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Best New Orlando Restaurants + Experiences for Couples in 2025

There’s always something new to enjoy in The City Beautiful. Several new creative date night concepts are here and there are even more exciting new things in store. From new Orlando restaurants to exciting new attractions and experiences, these are the new Orlando date night ideas to try in 2025. Updated regularly throughout the year,…

(PHOTOS) Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen And Cocktails New Restaurants at Mills 50 in Orlando
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(PHOTOS) Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen And Cocktails New Restaurants at Mills 50 in Orlando

Exceptional gourmet flavors await inside the brand-new Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen located in the beloved Mills 50 district. This concrete building stood as a lamp store for many years, and this new restaurant in Orlando pays homage to the building’s roots and offers modern spins on classic eats. Lamp & Shade is going to…

New Orlando Restaurants for Date Night - Spring/Summer 2019

7 New Orlando Restaurants to Discover this Spring and Summer

Written by Stephanie Patterson and Kristen Manieri A shipping container food truck park, Italian-inspired concepts, and tacos…oh my! Orlando’s food scene continues to surprise (and cause my waistline to expand in the name of research) with creative concepts and high-quality eats. Here are our top picks for the best new Orlando restaurants for your next…

The Best New Orlando Restaurants for Date Night: Summer 2018

5 New Orlando Restaurants You Must Try for Date Night this Summer

Looking for a new date night haunt? Over the past few months, dozens of new Orlando restaurants have opened their doors, several of which are perfect for date night. From romantic wine bars to a rooftop restaurant, here are our top picks for a sizzling night out this summer. The Whole Enchilada What we love:…

Orlando Restaurants with New Menus and New Chefs

Orlando Restaurants with New Menus and New Chefs

Written by Kristen Manieri and Stephanie Patterson It’s hard to resist the siren call of a new restaurant opening in Orlando, further fueled by star-struck reviews from friends and delectable images littering your Instagram feed. We love the constant evolution of our local food scene, but the steady stream of openings makes it difficult for…

6 New Orlando Restaurants to Add to Your Date Night Rotation: Millenia 106

5 New Orlando Restaurants to Add to Your Date Night Rotation

Written by Stephanie Patterson and Kristen Manieri We’re only half way through the year and already we’ve seen dozens of new Orlando restaurants open their doors. Exciting new spaces are in the works, but if you don’t want to wait, go ahead and make a date at one of these new culinary hotspots. No matter…

New Orlando Restaurants

6 New Orlando Restaurants to Discover

A whirlwind of new Orlando restaurants have popped up around the city in the past month or so. Here’s a quick summary to put you in the know… Earls Kitchen + Bar Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Earls Kitchen + Bar opened at The Mall at Millenia in September, celebrating its second Florida location and 68th restaurant overall. Inside you’ll find a…

Best New Orlando Restaurants

Best New Orlando Restaurants

By Gabrielle Cash-Kara This summer sure has been a hot one! Forget the heat, we’re talking about restaurant openings. Disney Springs is positively exploding with new restaurants, as is downtown Orlando. Outside the city proper, Sanford and even Mount Dora are enticing and delighting too. STK Orlando The upscale steakhouse is a branch of the…

Top New Restaurants in Orlando: A 2015 Review
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Top New Restaurants in Orlando: A 2015 Review

2015 was an unbelievable year in terms of the number of really great new restaurants in Orlando. When I first moved to Orlando in 2006, Manuel’s on the 28th was the place to go. Ten years later, Manuel’s has long since closed and a slew of top-notch restaurants have taken its place. Maybe we can’t quite compare…

3 New Orlando Restaurants

3 New Orlando Restaurants

A wave of new openings has hit the Orlando area like an epicurean tsunami. From Spanish cuisine to small plate tapas, the local culinary landscape has just gotten a little more delicious. Here are a few place critics are raving about: Scratch This cozy hipster hangout calls itself a “modern American tapas restaurant” and features…

Labor Day Weekend in Orlando
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50+ Things to do for Labor Day Weekend In Orlando 2025

Summer’s final long weekend is already in our sights! Labor Day signifies the end of summer for many, and whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend to reconnect with your love or a last hurrah for the summer, there’s lots to chose from. What will you do with your three days of relaxation? We’re…

Orlando's Most Romantic Experiences

Orlando’s Most Romantic Experiences

A local guide to the most romantic experiences in Orlando for couples From leisurely boat tours to beautiful gardens and intimate dining, the City Beautiful is full of romantic escapades for couples. Need a little help planning an enchanting date? Here’s our guide to the most romantic experiences in Orlando. Orlando’s Most Romantic Experiences In…

Orlando’s Most Romantic Restaurants

Orlando’s Most Romantic Restaurants

Everyone’s got an opinion about which are Orlando’s most romantic restaurants. Such an enchanting city, Orlando has no shortage of options for romance. There are hundreds of restaurants in Orlando. And, after years of research, and personal experience, we’ve discovered quite the assortment of romantic locales worthy of inclusion in your date night rotation. So,…

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Best Places for Pickleball in Orlando – An Active Date Night

Here’s the dill-e-o… pickleball is the big dill—both for enthusiasts of this fast-growing sport and for couples just looking to add fun flavor to date night. With its welcoming atmosphere, easy-to-learn rules, and social nature, pickleball is an excellent activity for couples looking to bond over a little friendly competition. Orlando offers a variety of…

50 Fun Ideas and Awesome Things to Do This Summer in Orlando

50 Fun Ideas and Awesome Things to Do This Summer in Orlando

Summer is here! Soaring temperatures and rainy afternoons can put a damper on your date ideas. Instead, tackle this bucket list of summer date ideas and things to do in Orlando with your partner while staying cool. Have kids with you? Check out Top 30 Things To Do With Kids In Orlando This Summer from…

Where to Eat at Disney World: New Restaurants and Experiences

Where to Eat at Disney World: New Restaurants and Experiences

A date at Walt Disney World is most magical when there’s delicious dining involved. Now, thanks to new restaurants and dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort, you have even more choices. Some restaurants are brand new, and others offer refreshed menus and new experiences. So, where should you eat at Walt Disney World? Whether…

Bite 30 Orlando menu on table accompanied by Mia's Italian Kitchen food and drinks

Orlando’s 30-Day Restaurant Week, Bite30, Returns June 1 – July 13, 2025!

Orlando’s restaurant scene is so diverse and delicious. And soon we will all get to enjoy Orlando Weekly’s Bite30! Bite30 is a city-wide promotion lasting 30 days that features a number of restaurants in the Orlando area offering prix fixe menus of three-course meals for $38. Usually taking place for the duration of the month…

Indoor Climbing Walls at Elev8 Sanford Orlando - image by Dani Meyering

20 Awesome Indoor Activities and Date Ideas for a Rainy Day in Orlando

Central Florida’s sunshine state reputation can take a temporary dip when rain showers roll in, or the rare winter cold front shows up, but fear not, adventure seekers! Orlando transforms into a haven for indoor fun, offering a diverse range of activities guaranteed to keep your day exciting and your date night sparks flying. From…