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The Hotness Factor

There’s little arguing that most of the country is experiencing some very hot temperatures lately especially in parts where it’s not normally this hot. In the past week I experienced 2 separate dining experiences that just about received F grades for 1 reason – the temperature of the restaurant.
One restaurant was located right off the [...]

The Frozen Yogurt Craze is Back

A new frozen yogurt place has opened in Orlando. Today is their grand opening and they are giving you FREE Frozen Yogurt ALL DAY! Located near UCF in East Orlando, the new FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt wants you to come in and say hi! The FREE yogurt offer is just for today and it’s one free [...]

2010 Platinum Plate Award Winners

Kid-Friendly Dining Guide Announces Platinum Plate Award Winners
The Kid-Friendly Dining Guide, MyKidsPlate.com, announces the winners of their annual Platinum Plate Awards contest.
 And the winner is…

Orlando, FL (June 11, 2010) – MyKidsPlate.com is the kid-friendly dining authority listing restaurants that are kid-friendly and teaching restaurants how to better serve families with kids. The results of the [...]

Red Robin Flies to the Front of Kid-Friendly Dining

In the 3yrs I’ve lived in what I fondly refer to as “Pleasantville”, I’ve eaten at the Red Robin in the Westfield Mall, Valencia Town Center a couple of times.  Always OK, but never memorable… until today.  My 5yr old son & I enjoyed an extraordinary luncheon that is worthy of shouting the praises of [...]

One of the MOST Kid-Friendly Restaurants EVER!

Last Thursday I didn’t feel like cooking. It had been a long day at work and I picked up my kids late from after-school care so I bribed good behavior with a trip to a restaurant I had been meaning to take them to for a long time. I sure wish I had found it [...]

Orlando Events for Moms

Are you a Money Savvy Mom?
Enjoy breakfast or dinner on us at the 5 & Diner next Tuesday or Wednesday and find out. This is not a sales pitch but instead an information session by Crockett Bohannon of Edward Jones. Join us for breakfast at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 27 or for dinner on [...]

Can a Sports Bar/Restaurant be Kid-Friendly?

There are so many of them out there now: Ale House (Miller’s and Carolina), Buffalo Wild Wings, Buffalo Wings & Rings, Bru’s Room, Duffy’s, Beef O’Brady’s, and Scotty’s Brewhouse, just to name a few. Sure they have a bar but can they also be kid-friendly? The Restaurant Mom says “yes!”
What’s so appealing about this type [...]

T-Rex, the Prehistoric Destination

Downtown Disney Marketplace  in Orlando, Florida offers a very animated-prehistoric family dining adventure. Founded by Landry’s Restaurants Inc., who are also the founders of Rainforest Cafe, this 300+ Seat restaurant offers full entertainment value. Throughout the restaurant, there are different themes in each dining area. The acoustics make it a very lively restaurant. So if [...]

Eating Healthy On the Go – as seen on Good Day!

Virgin Olive Market – Downtown Orlando     www.virginolivemarket.com
                 Offer Daily Specials like white chicken chili and veggie lasagna so sign up for their newsletter to get the daily specials.
               Breakfast tacos with veggie sausage
               Sandwiches are made with locally baked breads from Davis Bakery
               Homemade Cereal with dried fruits
               Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches
                 They use Organic greens and [...]

Sitting Comfortably? Sitting Safely?

by Ali French
As many parents would agree, kids push the envelope whether its in your home or out and about with the family when it comes to highchairs. Accidents can happen through a child’s natural inquisitiveness.
As a parent, you can stay one step ahead when it comes to seating your kids safely. Arming yourself with [...]