
PANDA FEST, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, will kick off its biggest year yet with the exciting debut of the first-ever PANDA FEST in Orlando February 27–March 1, 2026.

PANDA FEST, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, will kick off its biggest year yet with the exciting debut of the first-ever PANDA FEST in Orlando February 27–March 1, 2026.

Doshi, a modern Korean restaurant in Winter Park has announced it will be closing soon, the latest in a list of Central Park restaurant closings, like Pom Pom’s Teahouse, which will serve its final sandwiches later today.

Last week I told you that Orlando’s own Hawkers is celebrating 10 years in business, and I got a chance to preview the special drink menu over the weekend. You’re going to love it!
Starting tomorrow, July 14, Hawkers will be serving up the following libations for those of legal drinking age through August 24:

Starting this month, Hawkers Asian Street Food is celebrating 10 years of serving up bold flavors and a great vibe with a limited-time summer drink menu, games, and more!
Beginning July 14 – August 24, Hawkers will be serving up the following libations for those of legal drinking age:

It’s been a while since I last ate at Hawkers Asian Street Food, so when I stopped by its Windermere location recently to check out their limited Holiday Cocktails menu, I decided to enjoy lunch, as well.

Hawkers Asian Street Fare has a new limited-time menu of holiday cocktails, and I visited their Windermere location this weekend to check them out.
The quartet of drinks are not only tasty, but are fun, too! Here’s a rundown of these limited libations:

This past weekend, we were invited to preview the new Hawkers Weekend Brunch at their Windermere location, and I have to say, it’s a winner.
The brunch debuts May 4, at this location only for now, and features a variety of sweet and savory Asian dishes on the a la carte menu.
Here’s a few of the dishes you’ll be able to enjoy off the brunch menu:

In this week’s Orlando dining news round-up: several new soon-to-be open restaurants, a new happy hour, and doughnuts. Are you hungry? Let’s dive in…
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Earlier this year, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts held a poll and let fans vote on what the next specialty glaze should be. Lemon won, and it will be available in all Central Florida Krispy Kreme locations for one week only from April 23-29, 2018.