I was lucky enough to check out The Daily City Pop Up shop at a media preview event as a Yelp Elite…read moremember. I loved the location as it highlighted SODO (South of Downtown) and brought a hipster sorta vibe. Access to the location was super easy and parking was plentiful. You could try for a spot in front of the suite (across from TJ Maxx) or do what I did and park in the Target parking garage. The goal of this pop up shop is to highlight local and small businesses and artisans . There was a little of something for everything: Project Pop and their organic popcorn Cloak and Dapper had clothing and grooming tools for purchase Wondermade marshmallows Rifle Paper Co. (Stationary and cards) Whisk & Bowl (cooking & kitchen tools) J&G Chocolates (yay for samples) Orlando Doesn't Suck t-shirts These are only a handful of the businesses that were represented. Spa Privee was also there providing mini massages. It's definitely a great way to check out all those small businesses you see around town but all in one place. I also noticed they are offering special craft/art workshops(for a fee) throughout the weekend event so definitely worth checking out the schedule. For purchases, you pay at the front table next to the front door. Unfortunately only credit cards are accepted so keep that in mind. Looks like they are bringing out a few food trucks for the weekend event open to the public so it's a great way to incorporate date night with food and shopping! Plus you can get cute photos taken of yourselves playing shuffleboard!

The Daily City Pop Up Shop is cool... possibly a little too cool for me. But if you are in the SoDo…read morearea this week I'd recommend checking it out. The folks from the Daily City have brought together an interesting mix of local businesses in a very hipster-ish format. This is a great chance to check out some smaller businesses you may miss otherwise. I was able to go to the preview night last night with some friends. The shop was easy to find on the corner by the Target and TJ Maxx. There was street parking and also parking in the Target garage. The shop is set up with creative window displays and signs outside to let you know you've found the place. The format of the shop wasn't what I was expecting at all. I was expecting something more like a traditional market with different stalls for each business. There was a variety of businesses represented but the products were displayed like a traditional store with all of the products mixed together, not divided by brand. Since I am a super planner I had looked at the Daily City site before going to the shop and had an idea of the products I was interested in buying. The selection in the shop turned out to be pretty small and there weren't salespeople, so I ended up not buying anything. I specifically wanted to pick up an "Orlando Doesn't Suck" shirt. I completely missed the shirts on my first pass through the store until someone pointed out a small selection of them in the bottom drawer of a dresser. It was a pretty display, but not very functional. I honestly didn't want to mess up the display, so I ended up skipping the shirt (maybe I'll go back later in the week and get one once somebody else has messed up the nice folding). There were a ton of great products, fancy marshmallows, cool clothes, flower headbands, stationary, etc. And if you don't feel like shopping, there's shuffleboard. It's a fun and unique shopping experience.

As you would expect, the ambiance is immaculate. The service was also very good. They were strict…read moreon last call for the allotted time of our reservation and had no qualms about kicking us out (which is understandable for the setup of this place). The drinks are pricey but very good. I was also extremely impressed with the smash burger and various apps, considering they are known exclusively for their specialty drinks. The biggest downside is that you can't try them all, especially with reservations limited to 2 hours! Only other critique - it is extremely hard to have a conversation here. Tables are crammed in and the music is turned up, overall very loud environment.

Was honestly not a fan of the drink here, but the aesthetic was cute lol! I tried a bit of every…read moredrink my friends got and overall my group was not loving anything. We made a reservation and the service was pretty quick once we were seated. Definitely a fun pop up if you want to do something Christmas themed with a group of friends, but I'm not sure if the drinks are worth it other than for pictures lol!

This business is a really cool experience. Bring your own containers which they weigh and then you…read morefill with your chosen soaps and then pay for what you fill! It's a great way to go green, and help the environment. We were first introduced during the earth month yelp event last year and this was the first time we visited their store front. Plus it's neat they are in this little warehouse area that is turning into a cute business space with other businesses right in the same lot! I like the pellet toothpaste and mouthwash for travel, and they sell other chemical less products that you can feel good about!

I really like their soaps, their multipurpose spray soap, and dishwasher soaps, and their laundry…read moredetergent. I feel their products clean fine and they don't have a strong fragrance, also they don't irritate my skin which sometimes happens to me with traditional detergent and soaps. I like their products, and have been in their store twice for refilling. I also got some Swedish cloth wipes from them that are so useful and have saved me a lot of paper towels. They always answer my questions, and provided excellent service and I'm very happy overall with the service and their products are great.

Okay I'm back and this time I shared a shaved ice with my bestie…read more We were out all day at the gardens and had a lovely picnic but we wanted something cold and sweet after being out under the sun. When she mentioned icecream.... Shaved ice my brain lit up and I suggested Koko. She was down! And it was honestly the best decision we made.We didn't want something so heavy but needed the sweet/cool and this delivered. My only issue........ is the red beans. I kept them even though I'm not a fan, but wanted to give them a chance. Let's just say it felt like I was eating Hispanic black beans but that's just my opinion. I'm pretty sure most people will read this and say I'm the crazy one. I will be coming back to try all the other flavors of shaved ice just no beans

Earl Grey Matcha: a strong matcha taste without the bitterness, with the right amount of earl grey…read morenotes. Koko Chill - mango coconut: a slush drink with sago in it; the flavors were refreshing and the mango and coconut were not overpowering each other; the sago gave the drink a good texture/gives you something to chew as youre drinking.

i loved the brand. I have a really good time with my dauther in the candle class at macys.read more

Every single detail was catered with upmost care and elegance. Exceeded our expectations above and…read morebeyond!!! The class was both fun and relaxing -- the perfect balance. Stevie Ann was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, making the entire process easy to follow even for beginners. She guided us through scent selection, blending, and pouring with such ease, while also giving us the freedom to be creative and make something truly personal. This took our bday celebration to another level! Fantastic!

Stumbled into this adorable shop by way of a breakfast collective pop-up. After devouring our…read moretreats we wanted to check out the host location. It is a cute little spot in the Thornton Park area of Orlando. Since we arrived earlier in the morning, street parking was no issue. The shop had a lot of artisan things for sale, mostly by female owned businesses and artists. They also have a candle making opportunity that we are going back for, as we did not have time to stay and do that. As a person that recently attempted to make a candle, I can't wait to try that. The folks in the shop were very friendly and it was organized and clean. I bought handmade cards and soap, several pairs of earrings and adorable stickers. I'll report back when we go make the candles! It seemed like the price was right and they gave you a discount if you brought your own glassware for the candle.

Honey house vintage a must stop in Orlando! So many cute finds and local women owned handmade…read morebusiness are highlighted in their inventory. Highly recommend.

I thought I'd do an update since it's been a few years since the initial review and everything I…read moresaid then still holds true today. I have never come in to The lovely and not walked out with something. I love vintage items and you find such cool and neat items here at reasonable prices, I love it. There's definitely a reason why they've been in business for so long. Definitely check them out, especially if you enjoy vintage items.

I really love this store and make a point to visit when I come to town. I love the unique vintage…read moreitems and find the all the pricing of all the vendor spaces reasonable, there is always something fun and new. I was disappointed to know that something that I had purchased (small brass insects were repackaged SHEIN inventory. I try never to support that retail shop. Will Mae me think twice when I buy from that individual vendor shop again.

Had never heard of End End Market until this recent trip I took and some locals a.k.a. my…read morecolleagues who live here told me about it. They have a good variety of restaurants and a couple shops. It's a lot more chill than other places in Orlando I feel like, and seems to be mainly locals rather than tourists. We came for breakfast and I got Lineage Coffee, Papi's Burritos, and Gideon's Cookies. We sat outside and there's plenty of seating and open air concept outside. I would definitely come back here again!

I found out about East End Market from the show Somebody Feed Phil and I have to say it does feel…read morelike a hidden gem. It has such a strong local vibe and it is cool to see a mix of smaller vendors alongside some more well known food spots. That said there are a few things worth noting. First, seating can be a challenge. There is plenty of outdoor seating but not much indoors. The day we went it was pretty hot and sitting outside was not the most enjoyable experience at times. Second, I fully support spending money at local businesses but the tipping culture here felt a bit excessive. I bought a bag of coffee beans with no drink and was prompted for a tip. I spent $45 for 12 pieces of chocolates at Oban Chocolatier and was asked for a tip there too. Same thing when I spent about $25 on four cookies at Gideon's Bakehouse. I am happy to support but it started to feel like a lot in a not enjoyable way. Third, the hours between vendors can be a bit awkward. We came around brunch time which worked for some spots but others were not open yet. For example, Domu does not open until dinner (5PM) and Gyukatsu Rose was not opening until later in the afternoon (3 PM) Overall, I think this is a great place to check out especially if you enjoy trying a variety of local spots. Just plan ahead for seating and timing and be prepared for lots of tip prompts along the way.