Central Florida sees 10 restaurant openings and one major closure this week

Central Florida restaurant operators are expanding aggressively, with at least 10 new or relocated dining concepts launching in the Orlando area this week. The openings range from micro grocery stores to high-end sushi bars, reflecting a diverse mix of culinary trends.

UniMart, a Japanese convenience store currently operating inside Mills Market, is opening a second, larger location. This new store will occupy the space next to Light on the Sugar at 501 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. The expanded menu will include matcha, soft-serve, and premium Japanese fruits such as Crown melon, Ibaraki strawberries, and Nashi sand pears.

Ravah Culinary Emporium will open at 8800 Seidel Road in Horizon West later this month. The venue combines an artisanal bakery, coffee house, market, butcher shop, and restaurant. Its menu blends Brazilian, Spanish, and Italian influences. Nearby, Kingdom Sushi has opened another all-you-can-eat location at 9240 Miley Drive in Winter Garden. Kura’s Revolving Sushi, which uses robot servers, plans to open in Altamonte Springs next year in the former Fidelity Investments space at 175 E. Altamonte Drive.

Lynora’s Italian Restaurant, a Palm Beach County establishment with a 50-year history, has opened its first Central Florida location at 529 E. New Haven Ave. in Melbourne. Los Primos Bar & Kitchen opened in Oviedo at 3100 Alafaya Trail, serving Latin American dishes including ceviche and picanha. PCG Burgers, which stands for "Pretty Cool Guys," opened at two locations in Winter Springs and Winter Garden, with a third in Windermere expected soon. Chaska, a Pakistani street food concept from the owners of Koyla Pakistani BBQ, opened at 8379 S. John Young Parkway. The menu features paratha rolls, bun kabab, and zinger burgers.

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream will open a grab-and-go counter at Sanford Airport on Nov. 22. A full dipping cabinet will follow in the terminal in mid-December. The Parramore Market, described as Orlando’s first micro grocery store designed to address food insecurity, opened at 536 N. Westmoreland Drive. Grove Bar + Kitchen has been renamed Grove House Floridian Fare. Solita Tacos & Margaritas, which operated at 222 S. Orange Ave. for nearly four years, has closed.

These changes mark a shift in the local dining market, with established brands moving into new territories and niche concepts finding space in high-traffic areas. The mix of luxury items and affordable street food indicates a varied approach to customer spending power.