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"description": "Here’s what you may have missed in Orange County’s restaurant news.",
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"publishedAt": "2026-04-12T03:57:52.000Z",
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"textContent": "Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Orlando, Auburndale, and Kissimmee!\n\nGet the full story by clicking the links beneath each section.\n\n### Zaza Cuban Comfort Food — Orlando International Airport\n\n**Address:** 9202 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827\n\n**Status:** Targeting August opening (construction underway; timeline pending buildout).\n\n**What to expect:** A hybrid concept branded as Zaza Bar and Cuban Cafe. Combines full-service dining, coffee shop, bar, and grab-and-go options in a ~1,500-square-foot airport space. Built for speed and convenience with bar seating and a small dining area.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Cuban sandwiches pressed to order, empanadas, cassitos, guava pastries. Full bar with mojitos, sangrias, piña coladas, plus beer, wine, and liquor. Coffee remains a core offering.\n\n**Hours:** Planned daily 5 a.m.–9 p.m., with flexibility during delays.\n\n**Who’s behind it:** Founder Ruben Perez, supported by CEO Luis Fernandez and longtime partner Robert Coyne.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Culver’s — Auburndale\n\n**Address:** 1921 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823\n\n**Status:** Targeting Q1 2027 (pending city infrastructure completion).\n\n**What to expect:** A 4,500-square-foot restaurant with dine-in seating for ~75 guests plus patio and drive-thru. Designed around Culver’s standard hospitality-focused service model.\n\n**Menu highlights:** ButterBurgers, chicken and seafood, fish fry, fresh frozen custard, and Wisconsin cheese curds.\n\n**Hours:** Planned Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.\n\n**Who’s behind it:** Owner Nathan Devine (sixth location) with operator Scott Hunt managing daily operations.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Flavors of Jamaica — Orlando\n\n**Address:** 2610 S Ferncreek Ave, Orlando, FL 32806\n\n**Status:** Targeting early April opening (pending final approvals).\n\n**What to expect:** First full-service location for the brand with ~78 indoor seats and additional outdoor seating. Moves beyond takeout into a sit-down dining experience.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, steamed fish, curry shrimp, Jamaican breakfast items like ackee and sausage. Sides include mac and cheese, rice and beans, and traditional drinks.\n\n**Hours:** Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.\n\n**Who’s behind it:** Owner Phillippa Myers, with support from her sons Stephen and Marcus Myers.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Noods — Orlando\n\n**Address:** 6433 Raleigh St., Orlando, FL 32835\n\n**Status:** Targeting late April opening (early summer backup timeline).\n\n**What to expect:** A 35-seat full-service Thai noodle restaurant with a nostalgic, homey design inspired by Bangkok street food culture.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Boat noodles, street-style noodle dishes, and everyday Thai comfort food. Focus on affordability and repeat visits.\n\n**Hours:** Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; մինչև 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.\n\n**Who’s behind it:** Ponprapa Tunseeprasert and Aroonporn Puttarat, combining real estate and restaurant experience.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Hamburger Mary’s — Kissimmee\n\n**Address:** 5764 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746\n\n**Status:** Targeting early May reopening (first or second week).\n\n**What to expect:** A larger venue in Old Town with indoor/outdoor bar space, full-service dining, and entertainment-driven programming. Designed as both restaurant and nightlife destination.\n\n**Menu highlights:** Burgers, wraps, salads, shepherd’s pie, and Mexican-inspired items. Brunch service and themed productions are key draws.\n\n**Hours:** Expected 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily (final hours TBD).\n\n**Who’s behind it:** John Paonessa and Mike Rogier, continuing the brand after 16 years in downtown Orlando.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n### Milkshake Factory — Orlando\n\n**Address:** 595 West Church Street, Suite K, Orlando, FL 32805\n\n**Status:** Mid-April soft opening; grand opening planned for mid-May.\n\n**What to expect:** Fast-casual dessert shop focused on milkshakes and house-made chocolate. Designed for grab-and-go with a strong sweets lineup.\n\n**Menu highlights:** ~17 milkshake flavors including Cookie Jar, mint chocolate chip, and chocolate-dipped strawberry. Chocolate bark, cake pops, floats, and non-dairy options available.\n\n**Hours:** Planned daily 12 p.m.–10 p.m.\n\n**Who’s behind it:** Miller Johnson IV, bringing a fourth-generation chocolatier concept from Pittsburgh into Orlando.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\nDrive community buzz with Business DebutWe aim to create local buzz before you even open.Business Debut | New Business Openings in the SoutheastRoss McWaters",
"title": "6 Coming Soon Orange County Restaurants [April 15, 2026]",
"updatedAt": "2026-04-12T03:57:52.012Z"
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