Mark Baratelli, Editor
Dog Bar in the works for downtown Orlando
A hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 19th in front of the Municipal Planning Board for a Conditional Use Permit request...
Food & Drink
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Packing District Shares Photo of Juice Stand Construction Site
The Packing District (Website) shared an aerial photo Sunday showing that construction had begun on its Juice Stand replica project. The...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 27, 2021
- 1 min
Orlando Food Hall Scene to Welcome Marketplace at Avalon Park in September
The new Orlando food hall Marketplace at Avalon Park (Website) is set to open sometime in September* at 3801 Avalon Park East Boulevard...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 24, 2021
- 2 min
Orlando Area Food Hall Scene to Gain Rare New Construction Project 16 Miles From Downtown in Apopka
A 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, Editor
- Jul 27, 2021
- 1 min
Sideways robot pots will stir your bowl at The Mongolorian when it opens in Mills50
By 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, Editor
- Apr 26, 2021
- 1 min
White Castle Orlando to Open May 3 - Largest in the World
White Castle (Website), the well-known fast food hamburger chain with a rabid and loyal fan following, will open its first ever Orlando...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Apr 26, 2021
- 1 min
Packing District Juice Stand Landmark Contractor Announced
The juice stand replica will serve as a landmark for The Packing District and pay homage to the citrus industry in the area.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Orlando Food Truck Park with Space for 27 Food Trucks in the Works for Downtown UCF Area
A new Orlando food truck park with space for 27 food trucks is in the works for downtown Orlando
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
City Place in Winter Park to Open, Become New Social Hub
VIDEO WALK THROUGH: City Place, the social hub project in the works by Garber Communities, will feature 4 retail spaces, an outdoor...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 20, 2021
- 1 min
Chuy'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, Editor
- Feb 17, 2021
- 3 min
Orlando Food Rescue Launches to Partner Unused Food with Those in Need
Orlando Food Rescue (Email | Facebook | Instagram) is a newly formed organization doing positive acts in our city directed at food waste,...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Mr Beast Burger Orlando Locations With Addresses - Orlando Virtual Restaurant
Mr Beast Burger Orlando locations aren't where (or what) you'd think they are! The Florida Mall, Celebration, and Maitland locations of...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
Dollins Food Hall - an Orlando Virtual Food Hall Powered by CloudKitchens - Opens Near Downtown
Former Uber CEO 's Travis Kalanick's virtual kitchen industry dominator CloudKitchens is open in Orlando for business.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
Orlando Restaurant Parklet Proliferation Aided by New Parklet Manual
The City of Orlando’s planning and transportation staff introduced a temporary use permit last summer to create a Temporary Parklet...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Orlando Food Hall in the Works on Busy Downtown Corner
A 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, Editor
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
The 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, Editor
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
New private venue called Beau Monde has opened in downtown Orlando
A new private venue called Beau Monde (Website | Instagram | Facebook) opened for business last week in downtown Orlando. It's located on...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
Milk District to take on more businesses and streets
The Milk District is working on expanding its borders to include businesses between Orlando Executive Airport and Colonial Drive and...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 23, 2020
- 1 min
$278,879 Raised for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
The Central Florida community raised $278,879 for Second Harvest Food Bank through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s nationwide “Fight Hunger....
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
Eden Bar & Lounge Taking Over Bar B in downtown Orlando
A new "green space eatery and cocktail bar" called Eden Bar & Lounge (Website | Instagram) will be opening soon in the space formerly...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
4Roots Cafe bringing new concept in dining and informal learning to Orlando Science Center
We told you in July that Orlando Science Center, the 4Rivers restaurant chain, and the 4Roots Farm were collaborating on the...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 26, 2020
- 1 min
Downtown Orlando restaurant Elize closes doors on Church Street
Elize restaurant in downtown Orlando has closed its doors for good at 55 West Church Street.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 26, 2020
- 1 min
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi to open location in Lake Nona area
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi (Website) is opening a Lake Nona area location at 12851 Narcoossee Road (MAP) across from Lake Nona High...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 21, 2020
- 2 min
Wanna 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, Editor
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Free bags of produce and meals for artists and entertainers in need
To 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, Editor
- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
New bakery coming to Audubon Park
UPDATED AUGUST 20TH 12:32PM Your Natural Bites bakery (Instagram | Facebook | Website) will be opening inside the retail space in Audubon...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 18, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando Dog Bar Boozehounds Will Not Open in Edgewood - New Location to Be Announced
Back 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, Editor
- Aug 18, 2020
- 2 min
Dandelion Community Cafe Closes Its Doors Permanently
Dandelion Community Cafe (Instagram | Facebook | Website) has closed is doors for good. Owner Chris Blanc announced the restaurant's...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando Dog Bar With Food Trucks, Fire Pits, and More in the Works
Updated 3:38PM Monday August 17, 2020 An application was submitted July 28th to the municipal planning board for the construction of a...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Cholo Dogs Closing Its Booth in Orlando Food Hall
Local hot dog vendor Cholo Dogs (Instagram) will be shuttering its booth September 1st inside the Orlando food hall Market on Magnolia at...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 14, 2020
- 3 min
Belicoso Cigars and Cafe to Close Its Doors in Mills50
Belicoso Cigars and Cafe (Website | Instagram) announced Thursday that it will be closing its location at 1618 N. Mills Avenue (MAP) in...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 13, 2020
- 1 min
Orlando bar owners to meet with state official who stopped onsite consumption of alcohol in bars
Halsey Beshears, the Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Website), is coming to Orange county...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
Dandelion Community Cafe Closed Until Further Notice
Local vegetarian restaurant Dandelion Community Cafe (Instagram | Facebook | Website) is closed until further notice according to a sign...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 6, 2020
- 1 min
First Mr. Puffs Dessert Bar in United States Opens in Florida Mall
Puffs, otherwise known as Loukoumades, are a donut-like dessert served hot and glazed with Sugar Cinnamon and other toppings.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
Framework Craft Coffee Bar Opens Location in Mills50
Mobile coffee vender Framework Craft Coffee Bar (Facebook | Instagram) recently announced its mobile camper will have a permanent home...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
The Great Greek Restaurant Coming to Downtown Orlando
Greek 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, Editor
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
Free Coffee on Mondays for Perks Members at Dunkin Through August 17th
Now 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, Editor
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
The Generous Pour Wine Event Returns to The Capital Grille
Now 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, Editor
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
Orlando 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, Editor
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
Holden Hub to Bring Food Hall, Deli and More to New Project Just South of SODO District
An Orlando food hall, grocery store, deli and outdoor dining areas are coming to a busy corner south of downtown.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min
Asked 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, Editor
- Jul 14, 2020
- 2 min
The Salty Donut to Open Orlando Location in Audubon Park
The Salty Donut is opening a donut shop in Audubon Park.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 14, 2020
- 1 min
Downtown Food Truck Program Expands With New Locations
Food truck owners now have more parking spots to choose from downtown.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 14, 2020
- 1 min
The Robinson Coffee Room Opens in Downtown Orlando
A lovely coffee shop and restaurant has opened in downtown Orlando called The Robinson Coffee Room.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 13, 2020
- 1 min
4Rivers Developing Restaurant Concept for Cafe Space Inside Orlando Science Center
4Rivers and 4Roots Farm will execute a total overhaul of the first floor cafe inside Orlando Science Center.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
Gideon's Bakehouse Disney Springs Location In Works - Hot Cookie Hour & Victorian Whimsy Coming Soon
Internationally-recognized cult cookie brand Gideon's Bakehouse (Website | Instagram) announced it will be opening its second-ever...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Maki Hibachi Restaurant Planning Downtown Orlando Location
Maki Hibachi has plans to open a new location in downtown Orlando.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
BRIEF: Recharge Juice Bar and Smoke Shop Moving Into Mills50 District
A new business is moving into the Mills50 District.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 9, 2020
- 4 min
4Roots Farm in Packing District - 18 Acres of Greenhouses, Classrooms and More
An $8 million dollar 18 acre urban farm campus in The Packing District is one step closer to reality.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando Arts Professionals Getting Second Location For Free Food Pick Ups
The free prepared meals are available to anyone in the arts and entertainment community, including performers, musicians, and more.