Orlando Area Dining News Roundup June 16, 2018: Cask & Larder, Pizza Bruno, Pharmacy, Paddlefish, and More

- Michelle Snow

Pizza Bruno is relaunching their Brunch every Saturday and Sunday

In this week’s Orlando dining news round-up: special dinners, restaurant promotions, new menu items, and more. Are you hungry? Let’s dive in…

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On Tuesday, June 19, Cask & Larder will team up with Pizza Bruno for a “tap takeover” in honor of the late Anthony Bourdain. It will be held at Pizza Bruno, and 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the National Suicide Prevention Line in memory of the world-renowned chef. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.

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If you haven’t gotten your ticket to this year’s Taste Central Florida!, you can save 25% on tickets through June 17, 2018, with the code KICKOFFORL. The event takes place September 8, 2018.

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Pharmacy in Dr. Phillips has just launched a new happy hour. Enjoy 50 percent off the entire dinner menu and select cocktails from 5pm to 6:30pm every Tuesday through Thursday. Think Big Bites Lobster Rolls with House Slaw (Reg. $12 / Happy Hour Pricing $6); Cape Canaveral Littleneck Clams Arrabiata with “Sop It Up” Crouton and Corn (Reg. $14 / Happy Hour Pricing $7); and Cowart Ranch Wagyu Burger on a brioche bun with house made fries (Reg. $20 / Happy Hour Pricing $10).

They’ve also launched Friday Pie Day. Bring your appetite and $20 and enjoy any of Chef Falsone’s specialty pizzas and a glass of house wine or a beer. Available every Friday from 5pm to close. Limited to one pizza offer per person, per visit.

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Paddlefish at Disney Springs is offering guests on the third deck only a bottle of rose and half a dozen oysters for only $40 through June 30. As if you needed another reason to enjoy the great views from that rooftop deck, right?

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Del Frisco’s on I-Drive is offering a $59 Prime Pair Deal all summer, which includes a salad, an entrée like Simply Prepared Fish, Hand-cut Filet Mignon, or Manhattan-cut New York Strip Steak, paired with their lump crab cake and a side dish. Reservations recommended.

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A secret menu item at The Habit Burger Grill has finally made it on the menu permanently. The Santa Barbara Char features two Charburger patties, topped with melted cheese, carmalized onion, smashed avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and pickles on sourdough bread.

Also available for a limited time, the new Sriracha Lime Spicy Green Beans ($3.49) takes the fan-favorite side tempura green beans and heats things up with the addition of a house-made sriracha lime aioli.

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The Sugar Sow Bacon & BBQ has opened in Altamonte Springs, at E. Altamonte Dr and Ronald Regan Blvd. The menu of this locally-owned business features pulled pork and chicken, hot dogs, and many things made with bacon.

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The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park continues its Guest Chef Series on July 15, 2018, with “A Low Country Dinner” prepared by Chefs James Petrakis & Nick Sierputowski of The Ravenous Pig, and guest Chef Jacob Huder of The Macintosh in Charleston, SC.

Tickets are $75 (+ tax/gratuity), and include 4-courses of the Chefs’ takes on classic low country cuisine, plus hors d’oeuvres, and reception cocktail from WhistlePig Whiskey. Call 407-628-2333 to reserve seats.

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That’s it for this week. If you have any Central Florida dining news to share, drop it in comments or send it to us via our contact form. We’ll credit you if we use it.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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