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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

by Faiyaz Kara May 27, 2026August 3, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Easy Luck announces move out of current Milk District space

The coffee shop will relocate later this year

by Paige Bright May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

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”

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Cocina 214 is closing after 15 years of serving Winter Park

A new, as-yet-to-be-determined restaurant is being planned for the space

by Faiyaz Kara May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

PopUp Bagels invites Winter Park to ‘grip, rip and dip’ their carbs this month

The bake shop opens May 29, parking be damned

by Faiyaz Kara May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

The Grove Bar + Kitchen replaces Chayote Barrio Kitchen in Winter Park Village

“I’m going to have fun with food that I like,” says chef Mario Pagan of his paean to Florida cooking.

by Faiyaz Kara May 12, 2026May 21, 2026

Food News

Q Sushi soft-opens in the Milk District; Malubianbian goes AYCE; AAPI Mills Night Market returns

Plus plenty more Orlando restaurant openings and food news

by Faiyaz Kara May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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Nazca Lines Peruvian restaurant to open in Longwood; Michi Ramen and Hibachi, Tsaocha now open in Colonialtown

Plus Azal, another Arab coffeehouse, comes to Altamonte Springs

by Faiyaz Kara May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Jiang’s Kitchen will slap biang biang noodles into the heart of Mills 50

The noodle shop will set up across the street from Mills Market and next door to A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine.

by Faiyaz Kara May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Food + Drink

21 highly anticipated restaurants coming to Orlando this summer

Summer flavors on the way

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg May 1, 2026May 3, 2026

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New Orlando restaurants: Surinamese roti on North OBT; more details on Eola Food Hall; a halal ice cream shop in Mills 50

Plus the International Vegan Food Festival returns and the Four Seasons hosts Spring in Bloom Afternoon Tea

by Faiyaz Kara April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Catchè set to ladle out Vietnamese dessert soups in Mills 50

In addition to chè, the cafe will serve Vietnamese coffee, fresh juices and desserts when it opens in mid-May

by Faiyaz Kara April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Noodle Shawty wanna be a thug in Orlando’s squiggler game

The restaurant will cater to early risers and night owls when it opens May 15

by Faiyaz Kara April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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New Orlando restaurants opening soon: Zola Bar & Tables, Holy City Zoo BBQ, Whataburger

Plus Ligature Coffee opens in SoDo

by Faiyaz Kara April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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East End Market gets a Venetian snack bar; there’s another Johnny’s Diner, and more Orlando food news

Plus Smokemade celebrates 5th anniversary April 11-12 with help from Kaya, Jam Hot Chicken, Golden Hour Wine

by Faiyaz Kara April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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Orlando restaurant openings: another Matcha Cafe Maiko, Noodle Shawty downtown, Southern Fowl on Curry Ford

Mouth-watering news for local diners-out

by Faiyaz Kara April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

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Perla’s Pizza x Smoke + Donuts collab in the Milk District; Unplugged Social Cafe opens on I-Drive

Plus plenty more Orlando food events and restaurant openings

by Faiyaz Kara March 25, 2026March 29, 2026

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Sparrow and El Donut Shoppe launch Thursday Night Vinyl; Zaza Cuban to open on Lee Road, and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Black Bean Deli drops Winter Garden; H&H Bagels brings NYC to Orlando; plus more

Restaurant openings and closings around town

by Faiyaz Kara March 17, 2026August 3, 2026