I tried these spots on Saturday at lunch. The first is between Rainforest Cafe and Earl of Sandwich. The second is across from Jaleo. The third is in a strip mall just south of Sea World/Central Florida Parkway on International Drive.
Eet by Maneet Chauhan - Opened two weeks go. She has a show on Food Network. Don't believe I've seen it. Order at a counter. Fast casual. Beeper. They bring it to you. I tried the $17 Tandoori Chicken bowl with basmati rice and Bhunna Curry Sauce and a $5 refillable soda. It was good. Tender to too soft chicken. Alot. Cabbage, cukes, rice "pebbles". Spicy curry. Served in a cardboard bowl. They offer up a selection of apps (like samosas, poutine, etc), salads and bowls (cheese (paneer), shrimp, etc. Rice, cauliflower and one other thing as the base. Sauces like Saag (spinach), Moilee (coconut), Korma (cashew), Tikka. Seats 60+? Basic tables and chairs. Darkish tones. Simple. Attentive servers. Pretty full. It will be on the Favorite's List.
Salt & Straw - Started in Portland. Many locations now. Ice cream. Open for over a year. I had a small Dwanta's Teremana Spiked Egg Nog for $8. Large scoop. Good flavor. In a bowl. They had flavors like Gingerbread Cookie Dough and Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache. It seemed "seasonal". I'll bet it changes alot. You can get a few sizes or pints. Cones too. Shakes. Rectangular floor plan. Small.
Sickie's Garage - Open for two weeks. One of those mass market looking spaces like Ford's Garage or any number of I Drive locations. Only one prior location in Kissimmee though. Huge. Two rooms. One with a huge central bar. TV's. Wood all over. Empty oil drum decorations. Gift shop. Pretty empty. 50 burgers, sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, meatloaf, mashed potato bowls, mac and cheese bowls, baskets, wings, salads and a variety of apps. Beer. I grabbed a Chicken in a Coupe grilled chicken sandwich for $13 ($12 on the menu) to go. Came with great tots. Alot. Chicken was big and good. Tender. Bun was ok. L&T were bad. All in all it was fine. I just don't get excited about places like this.
Summer House took over the Bongo's location at the Springs. I went to the one in the airport, so, I doubt I'll try this location. It was pricier too. Didn't see anything else new. Gideon's Bakehouse is still very busy.
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