Tip Jar

Rye Row by Olde Hearth finally open on Ivanhoe Row; The Moderne and Red Panda present a noodles and cocktails pop-up

Plus lots more Orlando restaurant openings, a few closings, and food news and events

by Faiyaz Kara October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Mordisco Steakhouse on I-Drive serves up ‘carne en vara’

Beef, fish, chicken and pork belly slow-roasted over open wood embers

by Faiyaz Kara October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Couchsurfing

Florence Pugh scorches the screen in Netflix ‘East of Eden’ reboot

Plus more streaming premieres on Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV, Paramount+, Disney+ and AMC+

by Steve Schneider October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County commissioners, mayor give themselves a raise

The pay increase comes at the same time that many local governments in Florida, including Orange County, are looking for ways to cut their spending.

by McKenna Schueler October 1, 2026October 2, 2026

Elections

Bernie Sanders to give cash boost to Angie Nixon campaign

The democratic socialist and U.S. Senator from Vermont endorsed Nixon for U.S. Senate shortly after her Democratic primary win in August.

by McKenna Schueler September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Things to Do

Opera Orlando opens season with ‘Madame Butterfly’ at Steinmetz

Orlando Philharmonic joins in too

by Matthew Moyer September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Things to Do

Vamp flick ‘Nosferatu’ gets live music with Orlando classical players

We put the ORL in Orlok

by Matthew Moyer September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Music Stories + Interviews

Get ‘lost in music’ with 69-year-old pop star Nirosta Steel at exclusive Orlando show

“It feels like I’m in a movie about myself, like I’m playing myself in a movie.”

by Matthew Moyer September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking at a lectern that reads "Protecting taxpayer dollars."

Florida News

The pro-Amendment 3 campaign is outspending the opposition by a 33-1 ratio

A report shows that the campaign working to see Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot win approval in November is vastly outspending opponents.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Japanese wet-aged sushi spot comes to the North Quarter

The 12-seat Aoba Omakase opens Oct. 20 with chef Kenny Sze behind the counter.

by Faiyaz Kara September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Florida neighborhood with house-lined streets.

Florida News

New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes

The constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes is the biggest proposal on the 2026 statewide ballot

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

This Little Underground

If you’d like a night out and a night’s rest, Earlybirds Club is for you

The night at the Social ends at 10 p.m.

by Bao Le-Huu September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Arts + Culture

Ganesh Utsav brings a piece of home to Central Florida for the Marathi community

The Orlando Marathi Mandal celebrated Ganesh Utsav this year at the Hindu Society of Central Florida

by Arsheeya Garg September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Brightline train on track in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Orlando Area News

Brightline files for bankruptcy, secures $490M to keep trains on track in Orlando

Trains remain in service

by Eduardo Gomez September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Orlando Area News

Carrot Top recovering from suicide attempt

The part-time Winter Park resident has been accused of sexual exploitation in ongoing litigation

by Chloe Greenberg September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

With a location already established on Orange Blossom Trail, the Japanese-Latin fusion hotspot Koa Sushi and Poke has now expanded to Mills 50.

Food + Drink

The 23 hottest new restaurants opening in Orlando this fall

Long-anticipated food halls, sports bars, omakase concepts, Lao flavors and more are on the way this fall

by Chloe Greenberg September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

SeaWorld Howl-o-scream Orlando theme parks

Arts + Culture

The dream of the ’90s is alive in Orlando theme parks

Both SeaWorld’s Howl-o-Scream and Universal’s new Fat One’s Hot Dogs and Italian Ice flip back the calendar

by Seth Kubersky September 26, 2026September 28, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando’s paid parking goes fully digital next month

The city is getting rid of its parking meters and transitioning to a cashless system, effective Oct. 1.

by McKenna Schueler September 25, 2026September 28, 2026

Things to Do

YouTube hit Epic Rap Battles of History drops skewed knowledge on Orlando

Who won? Who’s next? You decide!

by Matthew Moyer September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis-appointed Florida Judge faces reprimand for saying he’d like to see lawyers shot in his courtroom

He said he’d like to tell his deputy “to pull his gun and shoot” a trio of attorneys

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Join us at Lake Eola Park for Orlando Beer Fest on 11/14. Limited tickets available, buy yours today!

Apple News

Rye Row by Olde Hearth finally open on Ivanhoe Row; The Moderne and Red Panda present a noodles and cocktails pop-up

Mordisco Steakhouse on I-Drive serves up ‘carne en vara’

Florence Pugh scorches the screen in Netflix ‘East of Eden’ reboot

Orange County commissioners, mayor give themselves a raise

Bernie Sanders to give cash boost to Angie Nixon campaign

Opera Orlando opens season with ‘Madame Butterfly’ at Steinmetz

Vamp flick ‘Nosferatu’ gets live music with Orlando classical players

Get ‘lost in music’ with 69-year-old pop star Nirosta Steel at exclusive Orlando show

The pro-Amendment 3 campaign is outspending the opposition by a 33-1 ratio

Japanese wet-aged sushi spot comes to the North Quarter

New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes

If you’d like a night out and a night’s rest, Earlybirds Club is for you

Ganesh Utsav brings a piece of home to Central Florida for the Marathi community

Brightline files for bankruptcy, secures $490M to keep trains on track in Orlando

Carrot Top recovering from suicide attempt

The 23 hottest new restaurants opening in Orlando this fall

The dream of the ’90s is alive in Orlando theme parks

Orlando’s paid parking goes fully digital next month

YouTube hit Epic Rap Battles of History drops skewed knowledge on Orlando

DeSantis-appointed Florida Judge faces reprimand for saying he’d like to see lawyers shot in his courtroom