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orlando restaurant news olde hearth bread co.

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

by Faiyaz Kara July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant Reviews

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

by Faiyaz Kara July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Sonic Bloom coffee vinyl flowers

Openings, Closings + Moves

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.”

by Faiyaz Kara June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

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

by Faiyaz Kara June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Nic and Luc's All Day Eatery

Restaurant Reviews

Nic & Luc All-Day Eatery in downtown Orlando serves cheffy spins on diner fare

The sons shine across from Lake Eola Park

by Faiyaz Kara June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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

by Chloe Greenberg and Faiyaz Kara June 22, 2026June 24, 2026

Daje Pinsa

Openings, Closings + Moves

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.

by Faiyaz Kara June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Upsala Grocery

Restaurant Reviews

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

by Faiyaz Kara June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

restaurant openings joe and the juice

Openings, Closings + Moves

International juice bar with rabid fan base opens in Winter Park

Plus seven more Orlando restaurant openings — and three closures

by Faiyaz Kara June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Okonomi

Restaurant Reviews

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.

by Faiyaz Kara June 10, 2026August 3, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

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

by Faiyaz Kara June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Reviews

Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine may lean fusion, but its classics are straight-up fire

It’s worth the drive to Lake Mary

by Faiyaz Kara June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

greenery creamery

A third Greenery Creamery; two Swigs for Orlando; cooked sushi at H Mart and more Orlando restaurant openings and events

by Faiyaz Kara June 4, 2026June 23, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Alma Argentina will bring empanadas, milanesas and steak to College Park this summer

The popular eatery with locations in Oviedo and Celebration will move into the old College Park Diner space

by Faiyaz Kara May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Nomikai by Sushi Saint to bring steakhouse vibes to Orlando’s Icon Park

Chef Mike Collantes bills the concept as his take on an American steakhouse, but with a Japanese lens

by Faiyaz Kara May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Six Orlando-area restaurants retain their stars in 2026 Michelin Guide Florida

Capa, Papa Llama and the now-shuttered Natsu lost their stars.

by Faiyaz Kara May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Orlando food news Swedish sweets

Orlando food news: Millie’s Swedish Candy Co. comes to College Park; Zola Bar is soft-open in Altamonte Springs

Plus Hayashi Tarō opens in June, Joe & The Juice opens this summer in Winter Park, and more

by Faiyaz Kara May 27, 2026August 3, 2026

Sabai Thai Street Food

Restaurant Reviews

South Orlando’s Sabai Thai Street Food takes guests on an invigorating culinary excursion

An acid trip through the alleyways of Phuket to Isan, all from your table in SoDo

by Faiyaz Kara May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Primo presents gorgeous plates of Med-Italian fare prioritizing local ingredients

Talented chef de cuisine D.J. Tangalin is charged with stewarding Melissa Kelly’s vision

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

new Orlando restaurants H&H Bagels

Bad As’s Burgers closes Curry Ford operation; New York-famous H&H Bagels opens in Altamonte Springs

New restaurants, Orlando food events and Michelin news

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026