Sushi Saint is now open in former Bar Kada space

The handroll bar and sushi lounge from Michelin-recognized chef Michael Collantes is now also open in Winter Park

by Juanita Olarte February 16, 2026

Handroll bar and sushi lounge Sushi Saint from Michelin-recognized chef Michael Collantes has a new home in Winter Park.

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Thornton Park’s newest themed pop-up bar kicks off soccer season

The Final Whistle is open through March 31

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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

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Food + 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

by Faiyaz Kara January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

Food + Drink

Wendy Lopez, chef behind Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar, nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award

“We are freaking out for her!”

by Faiyaz Kara January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Food + Drink

Austin’s Coffee announces soft reopening date at new Winter Park location

Doors open at the end of January

by Matthew Moyer January 20, 2026January 29, 2026

Food + Drink

Local restaurant news: Kappo Tsan is now open; Ivanhood wine bar Arden has closed

Plus plenty more openings, closings, and new Orlando tastes

by Faiyaz Kara January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

Food 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

by Faiyaz Kara January 16, 2026January 18, 2026

Food + 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”

by Faiyaz Kara January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Openings, 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.”

by Faiyaz Kara December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

Food + Drink

15 new restaurants coming to Orlando in 2026

Internet-famous bagels, pickleball eats, Jack in the Box and more

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Food + Drink

Chef Jes Tantalo is leaving Redlight Redlight brewpub

She’s heading to North Carolina to start the next chapter of her career

by Faiyaz Kara December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Food + Drink

Orlando’s 24 hottest new restaurants opened in 2025

The new spots waiting for a hungry, warm welcome to the city

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

A Trader Joe's store in front of a blue sky, with palm trees in front

Food + Drink

Local food news: Rumor has another Trader Joe’s opening, a 15,000-SF sushi bar opens in Colonialtown, and more

Plus: Pom Moongauklang distances herself from Pom Pom’s 2.0

by Faiyaz Kara December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

three men sit at an outside cafe table in the sun

Food News

The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square

“I look forward to a full-time return to the kitchen”

by Faiyaz Kara December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

a chef drizzles sauce over a composed salad

Food + Drink

Coro holiday dinner, Quantum Leap pop-up, Chez Vincent closing and more local restaurant news

Four closings, four openings, and three festive events

by Faiyaz Kara December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

Food + Drink

Walter’s Tavern is open in the Packing District; Dapper Duck Bar has closed downtown

Clarice Lam joins Kaya staff, and more Orlando restaurant news

by Faiyaz Kara December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Food + Drink

Bar Kada, the sake and small-plate lounge from Michael Collantes, has closed

‘It’s been a hard concept from the start. We tried our best to keep it going’

by Faiyaz Kara December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Food + Drink

Mills 50 mainstay Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant to close after nearly 40 years

Owners Vu Nguyen and Mai Huynh are hanging up their aprons

by Faiyaz Kara November 26, 2025December 1, 2025

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Food News

Sushi Saint is now open in former Bar Kada space

Thornton Park’s newest themed pop-up bar kicks off soccer season

Vines Grille and The H team up as Vines by H; a second location of Sushi Saint opens

Local food news: Peter’s Kitchen is now Ming Garden; Colonialtown gets a Jeff’s Bagel Run

Wendy Lopez, chef behind Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar, nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award

Austin’s Coffee announces soft reopening date at new Winter Park location

Local restaurant news: Kappo Tsan is now open; Ivanhood wine bar Arden has closed

Six Ravens, by Gideon’s Bakehouse owner Steve Lewis, is coming to Disney Springs

Seoul Bōl, a ‘modern Korean wellness bowl restaurant,’ is coming to Windermere

Ramen Rumble 8 pits champions of years past against each other

Mecatos Bakery and Cafe opening in The Coop space in Winter Park

15 new restaurants coming to Orlando in 2026

Chef Jes Tantalo is leaving Redlight Redlight brewpub

Orlando’s 24 hottest new restaurants opened in 2025

Local food news: Rumor has another Trader Joe’s opening, a 15,000-SF sushi bar opens in Colonialtown, and more

The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square

Coro holiday dinner, Quantum Leap pop-up, Chez Vincent closing and more local restaurant news

Walter’s Tavern is open in the Packing District; Dapper Duck Bar has closed downtown

Bar Kada, the sake and small-plate lounge from Michael Collantes, has closed

Mills 50 mainstay Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant to close after nearly 40 years

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