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Where to watch the Super Bowl - and score with food, drink

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January 31, 2019

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Where to watch the Super Bowl - and score with food, drink

Thursday, Jan 31

If you're still making adjustments to your Super Bowl game plan, here are a few Central Florida restaurant events and specials available on Feb. 3. 

Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball yearly favorite for the Super Bowl

My Super Bowl menu changes year after year, but this cheese ball recipe is always a favorite. It's simple and can be made ahead of time, which is perfect if you're going with a football field sized spread. 

First look: Universal Orlando rolls out Mardi Gras menu

Classic Cajun fare will spice up Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras festivities. A complete guide to the menu has been shared on the theme park's blog. 

Recipe: Fish tacos with apple slaw make us wish for summer

Reading this recipe made me dream of summer — a crazy thing to admit from a Florida resident. This ever-changing weather is taking a toll! 

Enjoy a tasty pastry on National Croissant Day

Jan. 30 is National Croissant Day, so pick up a croissant or two from a local eatery.

Recipe: 'A Spoon Full of Hope' and amazing grilled cheese

In a nod to one of the most classic food duos around, this grilled cheese recipe gets paired with a tomato basil soup. A bonus: the tomato basil soup benefits a local organization give at-risk adults skills to change their situations. 

First Bite: Storybook Dining at Disney's Artist Point

Artist Point, the signature dining restaurant at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, has transformed into Storybook Dining. This character dining spot gets visits from Snow White, a few dwarves and The Queen.

SweetHearts conversation hearts will be scarce this Valentine's Day - here are local alternatives

Romantics may need to find another way to tell their loved ones to "Be Mine," "Say Yes" and "Marry Me." SweetHearts' classic conversation hearts will not be sold at the same quantities as in past years, according to a story by CandyStore.com. 

Disney chefs, Edible Orlando back with Field to Feast dinner

The 6th annual Field to Feast is back with a dinner designed by Walt Disney World chefs — and wine pairings from master sommelier George Miliotes. 

Park Pizza & Brewing Co. in Orlando's Lake Nona capitalizes on dynamic duo of pizza and beer

Pizza and beer is a dynamite duo — and Park Pizza & Brewing Co. capitalizes on both. This laid-back brewpub  in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood makes it easy to bring a crowd (or a community) together with long bench tables and a fun atmosphere. 

Foodie Awards voting now open — nominate your favorite restaurants

Week after week, you read my suggestions on some of the best restaurants in Central Florida via my columns and blog. Now's your chance to share your favorites: Voting for the 21st Annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards is now open. 

'Hamilton' ticket means discounts at 2 Central Florida restaurants

A 'Hamilton' ticket stub may provide a shot at some discounts at Central Florida restaurants.