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.

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.

Came to the pop up truck in front of BWH Plant Co and it is so awesome to see all the products they…read morehave. You just bring in your empty plastic or glass containers to fill up on products. Everything is priced by weight. So well thought out. I like how I can minimize micro plastic and use my own glass containers. You can sample the products by getting small quantities and decide later if you want more and it's the same price either way, that is so great. I hate when you buy small amounts for more and feel like you're saving by purchasing a huge load of quantities

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!

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!

We had an amazing Galentine's candle-making party and couldn't have asked for a better experience!…read moreStevi Ann was incredibly thoughtful and accommodated my coconut allergy by offering an alternative wax option, which I really appreciated. There was a great variety of scents and decorative choices, and she provided some wonderful and creative suggestions as well. She also shared helpful education about reducing the chemical load in our everyday lives, which was a nice bonus. The setup worked perfectly for our group--we were still able to mingle and enjoy food during the party. There were also some lovely products available to purchase afterward. It was a great value for what we paid, and the candle itself is amazing quality and smells wonderful. Overall, such a fun and unique party activity--highly recommend!

Such a cute idea! We stopped when truck was at the Oviedo farmers market but they travel all…read morethroughout Orlando and surrounding cities; mostly at coffee shops. They usually post on their instagram at the beginning of the week what their locations will be. The owner was so willing to help and put together flowers to see what I liked best. Loved how you can pick what you want and each flower is priced so you can see how much you're spending. The bouquet as a whole was a little pricey but you are paying for the experience as well as the flowers. It is first come, first serve so if you see something you like definitely go early so it doesn't sell out. My flowers stayed for about 2 weeks too with minimal care!

Vibe was fun, it's a tiny cafe only allowing one party in at a time. They do have a tent at the…read moreentrance so customers can seek shade in the hot Florida sun! The staff was very friendly as it was our first time, they helped guide us to the strawberry matcha! We enjoyed our treat under the large tree where there are several tables for customers to enjoy.

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

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.

Love the truffles, wish there were even more to buy! My favorite one is almond cherry and chocolate…read morechip cookie dough. I also love the peppermint patties.

Let's show some local love! Honestly, this is the best…read morevegan dessert I've ever had! Mr.Doug is a wonderful vendor! You can sample everything on the menu, and he encourages you to sample anything and everything! He's so sweet and generous! Everything is hand made, all natural ingredients, vegan, gluten free and diabetic friendly, and it's all delicious! The coffee - chocolate bar was my favorite! It's exactly as it sounds! It's not overly sweet, but it satisfies the sweet tooth without the guilt! The chocolate peanut butter balls were a close second! They're like the peanut butter cups (you know the brand) without the refined sugar and garbage ingredients. Doug is here every Monday, and does other pop ups. Check out his Insta!

Lotte Plaza Market is for the chef in you on a budget. It is Asian oriented. They have great…read moreproduce, especially meat and fish. And there are halal options. The place is huge and you could easily get lost for hour. There is a food court right when you enter to the right. I wish this place was closer because I could make some awesome meals from this place.

I wanted to write an update mostly because of the fact that another, very popular market opened…read moredown the street and a lot of people have been bypassing Lotte in favor of it. (You know what store I'm talking about... starts with an H) Fine, but my personal observation especially based on the visit I made last week is that even though the other market is being hyped up by social media; Lotte is still a better, and more affordable market. Granted, the food court choices at the other location are better, I'd still come to Lotte when I need specific asian ingredients. It seems they're aware that theres more competition and they've not only done renovations to the store but they have a lot more specials now than before. The day we went they even had several people promoting products and giving out samples. I don't recall them ever doing that before and I think that's a great idea to boost sales in items. I look forward to shopping here in the future.