La Dolce Vita's original Jasmine Square shop is expanding to Paddock Mall near Macy's, per an Aug. 3 release.

The new Equestrian Manor in Ocala serves $7 pizza slices and $2,000 event tables under one roof.

Gringos Locos has abruptly closed all four of its Orlando-area locations, leaving customers and employees searching for answers. The beloved late-night taco chain’s online listings still say it is open until 3 a.m.

Neve di Latte is now serving handcrafted gelato, Sicilian pastries, focaccia and Italian coffee in Winter Garden, including a Sunshine-State-inspired flavor.

Gideon’s Bakehouse is opening a savory sibling at Disney Springs, with medieval-inspired hand pies, local collaborations and a first-come queue.

Fables & Fur has opened in Altamonte Springs, blending books, coffee and adoptable cats in one cozy new stop.

Lake Nona’s new Chick‑fil‑A opens July 30 with a Moove‑In Party — show your cow spots for a free entrée; the opening includes a $25,000 donation to Second Harvest.

Sip & Savor Weeks brings deals from more than 100 neighborhood restaurants across Orlando July 24–Aug. 9.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii plans a downtown Daytona Beach café later in 2026, part of a multi‑unit push into the market as the city advances Main Street improvements.

A.J. Chocolate House is franchising from its Winter Park flagship, pitching small downtown chocolate cafés with a $35K franchise fee and a multi-revenue model.

Two downtown Winter Garden restaurants will relocate to the historic Bond Building, gaining larger kitchens, private event rooms and expanded outdoor seating in mid-2027.

MilkShake Factory has opened a downtown Orlando shop in Parramore and will celebrate with a July 25 block party featuring BOGO shakes, freebies and a DJ.

Grand Roopram Roti has opened in Orlando with Surinamese roti wraps, curries and turmeric-fried chicken, bringing Hindustani‑Surinamese flavors to Rosemont. The family chain traces back to Paramaribo and has Netherlands locations.