STK Orlando Announces Opening Date, New To-Go Lunch at Morimoto Asia, and More

STK Orlando Announces Opening Date:

STK Orlando will be opening real soon inside The Landing at Disney Springs. Today, the steakhouse restaurant announced it will be opening on May 25, 2016. Guests can now begin making reservations for the new restaurant but only by phone at the moment by calling 407-917-7440. Eventually guests will be able to make reservations through the restaurants website, STKhouse.com.

STK will have a unique ambience blending the elements of a modern steakhouse with a sleek lounge, including  a DJ that will emphasize social and fun environment. At approximately 14,000 feet, the STK location inside Disney Springs will be one of its largest locations. It will have two dining floors with a main level and the only rooftop dining venue in Disney Springs.

STK Orlando opens inside Disney Springs in just over two weeks.

New To-Go Lunch Concept to Launch at Morimoto Asia:

Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs will be taking it to the streets of the Springs in a new to-go lunch concept beginning this Sunday, May 15. The new options will give guests on-the-go a choice from a cross-section of popular, good-value menu items that reflect the flavors from across the Asian continent. These menu items are categorized and include:

•      “Snacks” including takoyaki (octopus, nori, okonomiyaki sauce), Morimoto sticky ribs, curry rice croquette, taiyaki (snapper shaped sweet pancake filled with sweet adzuki red bean paste) and pork egg roll (pork, cabbage).

•      “Bao Tacos” including kalbi (kimchi, scallions), chicken teriyaki (spicy mayo, cucumber, lettuce, teriyaki) and pork (spicy mayo, cucumber, lettuce)

•      “Donburi” (rice bowls) in a variety of styles including Japanese beef curry, char-siu don (braised pork belly, scallions, pickled ginger) and chicken teriyaki don (braised chicken, carrots, broccoli).

•       “Sushi (rito) and Onigiri” including California roll (guacamole), shrimp tempura roll (lettuce, cucumber), orange chicken roll (lettuce, sesame, orange glaze), vegetable roll (cucumber, lettuce, carrots, guacamole), sake onigiri (grilled flaked salmon, Morimoto premium white rice) and edamame & shiso onigiri (Morimoto premium white rice).

Chef Morimoto on the new experience that Morimoto Asia will be offering, "Street food holds memories of my childhood. It reminds me of the local festivals and events of my hometown. I am excited that our new street food will transport guests to Asia and the marvelous cuisines that inspired my menu creations." Be on the lookout this Sunday when visiting Disney Springs for the new street food debuting at Morimoto Asia.

Disney Releases "Queen of Katwe" Poster:

Today, Disney released the poster for "Queen of Katwe" a movie that tells the story of a Ugandan chess prodigy. The film is co-produced by ESPN films and will debut in September. The full trailer will be released tomorrow.

Here is more on the release of the poster and the information on the film from Disney:

"The evocative poster for the film features Madina Nalwanga, who plays Phiona Mutesi, who would go on to become a Woman Candidate Master at the Master Chess Olympiads, and her “crown” of various Ugandan items which includes a chess piece. The film co-stars David Oyelowo and Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o (who can currently be heard in Jon Favreau’s amazing The Jungle Book), who debuted a tease for the film’s trailer (dropping, in full, tomorrow) on her Facebook page. Based on the nonfiction book The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl’s Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster by Tim Crothers, the film is directed by Monsoon Wedding filmmaker Nira Nair, who clearly understands the importance of the film’s setting and culture, in terms of crafting an emotionally compelling film. Check back tomorrow for the full trailer for the film (out on September 23). Checkmate!"

"Queen of Katwe" will hit theaters on September 23, 2016.