OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:
Pom Moongauklang, who recently shuttered her longtime Milk District sandwich shop and teahouse, isn’t done yet. She, along with an unnamed partner, will open a new concept in the space at 67 N. Bumby Ave. which, she says, will see her “put on her chef coat” and add some “molecular touches” to the dishes. More details will be released next week. In addition, Pom will launch a pop-up concept called Pomisaan Herbaceous Thai inspired by the food of the Isaan region of Thailand. Look for Pomisaan to pop up at various breweries (like Ivanhoe Park Brewing) around town with dishes like knom jeen (curry fish spaghetti) and chicken liver laab being offered …
Noir Bar will open in the old Bitters & Bottles space in the North Quarter at 861 N. Orange Ave., next door to seafood-leaning Thai restaurant Talay, slated to open this month. Noir will offer Thai-inspired cocktails and tapas. Talay will offer a menu of seafood-leaning Thai fare from the old City Pub space. Both restaurant and cocktail/tapas bar are owned by the same folks who run Isaan Zaap … Quicksand, the natural wine bar from Golden Hour Wine’s Heather LaVine, has soft opened at 1903 E. Colonial Drive, next to Educe Salon … Nearby, Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen has reopened after being closed for five weeks to redesign the interior and revamp the offerings, which include new cocktails — they have a new bar manager — and creative spins on Vietnamese cuisine like a “boujee pho” with filet mignon and bone marrow … Mike Smith, chef-owner of the Current Seafood Counter in Sanford and College Park, has purchased The Sullivan Public House in Sanford. The Sullivan will remain an Irish pub, but customers can expect some menu changes and improvements …
Teak Neighborhood Grill in Maitland is now Jaspers Bar and Grill. A similar menu of burgers and pub fare are offered, in addition to weekend breakfast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Acropolis Taverna Orlando has opened in the former DoveCote Restaurant space at 390 N. Orange Ave. downtown. A menu of Greek classics (moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki) as well as sandwiches, salads and burgers are offered … Brazilian steakhouse Divina Carne has opened in the 8,000-square-foot TGI Fridays space at 6424 Carrier Drive near I-Drive.
NEWS & EVENTS:
The Orlando Korea Festival goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Orlando Korea Culture Center at 7000 Winegard Road featuring more than 35 food and drink vendors. Yes, there will be K-pop performances. Admission is free. Visit okccenter.com for more information … The Orlando Empanada Festival happens Satueday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at Festival Park featuring more than 75 empanada options, a market with more than 60 vendors, cocktails, beer and live music. Tickets range from $7-$45. Visit orlandoempanadas.com for more info … Palm Beach Meats celebrates its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 14, with free wagyu samples being offered from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Word is that Santa will make an appearance from 5-7:30 p.m.
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This article appears in Dec 4-10, 2024.