OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:
The Imperial on Park has opened in the old Parkview space at 136 S. Park Ave. in Winter Park. In addition to wine and craft beer, The Imperial offers a lunch and dinner menu under the direction of Drew Weisner, former executive chef at Dexter’s Thornton Park … Lorelei Wine Bar, a venture by Arthur Boothe and Julian Burgos of Death in the Afternoon and Suffering Bastard fame, has opened at 737 N. Thornton Ave. in Mills 50. In addition to the “fun and delicious” and “cool and exciting” wines, a menu of small plates curated by Death in the Afternoon chef Eric Norvelus is also being offered.
Look for Deeply Coffee to open a second location this summer at 12639 W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden … Shokupan Bakehouse, from the folks behind Chiffon Culture Bakery Café, opens April 24 in the old Hangry Dobo space at 12140 Collegiate Way. The bakery serves hot sandwiches and hot meals crafted with shokupan milk toast, as well as a variety of house-made croissants and baked goods … Bourbon Steak, the chi-chi chophouse by celebrated chef Michael Mina, will take over the Shula Steak House space inside the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel later this summer. Shula’s will take its final reservation June 14 … Mirchi Indian Street Food, serving a menu of chaats, wraps, sandwiches and Indo-Chinese fare, has opened in the old El Rey de la Papa space at 1021 S. Dillard St. in Winter Garden … Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant, known for its strict adherence to Japanese cooking techniques, has closed after nearly 30 years of serving the community. So long to the best chawanmushi in town.
NEWS & EVENTS:
The Orlando Public Library will present the Arabic Food and Flavors installment of its Food 101 series Wednesday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. Samples are limited and registration is required at ocls.org/classes-events … Corks & Forks goes from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Venue on Lake Lily in Maitland, featuring numerous food and beverage vendors. Some of the participants include Luke’s, Antonio’s Ristorante, The Pinery, Francesco’s, Athena Roasted Chicken, Permanent Vacation, Forward/Slash and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. Tickets are $75, or $150 VIP.
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This article appears in Apr 16-22, 2025.
