3 days agoOrange Blossom Candies & Cream embraces the small-town charm of MontverdeTina Aldrich is a Florida native who chose to live in Montverde and open her business there because she knew it was not going to change.
Jacksonville based breakfast chain looks to enter Orlando marketHome style cooking, southern hospitality and the promise of no one leaving grumpy is what can be expected at this breakfast chain that may be headed to Orlando.
Florida calls for probe of Starbucks over claims of racial discriminationThe complaint — written as a letter to the Florida Commission on Human Relations — discusses apparent “racial quotas” in Starbucks’ hiring practices.
Kitchen Savior’s owner learned love of cooking from his grandmotherSevarrest Allen, the chef and owner of Kitchen Savior, started learning how to cook at the age of 8.
Willie’s Bar-B-Que brings people from all over to a small Florida townWillie Fulmore and his daughter, Tomeka Fulmore-Smith, have spent their lives working with food.
New Smyrna Beach restaurant owner discusses rebuilding from the ashesIn January, Brad Pitt spent a week filming a movie inside the diner. In March, a fire devastated the building and forced the business to close.
Persimmon Hollow Brewing closing this Central Florida locationThe Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. announced on social media that they are closing their Lake Eola location.
Cookie Plug to bring its ‘doughpest’ treats to Central FloridaHip-hop themed bakery Cookie Plug is set to open its first location in Central Florida on Friday.
Tijuana Flats is closing these Florida restaurants. Is yours one of them?According to FinanceBuzz on Thursday, the company began suffering financial hardships after making changes to its menus in 2021.
Montverde council caters dinner at meetings, increasing civic engagementThe Montverde Town Council convenes every second Tuesday of the month for its regular meeting, but what makes these gatherings special is what happens beforehand.
Second Harvest Food Bank hopes new tech will mean more food for Central FloridiansThe Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is working hard to help make ends meet for thousands of people, and they’re hoping a big check will go a long way.
Facing food insecurity in Central Florida? Here’s where to find Second Harvest food bank partnersf you are in need of food assistance, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides a number of resources for residents.
University of Florida researchers hop into micro-brewing industryResearchers with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences provided an update on its research project aimed at growing the plant used to brew beer.
Tourists to continue getting taste of Florida orange juiceFree orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10 percent legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts.
Scaling back: New Publix stores opened in Florida. Here’s what they’re missingNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Raising Cane’s to open another Orlando-area location. Here’s what we knowA fourth Orlando-area Raising Cane’s restaurant will be built near UCF, according to records filed in Orange County.
Orlando food scene friendship: Jeff’s Bagel Run, Pigzza choose collaboration over competitionCentral Florida's food scene has grown in recent years and many of our favorite restaurants are choosing to play off of one another's success.
🥬 These are the best cities for naked gardening. Which is Florida’s?The naked truth? Some cities are more accepting of nude gardening, and it's still too nippy in some cities to be outside wearing just a hat and gardening gloves.
NFL alum Big Lou opens Winter Garden restaurant after 20 years slinging wings from food truckFormer Buffalo Bills DE Lou Ross, aka Big Lou, has opened his first brick-and-mortar wing restaurant serving authentic, original-recipe Buffalo wings.
Florida Foodie Forum: Ask questions; share your favorite restaurants, recipes and moreHave questions about the Florida Foodie podcast? Want to share your favorite brunch spot? Looking for a new place to eat? We want to hear from you!
More vendors announced for food hall in Orlando’s Packing DistrictMore food vendors will soon be setting up shop in Orlando’s newly transformed Packing District.
🍝 Recently opened restaurants in the Orlando areaMany families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
Top Hat Catering offers reasonable rates while helping feed thousands of Seminole County seniorsChef Delaño Lambertclare has dedicated nearly two decades to helping seniors across Seminole County get nutritious meals for free.
Here are the regional food chains expanding into Central FloridaCentral Florida is home to transplants from all across the U.S. and it's not just people who are laying down roots in our neck of the Sunshine State.
🍗 10 popular international fast food chains that are growing in the USWhen traveling outside the United States, it's common for Americans to spot restaurants that they know from home.
Feel like a Fribble? Friendly’s opens 2nd Orlando-area locationFriendly's announced its newest location in Orange County is now in its soft opening.
This ‘Ginger Ale Spring’ is hidden in the trees near I-4. Here’s why you should stay awayIf you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
‘Big Nude Boat:’ A naked cruise is coming to Florida next year. Here’s when and whereBare Necessities Tour & Travel announced that it’s partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line to hold the nude excursion early next year.
Beer, bocce and bowling: Restaurant, entertainment brand opens first Central Florida venueChicago-based restaurant brand Pinstripes has opened its first Central Florida location near Orlando.
Central Florida-based Tijuana Flats announces new ownership, closes some restaurantsTijuana Flats, the Central Florida-based restaurant chain, announced it closed 11 of its locations after being acquired by new owners.
Sip back and relax: Rooftop wine bar opens in VieraRich Abbruscato and his team have officially opened Venezia Wine Veranda in Viera.
Central Florida restroom gets national recognition. Here’s what it looks likeEach year, Cintas announces which restrooms in the country are considered the “best” based on a public vote. In 2023, one of the top-voted spots was here in Florida.
Orlando food hall sued for breach of lease, faces evictionAn Orlando food hall is being sued by its landlord and faces eviction, according to court records found by News 6.
Orlando winery forced to move. Here’s when it will be leaving its home of 12 yearsQuantum Leap Winery in Orlando's trendy Mills 50 neighborhood is being forced to move.
The Fry Shoppe in Winter Park is a passion project decades in the makingWilson Santos has been thinking about opening a French fry-centric restaurant for years.
2 new Publix stores coming to Central Florida. Here’s where and whenTwo new Publix stores will be coming to Central Florida later this month, according to the grocery chain’s website.
First-generation Thai chefs open restaurant in Orlando. Here are the detailsIrin King and Tukta Pinyo grew up in Thailand, helping their parents run their restaurants. Little did they know they would both partner up and open an eatery in Orlando years later.
2 Orlando restaurants earn Michelin Bib Gourmand awardTwo new Orlando restaurants have received the coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand Award: Sushi Saint and Zaru.
Daytona Beach church launches lawsuit against city over food pantry shutdownA small congregation in Daytona Beach — led by Pastor Ben Figueroa — feels powerless after it was forced to shut down its food pantry.
Florida citrus forecast takes a hitFlorida’s citrus industry got some bitter news Thursday as it enters the final months of the 2023-2024 growing season.
🍕 Here are the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Orlando by dinersStacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Orlando using data from Yelp.
Bricks & Bowls getting ready to open 2nd location in Winter ParkThe pandemic was a trying time for people across the food service industry, but Jay and Johnny Nartowicz and their partner Colton O'Dwyer ended up opening the right business at the exact right time.
Hollerbach’s German Restaurant is a transformational force in SanfordChristina Hollerbach is carrying on her parents' life-long dream.
Second Harvest holds Central Florida food giveaway as expiration nears for US Farm BillSecond Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is continuing to get results for our friends and neighbors.
Chick-fil-A, Walmart, 7-Eleven could soon use drones to deliver your food. Here’s how it worksOn Tuesday, the drone company working with these retailers reportedly showcased a new autonomous drone “ecosystem" that will roll out later this year.
These are the best ‘casual’ restaurants in every state. Orlando eatery tops list in FloridaAccording to the report, the main factor used in crafting the list was price, along with whether the restaurant has a “relaxed ambience,” is considered a “destination,” and has a “proven reputation.”
This is the best carrot cake recipe you’ll ever tryEaster is right around the corner, which means that a big Easter brunch is the perfect way to celebrate.
Graduating students showcase grand buffet at Valencia College’s culinary arts programIt's a twice-yearly tradition at the Walt Disney World Center of Culinary Arts and Hospitality on Valencia College's Downtown Campus.
Here’s how to get free Wendy’s breakfast sandwiches for a year, no jokeFast-food chain Wendy’s is offering Orlando customers a chance to win a free breakfast sandwich for a year, according to a news release.
How do you decorate your Easter eggs?Easter is on Sunday and everyone has their traditions celebrating the holiday
‘Memorable reunion for our community:’ How one food truck brought Jersey to KissimmeeJason Rodriguez was born and raised in New Jersey where he began his culinary career at 17 slinging cheesesteaks.
V’s Vegan Diner shuts doors days after asking community for supportA vegan diner in Casselberry announced that it has closed its doors just 10 days after taking to social media to plead for customer support.
New barbecue restaurant now open in OrlandoSmokemade Meats + Eats is now in the soft opening of its first brick-and-mortar location in Orlando’s Curry Ford West District.
Pour yourself a galactic glass of Star Wars blue milk at homeThe Star Wars galaxy’s favorite beverage comes home.
Dutch-style fry restaurant to open in Winter Park soonAmsterdam, the city known for its canals, bikes and coffee shops, but Wilson Santos noticed something else, fries.
Torchy’s Tacos to open 2nd Central Florida location. Here’s when, whereThe Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Torchy's Tacos is getting ready to open a second spot for its "Damn Good Tacos" in Central Florida.
Eat Mor Pizza? Chick-fil-A testing new menu item. But there’s only one place you can get itSix new pizza offerings join the exclusive Chick-fil-A menu.
Plate Above Catering helps keep Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program free for studentsChef Jill Holland found her path later in life when she went into culinary school at age 36.
Have financial stress due to eating out too much? Here are 5 tips to helpIt’s mentally healthy to treat yourself and eat out every so often, but what are ways you can do so without crossing that line to financial troubles?
Iconic New Smyrna Beach restaurant likely a total loss after overnight fireFirefighters with the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department are investigating what caused a fire at the Pappas Drive-In on North Dixie Freeway.
Buc-ee’s expands with massive store. But it won’t match what’s coming to FloridaThe mega gas station will have 116 fueling stations, 12 electric vehicle charging stations, and will be tied for the largest convenience store in the world
New walk-up Starbucks planned for Orlando. Here’s where it could beThe city is expected to weigh the plan's approval during its next meeting on March 19.
Struggling Central Florida diner asking for community’s supportV's Vegan Diner in Casselberry is taking to social media to plead for customer support as the business is struggling financially.
New barbecue restaurant getting ready to open in Orlando. Here is when and whereSmokemade Meats + Eats is getting ready for the soft opening of its first brick-and-mortar location.
Del Taco to open first Volusia County location. Where it will beDel Taco started in California during the 1960s and has grown to over 500 locations in the U.S. However, it did not have a presence in Volusia County.
Landlord looks to evict Guy Fieri-branded Chicken Guy! restaurant from Winter Park locationNearly $40,000 in overdue rent could lead to the eviction of Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! restaurant from its Winter Park location, according to court documents.
Central Florida restaurants dish up Pi Day dealsThis year, Central Florida residents looking to celebrate Pi Day with delicious deals have several options to explore.
Hot spot to shop: Spice is Nice brings heat, international flavors to SanfordThe owner of Hotter Than El Handcrafted Hot Sauces, Dino Ferri, has opened a specialty grocery store in Sanford focused on spicy foods from around the world.
Netflix culinary tour show ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ visits Orlando. Here are the spots they checked outOrlando was one of the two U.S. cities featured on the newest season of Netflix’s "Somebody Feed Phil"
Last call at Deadwords Brewing in Orlando as April closure date announcedDeadwords Brewing in Orlando will be closed by the end of April, according to the craft brewpub’s social media.
Blueberries are blooming. Where to find U-Pick farms in Central FloridaBlueberry picking season generally runs between March and May. While many farms are looking at opening their fields for public picking later this month, a few Central Florida farms are opening for U-Pick this weekend.
2 major US chain restaurants could combine, share dining spacesAre you ready for AppleHOP or Ibee’s? Two of America’s large chain restaurants may soon combine with dual-branded locations.
La Maison Du Macaron brings a taste of Paris to Central FloridaOlivier Saintemarie was raised in Paris but he has spent a portion of his career bringing the flavors of the City of Light to Central Florida.
Pepe’s Cantina to debut quick service concept at Orlando food hallOrlando’s Avalon Park food hall is set to bring in a new eatery to the ‘eatertainment’ venue, Pepe’s Cantina Express.
Award-winning chef behind Kung Fu Kitchen Orlando to host classes this weekAre you ready to slurp up some knowledge?
Ocala chef featured on Food Network opens first restaurant, plans massive expansionRashad Jones opened his first restaurant, Big Lee’s - Serious About BBQ, roughly a month ago in Ocala. However, he already has ambitious plans to expand across the country.
3 new Publix stores set to open in Florida this March. Here’s whereFlorida’s homegrown supermarket chain is set to open up three new locations this month in the Sunshine State.
Florida Senate backs ban on ‘cultivated’ meatThe Florida Senate on Thursday approved a wide-ranging bill that would ban the sale of what Gov. Ron DeSantis has described as “fake meat” and prevent local governments from regulating electric-vehicle charging stations.
Chick-fil-A recalls some Polynesian Sauce dipping cups over allergen concernsChick-fil-A is asking its customers to discard Polynesian Sauce dipping cups they may have recently taken home because they might contain a different sauce including wheat and soy allergens.
Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during busiest times at its restaurantsThe burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test features like dynamic pricing at restaurants.
Do gators taste good? Here’s where you can find out in Central FloridaAlligators may look cute and cuddly — but did you know that they can also make for a healthy, tasty treat?
Report: Wendy’s to test ‘Uber-like surge pricing’ to menu. Here’s how it worksDepending on the demand and time of day, you could end up paying more at Wendy’s.
Pine & Oak Tavern offers delicious food with a side of history in East Orange CountyPine & Oak Tavern sits inside the newly renovated Rio Pinar Golf course, but despite its new look, the walls are covered in history.,
Doctor dies after eating at Irish restaurant in Disney Springs, lawsuit claimsA complaint states that on Oct. 5, 2023, the doctor, her husband and her mother-in-law all decided to eat at Raglan Road in the Disney Springs shopping center.
Central Florida food bank advocating for passing of US Farm BillDozens of volunteers spent their Friday morning feeding fellow Central Floridians as food insecurity and inflation impact our communities.
Jack in the Box finds franchisee to bring 10 locations to OrlandoOn Wednesday, the California-based burger chain said it found someone to bring 10 more locations to Central Florida.
New Costco in Daytona Beach gets wholesale-sized turnout for grand openingA crowd of hundreds gathered at ONE DAYTONA early Thursday for the grand opening of Volusia County’s first Costco Wholesale.
Former owner of local staple The General Public House opens new concept called Fork & BarrelChris Parsons has worked in restaurants for nearly 20 years, which is why it was second nature to develop and create his newest concept Fork & Barrel in just six months.
5 more Orlando restaurants added to Michelin guideFive more Orlando-area restaurants have been added to the coveted pages of the Michelin guide.
LA burger chain with cult-like following set to open 1st Central Florida locationIce Cube famously said it was a good day when he got the Fatburger. Now, it is time for all of us here in Orlando to experience this good day.
‘Give back:’ Heart of Florida United Way volunteers assemble 10K meal kits for families in needSaturday morning, more than a hundred volunteers came together to pack meals for families in need across our area.
Bethune-Cookman University reopens student-run restaurant Cub ParadiseReservations are now available at the recently reopened Cub Paradise, a student-run restaurant at Bethune-Cookman University.
Scaling back: New Publix stores coming to Florida. Here’s what will be missingNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Buc-ee’s submits application for next location in Florida. Here’s whereSite plans for the new location show over 100 gas pumps and nearly 800 parking spaces.
SponsoredSeeking a unique dining experience in The Villages? Experts share their suggestions.Whether it’s a regular weeknight, you’re enjoying a special occasion, or maybe you’re even enjoying a staycation or vacation, mealtimes are almost always a daily topic of discussion.
Owner of Orange City wine room hopes to see more black representation in industryTralove Lawrence opened Amour Du Vin last month. She said her wine bar is the first black-owned, woman-owned wine room in Orange City.
💟Valentine’s Day deals at ICON ParkThis Valentine’s Day, Central Florida couples can take their love to new heights at ICON Park with special events and offerings from all around the 20-acre entertainment hub.
This Orlando speakeasy is hidden behind an old bookshelf. Here’s where to find itIn downtown Orlando, keen-eyed bargoers might discover this old-fashioned cocktail lounge tucked away in a local building.
Central Florida roasters Barnie’s Coffee still going strong after 43 yearsBarnie's Coffee has gone through a lot of changes over its 43 years in business.