Sprinkles, know for its freshly baked cupcakes has permanently closed its doors at every company-owned location throughout the country. Sprinkles at Disney Springs has closed its doors on its Orlando location forever. The Walt Disney World location which opened in a blaze of publicity in 2016 has joined all company-owned Sprinkles Cupcakes locations across the county in closing permanently. The viral bakery chain, Sprinkles Cupcakes announced on December 30, 2025 that all c

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

Dry January is in full swing all month long at Superica, featuring plenty of spirit free cocktails. With alcohol consumption at an 85-year low, more and more Orlando locals are embracing Dry January - and Winter Park’s Superica , located at 415 S. Orlando Ave, STE. 211, Winter Park is making it easy (and delicious) to do so. The restaurant is kicking off the new year with a lineup of creative, alcohol-free cocktails that prove going dry doesn’t mean going boring. From the

AVA MediterrAegean is offering guests an indulgent dining option to celebrate the New Year. AVA MediterrAegean located at 290 S Park Ave, Winter Park is celebrating 2026 with an elevated dining experiences on New Year's Eve. New Year’s at AVA MediterrAegean Winter Park This New Year’s Eve, AVA MediterrAegean invites guests to step into the Mythic Realm—a world shaped by legends and lived through luxury, where gods and mortals gather for an evening of radiant celebration. Gu

Jeff’s Bagel Run is kicking off 2026 by leaning into what they already do best: real food, made from scratch. Jeff’s Bagel Run, the fast-growing scratch bakery known for its scratch-made bagels, freshly-whipped spreads and full coffee program, is kicking off the new year with a limited-time menu designed to help guests stay energized, satiated, and on track with their 2026 health goals. Launching January 1, the brand’s High-Protein January features two new 45g Protein Lattes

The popular chicken chain, Pollo Campero has opened the doors to its third Kissimmee location. Pollo Campero , the Guatemalan-born restaurant internationally beloved for its famous chicken, continues its Florida expansion with the opening of its latest Kissimmee location.    Known for its uniquely flavorful chicken that is considered “a national treasure of Guatemala,” Pollo Campero has opened its third Kissimmee location at 3251 W. Vine Street in Kissimmee. The restaura

The newest addition to ICON Park joins an impressive lineup of attractions, experiences, and dining options at the popular attraction. ICON Park has brewed up something new just in time for the season: a brand-new Starbucks® is now open in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District. Located directly in ICON Park, the new store gives visitors, locals, and I-Drive hotel guests a convenient, walkable spot to fuel up with their favorite handcrafted beverages and bites. Nestl

An interactive cocktail class will offer fans the opportunity to craft their own winter themed cocktails on Dec. 26. Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has introduced and new seasonal line-up of cocktails and mocktails to help guests celebrate and enjoy winter in a distinctly Florida manner, while also offering guests a chance to treat themselves to a post-Christmas treat with an entire interactive cocktail class experience fea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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