Orlando restaurant openings & closings:
Grand Roopram Roti Restaurant, a Surinamese restaurant specializing in roti wraps, curries, turmeric fried chicken and wok-fired delights, has opened at 3200 Parkway Center Court in Rosemont, near the intersection of Lee Road and North Orange Blossom Trail. The restaurant has locations in the South American nation as well as the Netherlands … Nearby, Tieling Express has opened at 5205 Edgewater Drive offering meat and veg skewers, dumplings, pancake wraps, savory crepes, spicy hot pot, noodles and more …
More details about Noodle Shawty: The downtown concept by Brandon King and Galo Tenorio will open May 15 at 28 S. Orange Ave. in the old Dapper Duck space, featuring a premium matcha bar serving ceremonial matcha with seasonal summer flavors, along with fresh ube donuts in the morning. For lunch and dinner, noodle dishes, wings and hibachi bowls will be served in a fast-casual environment. And for the late-night crowd, the kitchen will stay open until 4 a.m. Thursday through Sunday …
Look for Catchè, billed as Orlando’s only handcrafted chè cafe, to open at 1220 E. Colonial Drive in Mills 50. In addition to the Vietnamese sweet soup, the cafe will serve Vietnamese coffee, fresh juices and desserts. A “mid-May” opening date has been announced … Also in Mills 50, Robin’s Creamery, a halal-friendly ice cream shop also offering gelato, premium matcha, Dubai chocolate, boba tea, coffee and sorbet, will open in the old Smoker’s Safari space at 926 N. Mills Ave. No opening date has been announced …
Cuca Libre Restaurant (not to be confused with Cuba Libre Restaurant) has opened at 2589 S. Hiawassee Road in MetroWest plating gourmet burgers, Neapolitan- and Brazilian-style pizza, and grilled dishes. The concept is by Brazilian TV host/influencer Zilu Camargo …
Eola Food Hall will have 12 food stalls, up from the original 10, when it opens this August. The vendor lineup hasn’t been released, but expect everything from Asian street food and birria tacos to açai and matcha to be served out of the 15,000-square-foot venue. The space will also house a wine room, speakeasy and cocktail bar.
Orlando food events:
The International Vegan Food Festival goes from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Wall Street Plaza downtown featuring vegan food vendors from around the world as well as live music and prize giveaways.
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando will launch Spring in Bloom Afternoon Tea at Ravello with an array of sweet and savory masterpieces created by executive pastry chef Rabii Saber. Expect everything from chicken cannoli and tuna tataki bao to petite chocolate gateaux and warm scones filled with vanilla whipped cream. One glass of prosecco is included alongside the tea. Seatings take place at 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. beginning May 2 and running every weekend through May 24, with an extra service offered May 8 for Mother’s Day weekend. Cost is $80 ($40 for children age 2-12). Call 407-313-6161 or visit fourseasons.com for more info; OpenTable to book).
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This article appears in April 22-28, 2026.
