Epilogue, a new adult-only speakeasy pop-up, has opened its Art Deco-style doors to pour craft cocktails at Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Boasting a library-inspired theme with menus shaped like books, homages to Florida’s farming past and “unique mixology techniques,” Epilogue promises an intimate lounge experience stirred up with swanky atmosphere. Guests can order from the menu of themed drinks, which includes five classic “Prohibition-era” cocktails and eight specialty beverages that nod to the era of Gatsby and flappers ..read more

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS: Wagyu shop and restaurant Palm Beach Meats Orlando has soft-opened in the old Hungry Pants space at 3421 S. Orange Ave. in SoDo. Prized cuts of Japanese beef (including Kobe) as well as Australian and domestic brands will be sold to beef connoisseurs, while a menu of burgers, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, hot dogs, burritos and, yes, steaks will be offered to restaurant patrons ..read more

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS: Cowboy Curry, a new concept by chef William Shen of Sorekara, Zaru and UniGirl, will open inside Mills Market (the subject of this week's review) in the coming weeks. Shen is working on perfecting his Japanese curry recipe, which will utilize beef as its primary protein ..read more

If the thought of battling your way through an entire from-scratch Thanksgiving dinner is making your fall even more daunting, there are alternatives available. Plenty of Orlando restaurants will be open and available to take the culinary load off this year. Here are some local spots offering Thanksgiving special menus and takeout orders ..read more

Florida pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond’s first introduction to Harry Potter was watching the movies with his father in France. When he started watching the films in English, he had to relearn many of the characters’ names because ones like “Hermione” are pronounced differently in French. Decades later, he was one of 18 expert chefs and bakers from around the country who competed in the new Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking show on Food Network ..read more

Central Florida foodies: Bring your appetite to the inaugural Taste of Hannibal Square in Winter Park. Eight of the historic neighborhood’s best local restaurants are on deck to provide a unique culinary experience and surefire way to treat your tastebuds. From Colombian coffee connoisseurs Coffee for the Soul to the fiery Jam Hot Chicken to innovative Indian resto Mynt, there is no shortage of delicious delicacies and succulent sippers ..read more

Live! at the Pointe Orlando, the all-new entertainment complex that opened on International Drive in September, has introduced a new two-level immersive restaurant, the Palm Tree Club. The Palm Tree Club, founded by DJ and producer Kygo, opened Nov. 7 as the latest addition to the entertainment district ..read more

Hung Huynh, the uber-talented chef and winner of Top Chef Season 3, has been in and out of the Orlando food scene for the better part of seven years. He's cooked at Morimoto Asia, served briefly as the executive chef at Ava MediterrAegean and, most recently in 2022, helped restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung elevate their brands as Director of Culinary Innovation. Huynh returned to Orlando this summer to, once again, help the Tungs — this time, to get the culinary offerings inside Mills Market up and running ..read more

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS: Palm Tree Club, the two-level immersive restaurant and rooftop lounge by DJ Kygo and his Palm Tree Crew, has opened at Live! at the Pointe Orlando ..read more

Spice up your weekend at the fifth annual Orlando Taco Festival at Pointe Orlando. Enjoy delectable offerings from over 25 food trucks and vendors, along with a margarita bar and a tequila expo area. This is in addition to a vendor market with various local and artisan products available for purchase ..read more