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Mills Night Market going permanent with new food stalls, cocktail bar and mahjong parlor
The latest from James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung is set to open early next year
Faiyaz Kara
Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.
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Orlando’s 24 most essential late-night eateries that aren’t big chains
Asian fusion, above-average pizza, Korean barbecue, smashburgers and more eats readily available to satisfy well into the night.
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Tamara Heritage, an Indian restaurant promising ‘Michelin-star caliber’ fare, will open downtown on Church Street
The restaurant takes over the space previously occupied by The Rusty Spoon and Elize
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New Peruvian opens in Longwood; ‘Florida’s largest craft brewery’ opens in Minneola; more food news
Plus Red Lobster reopens their Kissimmee location just in time for Crabfest to kick off
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Orlando’s coolest nabe welcomes Wavy Baby, Udon Fifty, Rews on Mills, Nomori and yes, more-y
Plus Charcoal Zyka rebrands as Beef Bae, Garp & Fuss is ~temporarily~ closed, and more food news
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Over 20 new restaurants and businesses are moving into Mills 50
New in the neighborhood
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Jay Lucy’s will take over the Plantees space in Mills 50
Grass-fed burgers, tallow fries and ‘fun’ shakes will be served.
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Orlando gets another Pho Bar; more fine dining and a German Hawaiian cafe to open downtown
And a cafeteria-style, pork-free, veg-friendly, soul food restaurant opens in Altamonte Springs
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Catchè and La Diperie currently open to serve summer sweet treats; opening date for Olde Hearth Bread Co. still TBD
Plus six new stalls at H Mart, a new shaved ice cart at Morimoto, and more Orlando restaurant news
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El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park is built on tradition, not trends
It’s a gem of a place built on decades of care, consistency and culture
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Sonic Bloom, equal parts coffee house, vinyl room and flower shop, will set a distinct tone in College Park
“We just want to bring something creative, fun and comforting to Orlando.”
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Orlando restaurant news: New pizza on the way from Giovanni’s, Stoner’s and Daje Pinsa
Plus a new Polish joint, another Arab coffeehouse and Kai Kai opens a second Cantonese BBQ and dumpling spot
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Nic & Luc All-Day Eatery in downtown Orlando serves cheffy spins on diner fare
The sons shine across from Lake Eola Park
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All the beloved Orlando restaurants and bars closed so far in 2026
Our go-to source for phallic desserts is no more — among many others
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Daje Pinsa will fire Roman-style flatbreads this fall on South Orange Avenue
The pinseria by Gabriele Uberti will be part of the new Orange Shoppes at Sandlake Station.
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Upsala Grocery in Sanford crafts some mighty fine sandwiches
The black garlic katsu burger, the chicken tikka masala sandwich — it’s Nashville by way of Mumbai
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International juice bar with rabid fan base opens in Winter Park
Plus seven more Orlando restaurant openings — and three closures
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Chefs at Okonomi inside Mills Market shape bites from rare cuts of fish
Not a lot can foot the $350-plus cost of dining at Sorekara, but there a lot of people who can savor a taste of chef William Shen’s work at Okonomi inside Mills Market.
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Paper Kites, a Korean pub by restaurateurs Jason and Sue Chin, is coming to the Milk District
The concept will open in the Hoods Up corner lot in late 2026/early 2027
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Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine may lean fusion, but its classics are straight-up fire
It’s worth the drive to Lake Mary