Ricky Ly

5 days ago | yourcommunitypaper.com | Ricky Ly

Jens Dahlmann, VP executive chef of Universal Orlando Resort, comes from a long line of chefs — his grandfather a pastry chef and his father also a chef. He started his career with a three-year apprenticeship in Düsseldorf, Germany, and worked across Germany, Switzerland, Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean, developing a love for Asian cuisine. He joined Le Cirque in 2000 as a sous chef in New York City, where he met his wife, Gina.

6 days ago | tastychomps.com | Ricky Ly

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chef Jens Dahlmann, one of the culinary visionaries behind Universal Orlando Resort’s innovative dining experiences. With a remarkable career spanning Düsseldorf’s kitchens, ultra-luxury cruise lines, New York’s iconic Le Cirque, and now the immersive worlds of Universal’s theme parks, Chef Dahlmann brings a global perspective and passion for storytelling through food.

6 days ago | tastychomps.com | Ricky Ly

Orlando’s Edible Education Experience has rebranded as The Kitchen House, marking a new step forward in its mission to connect the Central Florida community with food and each other. Operating from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House and Culinary Garden in College Park, the nonprofit’s new name pays homage to its home while reflecting its commitment to immersive garden-to-kitchen experiences.

3 weeks ago | tastychomps.com | Ricky Ly

Mister O1 Pizza, founded by Southern Italian Chef Renato Viola, has evolved from a hidden Miami Beach spot to over 20 locations across Florida, Texas, and Georgia, including now in Oviedo right here in Central Florida. They recently launched their latest branch in Oviedo, adding to their existing Lake Mary and Dr. Phillips locations, bringing their Central Florida presence to three sites and growing.

1 month ago | tastychomps.com | Ricky Ly

Inspired by the cultural significance of Arabic coffee, Shams Khazil founded Barakah Beans to create a warm, welcoming space where each cup fosters connection and joy, embodying the Arabic concept of “barakah” or blessing. From signature drinks like the pistachio latte and Adeni chai to overcoming the challenges of running a women-led mobile coffee cart, Shams is dedicated to blending tradition with innovation.