FOOD

Dave Manuchia may not be a household name, but he has played a huge role in the restaurant industry for the past 40 years.

Battle Bros Events is set to host its third annual 321: Food Fest and Craft Fair, a two-day event featuring over 30 food vendors.

Jordan Eichenblatt will tell you that he is not the owner of Cholo Dogs, he's the operator of the business.

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"Honestly, I know that you were right and that I shouldn't have given the customer that food for free, but I just don't feel like dealing with it. So this is me pretending to give you a stern talking to until they're gone."

The Super Bowl is on Feb. 12 and you don’t want to miss any of the action because you’re stuck in the kitchen. Take a look at the popular dishes to focus on the right bowl.

Texas-based chain Torchy's Tacos is getting ready to open its first location in the Sunshine State and a second location will not be too far behind.

We’re on the hunt for solutions to find food.

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A Central Florida nonprofit agency is serving those who served by providing a free food giveaway each month.

They say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.

Alligators may look cute and cuddly, sure. But did you know that they can also make for a healthy, tasty treat?

The small or the large tub?

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Meriwether Farms — among many other farms in Florida — has had a tough few years.

Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee is finally getting ready to open the doors on its first Central Florida location nearly two years after it was first announced.

In case you need something to look forward to, Girl Scout Cookie season is right around the corner!

Dr, Amber Orman likes to practice what she calls "true healthcare."

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A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

A new Filipino-inspired ice cream shop from the owners of The Greenery Creamery is now in its soft opening.

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A Mount Dora restaurant with a huge social media following is getting ready to open a second location, this time setting up shop in Maitland.

Filipino-American restaurant Taglish will close its last location, located in Sanford's Henry's Depot, before the start of the New Year.

Eliot Hillis has thought a lot about noodles.

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The Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, paid a visit to the Ocala Police Depart with a show of appreciation for the officers working the night shift.

Looking to create a bit of winter luxury when tending bar at home this holiday season.

ByHeart issued a voluntary recall for certain batches of its baby formula after concerns arose over potential cross-contamination, according to the Florida Department of Health.

A waffle chain that got its start in Los Angeles is expanding into Florida and its first location in the Sunshine State is getting ready to open in Winter Garden.

Billy Trudsoe spent 20 years as a chef in New York before making his way to Central Florida.

Some kids compete on the soccer pitch or volleyball court. Juliet Karsak of Viera brings her A game in the kitchen.

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As Orlando's long-planned Packing District takes shape, the most unique feature — a replica of Dr. Phillips' juice stand — will soon be occupied by three well-known Central Florida food vendors.

A burger restaurant that started in Detroit and currently operates out of Tennessee is getting ready to open a Central Florida location just down the street from Universal Orlando.

Goff's Drive In, which has stood at the same spot in Orlando since 1948, is closing it doors on the historic location, but the owner hopes the business can find a new home.

Sanford seafood restaurant The Current is getting ready to open its second location, this time setting up shop in Orlando's College Park neighborhood.

Middle school students are using an interdisciplinary approach to solving major world problems.

Kaya, a new Filipino restaurant in Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood, is currently in its soft opening for friends and family but will be opening up to the wider public in the coming days.

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Candy Cane, Coquito, Ginger Snap among seasonal scoops.

Bruno Zacchini is best known in Orlando as the owner of Pizza Bruno, but he did not always have a love for pizza.

According to a Hialeah woman, the extra time she’s spent prepping a mac and cheese product that “falsely” claims it’s “ready in 3 1/2 minutes” is worth at least $5 million.

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Casual fine dining may sound like an oxymoron, but the minds behind Kaya don't see it that way.

The countdown to the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving Day meal in Orlando has begun with culinary students, faculty and staff making more than 8200 traditional meals for Orange County’s less fortunate populations.

New restaurant offering up authentic Thai street food has set up shop inside Orlando Lotte Market.

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Justin and Karie Hein said they were surprised when they saw how many organizations are in need of food donations after they posted on a Facebook group page that they were looking to donate 216 cans of food to a Central Florida charity.

Most businesses are prepping for the biggest retail days of the year, but two Orlando staples are doing the opposite.

Tampa taco chain Capital Tacos has officially opened its Winter Park location.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

The family of Aiden Aslin says he told them his unit has no weapons left to fight with.

Atheist reader’s religious friend has started saying a pre-meal prayer out loud before they eat together.

The author and TV host speaks about the "shame" behind his lifelong struggle with overeating.

A favorite food is the latest to be impacted by supply chain issues that have shelves empty and prices soaring. >> Read more trending newsChicken tenders require more processing to package and sell and are becoming harder to find and more costly because of supply chain issues, NBC News reported. A long list of supplies has been impacted by supply chain shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything from toilet paper to new cars has been impacted by the global supply chain, that has seen scarcity of some items and high prices of others, The New York Times reported. In September, shortages of boneless chicken forced KFC to cut back advertising on its breaded chicken tenders, Fortune reported at the time.

A senior international aid official says Afghanistan is being hit by multiple crises that are “progressively getting worse,” with drought, economic collapse and displacement all pushing the population into catastrophic hunger

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The high street stalwart has benefited from pent-up demand during the pandemic. But it faces a more difficult consumer environment in 2022.

Thukpa, an intensely flavored chicken noodle soup, has been Chef Maneet Chauhan's go-to meal on chilly nights since she first tasted it in Guwahati, Assam.

Cherries, apples, bananas and spinach are just a few of the fresh ingredients to throw into the blender.

Food-People-Molly Yeh FILE - Food blogger and cookbook author Molly Yeh attends the Chef's Afterparty in Miami Beach, Fla, on May 22, 2021, during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Yeh is the author of “Molly on the Range” and the star of Food Network's “Girl Meets Farm." Since then, the 32-year-old Yeh has balanced the daily frustrations and isolation of quarantine life with the many joyful firsts of her toddler, Bernie. She's fond of incorporating her favorite ingredient in original recipes that fuse her Chinese and Jewish heritage. “If life can be a lot of those moments strung together, that’s a life I want to live."

Water is an efficient way to cook, whether you want to submerge food in liquid or surround it by steam.

Recipes with some serious spice.

Sometimes, you have to be fast or you’ll be food.

The loss of routines, school day rhythms, cherished after-school activities and face-to-face friendships likely fueled the eating disorder increase.

This classic candy is making a comeback. They are called Necco Wafers, and its one of the oldest candy brands in existence. Thursday the Spangler Candy Company announced the flavored discs were heading back to store shelves. Spangler says it purchased the brand two years ago and have been working on its return ever since. The sweet treats should be available at major drug stores across the nation in June.

Krispy Kreme is transforming National Doughnut Day and its going to be sweet. Stating that the concept of time has been a blue this year, Krispy Kreme is changing National Doughnut Day into National Doughnut week, and were not complaining. Customers will get to choose their free doughnut and which day during that week they want to consume it. So show up any day between June 1-5 and get any doughnut free, thanks to Krispy Kreme. All info https://t.co/M6rvjZTvNR pic.twitter.com/8oHvv0IQVz Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) May 26, 2020Click here for more information.

Published: May 26, 2020, 10:59 am Updated: May 26, 2020, 3:51 pmORLANDO, Fla. KFC is testing a new, premium chicken sandwich. The KFC Chicken Sandwich replaces the fast-food chains Crispy Colonel sandwich. The new sandwich has a larger, extra crispy chicken filet on a buttered brioche bun, and its topped with pickles and spicy or classic mayonnaise. If successful, KFC could quickly roll out the new chicken sandwich at all 4,000 of its U.S. locations. Complete list of locations:6800 W. New Hwy 441, Mount Dora, Florida 327576217 International Road, Orlando, Florida, 32819502 S. Alafaya Trail Orlando, Florida5200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida4466 Pleasant Hill Road, Poinciana, Florida3601 S. Orlando Drive, Sanford, Florida2882 N. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, Florida1130 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida5780 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida11302 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida510 U.S. Hwy 27Clermont, Florida5680 W. US Highway 192, Kissimmee, Florida4250 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, Florida10825 E. Colonial, Orlando, Florida3009 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida

Add 5 cups of powdered sugar, salt, lime juice, and lime zest. Add more powdered sugar until the frosting is of a good spreading (or piping) consistency. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until creamy. In another bowl, beat together butter, sugar and eggs. To make the buttercream, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, icing sugar, lime and milk.

Pizza Hut wants to do its part to help the Class of 2020 celebrate. The pizza chain is giving graduating seniors a free, one-topping medium pizza, while supplies last. Pizza Hut announced, this promotion along with Americans dairy farmers, they were giving away up to half a million free pizzas. From the details provided on its website, Pizza Hut is releasing a certain amount of free pizza coupons each day, with the next set released at 12 a.m. CT on Tuesday, May 26. Click here to claim your free pizza coupon.

You'll still be able to taste the rainbow, but for the month of June, Skittles is dropping the rainbow all in support of the LGBTQ+ community. June is Pride month, during that time Skittles will sell these limited-edition Pride packs featuring a colorless design with colorless candies inside. Kind of counter-intuitive for Pride month, which is typically filled with rainbows, a symbol of gay pride. Skittles says it's replacing the rainbow with "much-needed conversations about the LGBTQ+ community and a visible stand of solidarity." Skittles says the give the rainbow campaign will support GLAAD, giving the advocacy group $1 per pack purchased up to $100,000.

Just 42% of those who went to concerts, movies, theaters or sporting events at least monthly before the outbreak say theyd do so in the next few weeks if they could. Only about half of those who regularly went to restaurants, exercised at the gym or traveled would feel comfortable doing so again. Amber Van Den Berge, a teacher in Indiana, held off on immediately returning to her second job as a fitness instructor. Forty-nine percent of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is handling the economy, the poll shows. Sixty-nine percent of those who regularly shopped in person for nonessential items before the outbreak, including majorities among both parties, say theyd be likely to wander malls and stores again.

Pollo Tropical wants to help feed school children while they are distancing learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. At all 141 Florida locations, the fast-food chain will give children ages 12 and under a free kids classic TropiChop and bottled water each weekday from 11 a.m. to noon until June 12. The restaurant wants to help feed children who are unable to receive school lunches they counted on for nutrition. The children must be present to receive the free meal and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when picking up the meal which is available through the drive-thru only. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.