Gold Crest Distillery has applied to relocate to 503 W. Central Blvd in Parramore and add an 1,800-square-foot tasting room. The move is awaiting city review.

David Zhao's Chubby Cattle BBQ is slated for Pointe Orlando in 2026, bringing all‑you‑can‑eat wagyu, sushi and membership pricing to International Drive.

Lynora’s is opening its first Space Coast location at 529 E New Haven Ave in downtown Melbourne, targeting early summer 2026. The family-run chain will bring housemade pastas, pizzas, a vegan menu and catering services.

First Watch debuted a 4,000‑sq‑ft Melbourne location at 5195 N. Wickham Road, seating more than 170 and offering an opening‑week coffee perk.

A fourth-generation Filipino bakeshop opened in Kissimmee, pulling early-morning lines for warm pan de sal, turon and Filipino breakfast plates. The family-owned brand says early baking keeps shelves stocked.

CAVA opens at Vineland Pointe on Friday with complimentary Community Day meals, donation matching and plans to hire locally.

Hula Mula, an award‑winning Hawaiian‑inspired café from Germany, signed a 10‑year lease for a downtown Orlando storefront and qualified for CRA funding to help with build‑out.

CFS Coffee added Mount Dora to its locations page as "Coming Soon," but the chain has not published an address or opening date. The menu promises Colombian-focused drinks and arepas.

Orlando’s F&D Cantina will open at One Daytona in fall 2026, taking over the former Rock Bottom space with a rooftop bar and tequila speakeasy.

Ellianos Coffee has started construction on a drive‑thru at 4940 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in St. Cloud, joining the chain’s Central Florida expansion. The Lake City‑founded brand says the shop will open later this year.

Zaza Bar, the first full bar from local Cuban chain Zaza, is slated for Terminal A at MCO with a June–July 2026 target. The menu will pair cocktails with Cuban favorites.

The Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian reopens March 19 with an Alice‑inspired afternoon tea, Twinings teas and whimsical sweets.

Salty Bagel has filed state permit applications for a downtown Melbourne location at 223 W Hibiscus Blvd. The Satellite Beach-born chain lists multiple Space Coast outposts and menu favorites online.