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East End Market hosts East Meets West market to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

East Meets West brings Asian American Pacific Islander heritage to the food hall.

By Chloe Greenberg

May 7, 2024

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, East End Market is set to host its very first AAPI-centered event. The locally curated night market East Meets West happens May 17 and 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. with 25 local Asian food vendors...

East End Market hosts East Meets West market to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Orlando Taco and Margarita Festival comes to the Central Florida Fairgrounds this weekend

The fest will feature more than 50 local vendors dishing out bites and booze.

By Chloe Greenberg
May 7, 2024
Lazy Moon Pizza sets opening date for new Maitland location

This will be Lazy Moon's third location around town.

By Chloe Greenberg
May 6, 2024
New Orlando restaurants to try this weekend: Thai street food, AYCE sushi, 'Orlando's only authentic German restaurant' downtown

Plus macarons in the Packing District, Cloudhop Bakeshop in SoDo and more.

By Faiyaz Kara
May 2, 2024
10th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Fest, Ravenous Pig unveils new look, BOGO Plantees and more Orlando food events this week

Including the most important blueberry pie-eating contest of the year.

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 25, 2024
Orlando openings and closings: I-Drive gets Tom's Watch Bar, Dancing Yeti brings Nepalese cuisine, Grazie Modern Italian Kitchen heads to Audubon Park and more

Brand-new spots for burgers, Indian eats, homemade ice cream and more.

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 25, 2024
Icon Park welcomes three new dining concepts to its food hall

The hall is set to shift its focus from traditional 'grab-n-go' dining to authentic international eats.

By Chloe Greenberg
Apr 25, 2024
Winter Park-based Tijuana Flats closes 10 Florida stores following bankruptcy filing

The company announced it has filed for bankruptcy because the chain is at a 'critical juncture.'

By Chloe Greenberg
Apr 23, 2024
Brain freeze: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream opens second Orlando-area location this weekend

The dessert your chemistry teacher chooses on their day off.

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 19, 2024
Open House and Oh Hey Cafe open on Lee Road, Bar Kada opens next to Soseki in Winter Park, and Kōri opens soon in Mills 50

Orlando food news you can chew on

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 17, 2024
Join The Za-Boo-Zays for a 'Southern Brunch' at Judson's Live this weekend

Chicken and waffles, blueberry cobbler, and short ribs and grits will be on offer

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 17, 2024
The Hammered Lamb faces business hit after Orlando Sentinel shares incorrect health inspection data

The Hammered Lamb was neither inspected nor shut down

By Chloe Greenberg
Apr 17, 2024
Ricky Ly stages fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, Corks + Forks returns and more food events in Orlando

Things to do and all things food

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 12, 2024
Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Baklava shop Blue Amphora, all-you-can-eat sushi at Sushi Yama and Dominican eats from Los Tres Golpes

New spots around town for baklava, endless sushi, empanadas stuffed with fried cheese and plenty more

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 12, 2024
'Top Chef' star Fabio Viviani's Chuck Lager America's Tavern is now open in Orlando

The eatery aims to stay true to the American 'melting pot' theme

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 11, 2024
Orlando's Sushi Saint and Zaru receive Michelin Bib Gourmand nods

The restaurants present meals of qood quality. But a good value?

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 11, 2024
Hope you’re hungry for Orlando's Foodie Choice Awards Finale happening this month at Kaya

The fiercest of local food face-offs

By Sarah Harwell
Apr 10, 2024
Eataly is coming to Orlando. Sort of.

What's in a name?

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 9, 2024
Dress your table to kill at Winter Park's Dinner on the Avenue

Competition is fierce

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 5, 2024
Top Chef's Fabio Viviani opens Chuck Lager America's Tavern on I-Drive, Oviedo gets new Oyster House and 'elevated contemporary Shanghainese' Yao's

Plus more Orlando food news

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 4, 2024
Kaya has been named a 2024 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant

'OH MY GOD AHHHHHHH!'

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 3, 2024

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134 Fernwood Blvd.

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The 25 most popular Orlando restaurants right now, according to Yelp

Between several Michelin stars handed out and even more culinary honors and a slate of new restaurants and big-name chefs coming to town, Orlando's…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

May 2, 2024

5. Morimoto Asia
1600 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
"The place is pricy! I'll just start with that. The food is so so good though.
For drinks I got the 'Kyuri & Spicy.' This drink was AMAZING! The spice comes from the ginger, so it's a sharp spice, but it doesn't linger. The cucumber comes to the rescue and gives of a well deserved cooling effect. The drink is very balanced.
Husband started with the 'Soto' Sake. VERY good! Light and refreshing! A bit dangerous because he could drink it in two gulps, it was that good. So be aware! The sakes here are incredibly smooth." – Chelsea R.

25 Orlando restaurants every new resident needs to try before calling themselves a local

You don't truly know Orlando until you've eaten like a bona fide local. From teeny sub shops that have been around for…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Apr 25, 2024

Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando
This beloved local sandwich salon features themed gourmet sandwiches and unique salads, with an entire menu under $15. Go crazy with one of their beefier pressed sandwiches like the Big Daddy's Triple Decker, keep it light with The Cobb or indulge your sweet tooth with a Colossal PB&J. Late-night hours on the weekend.

The 20 hottest new restaurants to open in Orlando so far in 2024

If you've been paying attention, you know that Orlando has been unwavering in its major strides in the culinary scene. Constantly welcoming…

By Chloe Greenberg

Apr 20, 2024

Mid Drive Dive
2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
Mid Drive Dive is described as a midcentury-inspired restaurant and bar serving American classics. The concept comes from the longtime tenants at East End Market Matt Hinckley (Hinckley's Fancy Meats) and Jacob Zepf (The Neighbors, Freehand Goods). The menu features American classic snacks, salads, sandwiches and mains. At the bar, guests can dive into simple yet crafty cocktails, plus staple beers and wines.

All the bites, brews and smiling faces we saw at Brunch in the Park 2024

Brunch in the Park 2024 took over Lake Eola Park Saturday, April 13 with endless snacks, sips and smiles from attendees. The…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Apr 14, 2024

All the bites, brews and smiling faces we saw at Brunch in the Park 2024

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