Food + Drink
Orlando Weekly Food + Drink covers restaurants, bars, breweries, chefs, and dining culture shaping the way Orlando eats and drinks.
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Motorcycles help break ground for new Sanford location of Ace Cafe this weekend
A brand-new home for the venue and restaurant after the downtown location closed in 2023
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Culinary legend Jacques Pépin to be honored at Norman’s and by the City of Orlando
‘I am happy, humbled and astonished to hear of Orlando’s generosity,’ says the culinary icon
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Faded Kingdom Beer Fest tops off Orlando Beer Week at Tactical Brewing
The final rally for the Ale-liance
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Vinyl listening bar Alfie’s Hifi opens in Mills 50; Black Coffee/Cafe Negro Bistro soft-opens in former Winter Park Fish Co. space
Plus more Orlando restaurant openings, closings and foodie events
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Enjoy the hand rolls, the vibe and the ride at Mosonori in Winter Park
The handsome digs and people-watching-friendly layout makes it hard to dine and dart
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New restaurant concept Heatwave takes over the old Stonewall on Church Street
The space has been dormant since late 2022
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Oak and Stone will move into the 310 Park South space in Winter Park later this year
The brand is known for its stone-fired pizzas and self-serve beer wall
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Orlando restaurant The Waterfront closes indefinitely after overnight fire
Part of the building was destroyed just before 5 a.m. Sunday
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French brasserie Chez Les Copains now soft open in Orlando’s City Food Hall
French cuisine from the minds behind Soseki and Danilo’s Pasta Bar
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Chez Les Copains by chefs Michael Collantes and DJ Tangalin now soft-open on 2nd floor of City Food Hall
Plus The Aardvark closes, El Coqui Ninja takes over Curry Ford Black Rooster spot, and more
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Tamale Co. Modern Mexican Kitchen and Bar to open in College Park just in time for Cinco de Mayo
They’ll offer hand-crafted tamales, Mexican street fare and ‘new menu items exclusive for College Park’
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Sideward Sabbath promises an afternoon of loud sound, new brews and fresh merch
Metal and beer have a long and symbiotic relationship
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Local breweries team up for an Orlando Beer Week of epic and thirst-quenching proportions
An Ale-liance for the ages
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Orlando chefs and restaurateurs earn 2025 James Beard Award nominations
We broke the news to nominees including Jason and Sue Chin, Lo Lalicon, Sonny Nguyen and Yohann Le Bescond
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All they knead is love at J’adore the French Bakery in Altamonte Springs
New bakery is a croissant-lover’s dream come true
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Hammered Lamb to close in Ivanhoe Village
Saturday will serve as both a 12-year anniversary celebration and a goodbye party
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Current Seafood Counter opening two more stores; June opens in March and more Orlando food news
Plus new Peruvian, new pizza, and fancy new Winter Park dining