Florida lawmakers advanced a bill that would, among other things, ban automatic gratuity and service charges for parties of fewer than six guests at restaurants, cafes and other food service establishments.

A Michelin-star chef’s handroll sushi bar concept is opening a second location in Orlando in the spring.

Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ‘s Altamonte Springs on 1049 E. Altamonte Drive is set to close April 1 after the restaurant’s owner, Bucky, will be retiring, according to a social media post.

National Pizza Day is on Feb. 9 (the same day as Super Bowl day!) which means indulging on cheesy goodness and enjoying the game.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, online restaurant reservation service OpenTable announces its top 100 most romantic restaurants in the country.

Across Central Florida, the rising costs of food, labor and rent have led to many restaurant closures.

Across Central Florida, the rising costs of food, labor and rent have led to many restaurant closures.

How many have you tried?

A waitress named Nicole at a Big Boy restaurant in Woodhaven, Michigan was trying to grab a quick bite of cornbread before helping a customer when disaster struck.

Here are a few suggestions on the best area bars to grab bites and watch games.

Football season is in full swing, and one popular way to celebrate and view big games is going to a local establishment.

With the holiday season approaching, that means more gatherings with family and friends, or even outings with fellow co-workers.

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill, a breakfast restaurant in De Leon Springs, is set to close its doors after 61 years, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.

National Cheesecake Day happens every July 30 and to celebrate the special occasion, here is a list of several local places in Orlando that sell the delicious dessert made with cheese.

In honor of Monday being National Barbecue Day, here is an explainer on what the four regions of barbecue is in the U.S.

If you’re anything like me, you love to travel. And after being inside for more than two years, I am absolutely ready to get back out there and visit some of my favorite cities.

Women-owned eateries in Central Florida offer all kinds of sweet and savory dishes

The restaurant world isn't easy in the best of times, but the past two years have tested even established businesses.

Here's a comprehensive list of some Central Florida restaurants open on Christmas.

Whether you like your coffee hot, iced or frozen -- maybe surrounded by cats -- these six coffee shops have something for everyone.

In a figurative sense, this definitely isn’t a book to judge by its cover, because when you pull up, there’s no way it looks to be on the outside what it really is on the inside.

Bar owner recognized for his role helping other owners navigate the pandemic.

More 30 restaurants around Orlando and Winter Park are taking part in Bite 30, offering special prix fixe menus for the next two months.

Several small craft food and hospitality businesses are coming together in Orlando on Wednesday, June 2 for a job fair.

There's a shortage on one of America’s favorite condiment: ketchup.

Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he doesn’t think the closure of restaurants has proven to be effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus, so he said he’s going to lift capacity limits and ban local governments from putting any restrictions back in place. So that’s going to happen,” DeSantis said. DeSantis met with a panel of medical experts, making his opinion clear when it comes to restaurants in Florida, but didn’t specify when those capacity limits will be lifted. DeSantis said the decision to lift capacity limits was evidence-based. Now, there can be reasonable regulations on a local level, but to say ‘no’ at this point on a local perspective, I don’t think that’s viable,” DeSantis said.

A new survey shows the coronavirus has left the restaurant industry in limbo. The National Restaurant Association released the results of its survey Tuesday. The group says nearly 100,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or for the long-term because of the pandemic. They found that most restaurants are still struggling, and they don’t expect their situations to improve. According to the National Restaurant Association, the industry is on track to lose $240 billion by the end of the year.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Wahlburgers in Waterford Lakes announced Wednesday that its closing its doors for good just weeks after the downtown Orlando location did the same. With the latest closure, the burger chain owned by actors Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg and their brother, chef Paul Wahlberg, no longer has a presence in Central Florida. In fact, now the only Florida location in Key West that’s listed as “coming soon,” according to the casual restaurant’s website. We look forward to seeing you all again at one of our other restaurants in the future,” the post read. Wahlburgers first came to Central Florida in 2016, its entrance marked by a grand opening party that Mark Wahlberg attended.

Orlando-based Darden restaurant group has an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year despite the closure of its restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Darden Restaurants closed all dining rooms at the end of March when the coronavirus was taking off in the U.S. As of June 22, 91% of Darden’s dining rooms were open with at least a limited capacity, according to the company. Throughout next year, Darden expects to open 35-40 net new restaurants. When our dining rooms closed, our operators did an amazing job of reimagining the guest experience by staying true to our back-to-basics operating philosophy,” Lee said in a statement.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Norwoods Restaurant and Treehouse, a staple in the New Smyrna Beach community, announced Thursday that the restaurant would close for a few days out of an abundance of caution after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant’s team took to Facebook to announce the closure saying in part management had “been notified by a team member that they have tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member has been self quarantining for 7 days and received their results this morning. We applaud our staff who have taken these precautions and for their diligence during these trying times as we try to navigate the situation,” the team said on Facebook. “We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support during these trying times.”

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We’re all dreaming of what we’re going to do when the coronavirus pandemic is over. [RELATED: Florida theme parks post-coronavirus: Screenings, masks, staggered seating all possible]However, experts say that once the coronavirus pandemic is behind us, it seems unlikely that restaurants will be able to return to the way they were pre-COVID-19. What’s it going to look like -- 50% required in a restaurant, social distancing -- how is that enforced -- capacity, what does outdoor dining look like?” Petrillo said. During Tuesday’s meeting, restaurant executives mentioned touchless drive-thrus, acrylic screens and half-empty restaurants to ensure social distancing. According to experts, restaurants will likely continue some of the social distancing measures when they open their doors.

The coronavirus pandemic has threatened many independent restaurants and businesses. The Yelp Foundation and GoFundMe have teamed up so that independent businesses can fundraise and get donations. Yelp donate buttonYelp and GoFundMe will match up to $1 million in donations. This comes just a few days after Yelp announced $25 million in relief for independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

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