ORLANDO – The 32,000 square foot space at 150 E. Central Blvd. that formerly housed the University Club of Orlando will soon be home to Eola Food Hall, a showcase of some of the region’s top culinary offerings.
Forward-thinking developer and entrepreneur James Ekbatani and partners are excited to bring this 21st century amenity to downtown Orlando. “The Eola Food Hall will transform this corner into a vibrant place where surrounding residents and the business community can gather and collaborate. By promoting local businesses and regional products, the project will foster inclusivity and enable consumers to celebrate the distinctive qualities of the downtown Orlando neighborhood,” he said.
Ekbatani has joined forces with Lincoln Property Company to handle the leasing for the project. The first two floors of the four-story building on the SW corner of E. Central and N. Rosalind Avenue, are being repositioned as a two-story, 15,000 square foot food hall with indoor and outdoor seating. Construction is set to begin by year-end with opening in late 2025, according to Shayna Hansen, Director at Lincoln who is heading up leasing for the project.
“Leasing has already started,” Hansen said. “There will be approximately 10 vendors comprised of carefully curated diverse local chefs and entrepreneurs, who can engage with their guests and benefit from local foot traffic.”
A full-service restaurant, a speakeasy and cocktail bar are also planned for the well-appointed space.
A sophisticated event venue, Eola View, opened last year on the third floor. The space provides a fantastic spot for private parties and large events. “Their private groups will now have the option to work directly with Eola Food Hall vendors,” Hansen explained.
Patrons of the food hall will have panoramic views through floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lake Eola and the City’s new Lake Eola Park extension underway on the opposite corner that will be enhanced with trees, paved areas, seating and works of art
