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In this week’s roundup: Café Rouge, Clarkie’s Diner and Timpano Chophouse close; Schakolad opens factory doors; and Taverna Opa owners launch a new venture

It wasn’t easy, but we chose our five fave restaurant openings of 2012

Pub staples and a relaxed option to Pointe Orlando’s more boisterous eateries

In this week’s roundup: Trappist beer, pinchos, shawarma, Christian froyo, bacon cupcakes and more

This week: Food on Wheels Festival, National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, Parkesdale Farm strawberries, free beer and more

Assorted dunkables in a variety of bubbling broths typify the hot pot experience.

On Park Avenue’s northern periphery, a spirited kitchen spurs dining to new heights.

In this week’s roundup: Philly hoagies, Indian groceries, Venezuelan pastries, kombucha, pizza, burgers and a Food Truck Bazaar.

No longer trucked into town weekly, Rob Nelson’s grilled and smoked meats are worth the drive to Ocoee.

This week’s roundup: Lakeridge Winery chocolate festival, Heritage Square Holiday Brew Fest, Festivals of Speed Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner, Cress cookbook and more

Intimate café offers an antidote to Hannibal Square’s trendy restaurant scene.

Notable beer selection, elevated bar bites and refreshing lack of pretense make Bloodhound top dog.

Peruvian staples impress, but the rotisserie chicken is what will make or break this place.

Noontime noshers are spellbound by Hot Krust’s sandwiches