I just returned form the 2014 Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs. This was my first time going after it was recommended by a good friend who has been going to this popular festival when it used to be...
Wa Sushi is a fantastic new Japanese restaurant located on the Casselberry/Winter Springs line. Freshness is the speciality of the house and, on a recent trip, so was bluefin tuna! Dishes at Wa are presented...
I recently stopped in for a lunch meeting at HotDog Heaven and was reminded why I love the place so much. There is something about simplicity that I find almost magical. When you really understand...
For many years I worked in an office on University Blvd. in Winter Park, over time we developed a lunch routine that allowed us to eat well. However, it wasn’t until one summer in the early 2000s that we...
Today, on my first trip to a Fresh Market, I made two mistakes, I took a hungry, candy-crazed six year old, and I took her three year old sister. Despite telling myself I was only going to see what all...
The Rusty Spoon, located on Church Street in Downtown Orlando, is a wonderful place for a good, fresh meal. The atmosphere alone is worth experiencing at this choice eatery. The restaurant is split into two...
There are a few questions that I dread. “Where do you want to go eat?” is probably at the top of the list. The others I cannot share in polite company. How many times do we answer this question in our...
If you are a lover of beer, film and a nice relaxing night out with friends, then Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows at the Enzian are perfect for you. Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows (WNPS) occur on the first and...
“Poetry is what you feed your enemies.” Years ago, this quote appeared on the back of one of my composition books. Its grave appraisal of a celebrated art form appealed to my need to feel indignant...
Recently, my wife, fine artist Irina Kovnacka Ashcraft, was invited to participate in the monthly Art and Music in the Park event in Casselberry; last night I took our two girls to see her display and...