{"id":240202,"date":"2026-04-21T11:28:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/240202\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:28:19","slug":"hangry-bison-and-beignets-brew-take-top-honors-at-brunch-in-the-park-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/240202\/","title":{"rendered":"Hangry Bison and Beignets & Brew take top honors at Brunch in the Park 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Best Hangry Bison Credit: Phaeros Films<\/p>\n

At this year\u2019s Brunch in the Park \u2014 held April 10 at Lake Eola Park \u2014 attendees cast their votes, and two clear favorites rose to the top.<\/p>\n

Hangry Bison took home Best Brunch Cocktail, while Beignets & Brew earned Best Brunch Bite in this year\u2019s People\u2019s Choice awards.<\/p>\n

With locations in Winter Park and Winter Garden \u2014 and a newly opened third outpost in Lake Mary \u2014 Hangry Bison has built a following for its bold, bourbon-forward approach. That identity showed up clearly in their cocktail of the day, proving that bourbon \u2014 not typically associated with brunch \u2014 can absolutely hold its own.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over in downtown Orlando, Beignets & Brew delivered one of the day\u2019s standout moments. Known for its hot, made-to-order New Orleans-style beignets, the concept stepped outside its shop for the first time to serve a festival crowd \u2014 and walked away with the top bite of the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The wins came out of a field of more than 20 local restaurants, all serving brunch bites and cocktails to a completely sold-out crowd of more than 1,000 attendees. The lineup spanned across the city\u2019s dining scene, including The Drake Kitchen + Bar, Hangry Bison, Black Coffee \/ Cafe Negro, Easy Bakes, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, The Stubborn Mule, RusTeak, Elevated Eats by Chef Juvon, Capybara Ramen, Jeff\u2019s Bagel Run, Foxtail Coffee Co., Fin @ Siam, and San Julian\u2019s Kitchen, among others \u2014 a snapshot of Orlando\u2019s evolving food scene in one place.<\/p>\n

NUTRL Vodka Seltzers flowed just as freely as the food, while Hard Rock VIP guests also enjoyed P1 Vodka, Dude, Wow Bloody Marys with garnishes from the toppings bar.<\/p>\n

From the first pours to the last bites, the day felt like exactly what it\u2019s meant to be: a snapshot of Orlando\u2019s evolving food scene, all in one place, for one afternoon \u2014 with Mr. Mogembo behind the decks keeping the energy moving as guests lingered, circled back for favorites, and settled into the rhythm of it.<\/p>\n

\"\"Best Brunch Bite winners: Beignets & Brew Credit: Phaeros Films<\/p>\n

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