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Friday Favorites #90

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FRIDAY Favorites #90 Beauty and the BeetsYesterday I complained. I woke up and it was 29° in Orlando. Well, someone must have been listening to me because this morning it was 37°. It’s like a heat wave! This weekend we are going to be back to the 72° weather we all love. Maybe Charlotte will finally come out from under the blankets.

Too cold for Charlotte Beauty and the Beets

Despite the unusually cold weather, we have still somehow managed to carry on with life in Florida. We are pushing through.

Painting with a Twist Lake Mary Beauty and the Beets

Last weekend I went to a painting party at Painting with a Twist. Have you ever been to one of these events? They are so much fun. Sixteen of us gathered to celebrate the birthday of Niki from Project Niki  and paint beautiful mermaids.

Mermaid Painting with a Twist Beauty and the Beets

Mermaid Painting with a Twist Beauty and the Beets

And despite it being Niki’s birthday, she gifted me with this awesome #mytribe bracelet. I am wearing it everyday!

My Tribe Project Niki Beauty and the Beets

I just adore this girl!

We are so cute Painting with a Twist Beauty and the Beets

I also attending a blogger’s dinner at Metro Diner – their newest location just opened near the University of Central Florida in Orlando. They hosted five of us Orlando foodie bloggers and stuffed us with some of their menu favorites like Chicken & Waffles, French Toast, Shrimp & Grits, and cheesecake.

Chicken and Waffles Metro Diner Beauty and the Beets

French Toast Metro Diner Beauty and the Beets

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Metro Diner Beauty ans the Beets

I think my favorite dish was their twist on Huevos Rancheros –  eggs over fried tortilla chips with chorizo sausage, black beans, onions, peppers, melted cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Huevos Rancheros Metro Diner Beauty and the Beets

I have been to the original Metro Diner in Jacksonville, and I knew they had a few locations outside of the metropolitan area, but I learned they actually have 57 locations in 11 states, including three in Las Vegas! Metro Diner is my most favorite breakfast spot – the menu is more than the greasy spoon fare we usually associate with diner food. They are also known for their Cajun Shrimp and Grits – a true Southern favorite!

Shrimp and Grits Metro Diner Beauty and the Beets

I am also currently on the search for the best lobster roll in Orlando. The roll from Luke’s Lobster in New York City is truly magical, but I cannot just hop on a plane every time I am craving lobster.

Lukes Lobster NYC Beauty and the Beets

Lobster Roll from Luke’s Lobster in New York City

I had lunch at Lombardi’s Seafood here in Orlando,  trying their lobster roll. It was very good, not quite Luke’s Lobster good, but very close.

Lobster Roll Lombardis Seafood Orlando Beauty and the Beets

Lobster Roll from Lombardi’s Seafood in Orlando

I loved the golden buttery roll.

Lombardis Seafood Lobter Roll Beauty and the Beets

Lombardi’s Seafood is also a full service fish market. We picked up some fresh salmon and mustard sauce for dinner the following night. Salmon and a warm Brussels sprouts salad. Perhaps one of my favorite combinations.

Salmon Lombardis Seafood Beauty and the Beets

Miso Brussels Sprouts Beauty and the Beets

Lastly, are you playing along with the Beauty and the Beets 7-day challenge series? What is your challenge this week? Mine will be to eat Vegan for the next week, think I can do it? We will see. I do eat Vegetarian most of the time, but giving up cheese will be a challenge!

Beauty and the Beets The 7-day challenge series

Thank you for stopping by for Friday Favorites. Check out the link ups with Andrea and Katie. 

Helen Corbin

Tuesday 23rd of January 2018

Love Charlotte, your mermaid and the breakfast nachos in that order :-)

Jess

Sunday 21st of January 2018

I love that you guys painted mermaids! How fun! They all look so cute!

Anna-Marie

Monday 22nd of January 2018

I just love my mermaid. Thanks for stopping by and hope you had a great weekend!

Dara

Friday 19th of January 2018

My parents live in south FL and it was 39 there - so glad it was warmer when we visited!

Anna-Marie

Monday 22nd of January 2018

It's warming up - yay!!! Thanks for stopping by.

Monica

Friday 19th of January 2018

OH MY all that food looks amazing!

Anna-Marie

Monday 22nd of January 2018

Thank you! I am lucky we have such great options here in Orlando!