Clay India
New Indian restaurant opening in Orange Park, FL in July 2026. Will offer all-you-can-eat options, fine Indian dining, quick lunches, and grab-and-go options. Seating for approximately 76 guests. Tentative opening date is mid-July 2026. Menu still being prepared at time of article.
Dolce Gelato
New gelato brand preparing to open at Crossroads at Mandarin shopping center. Authentic Italian gelato concept. A second related location (Dolce & Gelato) also submitted plan review documents at 9310 Old Kings Rd S, Suite 1704, Jacksonville FL 32257. Both locations are behind principals Fadi Labad (president) and Manar Aboud (VP). LLC filed January 2026.
Kingdom BBQ & Grill
Kingdom BBQ & Grill is planning a second location at 8675 Fenton St, Suite 160 in Orlando, FL. The brand serves Brazilian BBQ, sandwiches, chicken wings, ribs, and traditional Brazilian dishes. Plan review paperwork has been submitted by Kingdom BBQ & Grill Orlando LLC. The concept was founded by Cleston Santino, who also founded Kingdom […]
Firehouse Subs
New Firehouse Subs franchise location planned for Heritage Square retail center, a Publix-anchored shopping center that also includes a McDonald’s. Plan review documents submitted by T&A Sandwiches LLC indicate the project is in early planning/permitting stage. No opening date announced.
Udon Fifty
New noodle-focused concept from Chef Sonny Nguyen of Domu (Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient). Plan review documents submitted by Udon Fifty LLC indicate a restaurant called Udon Fifty is planned for 1222 E Colonial Dr, Suite B in Orlando. No opening date announced; representatives were not immediately available for comment.
Rocket Bagels Deli & Catering
Rocket Bagels Deli & Catering is planning a new or relocated Rockledge location at 566 Barton Blvd, Suite 10. The original Rockledge flagship at 3705 Murrell Road is currently marked ‘Temporarily Closed’ on Google Maps. Rocket Space LLC has submitted plan review paperwork for the new location. It is unclear whether this is a relocation […]
Kingdom Sushi Winter Garden
Kingdom Sushi, an all-you-can-eat sushi chain with 9 Florida locations, is preparing to open its first Winter Garden location at 9240 Miley Dr, near Hamlin Town Center and the Horizon West community. The restaurant’s own website lists the location as ‘Coming Soon.’ Menu features sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and Japanese appetizers.
The Ocky Way Deli and Grill
First location outside of New York City for the viral NYC bodega-style sandwich concept. Will occupy the former Vale Healthy Kitchen space in CollegeTown. Known for chopped cheeses and over-the-top custom sandwiches. Slated to open in August 2026.
Ravah Culinary Emporium
Ravah Culinary Emporium is a restaurant, bakery and market concept from Juliana Garcia and her husband Julian Madrona, blending Brazilian, Spanish and Italian influences. Will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with approximately 60 indoor seats and 26 patio seats in a casual, family-friendly setting in the Horizon West area of Winter Garden, FL.
Ember & Iron
Ember & Iron, a rustic American live-fire cooking restaurant, plans to open a new downtown St. Augustine location at 62 Spanish St. in summer 2027. The 9,546 sq ft space will seat 200 indoors and 100 outdoors, with a private dining room for up to 50 and a 10-seat outdoor bar called The Gun Shop. […]