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Best Instagrammable Brunches in Our Neck Of the Woods

As Voted By Our South O'Town Community

So much of great cuisine in the South Orlando brunch category, that we have weeks on end on our calendar to try them all! (We are not complaining!) And when we asked you - our fascinating community - you were quick to let us know of your all time instagrammable favorites! And the winner is...SLATE in Dr. Phillips, whom, I am sure you noticed, is also our featured cover. Followed by (in no particular ranking order) American Social, Hampton Social, Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Chroma, and House of Blues. 

SLATE - 8323 W. Sand Lake Rd.

We simply had to check things out, and see what the fuss was all about. And, boy, did you get it right! One plate after the other was prettier than the next. Cameras, lenses, and all social media, definitely eat before any humans, and the tastebuds play is like a fun, yet classy trapeze artistry in a circus. You are in for an experience that we highly recommend! In fact, we had an opportunity to hang out with Executive Chef Kevan Ho, and here is what he shared. @slateorlando

Chef, share the core of your menu inspirations?

"First, I pair my menu with our restaurant aesthetics. We are Modern American, and we like to play with culinary ambiguity, as America is a melting pot. Here you will find Southwestern Cuisine, just as easy as colorful Hawaiian fare; yet our focus is Southern to pay homage to our location, and then build up from there. For instance, our French Toast is a head nod to Bananas Foster with an Orange Caramel and Banana Mousse, with fig and almond on the side for texture."

Highlight a favorite and popular brunch item for us?

"Ohhh...our Brisket Benny is made with a pulled brisket that lives in our dinner menu. We braze it down a bit more, and then make a Chipotle Hollandaise over the top with fresh chives as a garnish. By the way, our patrons love the mystery behind a weekly new flavored jam for our buttermilk biscuits, as well as a fresh batch of fluffy, yet crunchy pancakes with weekly flavored toppings." (Publisher's note - during our tasting, flavors of the week were Carrot Jam and Amaretto Pancakes with a Pistachio Crunch glacee. We can still taste the yummm!)

How about some cool facts about you?

"I am 29 years old and have been cooking since I was 15. I am from Antigua. With Eric Clapton in my island, I connected with him and became his personal chef, up to the time the pandemic started."

Leave us with something to remember you and Slate by:

And Chef Ho breathes in and says, "Salt. Pepper. Shallots. Garlic. Love." 

A special thank you to Marketing & Events Manager, Natalie Farnella and to the top notch hospitality of AGM, Brandon King. Your entire team rocks! 

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AMERICAN SOCIAL - 7335 W Sand Lake Rd #101

A casual and pet friendly restaurant, here you will satisfy all your "country" cravings. From Country Biscuits and Gravy to Country Fried Bone-In Pork Chop, you will have plenty to rave about. (And take pictures of!) Most Instagrammed - Pork Belly Eggs Benedict + Maui Mimosa. @americansocial

HAMPTON SOCIAL - 9101 International Drive

With a "Rose all Day" lounge, we get it! At this brunch you can expect a coastal inspired experience, giving you all the summer feels, no matter what season we are in. Fave Picture Worthy Items - New Tuna Tartare + "Big Boates and I Cannot Lie" Cocktail in a Giant Seashell. @thehamptonsocial

CAFE TU TU TANGO - 8625 International Drive

They wear the crown for the best all you can eat brunch! Yup - pay one price for your bottomless scratch kitchen offerings, and enjoy a perfect tasting party with friends or impress out of town guests! And, did you know their entire restaurant is a live gallery? And that, friends, is instagram worthy in itself! Must try - Guava & Sweet Plantain Bread Pudding + Gluten Free Shrimp & Grits. @cafe_tu_tu_tango

CHROMA MODERN BAR & KITCHEN - 6967 Lake Nona Boulevard

Newest brunch experience on the block! Every Saturday and Sundays expect to be impressed, as Chroma pulls all the stops with this one! There are FOUR different bennys and glitter in their drinks! Oh my - totally chic affair, set up tapas style. Our fave instagrammable picks - Avocado Crab Toast + the "Girls Love Gold" cocktail. @chromalakenona

HOUSE OF BLUES BAYOU BRUNCH - Disney Springs

The best cocktails value in town, with their all you can drink Mimosas & Bloody Mary's, at only $15 per person. Perfect pairs to jam to live music, and soul searching, made-from-scratch bayou favorites. Take a friend or two and make a day of your brunch journey, and don't forget crowd favorites' Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee + Jalapeno & Cheese Cornbread. @hoborlando

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