Bad As’s Burgers closes Curry Ford operation; New York-famous H&H Bagels opens in Altamonte Springs

New York’s famous H&H Bagels has opened in Altamonte Springs Credit: courtesy image

Orlando restaurant openings & closings:

H&H Bagels, the legendary New York City bagel shop that’s been on a nationwide expansion tear, has opened an outpost at 931 State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs. They’ve been serving their kettle-boiled, oven-baked rounds since 1972 … Look for Florida build-a-bowl chain Fresh Kitchen to move into the old Chicken Guy! space at 818 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park … South Florida Peruvian chicken chain La Brasa Grill will open a location next week at 9430 S. Orange Blossom Trail … Bad As’s Burgers has closed its Curry Ford operation — however, owner John Collazo has merged its menu into the Bad As’s Sandwiches menu.

Orlando food news & events:

Kaya chef Lordfer Lalicon will host a special brunch collab Sunday, May 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring Kapé Kaya’s Clarice Lam and Top Chef alum and James Beard nominee Monique Feybesse of Tarts de Feybesse in Oakland, California. The trio will whip up a multicourse, family-style menu featuring plenty of pastries, savory Filipino breakfast dishes and sweets. Cost is $90. Visit kayaorlando.com …

The 2026 Michelin Guide Florida selection will be announced via livestream at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28. The Guide was initially supposed to be revealed April 14, but was pushed back …

Chow on Church, a food tasting event presented by the Downtown Orlando Partnership and the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, goes from 3:30-6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Inter&Co Stadium. Featured restaurants include 4 Rivers, Black Rooster Taqueria, Mecatos Bakery, The Castle and more. Cost is $45 and includes a drink ticket and a pair of Orlando Pride tickets. Visit doporlando.com for more.