Neighborhood Munch
Food truck operated by Chef Paul Neighbors, set to launch in Jacksonville, FL. Will be based out of East Coast Commissary, a licensed commissary kitchen and food truck parking facility at 1712 Ogilvie Park Lane. Plan review documents have been submitted. Menu details not yet available.
Jade Dumpling & Noodle
New dumpling and noodle restaurant opening in Old St. Augustine Plaza. Co-owner Chang Zou confirmed the opening is targeted for August 2026. Menu details are still under wraps. Located near W Beltway 295 on Old St. Augustine Road.
Parker’s Kitchen
Savannah-based restaurant-and-gas-station brand Parker’s Kitchen is expanding into Northeast Florida with a new location in St. Augustine at 1020 FL-16, across from The Shoppes at Mission Trace. This will be their first St. Johns County location. The brand features Southern comfort food and currently operates at least 102 stores in Georgia and South Carolina.
Basil Pizza Napoletana
New Neapolitan pizza food truck launching in the Orlando area. Will operate out of Orlando Caterers and Commissary as its commissary base. Owner is Marian Rojas. Business entity filed as Basil Pizza Napoletana LLC. No specific opening date announced yet.
AnF Gyros & Grill
AnF Gyros & Grill, a chain with existing locations in Winter Haven, Orlando, Ocala, Gainesville, and Crystal River, is planning a new location in Kissimmee, FL. The specific address has not yet been revealed. Owner Fakhreddine Haouati was not immediately available for comment. The restaurant serves gyros, burgers, po boy sandwiches, fried shrimp, wings, and […]
Holy Grounds
Holy Grounds is a planned coffee shop concept in Suite 6 of a retail center at 1200 Deltona Blvd. Project is being developed by ADC Hospitality Group LLC, based on plan review documents submitted. Opening timeline and menu details are not yet available. The article notes the name is evocative of coffee and anticipates a […]
Henry’s Cuban Cafe #5
Henry’s Cuban Cafe is planning a fifth location in Melbourne, FL at 5600 N Harbor City Blvd, Unit 4. Plan review documents were submitted by Valdes Kitchen Inc. The restaurant serves Cuban cuisine including pastelitos, ropa vieja, and lechon asado. The owner was not available for comment at time of publication. No opening date has […]
Cañonita
New Mexican restaurant opening in late 2026 at Lake Nona West development. 9,321 sq ft space, $4.5 million investment by Tavistock Development. Part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection. First restaurant announced for the mixed-use lifestyle center development.
Fresh Kitchen
Tampa-based Fresh Kitchen (Ciccio Restaurant Group) is opening a seventh Central Florida location at 818 S Orlando Ave in Winter Park, in the former Chicken Guy space. Plans include investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in a new interior design concept not yet seen in other Orlando-area locations. Build-your-own bowl fast-casual concept.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks sports lodge opening June 29, 2026 at Poinciana Place Shopping Center (Hwy 535 & US 192). First Kissimmee location, 16th in Florida, 116th system-wide. 8,500+ sq ft with 50+ TVs, two full-service bars, 32 beers on tap, enclosed patio. Creating 140+ jobs. Full lunch service and regular hours launch July 4. Hiring all […]