menu has enough variety for all tastebuds, from sweet to tart to bitter to spicy. 

Skyebird

3201 Corrine Dr. 

Orlando, FL