BANDBOX Expansion
The BANDBOX, an alcohol-free speakeasy in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village Main Street neighborhood, is expanding in the new year. The bar has partnered with a local coffee company to offer a variety of coffee and tea options during the day and a sober speakeasy in the evenings. The expansion will also expand its bottle shop and retail offerings.
Stadium Club
Caribe Royale Orlando has opened Stadium Club, a high-tech, immersive, experiential sports and dining venue. This unique all-ages experience seamlessly blends the excitement of sports with the allure of lively entertainment, and also offers an elevated menu of chef-crafted classics and cocktails. It features eight professional-level sports simulators, two bars and multiple areas for private events.
Arcade Monster
Newly opened in the I-Drive area, Arcade Monsters serves traditional bar food like hot dogs, fries, pizza, etc. Visitors of all ages can purchase a wristband to play unlimited classic arcade games.
Bar Kada
A new bar concept from Chef and Owner Michael Collantes of one-star Michelin restaurant Soseki Modern Omakase will open in Downtown Orlando in February. Bar Kada is a 30-seat sake and wine lounge overseen by Michelin “Sommelier of the Year” Benjamin Coutts that will focus on small plates, aged sakes and low-intervention wines. It will also offer experiences such as classes and pairing dinners.
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, an Indiana-based table-service restaurant and bakery, will open a new location on Disney’s BoardWalk in 2024. The restaurant will offer savory and sweet dishes and afternoon tea in a quirky setting.
Chuck Lager America’s Tavern
Known for its craft bourbon, Chuck Lager America’s Tavern is run by Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani and serves nachos, burgers, flatbreads, tacos and more. Its eighth location is set to open in Orlando’s I-Drive district.
Crashyard Pickleball Club & Restaurant
Crush Yard, a pickleball-focused dining and entertainment destination backed by NFL stars like Rob Gronkowski, is coming to Kissimmee, offering a healthy yet indulgent menu with a Southern flair, plus the opportunity to play and watch pickleball.
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EET
EET, an all-new modern Indian restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Mantee Chauhan, has opened at Disney Springs.
Flute Champagne Bar
Flûtes, a 40-seat French-inspired Champagne bar, showcases the timeless art of Champagne making in a sophisticated and luxurious setting. Located in the heart of Winter Park, the bar offers a unique blend of French elegance, culture and flavors, accompanied by a selection of the finest Champagnes.
Mid Drive Dive
Mid Drive Dive is an all-new restaurant and bar with a mid-century modern feel, serving classic American cuisine, set to open in Orlando’s College Park Main Street district. The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends, and will serve traditional American snacks, salads, sandwiches and entrees.
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Moso nori seaweed
Moso Nori, an innovative concept from Henry Moso, a James Beard Award finalist for Michelin-recommended Kaboki Sushi, is scheduled to open in Winter Park in summer 2024. The restaurant will feature a hand-roll bar offering a variety of temaki sushi, sake, beer, wine and sake-based cocktails.
Summer special
Natsu Omakase, a 10-seat upscale sushi omakase concept, has opened in downtown Orlando. The new concept serves innovative, seasonal omakase dishes made with the finest ingredients.
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