Food + Drink Archives - Orlando Weekly

The Black-owned restaurants all of Orlando should know about

Communities are only as powerful as the food they’re fueled by

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

From classic Southern-style cooking to indulgent baked goods to Ethiopian, Nigerian, Jamaican and Caribbean flavors.

JJ's Scratch Cocina

Restaurant Reviews

JJ’s Scratch Cocina morphs from a fast-casual to a full-service restaurant

Specializing in the cuisine of the Americas

by Faiyaz Kara February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

Music

The Corner brings new live and local music showcase ChemLab to downtown Orlando

And it looks to summon up the freewheeling vibes of Tanqueray’s

by Sarah Kinbar February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Orlando’s 30 most unique dining experiences

Sushi bars, Prohibition-era eateries, X-rated desserts, tableside jousting, meals aboard the Titanic and authentic international flavors

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Osteria Ester

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

by Faiyaz Kara February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The 25 most romantic restaurants in Orlando

Wine and dine your Valentine (or yourself)

by Orlando Weekly Staff January 30, 2026February 2, 2026

Faded Kingdom

Tactical Brewing hosts Faded Kingdom Fest to close out Orlando Beer Week

Over 70 breweries will be on site

by Juanita Olarte January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

new restaurants: Ford's Garage opens in Sanford

10 new restaurants from burgers to sushi to Turkish breakfast, plus two closures

All the tasty local food news

by Faiyaz Kara January 29, 2026February 2, 2026

Desi Bistro

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

by Faiyaz Kara January 28, 2026January 29, 2026

Ming's Bistro in Orlando

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

A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine restaurant, formerly known as Chuan Lu Garden

A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine is the new name, and Cantonese cuisine is the new game

Chuan who?

by Faiyaz Kara January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Music

Sideward Sabbath offers local metal and brews to spare on Sunday

Vol. VII, to be exact

by Matthew Moyer January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

chef Wendy Lopez

Wendy Lopez, chef behind Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar, nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award

“We are freaking out for her!”

by Faiyaz Kara January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Austin’s Coffee announces soft reopening date at new Winter Park location

Doors open at the end of January

by Matthew Moyer January 20, 2026January 29, 2026

Kappo Tsan chef de cuisine Toshi

Local restaurant news: Kappo Tsan is now open; Ivanhood wine bar Arden has closed

Plus plenty more openings, closings, and new Orlando tastes

by Faiyaz Kara January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles

Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles are well worth the wait

Chef-owner Eric Yang’s signature three-way chili slap noodles hit hard

by Faiyaz Kara January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Six Ravens

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

by Faiyaz Kara January 16, 2026January 18, 2026

Seoul Bōl, a ‘modern Korean wellness bowl restaurant,’ is coming to Windermere

“The demographic of the area is more suited to quick, healthy meals”

by Faiyaz Kara January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Sushi Saint will move into the Bar Kada space in Winter Park

‘For sure, caviar donuts will be on the menu’

by Faiyaz Kara January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Downtown Orlando’s Broken Strings Brewery is not closed

They closed, then they reopened, but that old story had staying power

by Orlando Weekly Staff January 7, 2026January 7, 2026