OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:
Cowboy Curry, a new concept by chef William Shen of Sorekara, Zaru and UniGirl, will open inside Mills Market (the subject of this week’s review) in the coming weeks. Shen is working on perfecting his Japanese curry recipe, which will utilize beef as its primary protein … Black Coffee/Cafe Negro Bistro, a Latin concept by Univision personality Jose “El Negro” Figueroa, will move into the old Winter Park Fish Co. space early next year. The restaurant will serve cheffy breakfast, lunch and early-dinner fare, as well as weekend brunch. Ángel Serrano, a fixture in Puerto Rico’s food landscape, will oversee menu development — which Figueroa says is still being finalized … Tropix Lounge & Eatery, a venture from Negril Jamaican Restaurant owner Steve Myers, will open downtown at 100 S. Orange Ave. in the historic Metcalf Building. The restaurant is slated to open early next year and will serve Jamaican and Caribbean fare …
Parea Greek Taverna is aiming to open in the old Outpost Kitchen space at Maitland City Centre next week. The restaurant, from the folks behind Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, will serve classic Greek faves alongside “creative additions that showcase the unique flavors of Greece” … Gatlin Hall Brewing will undergo a rebrand and a renovation to reopen later this month as Runabout Brewing Kitchen and Raw Bar. The full-service sit-down restaurant will offer seasonal seafood as well as Southern comfort fare and pizzas. It’ll also have an oyster display case … Veg ‘n Out, the plant-based cafe offering smoothies, juices, salads, grain bowls and wraps, has closed in Lake Nona.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Chef Masaharu Morimoto will stage his exclusive multicourse “Momokase” Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. for 12 guests. Suntory Whisky ambassador Gardner Dunn will also present some rare whiskies from the House of Suntory. Cost of the dinner is $1,000 plus tax and gratuity. Visit morimotoasia.com/momokase for tickets … On Dec. 8, Morimoto will oversee the annual 12 Beers of Christmas event highlighting 12 regional craft breweries paired with Asian-inspired dishes. Two sessions will be held, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $95. Visit exploretock.com/morimotoasiadisneysprings for tickets … In honor of the Alba White Truffle Festival in Italy, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek is offering a four-course truffle tasting menu featuring such dishes as a 63°C sous-vide egg with Alaskan red king crab, and Australian wagyu beef cheeks with Yorkshire pudding. Cost is $250. Visit jwbonnetcreek.ipoolside.com for reservations.
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This article appears in Nov 20-26, 2024.