OPENINGS:Morimoto Asia opens Sept. 30 in Disney Springs. Also at Disney Springs, the Indiana Jones-themed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has opened … Peperoncino Pizzeria, by Peperoncino’s Barbara Alfano and Danilo Martorano, has opened in Dr. Phillips … After closing in Hunter’s Creek, the All-Italian Market has re-opened on West Osceola Parkway … Cork & Fork American Grill has opened on South Conway Road … After a fire all but destroyed Huey Magoo’s in 2014, the chicken tenders eatery has reopened on Alafaya Trail near UCF … KrungThep Tea Time, a Thai tearoom and sandwich shop, will open soon in the former Big Cheese space near Spatz on Fairbanks Avenue … Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will open soon on Gateway Drive in Altamonte Springs … Look for the Sanctum, a plant-based restaurant, to open in the former Blissful Café space at Ferncreek and Colonial … The Social House will open in the former Friendly Confines space in Waterford Lakes sometime before the end of the year … Wahlburgers opens in downtown Orlando this December … Pepe’s Cantina, home of the 2-liter margarita, will open in the former Mi Tomatina space in Hannibal Square Winter Park by mid-October … Sicilian eats have come to Winter Garden: Catania has opened in the former Sweet Traditions Bakery space on Plant Street.
CLOSINGS: After five years, the vegan Raphsodic Bakery on Mills Avenue will close Oct. 23 … After a failed health inspection in August, Whitewood Mediterranean Grill appears to be closed for good (but maybe not?) … Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine on OBT has closed.
EVENTS: Christner’s Cutting Board Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, with a five-course South African Wine Dinner. Cost is $115 per person … Oktoberfest Roast at Cask & Larder goes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; cost is $17 per plate and $3 for beer … Paramount Fine Foods is touting “Orlando’s Best Mediterranean Brunch” every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $15.99. Reservations are required … Ten 10 Brewing holds its official grand opening Oct. 10 … James Beard Award-winning “Top Chef” Tony Mantuano hosts a signature dinner Nov. 5 at the Portobello Restaurant in Disney Springs. Cost is $100 per person.
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This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 6, 2015.
