Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 6, 20211 minDog Bar in the works for downtown OrlandoA hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 19th in front of the Municipal Planning Board for a Conditional Use Permit request...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 31, 20211 minPacking District Shares Photo of Juice Stand Construction SiteThe Packing District (Website) shared an aerial photo Sunday showing that construction had begun on its Juice Stand replica project. The...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 27, 20211 minOrlando Food Hall Scene to Welcome Marketplace at Avalon Park in SeptemberThe new Orlando food hall Marketplace at Avalon Park (Website) is set to open sometime in September* at 3801 Avalon Park East Boulevard...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 24, 20212 minOrlando Area Food Hall Scene to Gain Rare New Construction Project 16 Miles From Downtown in ApopkaA newly announced food hall project with outdoor seating is in the works for a shady tree laden plot of land at at 506 S. Mcgee Avenue...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 27, 20211 minSideways robot pots will stir your bowl at The Mongolorian when it opens in Mills50By Mark Baratelli (To see the sideways robot pots, scroll down to watch the video below!) I've been skootchin' up into Mills50 the past...
Mark Baratelli, EditorApr 26, 20211 minWhite Castle Orlando to Open May 3 - Largest in the WorldWhite Castle (Website), the well-known fast food hamburger chain with a rabid and loyal fan following, will open its first ever Orlando...
Mark Baratelli, EditorApr 26, 20211 minPacking District Juice Stand Landmark Contractor AnnouncedThe juice stand replica will serve as a landmark for The Packing District and pay homage to the citrus industry in the area.
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 4, 20211 minOrlando Food Truck Park with Space for 27 Food Trucks in the Works for Downtown UCF AreaA new Orlando food truck park with space for 27 food trucks is in the works for downtown Orlando
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 23, 20213 minCity Place in Winter Park to Open, Become New Social HubVIDEO WALK THROUGH: City Place, the social hub project in the works by Garber Communities, will feature 4 retail spaces, an outdoor...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 20, 20211 minChuy's Tex Mex is Celebrating National Margarita Day This Monday with Drink Specials (SPONSORED)SPONSORED On Monday February 22nd get a margarita and a Tex Mex meal from Chuy's Tex Mex (Website | Instagram | Facebook |Twitter) to...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 17, 20213 minOrlando Food Rescue Launches to Partner Unused Food with Those in NeedOrlando Food Rescue (Email | Facebook | Instagram) is a newly formed organization doing positive acts in our city directed at food waste,...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 15, 20212 minMr Beast Burger Orlando Locations With Addresses - Orlando Virtual RestaurantMr Beast Burger Orlando locations aren't where (or what) you'd think they are! The Florida Mall, Celebration, and Maitland locations of...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 15, 20213 minDollins Food Hall - an Orlando Virtual Food Hall Powered by CloudKitchens - Opens Near DowntownFormer Uber CEO 's Travis Kalanick's virtual kitchen industry dominator CloudKitchens is open in Orlando for business.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 11, 20211 minOrlando Restaurant Parklet Proliferation Aided by New Parklet ManualThe City of Orlando’s planning and transportation staff introduced a temporary use permit last summer to create a Temporary Parklet...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJan 10, 20211 minOrlando Food Hall in the Works on Busy Downtown CornerA new Orlando food hall is in the works in the downtown core inside the 654,618 SF building at 200 S. Orange Avenue (MAP). The 10,000 SF...
Mark Baratelli, EditorDec 11, 20202 minThe Salty Donut in Audubon Park Sets Grand Opening for December 18th - The Salty Donut is bringing donuts, a reconfabulated gas-station-turned-repair-shop-turned-donut-spot, and... a mural! We told you in...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 29, 20201 minNew private venue called Beau Monde has opened in downtown OrlandoA new private venue called Beau Monde (Website | Instagram | Facebook) opened for business last week in downtown Orlando. It's located on...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 24, 20201 minMilk District to take on more businesses and streetsThe Milk District is working on expanding its borders to include businesses between Orlando Executive Airport and Colonial Drive and...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 23, 20201 min$278,879 Raised for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridaThe Central Florida community raised $278,879 for Second Harvest Food Bank through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s nationwide “Fight Hunger....
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 22, 20201 minEden Bar & Lounge Taking Over Bar B in downtown OrlandoA new "green space eatery and cocktail bar" called Eden Bar & Lounge (Website | Instagram) will be opening soon in the space formerly...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 22, 20201 min4Roots Cafe bringing new concept in dining and informal learning to Orlando Science CenterWe told you in July that Orlando Science Center, the 4Rivers restaurant chain, and the 4Roots Farm were collaborating on the...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 26, 20201 minDowntown Orlando restaurant Elize closes doors on Church StreetElize restaurant in downtown Orlando has closed its doors for good at 55 West Church Street.
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 26, 20201 minBento Asian Kitchen + Sushi to open location in Lake Nona areaBento Asian Kitchen + Sushi (Website) is opening a Lake Nona area location at 12851 Narcoossee Road (MAP) across from Lake Nona High...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 21, 20202 minWanna sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits? Enter the DBPR Quota Beverage License Drawing(PRESS RELEASE BELOW) This week, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 20, 20201 minFree bags of produce and meals for artists and entertainers in needTo help those in the local arts and entertainment community, free prepared meals and a free bag of produce will be handed out on the...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 18, 20201 minNew bakery coming to Audubon ParkUPDATED AUGUST 20TH 12:32PM Your Natural Bites bakery (Instagram | Facebook | Website) will be opening inside the retail space in Audubon...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 18, 20202 minOrlando Dog Bar Boozehounds Will Not Open in Edgewood - New Location to Be AnnouncedBack in January 2019 the owners of a new concept called Boozehounds Dog Bar (Instagram) announced they'd be opening a new dog friendly...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 18, 20202 minDandelion Community Cafe Closes Its Doors PermanentlyDandelion Community Cafe (Instagram | Facebook | Website) has closed is doors for good. Owner Chris Blanc announced the restaurant's...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 17, 20202 minOrlando Dog Bar With Food Trucks, Fire Pits, and More in the WorksUpdated 3:38PM Monday August 17, 2020 An application was submitted July 28th to the municipal planning board for the construction of a...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 14, 20201 minCholo Dogs Closing Its Booth in Orlando Food HallLocal hot dog vendor Cholo Dogs (Instagram) will be shuttering its booth September 1st inside the Orlando food hall Market on Magnolia at...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 14, 20203 minBelicoso Cigars and Cafe to Close Its Doors in Mills50Belicoso Cigars and Cafe (Website | Instagram) announced Thursday that it will be closing its location at 1618 N. Mills Avenue (MAP) in...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 13, 20201 minOrlando bar owners to meet with state official who stopped onsite consumption of alcohol in barsHalsey Beshears, the Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Website), is coming to Orange county...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 12, 20202 minDandelion Community Cafe Closed Until Further NoticeLocal vegetarian restaurant Dandelion Community Cafe (Instagram | Facebook | Website) is closed until further notice according to a sign...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 6, 20201 minFirst Mr. Puffs Dessert Bar in United States Opens in Florida MallPuffs, otherwise known as Loukoumades, are a donut-like dessert served hot and glazed with Sugar Cinnamon and other toppings.
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 4, 20201 minFramework Craft Coffee Bar Opens Location in Mills50Mobile coffee vender Framework Craft Coffee Bar (Facebook | Instagram) recently announced its mobile camper will have a permanent home...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 4, 20201 minThe Great Greek Restaurant Coming to Downtown OrlandoGreek restaurant chain The Great Greek (Website) executed a lease for a 3,001 SF space in the Skyhouse Orlando building (Website) at 335...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 4, 20201 minFree Coffee on Mondays for Perks Members at Dunkin Through August 17thNow that WAWA has ended their dollar-coffee-any-size deal and we've worked out way through our seven free 7-11 coffees they gave us for...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 30, 20201 minThe Generous Pour Wine Event Returns to The Capital GrilleNow through September 6th, The Generous Pour event invites guests to sample as many wines as they wish from a selection of seven labels.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 22, 20201 minOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Virtually Participates in a Cooking Class with City of Orlando Summer Camp This Thursday, City of Orlando summer camp students at Odyssey Middle School will have a special virtual visitor as Orlando Mayor Buddy...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 22, 20201 minHolden Hub to Bring Food Hall, Deli and More to New Project Just South of SODO DistrictAn Orlando food hall, grocery store, deli and outdoor dining areas are coming to a busy corner south of downtown.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 16, 20202 minAsked No One: Why is That New Winter Park Wendy's Connected to a Shopping Strip?Why is that Wendy's connected to a tiny little shopping center?
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 14, 20202 minThe Salty Donut to Open Orlando Location in Audubon Park The Salty Donut is opening a donut shop in Audubon Park.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 14, 20201 minDowntown Food Truck Program Expands With New LocationsFood truck owners now have more parking spots to choose from downtown.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 14, 20201 minThe Robinson Coffee Room Opens in Downtown OrlandoA lovely coffee shop and restaurant has opened in downtown Orlando called The Robinson Coffee Room.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 13, 20201 min4Rivers Developing Restaurant Concept for Cafe Space Inside Orlando Science Center4Rivers and 4Roots Farm will execute a total overhaul of the first floor cafe inside Orlando Science Center.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 13, 20202 minGideon's Bakehouse Disney Springs Location In Works - Hot Cookie Hour & Victorian Whimsy Coming SoonInternationally-recognized cult cookie brand Gideon's Bakehouse (Website | Instagram) announced it will be opening its second-ever...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 10, 20201 minMaki Hibachi Restaurant Planning Downtown Orlando LocationMaki Hibachi has plans to open a new location in downtown Orlando.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 10, 20201 minBRIEF: Recharge Juice Bar and Smoke Shop Moving Into Mills50 DistrictA new business is moving into the Mills50 District.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 9, 20204 min4Roots Farm in Packing District - 18 Acres of Greenhouses, Classrooms and MoreAn $8 million dollar 18 acre urban farm campus in The Packing District is one step closer to reality.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 8, 20202 minOrlando Arts Professionals Getting Second Location For Free Food Pick UpsThe free prepared meals are available to anyone in the arts and entertainment community, including performers, musicians, and more.