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Orlando beer parlour Redlight Redlight is making gastropubs great again
Chef Jes Tantalo’s dishes are comforting and restorative to the core
Faiyaz Kara
Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.
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Lorelei, a new wine bar from the pair behind Death in the Afternoon and Suffering Bastard, is coming to Mills 50
Expect ‘fun and delicious’ wines, a relaxed neighborhood vibe and an ambitious menu by chef Eric Norvelus.
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Pom Moongauklang’s next moves, Noir Bar to open in North Quarter, Teak in Maitland becomes Jaspers Bar and Grill
Plus plenty more food news from all over Orlando
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Cowboy Curry is the next concept to open inside Orlando’s new Asian food hall Mills Market
Sorekara chef William Shen will commence plating his perfected curry recipe with Japanese wagyu and USDA Prime beef in early 2025
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Turci Pasta in College Park builds on a strong foundation of fresh-made noodles
Carefully executed dishes in a newly spiffed-up space
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New aperitif and wine bar Arden opens in Ivanhoe; Evergreen Juice Bar comes to South Eola in December
Tasty food news to chew on
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Morimoto hosts ultra-exclusive ‘momokase’ dinner; Gatlin Hall Brewing rebrands as Runabout Brewing Kitchen and Raw Bar, and more Orlando food news
Openings, closings, and food events around town to chew on
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Mills Market and its vendors Kai Kai, Banh Mi Boy and UniGirl lure in the crowds
Mills 50’s Tien Hung Market has undergone a transformation overseen by restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung
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Top Chef winner Hung Huynh will oversee Saigon Snow, the newest addition to Mills Market
The sweets shop will be modeled after dessert and fruit stands found on the bustling streets of Saigon.
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DJ Kygo’s Palm Tree Club is open at Pointe Orlando, Saigon Snow to join Mills Market lineup, Hollieanna Groves citrus stand closing for good
Bite-size food news and events
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Koyla Pakistani BBQ presents its beefed-up menu every night of the week, but Sundays really sizzle
Of all the renditions of Pakistan’s national dish in this city, Koyla’s is the finest we’ve tried.
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Univision personality Jose Figueroa is taking over the Winter Park Fish Co. space
Latin-leaning restaurant Black Coffee/Cafe Negro Bistro promises elevated daytime fare
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Pocha 93’s Korean street food staples and lively decor are worth checking out
It’s the first Orlando restaurant ‘based on a street in 1990s South Korea.’
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Burgers Bubbles and Beer, Orlando Coffee Festival, Casselberry Food and Wine and more foodie events this week
Burger and beer fests, coffee celebrations, Disney eats and more
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The Outpost — but not THAT one — opens next spring on Eola; more details on the Chapman and Chase on Park Ave; Backyard hangout to open in Ocoee
Tasty news on Orlando restaurant openings and closings
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Sorekara, William Shen’s high-concept stunner, is a commitment to time and a remembrance of things now
It’s a significant time and money commitment that pays off in pleasure
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Lim Ros Thai Cuisine opens in Maitland, Fuji Sushi reopens in Altamonte Springs, Apopka’s first food hall poised to open this winter
All the tastiest Orlando-area restaurant news
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Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen basks in the glow of chef Ryan Stewart’s pan-Asian dishes
Each dish sheds a little light on his life experiences