Posted inRestaurant Reviews
Karelyn’s Vegan bridges the gap between soul food and a health-conscious diet
Mushroom-based wings are ‘as finger-licking good as they are kind to chickens.’
Faiyaz Kara
Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.
Posted inTip Jar
New Asian options Z, Mii, and Taiwan cafes all now open; banks getting in the coffee game; book tasting next week
Almost more restaurant openings and food events than we can fit in this week
Posted inTip Jar
Vines Grille and The H team up as Vines by H; a second location of Sushi Saint opens
Plus bye-bye Bahama Breeze, Final Whistle pub pops up in Thornton Park, and more local food news
Posted inRestaurant Reviews
JJ’s Scratch Cocina morphs from a fast-casual to a full-service restaurant
Specializing in the cuisine of the Americas
Posted inFood + Drink
Osteria Ester, with refined spins on Italian-American staples, is an instant classic
Michael Cooper’s paean to Italian cuisine alla New Jersey feels like our very own Babbo
Posted inFood + Drink
10 new restaurants from burgers to sushi to Turkish breakfast, plus two closures
All the tasty local food news
Posted inFood + Drink
Desi Bistro brings the heady delights of Bangladeshi cuisine to the UCF corridor
When it comes to cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, Bangladeshi fare has long been overshadowed in this city
Posted inFood + Drink
Local food news: Peter’s Kitchen is now Ming Garden; Colonialtown gets a Jeff’s Bagel Run
Plus Raine’s Pizzeria takes over the old Leguminati space, a new tenant for Colibri in Baldwin Park, and more
Posted inFood + Drink
Wendy Lopez, chef behind Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar, nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award
“We are freaking out for her!”
Posted inFood + Drink
Local restaurant news: Kappo Tsan is now open; Ivanhood wine bar Arden has closed
Plus plenty more openings, closings, and new Orlando tastes
Posted inFood + Drink
Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles are well worth the wait
Chef-owner Eric Yang’s signature three-way chili slap noodles hit hard
Posted inFood News
Six Ravens, by Gideon’s Bakehouse owner Steve Lewis, is coming to Disney Springs
The shop will specialize in “coffyns” — fluffy yeast rolls encasing savory fillings created in collaboration with local chefs
Posted inFood + Drink
Seoul Bōl, a ‘modern Korean wellness bowl restaurant,’ is coming to Windermere
“The demographic of the area is more suited to quick, healthy meals”
Posted inFood + Drink
Sushi Saint will move into the Bar Kada space in Winter Park
‘For sure, caviar donuts will be on the menu’
Posted inNews
Ramen Rumble 8 pits champions of years past against each other
Ladles out! Morimoto Asia will host this year’s ‘Battle of the Champions’ Feb. 2
Posted inOpenings, Closings + Moves
Mecatos Bakery and Cafe opening in The Coop space in Winter Park
John Rivers says, “I wish Mecatos the best of luck there. It is a very special place.”
Posted inFood + Drink
Top Tables: The best new restaurants in Orlando
Our critic’s annual list of the 10 best eateries to open this year
Posted inFood + Drink
15 new restaurants coming to Orlando in 2026
Internet-famous bagels, pickleball eats, Jack in the Box and more
