RudyB

looks great! can't wait to try. unrelated...as anyone been to New Standard yet?

not so great. this was an accurate reflection I thought: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/its-a-slick-space-but-oudom-is-just-another-straight-ahead-siamese-joint/Content?oid=2505705 same with Coco: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/coco-cocina-celebrates-regional-mexican-fare-in-upscale-fashion/Content?oid=25389084

looks like the OTown Paper reported it 4 days ago: https://www.otownpaper.com/articles/cavos-bar-kitchen-to-replace-felipes/

Not much faith in this one. I mean how good could Osphere possibly be given how meh Oudom and Coco are? Looks like College Park is getting an Indian restaurant according to Faiyaz Kara. Got more faith in this one than O(udom)Sphere: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/28/el-vics-kitchen-to-serve-indian-influenced-modern-global-cuisine-in-college-park

Tasty Wok is moving according to Faiyaz Kara. Thank God it's just across the street. Too bad about Viet Garden. Hadn't gone in there in about a year. Didn't know they had new owners. https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/25/mills-50-cantonese-noodle-joint-tasty-wok-moving

The Orlando Weekly says "We had a chance to speak with the new owners of Dexter's in Thornton Park on Tuesday, who have some positive news to share. One of them, Brian Minkel, says he arrived at the restaurant to take possession of the keys on Monday, not expecting to find guests still inside being served. He did ask the people inside to clear out. Seems reasonable. " https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/21/dexters-in-thornton-park-just-closed-in-the-middle-of-dinner-guests-were-asked-to-leave

LOLLLL ... Due Amici just got a resounding meh: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/with-due-amici-college-park-adds-another-new-italian-restaurant-to-the-mix/Content?oid=26183285

Russell's on Ivanhoe will open in January and First Watch in Maitland is moving into the Cinco space and Tin & Taco going to Winter Park per Faiyaz Kara: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/towering-seafood-dishes-a-new-brewery-in-the-former-eola-panera-space-and-more-orlando-food-news/Content?oid=26183588

Cucina Pizza & Bar coming to Church Street: https://bungalower.com/2019/10/22/vacant-california-tortilla-gets-new-tenant/

looks like it's still "developing" https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/21/dexters-in-thornton-park-just-closed-in-the-middle-of-dinner-guests-were-asked-to-leave

I went and thought it was ok, but you're right about the dive part! oooh do tell! is that in thornton park?

Anyone been to a Brick & Spoon? One is coming to Maitland it seems. I've been to Portillo's in Chicago. Good hot dogs! https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/portillos-chicago-dogs-come-to-lake-buena-vista-southern-breakfast-spot-brick-and-spoon-awakens-in-maitland-and-more-orlando-restaurant-news/Content?oid=26147507

Anyone been? Love Turkish food. The way he describes everything. Faiyaz Kara is the best: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/take-heed-kebab-lovers-now-theres-great-turkish-fare-in-orlando-24-hours-a-day/Content?oid=26055711 And saw this posted on another forum. Hopefully it lives up to expectations: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/16/yh-seafood-club-will-bring-dim-sum-and-live-seafood-to-orlandos-restaurant-row