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China in College Park closes; replaced by Turci Panino
That makes seven Italian joints on Edgewater, but Orlando always has room for another sandwich joint
Faiyaz Kara
Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.
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After a three-and-a-half-year hiatus, Norman’s Orlando makes a triumphant return to Dr. Phillips
Van Aken is as relevant a chef today as he’s been at any point in his career
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Foreigner Restaurant in Audubon Park offers everyone a place at the table
Chef Bruno Fonseca’s merry band of foreigners doubles down on seasonality and provenance
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Capital Room cocktail bar opens in Sanford, Orlando Brunchfest happens June 24, and a second Domu Lab concept opens at East End Market
All the tastiest Orlando food news
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Winter Park gets square pizza, new noodles near UCF, Camille opens in Baldwin Park and upcoming local food events
All the crunchiest Orlando food news
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Friendship BBQ on West Colonial Drive brings “authentic Chinese barbecue” to Orlando
Skewered meats will stick to your ribs
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There’s now a pho drive-thru on OBT, Modest Wine and SEA Thai plan a wine dinner, and Quesa Loco opens second space
All the juiciest food news
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Park Avenue Tavern in Winter Park brings a bit of Big Apple swagger, but not much else
A restaurant more for those who haunt Hannibal Square to see and be seen
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Orlando chef Henry Moso falls short of winning a James Beard Award
Kabooki Sushi head honcho says he and his team will continue working to ‘delight and inspire’
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Valhalla Bakery relocates from Milk District to East Orlando
No eggs, no dairy, plenty of sweetness
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Baldwin Park’s Wildflower springs up in Sanford; Oza Izakaya to open in Orlando; Grafton Street Pub speaks easy in Lake Mary
Plus all the crunchiest Central Florida food news
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Papi Smash Burger in downtown Orlando makes mince of its rivals
It’s the near-perfect burger experience, not ‘some fancy, deconstructed, avant bullshit’
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Danilo’s Pasta and Noodle Bar is the next concept to take up residency at East End Market
Domu Lab offers up-and-coming chefs a stage to showcase their creativity for a limited-time run
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Alabama finalist for Best Chef: South Beard Award eliminated, increasing odds of a win for Orlando’s Henry Moso
Plus new locations of Chimiking and Hash House A Go Go, and more Orlando food news
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Otto’s High Dive pays homage to Cuba’s heyday with exceptional cocktails and focused fare
At this Milk District bar, there’s no use crying over spilled rum
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Ramen Revolution chef stages a pop-up, fluffy pancakes at Fuwa Fuwa, and a new Uzbek restaurant in Orlando
Plus plenty more Orlando food news
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Five seaside restaurants to experience a memorable meal
These aren’t just places to take in the ocean air — they offer culinary charm alongside the relaxed atmosphere