Sissy Dogs
Mobile food brand specializing in hot dogs and sausages with various toppings (relish, coleslaw, chili, cheese, sauerkraut, onions, banana peppers), plus chips and soft drinks. Owner Terrie is currently going through the permitting process. Possible locations include the BP at 6573 Commonwealth Ave or the Home Depot at 855 Lane Ave S in Jacksonville, FL. […]
Arepa 58 Latin Kitchen
Arepa 58 Latin Kitchen is a Venezuelan-inspired restaurant currently under construction at The Shoppes at Valley Ridge in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. It will occupy the former Dank Burrito space. Menu is expected to focus on arepas and traditional Venezuelan fare. No opening date announced.
Sprout & Bean
Sprout & Bean is a play café concept combining an artisan coffee shop with an indoor playground, located at 965 Vineland Road in Winter Garden, FL. The café will serve locally roasted coffee from Prairie House and fresh baked goods from Buttermilk Bakery. The indoor playground features a tiny village, climbing structures, a carousel, and […]
Casa Marin Pizzeria
Casa Marin Pizzeria, a mobile food vendor and caterer specializing in Neapolitan pizzas with a Brazilian touch, is transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location at 1037 New York Ave in St. Cloud, FL. Plan review paperwork was submitted by Marin Group Corp. Owner Tony Marin was not immediately available for comment. No opening date announced.
Kurosumi Kitchen
Japanese restaurant specializing in smoked meats, ramen with scratch-made broth, dumplings, and rice bowls. Relocating from 1504 Max Hooks Rd to 135 E Broad St Suite E in downtown Groveland. Currently under construction with kitchen nearly finished and dining room/bar ~90% complete. Executive Chef/COO Dustin Campbell stated they hope to open within 4-5 weeks of […]
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is opening a new location at 821 E International Speedway Blvd in Daytona Beach, FL in Late 2026. The chain serves Hawaiian-themed coffee drinks including Bad Ass Lattes, hazelnut and caramel beverages, and food items like the Aloha Sandwich. This is part of broader Florida expansion including locations in Clearwater […]
Chef’s Table and Tasting Room
Chef’s Table and Tasting Room, long-established Downtown Winter Garden restaurants, are relocating from the Edgewater Hotel to the historic Bond Building. The Tasting Room will occupy 2 W Plant St and Chef’s Table will be at 12 W Plant St. Both are expected to open mid-2027. The move will include a larger kitchen, new private […]
Buchner’s Biergarten
Buchner’s Biergarten is a new beer garden concept from Murray Hill’s Buchner’s Bierhalle, set to open this fall as Vandeveer’s first dining tenant at Pearl Square in downtown Jacksonville. It will be located on the Porter House Lawn outside the historic Thomas V Porter Mansion, offering German beers served from a vintage-inspired Citroën truck and […]
Villon Coffee Roasters
New beachside cafe combining coffee, dining, and curated market offerings with a focus on local/farm-to-table products. Opening soon in Satellite Beach, Florida.
Minnie Bird
Minnie Bird, a fast-casual chicken concept, signed a 20-unit franchise development agreement with DiPasqua Brands to expand into Orlando and Tampa markets. First locations expected to open in 2027. This marks Minnie Bird’s entry into Florida. Concept features premium chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders, dirty sodas, and complimentary soft-serve ice cream.