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Top Chef Champ Juices Up Mills 50 With Pomelo Hotspot
Top Chef winner Hung Huynh is bringing a surge of Southeast Asian flavor to Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood with Pomelo, a new bar and restaurant on the way. The 2,600-square-foot, roughly 120-seat spot is moving into the former Twisted Handle/Brass Tap building at 1632 N. Mills Avenue and is aiming for a spring 2026 debut. Backed by restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung, Pomelo is set to lean into live-fire cooking, shareable plates, and a citrus-forward cocktail program.
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This No-Frills Florida Restaurant Has Locals Lining Up Early for Its Famous Breakfast
Tucked along South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, Dixie Belle’s Cafe is the kind of place that feels like home the moment you walk through the door. With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 2,800 reviews, this family-run breakfast spot has earned a loyal following of locals who arrive early just to snag a seat.
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Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras Food Festival Is a Dessert Lover's Dream
Every spring, Universal Orlando transforms into a colorful celebration inspired by the traditions of New Orleans. Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras is one of the park’s biggest seasonal events, known for its vibrant parade, live concerts, and an international food festival that stretches throughout the park. The atmosphere feels...
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Gorillaz To Turn Orlando Into Cartoon Chaos As North American Tour Blasts Off
Orlando is getting first crack at the new Gorillaz era. The band will launch the North American leg of The Mountain Tour at the Kia Center on Sept. 17, kicking off a coast-to-coast run behind their ninth studio album. The arena opener promises the animated visuals and guest-heavy set that have become a Gorillaz calling card, and it is a relatively rare full-scale headlining arena night for Damon Albarn and company in Central Florida.
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Raise a Pint: The Best Irish Pubs in Central Florida for St. Patrick’s Day
When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, Central Florida knows how to celebrate. From lively pubs pouring perfect pints of Guinness to cozy neighborhood spots serving Irish comfort food, there are plenty of places where the spirit of Ireland comes alive. Whether you’re looking for traditional fish and chips, live Irish music, or a festive atmosphere to toast the holiday with friends, these Irish pubs and restaurants offer the perfect setting to get into the spirit.
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North Quarter’s Tiny Wine Bar Soars To Best New Restaurant Glory
In a city packed with big-name dining rooms and flashy concepts, it’s a cozy Southern European wine bar in Orlando’s North Quarter that just snagged the spotlight. Sparrow, the petite nook from Good Salt Restaurant Group, has been crowned Best New Restaurant in the Orlando Sentinel’s 2026 Foodie Awards, cementing its status as downtown’s go-to date-night hideout.
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Outback Steakhouse Opens New Horizon West Location Along New Independence Parkway
Outback Steakhouse has officially opened a new restaurant serving the Horizon West community, 4 years after the initial proposal was reported by HorizonWestInfo.com. The Australian inspired steakhouse officially opened on March 3, marking the brand’s newest location in the fast growing Winter Garden area. The restaurant is located along...
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Morrison rewrites record books with Kissimmee Chain rout
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Since stepping out of New York, Alec Morrison has had a knack for doing big things. This week at the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats event on the Kissimmee Chain marked perhaps his biggest win yet. In 2023, Morrison lapped the field on Sam Rayburn...
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Is the Tuna Poke Bowl the Freshest Bite at Epcot?
The Tuna Poke Bowl debuts at the 2026 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival at Nectar, hosted by AdventHealth, featuring fresh, vibrant flavors. The 2026 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival continues to expand its fresh-forward offerings with the debut of a brand-new marketplace: Nectar hosted by AdventHealth. Designed to spotlight vibrant, better-for-you ingredients, this booth brings bright flavors and colorful presentation. The standout new item at this food and beverage might just be one of the most balanced dishes of the festival. We stopped by to try the new Tuna Poke Bowl, and here’s how it stacks up.
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Florida’s Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Feast Is Worth the Trip
There is a Mexican restaurant near the Disney resort corridor that has quietly built a reputation so strong, locals and tourists keep coming back trip after trip. The food is fresh, handmade, and loaded with bold flavors that feel nothing like the typical chain restaurant experience. The lunch buffet alone...
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Boujie Bites: The ultimate 11-course tasting at Foreigner
Foreigner offers one of Orlando’s most exclusive dining experiences with an intimate, 10-seat chef’s counter. Led by Chef Bruno Fonseca, the restaurant meticulously crafts an 11-course tasting menu that blends global techniques with high-end, seasonal ingredients. The menu is always changing and diners don't know what they are eating until they arrive. Each dish is presented as a visual masterpiece, finished with precise, "tweezer-accurate" plating. A four-course meal is $85 per person and the 11-course is $195. Reservations are required.
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Horizon West Theater Co. loses performing space
For the past five months, Horizon West Theater Company has invited the community to Two Bridges Pub, a local eatery in Winter Garden, to enjoy its monthly Pints & Performances. The pub became a place to gather, share their talents, have fun and most importantly, raise funds for a forever...
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Clermont Lakefront Corner Aims To Lure Swanky Rooftop Hotspot
A prime lakefront corner in downtown Clermont is officially up for grabs, and brokers are dangling a clear vision in front of would-be tenants: a high-end restaurant capped with a rooftop bar. The build-ready parcel stares straight out at Lake Minneola and sits just steps from some of Clermont's busiest waterfront blocks, signaling yet another push to turn long-underused downtown lots into destination dining and entertainment spots.
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Wekiva Culinary hosts inaugural community tasting event
Forty-eight students from Wekiva High's Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts hosted their inaugural community tasting event with menus designed by local chefs. Wekiva Culinary received about $6,000 in donated food, including $900 worth of black truffle, to support the tasting event preparations. Zariah Edwards, event executive sous chef and senior,...
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Harlow Grove Brings Two-Story Hangout To Winter Garden March 11
Harlow Grove Restaurant & Lounge is set to flip the lights on in downtown Winter Garden on Wednesday, March 11, with a 4 p.m. grand-opening event in its two-story Plant Street space. The newcomer is billing itself as a spot for weekday bites, unhurried dinners, lively brunch, and late-night cocktails, with a clear message to guests: no need to rush out.
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GALLERY: More big returns from the Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Check out the highlights from another big weigh-in on Day 2 of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division event on the Kissimmee Chain. Right now, the Kissimmee Chain is the place to be, and the pros and co-anglers are showing it off. Follow...
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🥡Why foodies are flocking to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs
ORLANDO, Fla. – Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs brings Iron Chef flair — and serious cooking — to one of Central Florida’s busiest dining districts. The soaring, industrial-inspired dining room is designed to feel like, as general manager Paul Snyder describes it, “a repurposed bottle factory, turned into a beautiful restaurant.” Kanji on the walls and dramatic chandeliers. Kids often see those chandeliers as jellyfish floating overhead, adding a bit of whimsy to the polished setting.