Orlando Blogs
Dragonfly Restaurants Event: Valentine’s Day Orlando 2018
01.30.2018
A Special Day, A Special Menu Valentine’s Day…it’s right around the corner and we’d be humbled to spend Cupid’s favorite day with you. To honor the occasion, chef and his team have created four premium specialty dishes to supplement the regular dinner menu (which will also be available). The fish for all four dishes are being […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants Event: Edomae Nigiri Dinner Orlando 2018
11.27.2017
This December, we’re rolling out a new limited-seating dinner event series: Edomae Nigiri Sushi Dinner Series. Join us for this chef-guided tour of the finest fishes imported straight from Japan’s Tsukiji market. What is Edomae Style Nigiri Sushi? The term Edomae carries a double meaning. The first meaning is literally “in front of Edo,” a reference […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants Blog Post: All Sushi Rice is Not Created Equal
11.10.2017
Only The Best Sushi Rice At Dragonfly, we recognize that you can’t just use any old sushi rice to make great sushi. Of the more than 35,000 varieties of rice in the world, sushi rice is made with a Japanese short-grain variety, also known as Japonica. This distinct, plump grain contains more moisture than other rice varieties […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: Line Caught vs. Farm Raised
11.06.2017
HEALTH BENEFITS OF A “FISHY” DIET With summer in full swing, an amazing source of lean, natural protein to help keep you active and healthy is fish! Fish is filled with nutritional benefits and loaded with flavor and taste! Key nutrients found in fish (Vitamin D & Omega-3 fatty acids) help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, fight […]
Read MoreDragonfly Orlando Event: Tokyo Soul 2017
10.10.2017
Join us Thursday, November 9th for a dinner event unique to Dr. Phillips. Food inspired by street food classics born in Tokyo, seasoned with the flavors of the deep South Southern Kitchen, and served with the purpose of strengthening our community. Join us for Tokyo Soul. The Food Tokyo Soul is an exploration of […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants Event: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Orlando 2017
10.06.2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month It’s very likely that we all know someone who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and Breast Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. They also […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: World Saké Day 2017
10.02.2017
World Saké Day Celebration It’s time to celebrate Saké—the national drink of Japan. World Saké day kicks off Sunday, Oct 1st, but we’re celebrating for the whole month! Join us anytime in October and try our special premium Saké flight. For only $25 you’ll get to sample three premium Sakés, things you won’t typically […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants News & Notables: Orlando 2017
09.14.2017
Savory. Artful. Authentic. Flavorful dishes and spirited concoctions. People gathered around the table. Sand Lake Road Orlando, friends, neighbors, and family. Sharing dishes. Sharing thoughts. Sharing moments. That’s what we’re about at Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi in the Dr. Phillips (Restaurant Row) area of Orlando. July – August 2017 Magical Dining Visit Orlando’s Magical […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants Event: Orlando Gourmet Soiree 2017
09.13.2017
About The Event The Gourmet Soiree Chef Showdown pairs guests with local chefs in a unique culinary competition. At this exciting event, area chefs are paired with event guests to prepare a delicious and healthy meal. The teams are competing for the title of “Best Dish,” so the teams are motivated to bring their best! The […]
Read MoreDragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: A Brief History of Sushi
09.13.2017
The History of Sushi When you hear “sushi,” you probably think of Japan. But, did you know it was actually first conceptualized in China? Born as a way to preserve food, sushi (as we know it today) didn’t exist until the late 20th century. In its early stages, it was simply salted fish placed in […]
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