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Osteria Ester, with refined spins on Italian-American staples, is an instant classic
Michael Cooper’s paean to Italian cuisine alla New Jersey feels like our very own Babbo
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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The 25 most romantic restaurants in Orlando
Wine and dine your Valentine (or yourself)
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Tactical Brewing hosts Faded Kingdom Fest to close out Orlando Beer Week
Over 70 breweries will be on site
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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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Desi Bistro brings the heady delights of Bangladeshi cuisine to the UCF corridor
When it comes to cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, Bangladeshi fare has long been overshadowed in this city
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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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Sideward Sabbath offers local metal and brews to spare on Sunday
Vol. VII, to be exact
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Wendy Lopez, chef behind Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar, nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award
“We are freaking out for her!”
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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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Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles are well worth the wait
Chef-owner Eric Yang’s signature three-way chili slap noodles hit hard
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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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Downtown Orlando’s Broken Strings Brewery is not closed
They closed, then they reopened, but that old story had staying power
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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
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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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Top Tables: The best new restaurants in Orlando
Our critic’s annual list of the 10 best eateries to open this year