442911 Wed Sep 19 15:52:57 -0700 2007 18 10 Florida 0 2957254 Read that Danny Devito along with restauranteur David Manero of South Beach restaurant fame (Devito's South Beach) were scouting for additional locations in Orlando, LA, and Vegas. This got me thinking if any other new restaurants have their sights set on Orlando or metro area? Or are there any confirmed restaurants headed our way. I know Truluks (sp?) is headed to "The Square" on I Drive along with a new mexican dig on Sand Lake. Any others? Wed Sep 19 15:52:58 -0700 2007 16994 theflytyr 1 2962772 The have started construction on Village Tavern by the Mall at Millenia http://www.villagetavern.com/ At Pointe Orlando they have "coming soon" signs up for B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Fri Sep 21 08:27:09 -0700 2007 2957254 18583 keysdax 1 3022622 A Red Star Tavern will be opening in Orlando Fashion Square (Mall) and I've seen want ads for a Kissimmee branch of BJ's Brewhouse. If BJ's has two in the area, maybe they'll start brewing here instead of trucking it in from elsewhere. Wed Oct 10 13:53:28 -0700 2007 2957254 131759 John Graham 2 3024165 Your exactly right John. I heard they truck all their brews in from Texas except their Root Beer which is brewed here. Thu Oct 11 04:19:31 -0700 2007 3022622 16994 theflytyr 1 3023179 I've already heard good things about The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park (where the old Za Bella/Popollo used to be). The menu is on their website and looks like something new for Orlando. I'll report back whenever I make it there! Wed Oct 10 16:28:13 -0700 2007 2957254 118345 katygirl 2 3023949 That place sounds amazing! Thanks a lot for the recommendation. I will have to try it soon. Wed Oct 10 22:20:59 -0700 2007 3023179 14120 Big Bad Voodoo Lou 2 3026086 Went to the Ravenous Pig for dinner on Tue planning to go back tonight. The food is EXCELLENT, the service needs a little polish. Definitely recommend ...... it is going to be huge. Thu Oct 11 13:40:54 -0700 2007 3023179 121312 herbert1 1 3024456 If Ceviche's new Orlando location is even half as stellar as those in Tampa and St. Pete, there is cause for excitement. http://www.sptimes.com/2007/09/29/Business/Exceptional_lineage.shtml Thu Oct 11 07:02:36 -0700 2007 2957254 60552 Noice 1 3025263 I heard Fogo de Chao (another Brazilian churrascaria) will be coming to the new complex replacing the Mercado. Thu Oct 11 10:24:42 -0700 2007 2957254 57990 shardan01 1 3025844 Ikea will be open on Nov 14 :) it's food related because they have delicious Swedish meatballs and lingoberry drinks. Their 99cent breakfast plate isn't too bad either. Thu Oct 11 12:45:43 -0700 2007 2957254 62498 travelingfood 2 3026464 I've never been to an IKEA before, but all my out-of-state friends tell me it's an amazing experience in itself (and of course good food). I keep hearing rumors about lines that will start a day or two before the store opens! Thu Oct 11 15:05:40 -0700 2007 3025844 14120 Big Bad Voodoo Lou 3 3026675 Me too! Apparently they give away free stuff. As in flat screen free stuff! Thu Oct 11 16:03:30 -0700 2007 3026464 118345 katygirl 4 3028905 If you're local, go there during the weekday to avoid the madness that is grand opening month(s). I would imagine everyone within 5 hour driving distance will be there. Prepare to spend couple hours there...parking, huge show rooms, the checkout lines (self bagging!). Based on other location: Their upstairs main food court is cafeteria style (grab a tray and pick the food you want), variety of Swedish foods, free refills on drinks. Then there's a snack/to go counter service after the check out area where you can get coffee, hot dog, ice cream, cinnamon buns, etc. The same area also has a small food market with native snacks, food, and drinks. Price are all reasonable too. It's pretty fun to just go there to stroll around the show rooms and grab some bites to eat on the cheap. They haven't mentioned any specific prize give away during the line up (Nov 12), but in the past, they gave away gift cards(in $1000s), furniture set to fill a room, their signature chair. Fri Oct 12 10:55:53 -0700 2007 3026675 62498 travelingfood 1 3218322 It has been a couple of months so I thought I would revive this topic to see if anything new is planned for Orlando or the Central Florida market. Tue Dec 18 08:55:27 -0800 2007 2957254 16994 theflytyr 2 3834297 Actually, ZED 451, Red Robin, Bojangles and T-Rex are all coming. Dave & Buster's is looking for sites in both Tampa and Orlando.. Wed Jul 02 15:20:32 -0700 2008 3218322 206100 blackgold73 3 3834910 Any news on the Giordano's Pizza rumored to open in Altamonte Springs? Wed Jul 02 19:06:45 -0700 2008 3834297 14120 Big Bad Voodoo Lou 4 3838907 They turned the sign that was up backwards, so it's not a good sign... Fri Jul 04 08:44:52 -0700 2008 3834910 29582 juggler 5 3839031 Aw crap. We've been looking forward to trying it for a while now. Where exactly is it located? Fri Jul 04 09:37:10 -0700 2008 3838907 14120 Big Bad Voodoo Lou 6 3840689 It was going into Uptown Altamonte in the building with the Cold Stone and Volcanos in it. Drive by at night when the signs are lit up and you can somewhat see the backlit Giordanos sign. That whole area is pretty sad with how little is open there... Sat Jul 05 09:00:45 -0700 2008 3839031 29582 juggler