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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.

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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 · 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 · 14h

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Bar Italia Cooks for Comfort

Bar Italia is in the center of Winter Park Village, attracting many people with its appealing exterior of olive tree decor, personal hospitality, and classic Italian food. When customers walk into Bar Italia, they’re greeted with the aromas of the open kitchen and welcomed by the host. As customers are seated at their tables, they are given complimentary fresh bread, along with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dipping sauce, and ricotta cheese, which instantly gives customers a warm feeling of inclusion. Bar Italia was created by the company Next Cool Restaurants, which is located in Ohio. Next Cool Restaurants is a hospitality group that creates upscale dining that focuses on selling well-prepared food.

Winter Park, FL · 1d

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A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026

Hey! Unto you … some very entertaining local theater has been born just in time for the holiday season. Here’s a shortlist of some shows we think are worth taking a sleigh-ride and/or swan boat to see. Nov. 13-Dec. 13A PaperMap Christmas CarolThornton Park theater troupe reimagines Dickens’ classic tale through a rather unique lens: […] The post A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Philly Pretzel Factory coming to shopping plaza in The Villages

Here’s big news for those who hail from the City of Brotherly Love: A Philly Pretzel Factory is coming to a shopping plaza in The Villages. The new eatery will be located at Rolling Acres Plaza in the Lady Lake portion of The Villages. The Lady Lake Building Department...

The Villages, FL · 5d

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Kissimmee's Hilliard Isle Lands Shops, Dining Village Around a 150-Year-Old Oak

A new town center is taking shape along Simpson Road in Kissimmee, where developers are planning roughly 130,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and neighborhood services wrapped around a live oak estimated to be more than 150 years old. The project, called The Village at Hilliard Isle, is designed to serve the sprawling residential community growing up around it, bringing grocery stores, fitness studios and dining options to an area that has seen rapid development in recent years.

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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20 best independent restaurants near The Villages, Florida: highly rated local favorites worth the drive

THE VILLAGES, FL (352Today.com) – The 352 is about to see its first frosty November temperatures this week. Locals are bracing for lows in the 40s, chilly by Florida standards, while our snowbird friends are already in place. For them, winter is an event, and they come here for it.

The Villages, FL · 1d

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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 · 23h

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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Opens 23,000-Square-Foot Superstore in Kissimmee Dec. 3

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is going big in Kissimmee. The family-owned Florida retailer says its first-ever Superstore will open Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at 641 Centerview Blvd., a 23,000-square-foot location the company describes as roughly double the size of a typical ABC store. The announcement, detailed in a...

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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PWAC agrees to spend $322,947 for major renovation of dog park in The Villages

The Project Wide Advisory Committee on Monday morning agreed to spend $322,947 on a major renovation of the Brinson-Perry Dog Park. The existing dog park features a steep grade that officials noted is not conducive to pedestrians or pets. To fix the issue, the newly designed park will feature a level slope intended to greatly enhance usability and safety for residents and their dogs.

The Villages, FL · 2d

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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 · 23h

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Lake County Shelter launches Pets for Vets adoption promotion

LAKE COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Lake County Animal Shelter will honor veterans this Veterans Day with its Pets for Vets promotion, waiving adoption fees for veterans from Nov. 12-30, 2026. The promotion encourages veterans to visit the shelter, meet adoptable pets, and find a new best friend to share life’s adventures.

Lake County, 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 · 16h

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Accesso Advancing 650K-SF Kissimmee Entertainment Hub

Accesso is moving ahead with Ovation Orlando, a mixed-use entertainment destination that transforms a former resort into a 650,000-square-foot venue for dining, entertainment, retail and hospitality. RSP Architects is leading the master planning, architecture and design of Ovation Orlando. The project is located on the former site of the Orlando...

Kissimmee, 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 · 16h