A small, self-serve car wash at 2416 Curry Ford Road [GMap] in the Hourglass District will soon become a new retail plaza, care of National Real Estate. The car wash is part of a larger parcel across the street from a retail strip that was renovated and now houses popular spots like Foxtail Coffee and […]
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Hourglass developer swoops in to save Colonial Lanes
We told you HERE in October 2018 that at least half of Colonial Lanes was to be saved from demolition for an upcoming self-storage project in the Milk District. While that project is still moving forward, a new developer has taken the wheel. Originally led by local developer Phil Rampy, the front half of Colonial […]
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House of the Day: Renovated Hourglass home asking $289,900
SPONSORED: This renovated two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is located at 1942 Essex Place [GMap] in the up-and-coming Hourglass District, on a quiet, residential street. A long, paved driveway leads to the main entrance complete with white-washed brick, a brand-new glass panel front door, manicured landscaping, and a decorative coach light over the house numbers. Inside the […]
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Freehand and Gypset pop-up coming to Hourglass
Freehand Goods (Facebook | Website), the local goods shop based out of East End Market in Audubon Park, will be joining forces with handmade jewelry retailer, Gypset (Facebook | Website). They will be popping up in in a 1,000 SF space in the Hourglass District at 2415 Curry Ford Road [GMap], in the same retail […]
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Hourglass Brewing hosting two-city Oktoberfest, Sept. 28
PROMO: Longwood-based brewery, Hourglass Brewing (Instagram | Website) opened their second location in Hourglass District of Downtown Orlando on July 3 this year and they’ve been going strong ever since. The brewery will be hosting Oktoberfests this year at both of their locations, from 11 a.m.-close (1 a.m.) on Saturday, September 28. Each ‘Fest will […]
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BUNGALOWER AND THE BUS – EPISODE 124: WALLY’S, TRUMP, HOURGLASS BREWING
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. Our 124th episode was recorded at the newly re-opened Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors in the Mills 50 District – which is why we’re such […]
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New Hourglass Brewing location announces opening date
Hourglass Brewing (Website) has been hard at work on their new Curry Ford satellite brewery for what seems like over a year. The popular Longwood-based brewery signed on for their second location early on in the Hourglass District’s launch. A serendipitous partnership for two same-named endeavors. The long wait is now almost over as the […]
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Tamale Co. announces grand opening of Hourglass storefront
Popular food truck, Tamale and Co. (Website), has announced the opening of their new brick and mortar location, Tamale Co. Hourglass, will take place on Sunday, May 5. The new 1,300 SF restaurant is an open-dining concept that will be shared with Leguminati, Foxtail Coffee, and Le Ky Patisserie; which we wrote about last week […]
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Hourglass Foxtail now open
Foxtail Coffee Co. (Website) has soft-opened their new Hourglass District location, located at 2401 Curry Ford Road [GMap]. The new store is located in a former gas station/convenience store on the corner of Bumby and Curry Ford. The name of this new location for the fast-growing local coffee chain is the “Hourglass Social House” and will […]
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New Hourglass yoga studio offering practice with kittens
The Peaceful Peacock (Facebook | Website) is a new yoga studio located at 2500 Curry Ford Road in the Hourglass District [GMap] that offers a variety of workshops and classes for yogis of all levels of ability but on Saturday, August 25 they will be offering a workshop with kittens. Following the success of a […]
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Foxtail and Leguminati expected to open Hourglass location August 4
The Foxtail/Leguminati collab space in the Hourglass District we told you about in January is expected to open on August 4. The new coffee shop will feature vegan eats by Leguminati (Facebook | Website), which will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner options every day. The shop is located at 2401 Curry Ford Road [GMap] by the old […]
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Ask Bungalower: Did Peppino’s Pizzeria in the Hourglass close?
“Did Peppino’s on Curry Ford Close?” – Khalil Makdah Peppino’s Organic Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria (Facebook) has closed. Pete, the former owner, named the pizzeria after his father, who taught him the craft back in New York where he grew up. Peppino’s opened for business in December 2017 and we covered it HERE. According to the […]
Posted inComing and Going, Eyes on the Street, Featured, Food & Drink, Hourglass
Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub is in soft opening in Hourglass
““When a girl kicks you out of her apartment you don’t spend a week hanging around her parking lot.” – scott vocca to scott joseph Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub (Facebook) is finally in soft opening in their new home in the Hourglass District, at 2421 Curry Ford Road [GMap]. Claddagh Cottage closed on New Years […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to Episode 345 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Hourglass Brewing in the Hourglass District. Also, if you have the NewsBreak app, be sure to subscribe to […]
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Bungalower’s Top Weekend Event Picks for June 30-July 2
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to our calendar, simply send a link to your Eventbrite or Facebook Event page to [email protected]. FRIDAY, […]