A Venice-born pasta counter now grinds semolina and extrudes fresh pasta inside The Mall at Millenia food court, serving build-your-own bowls and house sauces.

Peach Valley Cafe is taking over the former Bob Evans on SR 200 in Ocala and aims to open by summer 2026, bringing another early‑morning brunch option to the corridor.

Kwench Juice announced an April 2026 opening for its first Orlando café at 12648 S Orange Blossom Trail. The location will be run by franchisees Ray and Dennese Martinez.

Utah's viral 'dirty soda' chain Swig has filed permits for a drive‑through at 3607 Aloma Ave in Oviedo; no confirmed opening date yet.

Pei Wei has opened in Lake Nona with Wagyu Spring Rolls, a new Korean BBQ entrée and a redesigned app for faster ordering. The Narcoossee Road spot joins the chain’s refreshed locations.

Sparrow, Good Salt’s North Quarter wine bar, won the Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards' Best New Restaurant while chef Wendy Lopez earns a James Beard semifinal nod.

Top Chef Hung Huynh is opening Pomelo in Mills 50 — a live-fire Southeast Asian bar backed by Johnny and Jimmy Tung, targeting spring 2026.

Darden filed a $3.5M construction permit to build a new Seasons 52 at Winter Garden Village, replacing the former Romano’s Macaroni Grill. The project lists a Prairie-style design by BSB Design.

State inspectors ordered eight Central Florida restaurants closed after finding rodents, roaches and sewage in inspections; most reopened only after fixes. Records name several affected eateries.

An Orlando Jack in the Box franchisee is targeting Clermont and Altamonte Springs as part of a multi-site Central Florida expansion.

A two-story restaurant and lounge from Knallhart Management opens March 11 in Downtown Winter Garden with a terrace, dining room and late-night lounge.

Sushi Kindai is coming to Horizon West in Winter Garden, with owner James Gao targeting a late‑2026 opening and a full sushi-forward menu.

Chef William Shen will add UniMart, a konbini‑style counter, to Mills Market this summer with tamago sandos, konbini fried chicken, bento boxes and Japanese snacks.