Florida Restaurant News — May 2026

May 2026 archive

Press coverage matched to Florida establishments, summarized from the source articles.

Framing note: these are press articles, not independent RiskyEats status changes. A venue's opening, closure, or emergency status appears in the resolved tabs only when the shared main-site record supports it.

• Published 2026-05-22

  Port St. Lucie gets a taste of Jamaica as Juici Patties opens first Treasure Coast location - WPTV

  Port St. Lucie gets a taste of Jamaica as Juici Patties opens first Treasure Coast location - WPTV

  Also covered by 1 other outlet

  • Port St . Lucie gets a taste of Jamaica as Juici Patties opens first Treasure Coast location
• Published 2026-05-22

  Let's talk about Universal Epic Universe's first year

  By Robert Niles: Happy birthday today to Universal Epic Universe. America's newest theme park opened officially on May 22, 2025. The park has already cracked the top five worldwide in Theme Park Insider's annual reader poll and offers some of the best attract…

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  Published 2026-05-22

  Beloved Pompano Beach deli named best in South Florida

  Beloved Pompano Beach deli named best in South Florida

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  Published 2026-05-22

  Dirty 30 ! Restaurants with 30 violations or more !

  Dirty 30 ! Restaurants with 30 violations or more !

• Published 2026-05-22

  Vilebrequin Will Open First U.S. Beach Club in Miami

  The Riviera-inspired Vilebrequin La Plage restaurant and poolside concept will be located on the rooftop of the Unframed hotel in Miami.

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  Published 2026-05-22

  Aman Resorts Expands to Urban Destinations

  Aman Resorts Expands to Urban Destinations

• Published 2026-05-22

  Bonita Fish Launches New Catering Menu - Beach Talk Radio News

  Bonita Fish Launches New Catering Menu Beach Talk Radio News

• Published 2026-05-22

  Dirty 30! Restaurants with 30 violations or more! - WPLG Local 10

  Dirty 30! Restaurants with 30 violations or more! WPLG Local 10

• Published 2026-05-22

  Oxford Place restaurant opens in historic Ortega Village - The Florida Times-Union

  Oxford Place restaurant opens in historic Ortega Village The Florida Times-Union

• Published 2026-05-21

  At one Tampa restaurant, a Michelin star followed by chaos - Tampa Bay Times

  At one Tampa restaurant, a Michelin star followed by chaos Tampa Bay Times

• Published 2026-05-21

  The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years

  Red Lobster’s oldest continuously operating location was in Tallahassee, Florida, until it permanently closed on May 24 after 56 years.

  Also covered by 6 other outlets

  • The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years
  • The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years
  • The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years
  • The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years
  • Red Lobster closing oldest location in Tallahassee after 56 years
  • The Oldest Red Lobster Location Is Closing After 56 Years
• Published 2026-05-21

  Exclusive sneak peek of stunning Boston House fine dining restaurant - Treasure Coast News

  Exclusive sneak peek of stunning Boston House fine dining restaurant - Treasure Coast News

• Published 2026-05-21

  Miami Beach’s Iconic Italian Cafe To Close Next Month After 26 Years - WhatNow

  Miami Beach’s Iconic Italian Cafe To Close Next Month After 26 Years - WhatNow

• Published 2026-05-21

  Pura Vida Miami opened a new cafe on Sunset Boulevard - Time Out Worldwide

  Pura Vida Miami opened a new cafe on Sunset Boulevard Time Out Worldwide

• Published 2026-05-21

  St. Petersburg’s Green Bench Brewing is opening a location in Tampa - Tampa Bay Times

  St. Petersburg’s Green Bench Brewing is opening a location in Tampa - Tampa Bay Times

• Published 2026-05-21

  Wine, whiskey bar opens in Fort Myers - Business Observer

  Wine, whiskey bar opens in Fort Myers Business Observer

• Published 2026-05-21

  CHICKEN SALAD CHICK ADDS PALM COAST RESTAURANT TO ITS EXPANDING FLORIDA LINEUP

  Fast‑casual concept celebrating June 2 grand opening with free chicken salad for a year ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of a brand-new resta…

• Published 2026-05-21

  This lively cafe and bar is closing after 26 years on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach - Miami Herald

  This lively cafe and bar is closing after 26 years on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach - Miami Herald

• Published 2026-05-21

  New Chick-fil-A location opens in Naples - WINK News

  New Chick-fil-A location opens in Naples WINK News

• Published 2026-05-21

  This bar and restaurant was a favorite Brickell getaway. Now it’s closing - Miami Herald

  This bar and restaurant was a favorite Brickell getaway. Now it’s closing - Miami Herald

• Published 2026-05-21

  Golf influencer shares emotional video watching fiancé’s MLB debut from ‘work trip’

  A popular golf influencer got emotional while watching her fiancé make his MLB debut this week.

• Published 2026-05-21

  Popular Tampa Brewery Closing Ybor City Taproom - Patch

  Popular Tampa Brewery Closing Ybor City Taproom Patch

• Published 2026-05-21

  May 2026 Scene: New Exhibits, Hotel Opening and More

  From a Björk exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland to a new Philippe Starck-designed hotel, here, a curated list of what to check out in for May.

• Published 2026-05-21

  Buzzy Komodo from Miami closes restaurant in Deep Ellum Dallas - CultureMap Dallas

  Buzzy Komodo from Miami closes restaurant in Deep Ellum Dallas - CultureMap Dallas

• Published 2026-05-21

  Limp Lizard closes North Syracuse location amid ‘constant staffing shortages’ - Syracuse.com

  Limp Lizard closes North Syracuse location amid ‘constant staffing shortages’ - Syracuse.com

• Published 2026-05-21

  Palm Beach chef’s Michelin-recommended restaurant finally opens in Coral Gables - Miami Herald

  Palm Beach chef’s Michelin-recommended restaurant finally opens in Coral Gables - Miami Herald

• Published 2026-05-21

  Exclusive sneak peek of Florida historic fine dining restaurant - Treasure Coast News

  Exclusive sneak peek of Florida historic fine dining restaurant - Treasure Coast News

• Published 2026-05-21

  Say goodbye: Red Lobster is closing its longest operating restaurant after 56 years - MassLive

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• Published 2026-05-20

  HUEY MAGOO'S EARNS SPOT ON FAST CASUAL'S 2026 TOP 100 MOVERS + SHAKERS LIST

  First-Time Recognition Highlights The Brand's Strong Performance In Menu Innovation, Customer Loyalty And National Expansion Link to Images HERE ORLANDO, Fla., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huey Magoo's, the rapidly expanding chicken tenders brand known for se…

• Published 2026-05-20

  Raising Cane’s to open Archer Road location on May 27 - Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

  Raising Cane’s to open Archer Road location on May 27 Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville