2 Michelin restaurants collaborate to create a special mezcal de pechuga

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/9 8:09A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Photo: La Luna Two of the newest additions to the Florida Michelin Guide, Otto’s High Dive (Bib Gourmand) and Kaya (Michelin recommended), have collaborated on a co-branded mezcal de pechuga from La...

Z Asian

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/8 8:54A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

When I attended the Michelin Award ceremony in Miami last month, I was surprised to see only one Orlando restaurant, Z Asian, serving food at the reception on the concourse of LoanDepot Park, where...

Local Flavor: Summer Watermelon Salad from Bites & Bubbles

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/7 5:29A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Local Flavor is a collaboration between Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide and The Community Paper. Bites & Bubbles, the contemporary American restaurant at Mills Park in the Mills 50 District,...

Newsy Nuggets: Linda's Winter Park Diner; Beard Awards; other stuff

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/6 8:09A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Linda’s Winter Park Diner will cease to be the last week of July. Owner Linda D’Auria has been the owner of the Fairbanks Avenue favorite for 35 years and decided it was time to retire. She has sold...

Not so complimentary valet parking

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/3 8:57A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

What’s going on with valet parking? Reports have come in that two cars were stolen from the valet parking station at the recently-opened Norman’s at Dellagio Town Center on Restaurant Row Friday...

Newsy Nuggets: F&D; Danilo's; Rife book; RSK; and a 30th anniversary

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/2 9:43A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

The Curry Ford West District F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen is set to reopen, perhaps as soon as June 12, The freestanding, newly constructed building sits on the corner of Curry Ford Road and Primrose...

Baldwin Park's Wildflower springs up in Sanford; Oza Izakaya to open in Orlando; Grafton Street Pub...

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 6/1 7:00P Faiyaz Kara

OPENINGS and CLOSINGS: Tim Liu, the man behind Mikado Sushi in MetroWest and Boku Sushi in Maitland, will open a new concept called Oza Izakaya later this summer at 5310 Central Florida Parkway in...

New Brunch Menu at AVA MediterrAegean

Tasty Chomps 6/1 9:40A Tiffany Nguyen

The new AVA MediterrAegean  in Winter Park is a Michelin Recommended, multi-sensory restaurant bringing dining experience and pleasure together in a refined and spirited atmosphere.  AVA’s culinary...

Kabooki Sushi Sand Lake

Scott Joseph Orlando 6/1 7:29A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

On Monday, June 5, Henry Moso will find out if he becomes the first Central Floridian to win the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: South award. He has already made history as the first local chef in...

Grande Lakes Orlando celebrates 20 years with GLO Summer Nights

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/31 8:01A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Sponsored Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort that is home to the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels – and their top-of-the-line restaurants – is celebrating its 20th anniversary with GLO Summer NIghts all season long. Through Labor...

4 MUST-TRY ORLANDO RESTAURANTS FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH 2023

Tasty Chomps 5/30 8:25P Ricky Ly

Did you know that Orange County is home to the highest percentage (7%) of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the state of Florida? The roots of AAPI in Central Florida’s history also run...

Ritz Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend With #GLOSummer Happening...

Tasty Chomps 5/30 4:23P Tiffany Nguyen

Did you know Ritz Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando s  #GLOSummer kicked off this past Memorial Day Weekend? For the first time ever, Ritz Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando are lighting up...

Big Fin Seafood has been sold

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/30 6:55A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Big Fin Seafood, the elaborate restaurant at Dellagio Town Center on Restaurant Row, has been sold. Philippe Villain, who also owns Russell’s on Lake Ivanhoe and a new brand called Little Fin in the...

Newsy Nuggets: Ace and Porkie's have closed; a SoDough out of SoDo; and a new venue for Orlando Wine...

Scott Joseph Orlando 5/30 6:26A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Ace Cafe , the downtown Orlando mega bar and restaurant that emphasized loud motorcycles and louder music, announced its closing over the Memorial Day weekend. The restaurant, at 100 W. Livingston...

Taste! Central Florida Returns August 18, 2023 – Fighting Childhood Hunger in Central Florida

Tasty Chomps 5/28 12:38A Ricky Ly

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida proudly announce the return of their annual event, Taste! Central Florida! This highly anticipated event...