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Icon Park welcomes three new dining concepts to its food hall

The hall is set to shift its focus from traditional 'grab-n-go' dining to authentic international eats.

By Chloe Greenberg

Apr 25, 2024

Icon Park has stuffed its food hall with three new "fast comfort" dining concepts. The Wheelhouse Food Hall, located at the base of the Orlando eye, will now house outposts of EVOO, a Mediterranean kitchen; The Bone, a Korean fried chicken concept; and The Winnie Tea Bar, a boba tea and mochi donut spot...

10th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Fest, Ravenous Pig unveils new look, BOGO Plantees and more Orlando food events this week

Including the most important blueberry pie-eating contest of the year.

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 25, 2024
Orlando openings and closings: I-Drive gets Tom's Watch Bar, Dancing Yeti brings Nepalese cuisine, Grazie Modern Italian Kitchen heads to Audubon Park and more

Brand-new spots for burgers, Indian eats, homemade ice cream and more.

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 25, 2024
Winter Park-based Tijuana Flats closes 10 Florida stores following bankruptcy filing

The company announced it has filed for bankruptcy because the chain is at a 'critical juncture.'

By Chloe Greenberg
Apr 23, 2024
Brain freeze: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream opens second Orlando-area location this weekend

The dessert your chemistry teacher chooses on their day off.

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 19, 2024
Open House and Oh Hey Cafe open on Lee Road, Bar Kada opens next to Soseki in Winter Park, and Kōri opens soon in Mills 50

Orlando food news you can chew on

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 17, 2024
Join The Za-Boo-Zays for a 'Southern Brunch' at Judson's Live this weekend

Chicken and waffles, blueberry cobbler, and short ribs and grits will be on offer

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 17, 2024
The Hammered Lamb faces business hit after Orlando Sentinel shares incorrect health inspection data

The Hammered Lamb was neither inspected nor shut down

By Chloe Greenberg
Apr 17, 2024
Ricky Ly stages fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, Corks + Forks returns and more food events in Orlando

Things to do and all things food

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 12, 2024
Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Baklava shop Blue Amphora, all-you-can-eat sushi at Sushi Yama and Dominican eats from Los Tres Golpes

New spots around town for baklava, endless sushi, empanadas stuffed with fried cheese and plenty more

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 12, 2024
'Top Chef' star Fabio Viviani's Chuck Lager America's Tavern is now open in Orlando

The eatery aims to stay true to the American 'melting pot' theme

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 11, 2024
Orlando's Sushi Saint and Zaru receive Michelin Bib Gourmand nods

The restaurants present meals of qood quality. But a good value?

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 11, 2024
Hope you’re hungry for Orlando's Foodie Choice Awards Finale happening this month at Kaya

The fiercest of local food face-offs

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 10, 2024
Eataly is coming to Orlando. Sort of.

What's in a name?

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 9, 2024
Dress your table to kill at Winter Park's Dinner on the Avenue

Competition is fierce

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 5, 2024
Top Chef's Fabio Viviani opens Chuck Lager America's Tavern on I-Drive, Oviedo gets new Oyster House and 'elevated contemporary Shanghainese' Yao's

Plus more Orlando food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 4, 2024
Kaya has been named a 2024 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant

'OH MY GOD AHHHHHHH!'

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 3, 2024
Elevated Mexican restaurant Ceiba now open on Conrad Orlando rooftop

Like, literally elevated

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 2, 2024
Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Boxer and Clover in East End Market, The Fry Shoppe, Paletas Morelia and more

New spots for BBQ, Mexican frozen treats and Dutch-style fries

By Faiyaz Kara
Mar 27, 2024
Culinary classes with Norman Van Aken, Brunch in the Park and more Orlando food events this week

Things to do and all things food

By Faiyaz Kara
Mar 27, 2024
New barbecue concept Boxer and Clover soft opens at East End Market

Serving Southern staples and homemade pies

By Alexandra Sullivan
Mar 26, 2024

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Medical Cannabis Orlando

10244 E. Colonial Drive, Unit 114

Exhale CBD Apothecary

403 Sanford Ave.

CannaMD Metrowest Medical Marijuana Doctors

2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 104

Chronic Guru Dispensary and Lounge

16 W. Pine St.

VidaCann

1700 N. Semoran Blvd., #160

Curaleaf Dispensary Orlando East

775 N. Semoran Blvd.

Ivanhoe Village

Fluent Cannabis Dispensary

1901 N. Orange Ave.

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Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando
This beloved local sandwich salon features themed gourmet sandwiches and unique salads, with an entire menu under $15. Go crazy with one of their beefier pressed sandwiches like the Big Daddy's Triple Decker, keep it light with The Cobb or indulge your sweet tooth with a Colossal PB&J. Late-night hours on the weekend.

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Mid Drive Dive
2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
Mid Drive Dive is described as a midcentury-inspired restaurant and bar serving American classics. The concept comes from the longtime tenants at East End Market Matt Hinckley (Hinckley's Fancy Meats) and Jacob Zepf (The Neighbors, Freehand Goods). The menu features American classic snacks, salads, sandwiches and mains. At the bar, guests can dive into simple yet crafty cocktails, plus staple beers and wines.

All the bites, brews and smiling faces we saw at Brunch in the Park 2024

Brunch in the Park 2024 took over Lake Eola Park Saturday, April 13 with endless snacks, sips and smiles from attendees. The…

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Hot Dog Heaven
5355 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
An Orlando staple, Hot Dog Heaven has been slinging authentic Chicago dogs since 1987, with an unwavering community following for this classic bite.

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