Orlando Weekly‘s Bite 30 runs all month, with 27 different prix-fixe menus to try – one for every day left in June. Take advantage of the deal to audition new spots, or try novel tastes at old favorites. And in a fresh twist, restaurants that are licensed will also offer a Bite 30 cocktail menu. See full restaurant list and menus at bite30.com.
Better brunch chain First Watch is set to purchase the Colorado-based Egg & I brand and convert their restaurants to First Watches. We haven’t received confirmation that the Egg & I’s SoDo location will be rebranded immediately, but based on our March 11 review, we’re crossing our fingers that there’s change in the air.
EVENTS
Winter Park’s Sip, Shop & Stroll is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Participating restos include Umi, Boca, Cocina 214, Luma, Nelore and Peterbrooke Chocolatier; admission is $25 … On June 12, Hearts Give Hope – Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s poverty awareness event – will feature food and wine from Cooper’s Hawk, Burger 21, World of Chocolate Museum & Cafe, Kedulce Bakery and PRP Wine. Cost is $45.
OPENINGS & CLOSINGS
Jason Schofield plans to open This and That Deli in the former Alpine Cafe space in Ivanhoe Village … The mega-popular Miami-based burger joint Pincho Factory is renovating a space in Dr. Phillips and plans to open ASAP … Over on Lee Road, La Gordita Loca has opened in the former Draft House Pub location … Also on Lee Road, look for Genoa’s Heroes to open any day now in the old Green Day Cafe space. They feature “over-stuffed subs” … The fifth Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant has opened on Narcoossee Road in Lake Nona … Look for Tapa Toro to open at I-Drive 360 the second week of June … Sammy’s Gelato & Waffles has opened on Alafaya Trail near UCF. Also near UCF, Qarma Crepes has closed due to “circumstances beyond our control” … Greek Flame Taverna will close at the Dr. Phillips Marketplace on June 14.
BRIEFLY
In honor of National Doughnut Day Friday, June 5, Krispy Kreme is treating its customers to a free doughnut of their choice.
This article appears in Jun 3-9, 2015.
