Joey Fatone is about to take a big fat bite out of Universal Orlando Resort, bringing his NY inspired hot dogs to Universal CityWalk. Joey Fatone may be best known as a member of the record-shattering, multi-platinum boyband, *NSYNC, but this former boy band star, and local legend is about to bring his fast food concept to Universal CityWalk in Orlando. Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice is coming to Universal CityWalk. Founded by *N

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Kissimmee, add Taste of Kissimmee to your plans, with delicious food and drinks, along with live music and local vendors. Taste of kissimmee is back folks! If you’re looking for something fun to do in Kissimmee this Friday, add Taste of Kissimmee to your plans. This free community event takes place on Friday, May 8, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Ruby Plaza, 201 Lakeview Drive. from 5 - 9 pm. Guests can enjoy a variety of food and

Mount Dora Taste is bringing together 20+ local restaurants, live music, and hundreds of attendees for one of the region’s most anticipated food events. The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a major milestone this spring with the return of the 25th Annual Mount Dora Taste, taking place Saturday, May 2 at Sunset Park in downtown Mount Dora. A longtime favorite in the community, the event brings together more than 20 local restaurants for an evening of sample-s

East Meets West is a community celebration of Asian American Heritage Month in Orlando! East Meets West is happening this weekend, a free community celebration of Asian American Heritage Month taking place on Friday, May 1 from 5 - 9 pm, and Saturday, May 2, from 12 pm - 9 pm. Located at Pioneers (Lake Nona), 10123 William Carey Dr, Orlando, this vibrant festival offers a delicious journey through Asian and fusion cuisine, together with a unique marketplace overflowing with

It's time to get baked Orlando with a new quick-service pizza joint coming this summer. Stoner's Pizza Joint, a fast-growing, quick-service pizza franchise based in Fort Lauderdale is coming to Orlando, with a total of eight units coming to Orlando, marking a significant step in the brand's continued expansion across Florida. Two units are expected to open this coming summer, at 4781 South Orange Avenue, SoDo, and 207 North Clarke Road, STE. 3, Ocoee. "The expansion in Orland

Serving bold flavors with a saucy twist, Saucy! by KFC delivers finger-lickin’ flavor with golden chicken tenders paired with bold, globally inspired sauces and craveable sides. Saucy! by KFC—the bold, flavor-forward concept redefining fast food with freshly prepared chicken tendies and obsessively crafted sauces—will open its fifth Orlando-area location on Wednesday, April 23 at 875 W State Road 436. Continuing its expansion across Florida along the SR 436 corridor—one of S

Many Orlando area restaurants, and hotels are offering an extra special menu for Mother’s Day Brunch. Mother's Day is an extra special day to show our love and appreciation for the special ladies in our lives, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch in Orlando. This year many restaurants are offering special brunch menus with mouth-watering dishes such as eggs benedict, shrimp and grits, and fresh fruit platters, and with so many Orlando bru

Slow-smoked classics meet a cicerone-curated beer list at the veteran-owned, rock-and-roll-themed restaurant redefining local barbecue. After 15 years of building a nationally recognized barbecue reputation in the Midwest, culinary duo Greg and Kristina Gaardbo have opened Holy City Zoo BBQ at 190 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. The opening unveils a 5,000 sq. ft. woman- andveteran-owned restaurant where traditional American barbecue, internationally inspired menu creations and rock-a

Waterford Lakes Loud & Proud Mexican Restaurant starts the Cinco de Mayo Party on May 5 with Live Mariachi Performances and Face Painting. This Cinco de Mayo, Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar in Waterford Lakes is bringing a month-long, ass-kickin’ fiesta to town with a lineup of limited-time margarita and beer specials, along with face painting, live in-restaurant mariachi celebrations, and a festive Cinco de Drinko shot on May 5. On Cinco de Mayo, the Orlando restaurant will

Big news, Melbourne! Wahlburgers is now open at Home Depot, making it easy to grab a burger while you’re on the go. Wahlburgers, the burger concept founded by brothers Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is continuing its Florida expansion with the opening of a new Wahlburgers outlet outside The Home Depot in Melbourne on Thursday, April 16. Located outside The Home Depot at 5100 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940, the outlet is part of Wahlburgers’ growing

Fans invited to "Scoop Up A Free Treat" and celebrate the brand's signature layered dessert. Jeremiah's Italian Ice is giving fans a new reason to celebrate each spring with the launch of the first-ever National Jelati Day, taking place Saturday, April 18. The new annual holiday honors the brand's signature frozen treat, the Jeremiah's Jelati, and invites guests nationwide to experience what makes it a fan favorite. To mark the occasion, Jeremiah's is encouraging guests to "

Mystic Ice Cream, Scoops on 5th, and Waffles & Cream join forces for 25 flavor stops across historic Downtown Mount Dora. The Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll and Pup Walk will return Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 3 - 5 pm, featuring a major expansion that makes this year’s event the biggest yet. For the first time, the event will feature three ice cream providers instead of one, delivering 25 flavors distributed at 25 participating downtown businesses, along with the debut of a fi

Now through May 10, Jeff’s Bagel Run has introduced a lineup inspired by classic Southern flavors, including several peach-forward beverages, and a new Pimento Cream Cheese. Jeff’s Bagel Run is welcoming the flavors of spring with a lineup of limited-time offerings inspired by classic Southern tastes and the bright, fresh flavors of the season. Beginning April 6 and running through May 10, guests can enjoy a new collection of scratch-made spreads and handcrafted beverages de

Shipley Do-Nuts Orlando now operates under new management and features a drive-thru and indoor seating. Shipley Do-Nuts , founded in 1936 and now the nation’s largest and oldest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, has reopened in Orlando under new ownership and management by Virentes Hospitality . The Orlando location can be found at 2255 S. Semoran Blvd., near Orlando Executive Airport and Orlando International Airport. “This reopening represents a great opp

Check out the dining specials from Rosen Hotels & Resorts this Easter, a tradition for many Central Florida families. This Easter, select Rosen Hotels & Resorts properties are offering chef-curated menus for Easter. Indulge in a brunch buffet at Rosen Shingle Creek or a poolside prix fixe menu at Rosen Centre, where family-friendly meets culinary extravagance. Due to the popularity of this event, reservations are highly recommended. To make reservations or view the full m