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Universal CityWalk Just Dropped a Menu Mega-Update — Here’s What to Eat First
CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort is coming in hot out of the kitchen with a buffet of brand-new bites, from cocoa-kissed French classics at Toothsome to smoky showstoppers at Bigfire and game-day fuel at NBC Sports Grill & Brew. Consider this your foodie field guide for your next lap around the lagoon.
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Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen: Bonjour, Choc-n-Roll
Toothsome leans into its French roots and chocolate flair with a trio that had us saying ooh la la between bites.
- Provence Totchos — Tater tots get the Paris treatment with truffled Brie fondue, Calabrian chili honey, bacon, green onions, and a roasted-garlic aioli rim. Sharing optional, hoarding understandable.
- Burger Au Poivre — Peppercorn-spiced patty, gruyère, caramelized onions, arugula, and a chocolate-brandy peppercorn sauce on a pretzel bun. Steak au poivre energy, burger convenience.
- Cocoa Coq Au Vin — Airline chicken sous vide in a red-wine chocolate demi with gruyère mash and baby veg — decadent without being heavy.
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food: Heart-on-a-Plate Flavor
A chef-driven refresh brings homestyle heat and coastal cool.
- Aguachile Verde — Chilled shrimp brightened with lime, chiles, cucumber, and avocado; served with blue-corn tostadas.
- Camarones a la Diabla — Grilled shrimp in chipotle-tomato sauce with summer slaw, lime crema, and house rice.
- Pollo a la Poblana — Grilled airline chicken in creamy poblano sauce with fingerlings and roasted veggies; tortillas included for DIY perfection.
- Abuela’s Cheesecake — Cheesecake on mazapán crumble with Mexican chocolate and cajeta.
VIVO Italian Kitchen: Seasonal, Stylish, Squisito
VIVO swaps in polished plates that look as good as they taste.
- Halibut — Over roasted-corn hash with broccolini and peppers, kissed with a Cape Verde sauce for a subtle kick.
- Pork Tenderloin — Sous-vide and seared, resting on corn risotto with tarragon beurre blanc meets romesco and rainbow cauliflower.
- Semi Freddo — Strawberry semifreddo on ladyfinger crust, warm mixed-berry compote, pistachios on top.
Bigfire: Flame-Kissed Crowd-Pleasers + Sunday Brunch
If it touches fire, Bigfire’s making it craveable — and now they’re serving brunch on Sundays, too.
- Bone-In Short Rib — Carolina BBQ glaze with grilled corn, vine tomatoes, onions, and spicy-maple jalapeño cornbread.
- Grilled Barbecue Pork Chop — 12-oz bone-in with smoked-honey carrot purée, green beans, tomatoes, onions, and black-cherry glaze.
- Hot Honey Salmon — Sweet-meets-heat over smoked cauliflower purée and heirloom carrots.
- Wood-Fire Grilled Scallops — On popcorn risotto with corn relish and marcona-almond gremolata.
- Corn Bisque — Silky, with popcorn and chives for texture.
- Seasonal Stone Fruit Salad — Juicy fruit, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, candied pistachios, champagne vinaigrette.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar: Fusion Gone Fun
Cowfish keeps the creativity dial at eleven.
- Bacon-Donut Fusion — Beef patty, cheddar, jalapeño-lime slaw, candied bacon, sweet-and-spicy mayo between two glazed donut buns.
- Midnight Munchies — Milkshake loaded with cocoa-hazelnut spread, candy bars, potato sticks, whipped cream, caramel, and popping candy.
- Cheesecake Lumpia Rolls — Crispy wontons stuffed with cheesecake and fortune-cookie crumbs, with white-chocolate ube or strawberry dips.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Keys-Inspired Comfort
New items keep the island vibes flowing.
- Hemisphere Wings — Bone-in or boneless with tangy garlic-buffalo or spicy mango jerk.
- Cuban Meatloaf Sandwich — Chorizo-beef loaf with Swiss, pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread.
- Bacon Jam-boree Burger — Double caramelized patties, American cheese, house bacon jam, jalapeños, lava-lava sauce.
- Peel & Eat Shrimp — A pound of seasoned shrimp with Key-lime cocktail and lava-lava sauces.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew: Three New Plays for Your Playbook
Bar bites that taste like a W in overtime.
- Touchdown Tuna Nachos — Spicy wonton chips, sushi-grade tuna, sriracha aioli, micro cilantro, radish, serrano, furikake, and lime.
- Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls — Shaved ribeye, gooey cheese, cherry-pepper aioli inside a light, crispy shell.
- “DA” B.L.T. — House-smoked brisket meets candy-bacon and harissa BBQ on pretzel buns.
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Pro Tip: Reserve, Then Graze
With so many shiny new dishes, tables will go fast. Make reservations where offered, then menu-hop like you’re collecting stamps in a foodie passport.
The Bottom Line
CityWalk just turned dinner into an attraction — and we’re here for the encore. Whether you’re team chocolate, team smoke, team sushi-burger, or team wings-and-things, you’ll find a new favorite faster than you can say “meet me by the Globe.”
