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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

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Orlando food events: Kaya celebrates Earth Day Boogie; OSC’s Science and Wine party returns

Plus some sad news: Chef Bernard Carmouche has passed away

by Faiyaz Kara April 15, 2026April 15, 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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Winter Park gets bottle service and breakfast tacos; Brunch in the Park at Lake Eola next weekend

Superica taco pop-ups, superlative Filipino fare at Kaya, Ava Lounge hits Park Ave and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara April 1, 2026April 1, 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

Openings, Closings + Moves

Olde Hearth Bread Co. is opening a bakeshop in Ivanhoe Village

The retail expansion will see the stalwart pastry house sell everything from batards to croissants this May

by Faiyaz Kara March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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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.

by Faiyaz Kara February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara February 19, 2026February 23, 2026

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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

by Faiyaz Kara February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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

Orlando food news: Hollerbach’s at the Sanford airport; Tactical Brewing to open in Baldwin Park, and more

Plus the return of Cupid’s Hot Dogs, and Post Time Lounge closes after 43 years

by Faiyaz Kara November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

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Orlando food news: Osteria Ester opens end of month; Dochi has closed

Plus Slap! Hand-Ripped Noodles, Desi Bistro and H&H Brazilian Steakhouse are now open

by Faiyaz Kara November 14, 2025November 15, 2025