OPENINGS: Over in Winter Garden, This Little Piggy – an old-fashioned barbecue joint – has opened in the Plant Street Market … Just down the road, 4 Locos Tacos, a taqueria known for its tacos al pastor, has opened … Spice Indian Grill, serving Indian and Nepalese specialties, has finally opened near UCF … King’s Pizza has opened their second NY-style pizzeria on Curry Ford Road near Primrose Drive … Modena Pizzeria, also serving NY-style pies, has opened in Altamonte Springs … Park Station on Park Avenue is now the Rustic Table … Spicy & Juicy Seafood & Sports Bar has opened in the old Cajun Hotspot space on West Colonial Drive near Hiawassee … Bar Louie has opened their fourth area location, this one on I-Drive … Also on I-Drive, Pepe’s Cantina has opened their third location in the old Giraffas space … The Nook on Robinson, a bar/eatery bent on being a hub for all things local, opens March 3 in the Milk District. The Nook will also open for Sunday brunch and offer vegan options … Black Bean Deli will open their fourth location this September in the building currently housing Winnie’s Oriental Garden. Winnie’s will close later this spring.
CLOSINGS: Cowgirls Rockbar at I-Drive 360 has shuttered … TR Fire Grill closed its doors last Monday.
NEWS: Pizza Bruno is again serving brunch Saturdays and Sundays … Orange County Brewers is now serving a pizza and beer brunch Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
EVENTS: The Taste of Oviedo is March 10 at the Oviedo Mall. Admission is free … The 4th annual Orlando Whiskey Festival is also March 10, at Mercedes-Benz of Orlando in Maitland. Cost is $75 … The Winter Park Wine & Dine takes place March 21 at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market. Cost is $35 … United We Brunch goes from noon to 3 p.m. March 24 at the Orchid Garden Ballroom. Cost is $45 … Beard in Baldwin, the outdoor event put on by Jason and Sue Chin featuring chefs from around the country, is April 14. Tickets are $110; $175 VIP.
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This article appears in Feb 28 – Mar 6, 2018.
