Fresh Kitchen plans to open its new Winter Park restaurant at 11 a.m. Nov. 17, taking over the former Chicken Guy! space on South Orlando Avenue.
The Tampa-based fast-casual chain will mark the opening with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony involving local officials and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. A DJ and an Olipop van are also planned outside during part of the day.
Before the official opening, Fresh Kitchen will hold Friends & Family preview events Nov. 15 and 16. Bowls will be $5, with proceeds from each bowl donated to Fleet Farming, an urban agriculture program. Guests must reserve a 15-minute time slot online in advance, and space is limited.
The Winter Park restaurant will be Fresh Kitchen's 18th location. Its build-your-own bowls include options such as roasted vegetables, grilled meats, greens, rice and house-made sauces; the menu also includes house-made frescas, pressed juices, and gluten-free and dairy-free cookies.
Fresh Kitchen said the new location will compost food waste as part of its daily operations. The company already operates Central Florida locations in Lake Mary, Waterford Lakes, SoDo and Winter Garden.
