Author: Michelle
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Jabal Coffee House | Coffee Date
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before… sometimes when I’m on route to places, I’ll search the area for coffee or restaurants to try along the way. I had to pick something up for work one morning and checked what coffee shop was around in the area that was a. open and b. I hadn’t tried…
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The Nauti Lobstah | Orlando Foodie Finds
Ya’ll know, I look up the food options around wherever I am. The place I go to therapy is in the general area, so I had noted it down as a place to visit. My girlfriends wanted to go to dinner, and seafood was the top choice. The Nauti Lobstah was the first option that…
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Stardust Video & Coffee | Coffee Date
Stardust feels like a staple in Orlando. It’s one of the first coffee shops I found when I moved here way back when. It truly feels like it’s been in the city forever. I’ve recently gone a couple of times and have a fresh perspective. The Parking: This is one of the most stressful parking…
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What Am I?
Recently, I talked about my existential travel crisis. So why not dive into some of my larger life crises? Between career and personal relationships, I am far from where I’d like to be. And where do I want to be? I’m hoping to really figure that out. It’s truly the most frustrating thing. Knowing you…
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Coro | Orlando Foodie Finds
My nail place is right across the street, and I kept thinking I’d drop in one day after I got my nails did, but it was always far too early. I knew it would have to be a non-manicure day. After a long week, I treated myself. The Parking: The center the restaurant is located…
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Village Lantern Coffee Co. | Coffee Date
I kept driving by a coffee sign on the side of the road and was confused. Tucked off the road right near Prairie House, I was wondering if it was a sign that they were up the road. Twas not the case. There is, in fact, a coffee trailer that has popped up off Oakland…
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Downtown Winter Garden | A Love Letter
When I first moved down to Orlando over a decade ago, I would visit different little towns on the weekend to get to know the city. One of my instant favorites was Downtown Winter Garden. It reminded me of a cute, quaint, homey little town back home near Philly, called Media. With cute shops, good…
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill | Records on Rewind
On the first edition of Records on Rewind, I’m highlighting Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. An album I’ve heard nothing but praise for for years. I’ve wanted to get the record ever since I got a record player. But I’ve never found it on resale. Can’t say I’m surprised, it’s not one I…
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SevenMade Co | Coffee Date
I frequent the Downtown Clermont area often and had no idea this spot was coming. Of course, I dropped by as soon as I could. It’s so nice to get more options this side of town! The Parking: This area of Clermont has plenty of parking. During the week, you can easily find street parking…
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SLAP! | Orlando Foodie Finds
There was so much hype around this place. As soon as it opened, there were posts all over social. I love a good noodle, so it was top of my list to try. Finally planned a meal with some friends to give it a try. We all heard great reviews. The Parking: I rarely go…
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Those Guys | Coffee Date
Man, Those Guys are popular! They really took off with their mobile coffee shop popping up around town. Their marketing has been fantastic. As soon as I saw them popping up on all my feeds, I wanted to give them a try. Somehow, I happened to stop by a shop where the trailer was parked.…
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Introducing: Records on Rewind
Welcome to my next side quest/hyperfixation/thing I’ll be writing about. There was a time, in my youths, I wanted to be a pop star. Didn’t we all? … No? …Maybe just me? I was home alone a lot. I would BELT out with music videos. Anyone here alive when The Box was on cable TV?…
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