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Holiday ice cream flavors back at Publix for a limited time. Here’s the lineup
Read full article: Holiday ice cream flavors back at Publix for a limited time. Here’s the lineupThe company announced that the flavors will return to stores starting in September, and they will remain available while supplies last.
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hotdog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hotdog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
‘I’m really hopeful:’ Central Florida restaurants face economic strain amid rising costs
Read full article: ‘I’m really hopeful:’ Central Florida restaurants face economic strain amid rising costsIn a year marked by the closures of beloved restaurants like Kappy's Subs in Maitland, Pom Pom's Teahouse in the Milk District, and Hamburger Mary's Downtown, the Central Florida restaurant scene is facing unprecedented challenges.
🍬 Top holiday food and drink ranked via national poll, online ordering data
Read full article: 🍬 Top holiday food and drink ranked via national poll, online ordering dataAs the holiday season kicks into high gear, people are filled with excitement to see family and friends, and kitchens begin to buzz with the familiar aroma of festive dishes.
PHOTOS: New 3-story Publix store with boat dock opens in Florida. Here’s an inside look
Read full article: PHOTOS: New 3-story Publix store with boat dock opens in Florida. Here’s an inside lookTwo Publix stores are set to open their doors to customers on Thursday, adding to the grocery chain’s growing list of locations.
This breakfast staple just saw its largest monthly price drop in decades
Read full article: This breakfast staple just saw its largest monthly price drop in decadesInflation in the United States ticked slightly higher last month, signaling that some prices remain stubbornly elevated as the holiday season approaches.
New 3-story Publix store to open with boat dock, parking garage. Here’s where
Read full article: New 3-story Publix store to open with boat dock, parking garage. Here’s whereTwo Publix stores are set to open their doors to customers on Thursday, adding to the grocery chain’s growing list of locations.
Orlando food truck owner creates petition to fight city ordinance
Read full article: Orlando food truck owner creates petition to fight city ordinanceZachary Maxwell, the Orlando-based food truck owner of Maxtro’s went public Monday with a petition he created against a city ordinance he said is hurting his business.
‘This decision wasn’t easy:’ Downtown Orlando German restaurant set to close doors
Read full article: ‘This decision wasn’t easy:’ Downtown Orlando German restaurant set to close doorsSchmankerl Stub’n, a German restaurant in downtown Orlando, announced on social media that they will be closing their doors for good.
CHI-CHI’S Mexican restaurant chain to return after nearly 20 years
Read full article: CHI-CHI’S Mexican restaurant chain to return after nearly 20 yearsIn a release, company officials announced that the chain is returning thanks to a new agreement with Hormel Foods, the owner of CHI-CHI’S trademarks.
Portillo’s brings its Chicago beef and hot dogs to Waterford Lakes with new location opening Thursday
Read full article: Portillo’s brings its Chicago beef and hot dogs to Waterford Lakes with new location opening ThursdayChicago-based Portillo’s is set to open its seventh location in Florida on Thursday in Orlando.
☕ Naughty or nice? 24 holiday coffee drinks ranked from ‘healthiest’ to unhealthiest
Read full article: ☕ Naughty or nice? 24 holiday coffee drinks ranked from ‘healthiest’ to unhealthiestThe holiday season is the perfect time of year to enjoy a cup of coffee, whether you're settling into a coffee shop armchair and catching up with friends, or pulling into a drive-thru for a quick reprieve while running errands.
Tijuana Flats reopens Orlando location, reveals plans to bounce back after bankruptcy
Read full article: Tijuana Flats reopens Orlando location, reveals plans to bounce back after bankruptcyIn April, Winter Park based Tijuana Flats filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed multiple locations
Disney chefs offer tips and tricks for the perfect holiday feast
Read full article: Disney chefs offer tips and tricks for the perfect holiday feastThe holidays have arrived, which for many means a family feast is in order. To help everyone create the perfect spread, a pair of Disney chefs are offering their expertise.
This year’s top restaurants have been revealed. Here are Florida’s picks
Read full article: This year’s top restaurants have been revealed. Here are Florida’s picksOpenTable has released its picks for the top 100 restaurants of 2024 — and a few of those selections can be found right here in the Sunshine State.
This new Florida Publix has a burrito bar and ‘Pours Area.’ Here’s what to know
Read full article: This new Florida Publix has a burrito bar and ‘Pours Area.’ Here’s what to knowOn Thursday, Publix celebrated the opening of its latest remodeled grocery store, and it’s offering a few interesting features for customers.
Here’s which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central Florida
Read full article: Here’s which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central FloridaCentral Floridians are set to get new ALDI stores in Deltona, Orlando, St. Cloud, Melbourne, Ormond Beach, Port St. John and Leesburg, according to an ALDI spokesperson.
Here’s how you can donate to the ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey drive
Read full article: Here’s how you can donate to the ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey driveNews 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray’s turkey drive is back again. Online donations are being accepted to help feed families of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida for the holidays.
New Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Here’s where it’ll go
Read full article: New Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Here’s where it’ll goThe store will feature a second-story sitting area, offer a pharmacy and host a liquor shop. But it'll be missing out on one notable feature.
🍗 Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscle
Read full article: 🍗 Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscleAt Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat.
Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to grow
Read full article: Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to growShereece Mitchell-Sanchez has been working tirelessly since 2021 to help feed people living and working in the Pine Hills community.
Seminole County pizzeria faces financial hardship after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Seminole County pizzeria faces financial hardship after Hurricane MiltonWith one location in Lake Mary, Diaz expanded to downtown Sanford just over a year ago. In recent weeks, he’s found himself facing significant financial challenges.
🥫 Just 5% of America’s food waste is composted. Which states are getting it done?
Read full article: 🥫 Just 5% of America’s food waste is composted. Which states are getting it done?Americans composted about 3.3 million tons of food waste in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's most recent estimates.
Sanford Brewing Company goes cash-only, pays staff directly amid uncertainty about future
Read full article: Sanford Brewing Company goes cash-only, pays staff directly amid uncertainty about futureSanford Brewing Company embarked on a weekend of all-day happy hour and cash-only sales that went directly to employees amid concerns over the future.
🍬 23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Read full article: 🍬 23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiestSpooky season has arrived, and whether you dress in costume with full abandon or turn off the porch lights first thing on Halloween night, there's one thing that's unavoidable this time of year: candy.
World Central Kitchen offering free meals in DeLand for people impacted by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: World Central Kitchen offering free meals in DeLand for people impacted by Hurricane MiltonWorld Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that offers food relief, announced they will be offering free means in DeLand and 19 other Florida locations on Saturday for those affected by Hurricane Milton.
Old Brevard crab shack, seafood market damaged by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Old Brevard crab shack, seafood market damaged by Hurricane MiltonA once-popular stop for cracking open crabs and eating seafood next to the Indian River was severely damaged when the roof over those benches that guests sat at for decades collapsed during Hurricane Milton.
These Central Florida restaurants are reopening after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants are reopening after Hurricane MiltonThe good news (and a good sign for the community) is that several popular restaurants will be back open tonight for people looking to take a break from being stuck in their homes.
Waffle House Index shows few Central Florida locations open after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Waffle House Index shows few Central Florida locations open after Hurricane MiltonOn Thursday afternoon, many Waffle Houses in Central Florida, Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida were still closed, and the ones that were open could only offer limited service.
Shoppers stock up as Orange County prepares for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Shoppers stock up as Orange County prepares for Hurricane MiltonShoppers filled the Publix in the Packing District and Costco in Winter Park on Monday, grabbing last-minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected arrival.
Orlando bars sue city after being forced to pay nearly $850K for police
Read full article: Orlando bars sue city after being forced to pay nearly $850K for policeFollowing a number of shootings in the area, the city decided to impose new rules in an attempt to improve safety and draw more people to the district.
Central Florida family restaurant closes after nearly 50 years
Read full article: Central Florida family restaurant closes after nearly 50 yearsA nearly half-century-old business announced its end on Wednesday, Oct. 2 when owner Dominic Commesso released a statement on Facebook saying Dominick’s, a southern Italian restaurant in Winter Springs, is permanently closing.
🍲 Americans love frozen meals, processed foods. We still don’t fully understand what it’s doing to our bodies
Read full article: 🍲 Americans love frozen meals, processed foods. We still don’t fully understand what it’s doing to our bodiesOver the past two decades, ultra-processed foods have grown to make up a majority of Americans' daily calorie intake, and a growing body of research suggests these cheaper eats could be costing us our lives.
Plate Above Catering now offering monthly pop-up café in Central Florida. Here’s how to give it a try
Read full article: Plate Above Catering now offering monthly pop-up café in Central Florida. Here’s how to give it a tryPlate Above Catering, which helps to fund Second Harvest Food Bank, is now offering a pop-up lunch café once a month.
Central Florida-based fried chicken chain celebrates 20th anniversary, opens Longwood restaurant
Read full article: Central Florida-based fried chicken chain celebrates 20th anniversary, opens Longwood restaurantTwenty years ago, two men who met golfing at Ole Miss opened their first restaurant, Huey Magoo’s in Oviedo. Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens are celebrating these two decades of success, but also the opening of their chain's first Longwood location.
Earning a Michelin star opened new doors for Orlando chef Mike Collantes
Read full article: Earning a Michelin star opened new doors for Orlando chef Mike CollantesMike Collantes started his culinary career inside Orlando's Fashion Square mall, but he now counts himself among the exclusive ranks of Michelin-starred chefs.
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Parlor Kitchen launch ghoulishly delicious treats in October
Read full article: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Parlor Kitchen launch ghoulishly delicious treats in OctoberFor National Dessert Day and Halloween, the owners of Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream and Parlor Kitchen decided to collaborate to make limited-edition treats inspired by Parlor Kitchen’s specialty — cookie-stuffed waffles.
Owner of The Hammered Lamb shares struggles of running a small business
Read full article: Owner of The Hammered Lamb shares struggles of running a small businessAmid the pandemic and Orlando's ongoing growth and development, Jason Lambert has been striving to keep his businesses running while also being a force for good in the community.
Here are the popular Orlando-area restaurants that have closed since beginning of September
Read full article: Here are the popular Orlando-area restaurants that have closed since beginning of SeptemberSince the beginning of the month, multiple restaurants that have been in the community for years announced they are closing their doors for good.
Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria in Orlando closing after nearly 20 years in business
Read full article: Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria in Orlando closing after nearly 20 years in businessFor nearly two decades Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria has been a staple in the Milk District community, but now the business is shuttering for good.
‘Gotten worse and worse:’ Orlando restaurant fights to survive amid construction woes
Read full article: ‘Gotten worse and worse:’ Orlando restaurant fights to survive amid construction woesOrlando businesses have faced a series of challenges in recent years – first the pandemic, then inflation, and now construction.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisine
Read full article: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisineGet a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.