/ Food & Dining

Chefs, restaurant openings, and Florida's booming food scene.

From a celebrity-favorite icon to a long-running French bistro, several South Florida mainstays served their last plates.

A trio of new concepts, led by a Mexico City-style taqueria and speakeasy mezcal lounges, took over the downtown building.

A Mediterranean stunner on a private island, the return of a South Beach icon, and a viral New York bagel shop headlined the season.

Anchored by a two-star standout and a run of new Michelin additions, Orlando's culinary reputation reached new heights in 2026.

Michelin's affordable-dining honors grew to 45 Florida spots, from Peruvian counters to Detroit-style pizza.

The 2026 selection covered the entire state for the first time, with fresh one-star honors for restaurants in Miami and West Palm Beach.

Dozens of new restaurants, a vertical food hall, and national chains chasing the market defined a breakout year for the region.

From Tampa to Miami to St. Augustine, a deep bench of Florida talent reached the finals of the country's most prestigious food awards.

The elevated new restaurant took over a landmark South Tampa address with a contemporary take on the classics.