Oh sweet summertime how I love thee. Now that our back to back trips are done, and we are settled back in at home we have been busy with Lil' Miss having swim team practice and meets, some local events, and we even squeezed in a quick date night. I broke back out this cutout maxi dress that I wore to celebrate our anniversary last year with a staycation at Universal and remembered how much I loved it. Perfect for summer date nights, girls night out or of course dinner while on vacation.
We ended up exploring the "restaurant row" area near the Universal Orlando Resort for the evening. If you are in the Orlando area visiting the theme parks, I highly recommend exploring beyond the International Drive, Disney Springs,and Universal City Walk areas for dinner and nightlife. I was happy to hear some tourists mention that their hotel recommended the restaurant we went to for dinner.
We began our evening at Rocco's Tacos for their happy hour - $5 margaritas, wines, beer, and appetizers. Yes please! And then made our way to Voodoo Bayou for our dinner reservation. Everything was DELISH, and we were excited to check out the new speakeasy attached to the restaurant through a secret entrance.
How gorgeous is this speakeasy tiki bar?! It's called Roka Hula, and the secret entrance is near the hostess stand in Voodoo Bayou. If you see 2 chairs, you can pat the cheetah head and the wall will spin and bring you inside the hidden restaurant for a hidden world of exotic cocktails and exquisite elevated dishes. Every last detail was amazing!
It was also a certain pup's 4th birthday, and we celebrated her with her annual birthday treat from our favorite barkery. Our pandemic puppy is already 4 and I can't handle it! She is the perfect addition to the family, and she and Lil' Miss are two peas in a pod. Love watching the grow together!
I love that dress! The cutouts are so fun! Brian and I need to plan a date night soon! We haven't been out together in a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! Ohh, thanks for this tip as I love to get off the usual beaten path sometimes. Well def. check out restaurant row next time we're in Orlando!!
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Your summer sounds delightful! The cutout maxi dress looks perfect for those warm evenings, and it’s great to hear you’re enjoying it again. The restaurant row near Universal Orlando Resort seems like a fantastic spot to explore. Rocco's Tacos for happy hour and Voodoo Bayou for dinner and a secret speakeasy sound like a fun evening out. Glad you had a great time!
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That maxi dress is gorgeous! Your evening sounds like a blast—Rocco’s Tacos and the speakeasy look amazing. Also, happy birthday to your pup!
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