That looks like about 88 doughnuts, right? Credit: image courtesy 88 Donuts/Instagram

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:

After shutting its Winter Park location late last year, Cupid’s Hot Dogs will strike its all-beef arrows into the hearts of wiener-lovers once again, this time in the old Parada Restaurant space at 254 W. State Road 434 in Longwood. Look for Cupid’s to open this summer … Baffone Authentic Italian Cucina, serving everything from breakfast pastries and dolce to spaghetti carbonara and pizza, has opened at 188 Sausalito Blvd. in Casselberry … 88 Donuts Bakery Cafe has opened in the old Thai Spoon space on Curry Ford Road, offering everything from (of course) doughnuts and pastries to baked goods and bagel sandwiches … Scholars will open this summer next to Casey’s on Central at 50 E. Central Blvd. downtown offering American breakfasts all day, burgers and Mexican mainstays …

Luminescent, a coffee joint by day and soon-to-be cocktail bar celebrating the flavors of India by night, has soft-opened in the old Baguette Factory space at 12286 E. Colonial Drive. Expect a small menu of Indian street food-inspired bites to be served in the future … Rogen’s Drinkery on Mills has opened in the former Conrad’s Shanty space at 1205 N. Mills Ave. In addition to booze and TVs, Rogen’s has two vintage pool tables from the 1950s. Don’t put your drinks on them or they’ll fine you $100. For real … Look for Rock N’ Roll Sushi — “the original American-style sushi restaurant founded on great food and rock ‘n’ roll” — to open at 1062 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs. And not too far away, Rock Sushi & Grill will open in the old Duffy’s Sports Grill space at 525 E. Altamonte Drive … After 11 years of serving Thornton Park, Soco has closed. Owner Craig Ustler will debut an “exciting” new concept in the space this fall.

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NEWS & EVENTS:

Orlando Saigon Night Market goes from 2-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 7–8, featuring more than 100 vendors at Festival Park. Visit @saigonnightmarket for all the details … Curry Ford West’s 8th Annual “Dress Like a Dad” Pub Crawl goes from 5:30–11 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Meander through the district’s restaurants and watering holes for $15 ($20 at the door). Visit curryfordwest.com for more … Good Salt Group is hosting a James Beard Awards Finalists Party Monday, June 9, from 6-9 p.m. celebrating Outstanding Restaurateur finalists Jason & Sue Chin and Best New Restaurant finalists Ômo by Jônt. Tickets are $185, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Visit goodsaltgrp.com for more … Bite30 is in full swing, with scores of area restaurants offering $38 prix-fixe meals. Visit bite30.com for participating restaurants and menus.

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This article appears in Jun 4-10, 2025.

Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.