Openings, Closings + Moves

The Dragon Vault is set to open in Sanford later this year, offering fantasy and food

By Matthew Moyer

Feb 2, 2023

Dragons are headed toward a Sanford bank vault, not to pillage and hoard treasure à la Smaug … but to open a restaurant. Swords and sorcery–themed restaurant the Dragon Vault will debut in the Historic Downtown Sanford area later this year, courtesy of the folks at League of Extraordinary Dining (Nautilus Coffee, Argonaut Bar, Batter Bar).

The Dragon Vault opens in Sanford later this year

Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails to open in Mills 50; Windermere Wine and Dine happens Saturday; plus more Orlando food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Feb 1, 2023
Food Network celeb chef Roberto Treviño opens Chicharron Grill in Orlando; Coney dogs now being served at SoDough Square

Plus more tasty local food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 27, 2023
Sorekara poised to bring a reimagined level of Japanese dining to Baldwin Park

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 23, 2023
Kaya celebrates grand opening with Filipino Freedom Fest, OSC fundraiser Science on Tap takes over Loch Haven Saturday + more local food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 19, 2023
Orlando gets first Jollibee location, Chef Jason Campbell leaves Luke's Kitchen and more food news we saw this week

Keep up, Orlando foodies

By OW Staff
Jan 13, 2023
Natsu Omakase will open this summer in downtown Orlando’s North Quarter

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 13, 2023
Jollibee opens first Orlando location next week — or the drive-through, at least

At long last!

By Matthew Moyer
Jan 12, 2023
Token Ramen and Kung Fu Tea open in Orlando’s Mills Park; FusionFest spotlights Laotian cuisine in January

Plus more local food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 12, 2023
Chicago hot dog chain Portillo's opens new Central Florida location

Core Orlando fans of their Midwestern powerhouse menu still have a bit of a drive

By Matthew Moyer
Jan 11, 2023
KungFu Kitchen, the famed NYC noodle house by Peter Song, will open an outpost in Orlando

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 6, 2023
Mount Dora's Wave Asian Bistro and Sushi to open new location in Maitland

By Matthew Moyer
Jan 6, 2023
Juju in Colonialtown embodies the essence of izakaya dining

Spirited away

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 21, 2022
Filipino sweet shop Sampaguita aims for a Jan. 1 soft opening in Mills 50; waffle shop Dolly Llama to open in Winter Garden

Plus more sweet local food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 21, 2022
Former Sanctum Cafe owner Chelsie DiPaolo will open One Life Daily Market in Winter Park this spring

She’s back.

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 20, 2022
Dumpies' debut dumpling pop-up happens New Year's Eve; Cask and Larder now open inside MCO Terminal C

Plus lots more tasty local food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 14, 2022
Artistry Restaurants will open a huge Park Avenue eatery celebrating the history of Winter Park

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 12, 2022
Haan Coffee soft opens in Mills 50; Jollibee pushes Orlando opening date into 2023; Kaya to host Noche Buena dinners

And lots more Orlando food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 8, 2022
The Current Seafood Counter opening next door to Pizza Bruno in Orlando's College Park

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 6, 2022
Otto's High Dive opens in the Milk District Dec. 13; Pizza Bruno in College Park now open for lunch

Otto's will feature 'refined Cuban-inspired cocktails' and a raw bar

By Faiyaz Kara
Nov 30, 2022
College Park's Café Linger to close in December

By Alex Galbraith
Nov 28, 2022
Indian food comes to downtown Orlando for the first time ...ever?, B3 is another sad Audubon Park closure, + more

Chewing over all the local food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Nov 23, 2022
Sushi Pop ends their Winter Park venture, Henry and Michelle Salgado return, and Black Restaurant Week ends Sunday — don't miss out

Local food events and restaurant openings and closings

By Faiyaz Kara
Nov 16, 2022
Former coffee camper Framework Coffee opens shop in Mills 50

By Valerie Galarza
Nov 15, 2022
Publix opens bars inside several Florida locations, including one in Orlando

It's a pint and a Pub Sub kind of day

By Valerie Galarza
Nov 14, 2022
Filipino-owned food truck OverRice opening brick-and-mortar restaurant in Orlando

This food truck is turning its wheels into a restaurant

By Valerie Galarza
Oct 26, 2022

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Set the mood with Orlando's 20 most romantic restaurants, according to Yelp

When all else fails, a little candlelight, some ambient music and a glass of wine go a long, long way. This Valentine's…

By Reina Nieves

Feb 3, 2023

Kaya
5 out of 5 stars, 14 reviews
618 N. Thornton Ave.
”Every dish seemed to compliment the next dish that came out. The pancit, prawns, and pork belly were highlights for me. There were also multiple courses of dessert. Everything was outstanding and carefully thought out. The chef told us that they change a few items from the tasting menu every day they operate, and the experience differs slightly every time one comes. The only caveat is to make sure you don't have anything planned for 2-3 hours as the whole experience did take a while.” - Wally Z.

Everything we saw at the Death Cab for Cutie and Momma show at Orlando's Hard Rock Live

Two generations of indie-rock excellence — Death Cab for Cutie and Momma — wowed'em at the Hard Rock Live on Thursday.

By Ian Suarez

Feb 3, 2023

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Orlando Weekly had the chance to visit the UCF-area training grounds for the Florida Fire Drakes, the premier buhurt team for the state…

By Mauricio Murillo, Victor Rodriguez

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Orlando's $12 million ‘Overjoy’ home is an art-deco palace with its own custom theater and floating glass elevator

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By OW Staff

Feb 2, 2023

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