Tip Jar

Winter Park gets bottle service and breakfast tacos; Brunch in the Park at Lake Eola next weekend

Superica taco pop-ups, superlative Filipino fare at Kaya, Ava Lounge hits Park Ave and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Guntur Kitchen in Longwood blazes a trail with chili-inflected plates

Rajani Kanumuri’s dishes are a surefire path to a slow burn

by Faiyaz Kara April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Food News

Chef Wendy Lopez and other Central Florida nominees fall shy of being named James Beard Award finalists

Born & Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland and chef Tony Elkhouri of Cedar’s Cafe in Melbourne didn’t make the cut either

by Faiyaz Kara March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Tip Jar

Perla’s Pizza x Smoke + Donuts collab in the Milk District; Unplugged Social Cafe opens on I-Drive

Plus plenty more Orlando food events and restaurant openings

by Faiyaz Kara March 25, 2026March 29, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Seemo’s Shawarma will make your weekend dining decision quick and easy

Steak shawarma is wonderful stuff, chicken shawarma is ridiculous, and smashburger hits elite status

by Faiyaz Kara March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Tip Jar

Sparrow and El Donut Shoppe launch Thursday Night Vinyl; Zaza Cuban to open on Lee Road, and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Food + Drink

The Baker’s Son in Kissimmee is proof that good bread runs in the family

Pinoy pastry power

by Faiyaz Kara March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Tip Jar

Black Bean Deli drops Winter Garden; H&H Bagels brings NYC to Orlando; plus more

Restaurant openings and closings around town

by Faiyaz Kara March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Olde Hearth Bread Co. is opening a bakeshop in Ivanhoe Village

The retail expansion will see the stalwart pastry house sell everything from batards to croissants this May

by Faiyaz Kara March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Casselberry’s Cafe De Wan inspires appetites with Turkish breakfasts, baked goods

Owner Habibe Sungun and her sister Esra work with what they’ve got

by Faiyaz Kara March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

Food + Drink

55 new restaurants, bars and sweet shops opening in Orlando this year

From live-fire cooking and back-alley eats to sweet dessert soups and omakase treats

by Faiyaz Kara March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Jiang’s Kitchen set to serve its perfect 18-pleat soup dumplings in downtown Orlando

Dan dan noodles, wonton soup, pan-fried dumplings and sushi rolls will be served as well

by Faiyaz Kara March 9, 2026March 14, 2026

Food + Drink

30 new restaurant openings in Orlando this spring

New Filipino bakeries, fish camps, upscale omakase, New Zealand-style treats, Siamese flavors and Palestinian street eats

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Sabai Thai Street Food will bring a taste of Phuket to SoDo

“We want to bring dishes to Orlando that you don’t often see.”

by Faiyaz Kara March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Tip Jar

UniMart, a Japanese konbini, will form the next phase of Mills Market

Sorekara’s William Shen will open a quick-eats convenience store inside the bustling food hub and market

by Faiyaz Kara March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Tip Jar

Q Sushi is taking over the old Pom Pom’s space in the Milk District

The eight-seat counter-style omakase experience will focus on seasonal Japanese fish and premium ingredients

by Faiyaz Kara February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Tip Jar

Hayashi Tarō, an “omakase bento” concept from Lewis Lin, is coming to Mills 50

The restaurant will focus on to-go options but will also feature an eight-seat counter

by Faiyaz Kara February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Tip Jar

Local food news: Prairie House Coffee opens in College Park; Suffering Bastard tiki bar moves to Mills 50

Plus three can’t-miss foodie events

by Faiyaz Kara February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Leiah in downtown Orlando combines tasting menu elegance with gastropub comfort

Artistic presentations of multi-course tastings — but also the finest pastrami sandwich in the city

by Faiyaz Kara February 25, 2026February 27, 2026

Tip Jar

Zayn & Co. will open a permanent booth in the back patio of Digress Wine next month

Owners of the Palestinian coffee and food truck will also debut Mashawi, featuring Palestinian-American street food, and Mini-Zayn.

by Faiyaz Kara February 20, 2026February 20, 2026