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A 15,000-square-foot food hall will open in downtown Orlando by the end of next year, spearheaded by developer and entrepreneur James Ekbatani.
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The Eola Food Hall will occupy the first two floors of the four-story building at 150 E. Central Blvd. that formerly housed the University Club of Orlando. Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year, with a projected opening in late 2025.
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The food hall will offer a diverse mix of cuisines in the heart of downtown, catty-corner to Lake Eola Park. Notably, a 2020 city of Orlando survey showed access to food and beverage is the highest priority for Lake Eola Park visitors, more so than events.
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