Last Call is the Orlando Sentinel’s blog about bars and nightclubs around Orlando. See the latest entries below:
- Florida lands on list of filthiest states to dine in America: Here’s where it ranked & why January 22, 2026The survey culled Tripadvisor reviews looking for key words such as "dirty restaurant," "hair in food," "rats" and "roaches."
- Fish cakes and Birmingham greens were a hit at the Harlem EatUp! festival January 22, 2026Here's a recipe for fish cakes and a green salad from Marcus Samuelsson’s cookbook “The Rise.”
- Science on Tap Beer Festival returns to OSC for fifth year January 22, 2026More than 30 Central Florida breweries are participating in the OSC fundraiser that teaches beer science and more amid sampling and raising money for kids' programming.
- Moa Kai brings the ono nui to its Hawaiian-style diner | Review January 22, 2026From the team behind Poke Hana and Chi-Kin, Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner has filled a Zippy's-esque, island-style niche with bright, breezy aesthetic, tiki sips and nui plate lunches that for most folks equal two meals.
- James Beard Awards 2026: Central Florida has 3 nominations January 21, 2026Ten Floridians have been named as semifinalists in the 2026 James Beard Awards, with Reyes Mezcaleria chef/partner Wendy Lopez as one of three nominees from Central Florida.
- First look: Epcot arts fest’s big lamp, flurry of Figment January 21, 2026Oversized Genie prop is fresh addition to Disney World festival
- Recipes: These grain-based dishes are great for your diet and budget January 21, 2026Here's how to make Barley and Mushroom Magic, Vegan Black Bean Fried Rice and Domenico Maurici’s Farro Salad.
- 2 Central Florida restaurants in Orange County shut down last week January 21, 2026The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida dining venues for health code violations during the week from Jan. 11-17.
- Girl Scouts have new cookie, new theme in 2026 January 20, 2026As cookie season gets underway, The Girl Scouts of Citrus are showcasing an all-new goodie, the Rocky Road-inspired Exploremores, and its ongoing mission to build future CEOs.
- Recipe: Call it a ‘stew’ if you must, but this veggie dish is delicious January 20, 2026This scrumptious concoction features eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, red bell pepper and onions mixed with pasta.