If you’re looking for something new and different, you’re in for a treat or two. Over the past few months, a handful of exciting new spots have popped up in the Orlando area. So, here’s a handful of brand-spanking new spots that recently opened and are definitely worth exploring this weekend.

1803 Pizza Kitchen 1803 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando, 32803 (407) 647-3872 Ever heard of weekend pizza brunch? 1803 serves it. Their custom artisan pizzas are made by a chef with 20 years of experience.Photo via Ruth S./Yelp
Aspendos Turkish Cuisine 7025 County Road 46A, Suite #1011, Lake Mary, 32746 (407) 333-0033 Aspendos is Lake Mary goldmine for rich Turkish cuisine. Complement your falafel with Turkish fruit juices, freshly concocted cocktails or global options from the wine bar, and top off your visit with the in-house hookah waterpipe. Photo via Aspendos Turkish Cuisine/Facebook
Café Linger 2912 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804 (407) 930-0473 This European-influenced cafe in College Park serves small plates and hosts a live piano. They recently started serving beer and wine, and their brunch menu features unlimited Prosecco based cocktails. Photo via Café Linger/Facebook
The Hangry Bison 480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 32789 (407) 677-5000 Right across from the Regal Cinema in Winter Park Village, Hangry Bison takes bourbon and craft burgers very seriously—but you can also build your own, if it matters. Fun fact: the restaurant shares its name with one of its craft bison burgers that comes topped with pepper jack, sriracha, arugula, and other yummy ingredients. Photo via The Hangry Bison/Facebook
Hawkers Asian Street Fare 9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite #110, Windermere, 34786 (407) 583-6334 Found in The Grove and away from its busy Mills 50 location, Hawkers in Windermere draws customers with their square bar and open kitchen. Sake is available, as well as a variety of Asian teas. Don’t forget to try the mochi trio for dessert. Photo via aroundorlando/Instagram
JJ’s Fusion Grille 4270 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 32792 (407) 821-3907 This restaurant’s name pretty much sells itself—JJ’s fuses Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisine to create a hybrid of flavors. Build a bowl, a burrito or quesadilla, and then fill and top with additional ingredients to your heart’s desire. Photo via JJ’s Fusion Grille/Facebook
Kai Asian Street Fare 1555 State Road 436, Suite #1171, Winter Park, 32792 (407) 821-3430 Kai Asian’s menu is filled to the brim with Thai, Vietnamese and Korean influence. They’re known for their Asian-style loaded fries topped with kimchi bulgogi, but you can also opt for a classic bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Photo via Kai Asian Street Fare/Website
Manny’s Original Chophouse 4979 New Broad St., Orlando, 32814 (407) 755-4110 Manny’s says they age their steaks for 4-6 weeks and hand-cut them daily. If their certified Angus beef is truly unrivaled in flavor and juiciness, God help our wallets. Their new spot is at the old Joe’s Crab Shack building in Baldwin Park. Photo via Manny’s Original Chophouse/Facebook
Meson Sandwiches 6622 Eagle Watch Dr., Orlando, 32822 (407) 852-3131 Meson brings the taste of the Caribbean—from Puerto Rico, to be specific—to Central Florida. Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer recently declared May 18 “Meson Sandwich Day” at the grand opening of the chain’s third location. Photo via Meson Sandwiches/Facebook
Pier 36 Fish Camp 2699 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry, 32707 (321) 207-0939 Familiar seafood fare is the name of the game at Pier 36, straight from “locally sourced seafood from well-managed fisheries.” There’s something for the “young’ns,” too. (That’s the title of their kids’ menu). Photo via pier36orlando/Instagram
Saporito 2759 Old Winter Garden Road, Ocoee, 34761 (407) 554-2100 Saporito is an organic, Italian bakery and kitchen, the first of its kind in Orlando. Calzones, paninis and pastas share the menu with fresh baked focaccia served in three different styles. Photo via chefmarcelomintz/Instagram
STIR Restaurant & Bar 1409 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, 32804 (407) 723-8976 Classic American dishes and craft cocktails are right across the street from the northeast corner of Lake Ivanhoe. STIR has 3 different menus and interestingly named appetizers like “Bone Marrow” and “Here’s Some Tacos.” Photo via orlandobungalower/Instagram
Taco Maker Mexican Grill 7790 Lake Underhill Road, Unit #105, Orlando, 32825 (407) 930-0496 You can never have enough customizable bowls, tacos and nachos. This East Orlando restaurant prides themselves on their made-to-order meals and homemade guacamole.Photo via tacomakermexicangrill/Instagram
The Simple Gerek 945 City Plaza Way, Oviedo, 32765 (407) 542-0106 Craft your own pita or bowl with your choice of proteins, toppings and sauces, and perhaps finish it off with imported oregano. Their popular Greek fries are made to order with feta cheese and red wine vinegar. Photo via MB Sign Group/Website
Wine Bar George 1610 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, 32830 (407) 490-1800 Florida’s first master sommelier-led wine bar serves more than 130 wines to accompany your small plates, sandwiches, or picnic basket. Or if you’re just looking to chomp down on six different artisanal cheeses and five crafted meats served on a cutting board, that works too. Photo via winebargeorge/Instagram
California Tortilla 54 W. Church St., Orlando, 32801 (407) 730-5847 Street tacos or classic tacos? It’s up to you. This is a one-stop shop for your guac’ craving, and, they have an “exclusive” club called—wait for it—“Burrito Elito.” Photo via SOURCE NAME/Instagram