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The Naughty List holiday pop-up bar arrives at The Dark Room in downtown Orlando

The Dark Room in downtown Orlando has undergone a festive holiday makeover, debuting over-the-top seasonal decor alongside an all-new themed cocktail menu. Transformed into "The Naughty List" pop-up bar, the downtown hangout is serving up plenty of holiday cheer for Central Florida nightlife fans. The 407’s Lauren Margolis stepped inside for an exclusive first look to help get you into the spirit.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Arby's in Winter Garden closes

Winter Garden no longer has the meats. Arby's, located at 3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, has permanently closed its doors. The fast-food chain first opened to the public six years ago. Previously, a Bojangles occupied the space. Now, the nearest Arby's to Winter Garden is the Ocoee location at 11193...

Winter Garden, FL · 2d

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Brazilian chef Alex Atala, of 2 Michelin-star D.O.M., to curate Morada Orlando luxury development

Brazil’s most renowned chef is poised to make his mark on Orlando. Alex Atala, whose restaurant D.O.M. in São Paulo has earned 2 Michelin stars for 12 years running and also earned the No. 4 spot in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2012, will curate Morada Orlando, a $400 million luxury residential and […] The post Brazilian chef Alex Atala, of 2 Michelin-star D.O.M., to curate Morada Orlando luxury development appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Brazilian Rock-Themed Pizzeria Chain Files Plans to Open in Ocoee

A pizzeria chain with roots in Brazil has set its sights on Ocoee, filing paperwork with the state for a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive. Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning the location in the 34761 zip code, though the project is still in its earliest stages and plenty of details remain unknown.

Ocoee, FL · 1d

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Birdie’s Ice Cream plans new location in Winter Springs

A new ice cream shop called Birdie’s Ice Cream is in the works in Winter Springs, Florida, in the greater Orlando area. The proposed establishment is planned for 1325 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs, FL 32708. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Birdie’s Ice Cream was filed on November 5, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Winter Springs, FL · 2d

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Hikari Coffee Plans New Location on Florida Avenue in Cocoa

Cocoa could soon have a new place to grab a cup of coffee, with Hikari Coffee preparing to establish a storefront at 406 Florida Avenue. The proposed coffee shop is planned for a property along Florida Avenue in Cocoa, where the new business is taking its first steps toward opening. The project was filed under Hikari Coffee LLC, with state records listing the location as a food-service establishment with seating.

Cocoa, FL · 2d

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Couple Waits Through Long Lines At Salt Shack In Clermont On Earlier Visits, Then Finally Eats There And Finds The Key Lime Pie Outshines The Sides

A restaurant with a line out the door is either a great sign or a great...

Clermont, FL · 2d

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Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish Make This Hidden Orlando Soul Food Spot A Florida Local Favorite

Some of the best plates in Orlando never show up on a theme park map. They come out of small neighborhood kitchens where the fryer stays busy and the side dishes are the kind people plan their week around. One of those kitchens sits on a quiet stretch of the...

Orlando, FL · 11d

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

Florida · 10d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 3d

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This Counter-Service Florida Taqueria Landed In The Michelin Guide With Smoked Brisket And Achiote Pork Tacos

I did not expect the Michelin Guide to care this much about a taco topped with pickled onion and habanero salsa. Yet here we are, and I’m thrilled about it. A small counter-service spot in Florida earned its place in the guide with slow-roasted achiote pork and smoked brisket tacos. You order at a register.

Florida · 2d

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This Florida Seafood Shack Serves A New England-Style Fried Fisherman’s Platter At Fair Prices

Live lobsters get flown into a small strip-mall kitchen every Friday morning, and they still manage to sell out. That happens right here in central Florida, hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The rest of the menu reads like a road trip along Cape Cod. Whole belly clams,...

Florida · 12d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Orlando, Florida — a city where the sun glints off lakes and glass towers, where neighborhoods bloom with murals and the laughter of families, where every street corner hums with the music of a hundred cultures. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Spanish-tiled bungalows, mid-century motels, pastel storefronts, and the ever-present spires of theme parks that draw dreamers from every corner of the world. But beyond the neon and the fireworks, Orlando’s true magic is found in its kitchens — in the warmth of a shared meal, in the stories that simmer in every sauce, in the way food brings together newcomers and old-timers, students and snowbirds, artists and engineers, families and friends.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Legendary Wings At This Music-Themed Restaurant

There are exactly two types of people in Florida: those who have eaten at Mojo’s Food. Music. Soul. in Ocala, and those who are about to. If you’ve never made the drive to Ocala specifically for wings, you haven’t truly lived the Florida experience. That might sound...

Florida · 3d

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2026 Orlando Thanksgiving Dining Guide: Where to Dine, Celebrate & Order Takeout

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and Orlando restaurants are preparing special menus for the holiday. This year’s offerings include traditional turkey dinners, seafood buffets, Brazilian-style dining, Indian-inspired Thanksgiving specials, and holiday brunches. For those celebrating at home, there are also convenient takeout options to enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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MAVI Bringing Two New Dining Concepts to The Sanctuary Downtown

Two neighboring restaurants in Downtown Orlando’s South Eola District have closed, with two new concepts preparing to take their places. Neveyah Sushi & Thai and Eola Lounge, located at The Sanctuary (100 S. Eola Drive), have both closed, and construction is underway on their replacements. The former Neveyah space...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Rock, Amor & Pizza Plans New Location in Ocoee

Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for the restaurant was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Ocoee, FL · 2d

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Earthy Picks Reopens in Downtown Following Temporary Closure

Earthy Picks Vegan Cafe is back open in South Eola after temporarily closing its doors in September. The popular Latin-inspired vegan restaurant at 420 E. Church Street announced its closure on September 23, citing an “unexpected internal business matter” that required the business to close until further notice.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Beignets & Brew Coming to Winter Park

Beignets & Brew, a coffee shop specializing in New Orleans-style beignets, specialty coffee, and other beverages, is preparing to open a new location in Winter Park at 501 North Orlando Avenue, Unit 2. The upcoming shop was listed in records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to...

Winter Park, FL · 3d

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Inspector busts Cody’s for serving ‘Gulf’ shrimp from India and ‘Maryland’ crab from China

An inspector found something fishy on the menu at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages after discovering the restaurant’s regional seafood specialties were actually being shipped in from across the globe. The restaurant located in Brownwood was hit with an administrative complaint following an inspection this week prompted...

The Villages, FL · 15d