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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
Faiyaz Kara
Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.
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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
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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
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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
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Six Orlando-area restaurants retain their stars in 2026 Michelin Guide Florida
Capa, Papa Llama and the now-shuttered Natsu lost their stars.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Paradox, a modern steakhouse with a private members lounge, opens this summer on Park Avenue
The restaurant, going into the former Blu on the Avenue space, will be helmed by a “Michelin-starred chef”