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Sonny’s BBQ Feast & Float takes over Rainbow River in Dunnellon for a day of BBQ, music and summer fun
Sonny’s BBQ is bringing slow-smoked flavor to the water’s edge with Feast & Float, a riverside experience at KP Hole Park in Dunnellon, Marion County. There's nothing quite like summertime on the river – sunscreen in the air, tubes lined up along the banks, music echoing through the trees and delicious meals shared with friends. This summer, Winter Park based Sonny's BBQ is tapping into that unmistakable feeling with the launch of Feast & Float, a riverside celebration design

Alastair Mac
Jun 5


Adults-Only Dessert Restaurant, Better Than Sex is closing its Orlando location after 10 years in the city
The adults-only space specialised in decadent desserts, espresso martinis and cocktails, served in a dark, boudoir themed restaurant. The intimate, adults-only Better Than Sex Dessert Restaurant, designed for date nights, celebrations, and unforgettable endings, is closing its popular Orlando location, leaving the city just a little less sweet. Better Than Sex which has been located at 1905 N. Orange Avenue in Ivanhoe Village since opening in Orlando in January 2016 has annou

Emma Walton
Jun 5


Holy City Zoo BBQ in Longwood closes it's doors only weeks after opening
A rock-and-roll-themed restaurant that opened to much publicity has suddenly closed not long after the official opening. Holy City Zoo BBQ at 190 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood has closed its doors less than two months after opening. The BBQ spot, owned by couple, Greg and Kristina Gaardbo moved to Central Florida from Chicago to open Holy City Zoo BBQ, For 15 years, Greg and Kristina ran Chicago Culinary Kitchen, a successful barbecue restaurant that received numerous awar

Emma Walton
Jun 4


Make Father's Day memorable with a refined brunch at AVA MediterrAegean Winter Park
Treat Dad to brunch at AVA on Father's Day, featuring a Greek-inspired prix fixe menu rooted in vibrant Aegean flavors. AVA MediterrAegean located at 290 S Park Ave, Winter Park is celebrating Dad's with a refined brunch on Father's Day. On Sunday, June 21, AVA Winter Park invites guests to celebrate Father’s Day with an elevated brunch experience, available from 11:30 am to 3 pm. The $75 per person prix fixe menu offers a refined selection of seasonal dishes and brunch favor

Emma Walton
Jun 3


Summer Menu Additions + $5 Kid’s Deal at Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in Orlando
Orlando's Keke's Cafe is celebrating summer with new menu additions, value kids meal, and the launch of “Keke’s Summer Road Trip”. Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is kicking off summer with fresh new menu additions and the return of its fan-favorite $5 Summer Kid’s Meal Deal designed to help families savor, sip and save all season long. NOW AVAILABLE, the summer-ready lineup brings craveable new offerings including: Avocado Toast – Adding a Keke’s spin to a breakfast staple, this

Emma Walton
Jun 3


Treat Dad to Father's Day Brunch and Dinner in Orlando 2026
This Father’s Day treat Dad to a feast fit for a king! From all you can eat buffets to gourmet dining and free beer, check out the Father's Day dining specials in Orlando. With Father’s Day quickly approaching -on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Orlando has a mouth-watering selection of restaurants and bars to help show your appreciation for the paternal figure in your life. Many area restaurants are offering special deals, free meals for dad, free beer, and more. Our comprehensive gu

Emma Walton
Jun 2


Gideon's Bakehouse kicks off June with the return of Butterscotch's Cookie Butter Butterscotch Cookie!
It's a new month and Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs and East End Market has a great choice of new limited-time treats! The ever popular Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs and the East End Market is known for the popularity of it's limited-time cookies, cakes, merch and more. Each month, Gideon's release new items to an eager fan-base of customers eager to discover new treats, and as we kick off June, this month does not disappoint! Your June limited flavor is Buttersc

Emma Walton
Jun 1


Orlando chocolate shop, ÔBON Chocolatier announces it's closure at East End Market
The concept from the family owned bakery, Light on the Sugar has now closed. The chocolate shop concept, ÔBON Chocolatier which specialized in hand-crafted bon bons and artisanal treats has closed its doors just after a year from it's grand opening. Light On The Sugar Bakery & Cafe, a family owned bakery with locations in Winter Park, Waterford Lakes, and Jacksonville, who owned the concept, announced the news via the ÔBON Chocolatier Instagram account. ÔBON Chocolatier opene

Emma Walton
Jun 1


Ghirardelli at Disney Springs to move temporarily to Town Center location for store renovations
After nearly 30 years in its current home, the iconic Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop is temporarily relocating to Disney Springs Town Center while its Marketplace location undergoes a renovation. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has announces that its iconic Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort will relocate to Disney Springs Town Center during the renovation of its longtime home in Disney Springs Marketplace, origi

Emma Walton
Jun 1


Ômo by Jônt and MAASS, retain 1 Star from the Michelin Guide and Juan Valencia awarded Michelin Sommelier Award
HIVE Hospitality's Florida Restaurants now holds the second-highest number of Michelin stars of any hospitality group in the U.S. HIVE Hospitality, led by Chef Ryan Ratino, have been recognized by the Michelin Guide with 1 star for Ômo by Jônt in Orlando and 1 star for MAASS in Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale! Additionally, the group is proud to announce that Ômo by Jônt’s Juan Valencia has been awarded the Michelin Sommelier Award. Juan’s journey into wine began while working

Emma Walton
May 29


The viral bagel shop, PopUp Bagels ready to open new locations in Winter Park and Viera
PopUp Bagels, known for its simple menu and grip, rip and dip technique, is opening two Florida locations. PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known” bagel shop is officially opening its Winter Park location on Friday, May 29 at 646 South Orlando Avenue. PopUp Bagels has quickly become one of the country’s most talked-about bagel concepts, with recent openings across Maine, California, New York City, North Carolina, Florida, and beyond. The Winter Park shop marks the brand’s

Emma Walton
May 27


Jeff's Bagel Run launches Ice Cream Summer including Jeremiah's Italian Ice collaboration!
The menu includes two Jeremiah’s-inspired cream cheeses, returning fan-favorite beverages, and several new summer drinks designed to bring a little joy (and sweetness) to the season. Jeff's Bagel Run is kicking off the season with its most indulgent summer lineup yet. Now through August 23, the brand is introducing Ice Cream Summer, a collection of limited-time cream cheeses and handcrafted beverages designed to bring the flavors of summer straight to the bagel counter. The s

Emma Walton
May 26


BarkHaven raises the bar on Dog-Friendly Dining in Orlando with New Menu Additions
BarkHaven’s restaurant and sports bar rolls out a new menu packed with fresh flavors. Orlando’s popular dog-friendly restaurant and sports bar, BarkHaven, is introducing a delicious new lineup of menu items designed with its human guests in mind. While pups can still enjoy their dedicated menu, the latest additions focus on elevated, recognizable bites and sports bar favorites that enhance the overall dining experience. Now served include: Cheeseburger Quesadilla, Cheesebur

Emma Walton
May 26


Everyone is dying to see Orlando’s newest murder mystery dinner show, The Speakeasy Murder!
The Speakeasy Murder is a family-friendly murder mystery dinner show experience, transporting guests Into a glamorous 1920’s nightclub setting with live music, colorful characters, hidden clues. The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition is celebrating 200 plus family-friendly, interactive murder mystery dinner show experiences in Orlando. From the moment doors first opened, The Speakeasy Murder has been transporting guests back into the Roaring Twenties to an electric

Alastair Mac
May 26


Chill - Orlando launches new Ice Cream Trail just in time for summer!
We've got the inside scoop as locals and visitors are invited to scoop their way through Orlando. As Orlando gets ready to sizzle, the cities sweetest summer adventure has officially arrived. Florida Dairy Farmers and Visit Orlando are teaming up to launch the first-ever Thrill to Chill: Orlando Ice Cream Trail — a limited-time, self-guided experience that invites locals and visitors to explore Orlando’s vibrant ice cream scene while celebrating the real dairy that makes ever

Emma Walton
May 26
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