Podcast Notes: Let's Eat Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie 🎙️🍴
In this episode of *Let’s Eat Orlando*, Amy Drew and Biggie serve up a hearty conversation about Orlando’s vibrant food scene, looking back at 2024 and forward to the exciting developments in 2025. Here's what we covered:
🍽️ Restaurant Openings & Closures
- **Cheers to Gnarly Barley** for breaking the "Ivanhoe curse" and thriving in their location. 🎉
- Saying goodbye to beloved spots like SkyBird, V’s Diner, Ethos, Dajen Eats, and Valkyrie Doughnuts. 💔
- A reminder to support your favorite local eateries during challenging times—shoutouts to spots that also closed 💔 like Pom Pom’s, Mid Drive Dive, Dead Words Brewery, Persimmon Hollow, and many more.
🔥 Trends in 2024
- The smash burger boom continues to dominate the scene. 🍔
- Asian cuisine shines bright with innovative and flavorful offerings. 🍜
🌟 Amy Drew’s 2024 Favorites
- Kai Kai, Coro, and Seito top Amy Drew's list for must-visit spots!
🔮 What’s Coming in 2025
- Anticipating the arrivals of Cowboy Curry, Mills Market, Kai Kai’s Red Panda Chicken Sandwich Truck (Baba Yaga), Pepper Lunch, and more.
- Local gems expanding to Orlando's airport terminals: Stasio’s, Maxine on Shine, Smoke and Donut, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Foxtail Coffee, Otto’s High Dive, and Swine & Sons, among others. 🛫
🍔 Biggie Bomb Mi & Burger Jawn Love
- A quick chat about Biggie Bomb Mi and Amy Drew’s undying love for Burger Jawn—a must-try burger destination.
❤️ Community Support
We emphasize the importance of rallying behind our local restaurants, whether they're old favorites or exciting new spots, to keep Orlando's food scene thriving.
Tune in for all this and more as we celebrate Orlando’s dynamic dining landscape. Hungry yet? Hit play now! 🎧
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