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LGBTQ+ venue Heatwave to close just months after opening
Heatwave opened in August 2025 in the former home of the Orlando bar Stonewall
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Sabai Thai Street Food will bring a taste of Phuket to SoDo
“We want to bring dishes to Orlando that you don’t often see.”
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UniMart, a Japanese konbini, will form the next phase of Mills Market
Sorekara’s William Shen will open a quick-eats convenience store inside the bustling food hub and market
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Q Sushi is taking over the old Pom Pom’s space in the Milk District
The eight-seat counter-style omakase experience will focus on seasonal Japanese fish and premium ingredients
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Hayashi Tarō, an “omakase bento” concept from Lewis Lin, is coming to Mills 50
The restaurant will focus on to-go options but will also feature an eight-seat counter
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Local food news: Prairie House Coffee opens in College Park; Suffering Bastard tiki bar moves to Mills 50
Plus three can’t-miss foodie events
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Zayn & Co. will open a permanent booth in the back patio of Digress Wine next month
Owners of the Palestinian coffee and food truck will also debut Mashawi, featuring Palestinian-American street food, and Mini-Zayn.
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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
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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
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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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10 new restaurants from burgers to sushi to Turkish breakfast, plus two closures
All the tasty local food news
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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
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Austin’s Coffee announces soft reopening date at new Winter Park location
Doors open at the end of January
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Local restaurant news: Kappo Tsan is now open; Ivanhood wine bar Arden has closed
Plus plenty more openings, closings, and new Orlando tastes
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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
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Seoul Bōl, a ‘modern Korean wellness bowl restaurant,’ is coming to Windermere
“The demographic of the area is more suited to quick, healthy meals”
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Sushi Saint will move into the Bar Kada space in Winter Park
‘For sure, caviar donuts will be on the menu’
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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.”
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15 new restaurants coming to Orlando in 2026
Internet-famous bagels, pickleball eats, Jack in the Box and more
