Tom Callahan
Tom Callahan covers local food and hospitality for CityDesk. He's interested in the business behind the meal — who's cooking, who's serving, and what makes a neighborhood spot work — without the clichés of sycophantic reviews or breathless trend-chasing. Critical when warranted, generous about context.
CityDesk reporting is produced with AI assistance and reviewed by our editors.
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Which Orlando Food Halls Are Thriving in 2026
Two years after the post-pandemic food hall surge, CityDesk Orlando walked the floors, pulled the records, and asked the vendors what their lease actually costs them.
Why Orlando Restaurants Struggle to Find Cooks in 2025
Epic Universe opened, the $15 minimum wage arrives in September, and tourist volume is running hot. Orlando's hospitality labor market is being pulled apart.
Where to Eat in Mills 50 Orlando's Most Underrated Restaurant Corridor
Vietnamese breakfast pho on E. Colonial, bars pushing north toward Virginia Drive — what to eat, where to park, and how to build a Friday night.
Where to Find Late Night Food in Orlando That's Actually Open
We called and visited every spot on this list in June 2026. Here's what's genuinely open, what it costs, and what closed while nobody was updating the old guides.
