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DalMoros Fresh Pasta opens first Orlando location at The Mall At Millenia
Popular Italian, fast-casual restaurant to commemorate grand opening with a special “Pasta Cutting,” Orlando is getting a big taste of Italy. DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go announces their Orlando expansion with the exciting grand opening on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at The Mall at Millenia. This is the sixth franchise in the United States and the first in Orlando of the popular, fast-casual, fresh pasta concept originating in Venice, Italy. DalMoros Orlando will commemor

Emma Walton
Dec 16, 2025


Filipino-American bakery, The Baker’s Son opens its first Central Florida location in Kissimmee
A Jacksonville based bakery, The Baker’s Son by Valerio’s has opened the doors to a brand new location near Walt Disney World. Chef Jun Valerios, the owner of Jacksonville based The Baker’s Son, a Filipino-American bakery has officially opened the doors to it’s first Central Florida location in Kissimmee. Founded by Chef Jun Valerios, The Baker’s Son ia a family affair, with the new Kissimmee location managed by Jun's son Arvin. Located at 4797 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyKiss

Emma Walton
Dec 15, 2025


Gather up the band and join Hard Rock Orlando's Holly Jolly Holiday Party!
The entire family will have a blast this year at Hard Rock Orlando's Holly Jolly Holiday Party with Santa & Mrs. Clause. Gather up the whole band this holiday season and jump in your tour bus for a stop at the beautiful Hard Rock Live Orlando located at Universal Citywalk. This week the headline act is the Hard Rock's Holly Jolly Holiday Party, a kid friendly festive event where you can meet superstars Santa and Mrs Claus! Taking place on Saturday, December 19 from 6:30 pm t

Alastair Mac
Dec 15, 2025


Celebrate Dry January at Maria and Enzo's with a zero-proof pairing experience at Disney Springs
Maria and Enzo's second Aplós Pairing Event, the Functional Friday Dinner is coming to Disney Springs. Celebrate Dry January with a zero-proof pairing experience! Just in time for Dry January, Maria and Enzos’ second Aplós Pairing Event is coming to Disney Springs on Friday, January 9 at 7 pm. The Functional Friday Dinner is a carefully crafted, alcohol-free evening of Italian dishes paired with functional, botanical beverages. Executive Chef Ben Dodaro and Aplós Liquid C

Emma Walton
Dec 15, 2025


Fast-Casual Bagel Brand Einstein Bros. Bagels opens in Davenport
Einstein Bros. Bagels is now open in Davenport from 6 am - 2 pm daily. Einstein Bros. Bagels , known for its craveable fresh-baked breakfast, is excited to announce that its newest bakery is now open in Davenport . The new location at 400 Legacy Village Drive Ste #106, Davenport will provide locals with a full selection of the brand’s fresh-baked bagels, signature chef-crafted egg sandwiches, and other on-the-go favorites. “Davenport is such a welcoming community, and we’r

Emma Walton
Dec 15, 2025


Southern-style concept, Chicken Salad Chick plans to open 12 Central Florida locations
Fast-growing, fast-casual restaurant concept expands Florida footprint with three new franchise agreements. Chicken Salad Chick , a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept based in Atlanta, is building even more momentum in Florida as it continues its rapid expansion throughout the Southeast region, and its good news for Central Florida fans of the brand's food. The franchise-based concept which currently which was founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in

Alastair Mac
Dec 12, 2025


New restaurant, Osteria Ester soft opens in Orlando's Thornton Park District
Osteria Ester, a new Italian inspored restaurnat is set to open in the South Eola district just in time for the holidays. Good Salt Restaurant Group is expanding again, with its latest restaurant concept, Osteria Ester set to open in Thronton Park this month. Jason and Sue Chin are the husband-and-wife team behind Good Salt Restaurant Group, the creative force behind some of Orlando's most celebrated dining concepts, including The Osprey, Reyes Mezcaleria, Seito Sushi, and t

Emma Walton
Dec 8, 2025


Join Sophia’s Trattoria at Conrad Orlando for an exclusive dinner featuring the iconic Casanova di Neri estate
Casanova di Neri is an Italian winery founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri in Tuscany's Montalcino region, known for producing high-quality wines, especially Brunello di Montalcino. Join Sophia’s Trattoria at Conrad Orlando on Monday, December 8, 2025 for an exclusive multi-course wine dinner featuring the iconic Casanova di Neri estate. The chef’s menu highlights vibrant Italian flavors and each course is intentionally paired with standout selections including Irrosso, Pietradon

Emma Walton
Dec 5, 2025


The 2nd Annual Space Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair is back with all food $5 or less!
The Space Coast's ultimate Holiday Festival returns for year two, with festive flavors and fun that won't break the bank! The 2nd Annual Space Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair will take place at Wickham Park on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, from 12 - 9 pm. Attracting attendees from near and far, this family-friendly event returns to the Space Coast with delicious food tastings, festive holiday beverages, unique craft fair shopping, interactive activities, and a lively MC

Emma Walton
Dec 4, 2025


Saucy! by KFC drops three new Orlando locations, unleshing a remixed menu
Saucy! by KFC is in its expansion era, opening three new restaurants, a remixed menu drop and endless “build-it-your-way” combos, with more openings coming early ’26. Saucy! by KFC is turning up the heat across Central Florida with three new Orlando-area locations by year’s end: Waterford Lakes, Winter Park and Hunters Creek. A year after debuting its first outpost in Alafaya, Saucy! is expanding its craveable chicken tender experience, serving up bold, rule-breaking flavor

Emma Walton
Dec 3, 2025


The Salty is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with Birthday Specials and Bread Pudding Pints!
The Salty is celebrating this week with limited-time birthday specials available at all locations, including a Funfetti Birthday Cake donut and Birthday Cake Latte. The Salty is turning 10 and the celebration is going nationwide! Founded in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District in 2015, The Salty began as a weekend pop-up out of a 1950s Aljoa camper, serving donuts unlike anything the city had ever seen. Today, the brand has 20 locations across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Caro

Emma Walton
Dec 3, 2025


Little Saigon in Orlando’s Mills 50 District to close its doors forever on December 28
Little Saigon has been serving the Orlando area with delicious Vietnamese cuisine since 1987. Tasty Chomps has announced the sad news that Little Saigon, one of the longest-running Vietnamese restaurants in Orlando will close the doors forever on December 28. Located in the Mills 5 District, at 1106 East Colonial Drive, Little Saigon is closing due to brother and sister team, Vu Nguyen and Mai Huynh who have run the restaurant since Little Saigon’s opening in1987 are retirin

Emma Walton
Dec 1, 2025


Raising Cane's to open new International Drive location with a "Canes World" Grand Opening Celebration
To celebrate new Orlando location, Raising Cane’s is hosting a grand opening celebration featuring free Cane's for a year giveaways, community givebacks and more! Popular chicken chain, Raising Cane’s has a long-term goal of operating 1,600 locations nationwide by the end of 2030. This year, the company has opened dozens of new restaurants, with its latest two restaurants opening in Orlando. The new Orlando restaurants open this month, with the first opening on December 2 at

Emma Walton
Dec 1, 2025


Holiday Pop-Up Bars and Christmas Cocktails in Orlando 2025
Say c heers to lots of holly jolly spirited fun throughout the holidays, sipping Christmas cocktails at the best Holiday bars and restaurants in Orlando. Tis' the season to raise a glass to the holidays, and although Orlando might not have snow (thankfully!!) we do know how to celebrate Christmas and the holidays, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive cocktail in your hand, surrounded by twinkling lights, fake snow, and holiday hits on repeat. Check out our nau

Emma Walton
Nov 24, 2025


2025 Guide to Christmas Dining in Orlando
Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season in Orlando with a delicious choice of festive feasts and treats available at Orlando's restaurants, hotels, and theme parks. Orlando Christmas Dining Guide The holidays are a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate, and Orlando's restaurants, hotels, and theme parks offer a holly-jolly choice of festive feasts and holiday treats. Whether you're an Orlando local, or a visitor who calls Orlando your home, away from

Emma Walton
Nov 24, 2025
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