Sushi Saint to open I-Drive location this spring
Michelin-starred chef Michael Collantes is bringing his hand roll brand to I-Drive.
Icon Park will serve as the second location for Sushi Saint, Collantes’ popular Creative Village temaki concept, and is expected to open this spring.
“I’m excited to be in the I-Drive area,” Collantes said. “This is a new district for us … and a great way to showcase the local chef talent that’s here in a new way.”
The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will feature both indoor and outdoor seating for 150 guests.
Collantes, whose Soseki earned a Michelin star in Orlando’s first eligible year for the Guide, has since racked up the honors. Sushi Saint was named to the selection as a Bib Gourmand recipient in 2024.
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“This is about responding to locals and visitors who are looking for culinary excellence in the I-Drive and Universal Boulevard area, whether it be for lunch or dinner,” said CEO and president of Icon Park Chris Jaskiewicz in a news release. “Just as Orlando is becoming known as a foodie destination, Icon Park has been upping its own culinary game, and we’re proud that Chef Collantes selected Icon Park for his second location.”
Sushi Saint at Icon Park will offer many of the same high-quality, innovative rolls, dishes and cocktails locals have enjoyed at the original, with guests treated to the same face-time with chefs as the hand rolls are crafted to order. The menu will also feature some exclusives, special to the location.
In addition to Sushi Saint, Collantes’ current portfolio includes Soseki Modern Omakase, Bar Kada, Perla’s Pizza, Chez Les Copains and Taglish.
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“This is the heart of the tourist sector, so it will be an interesting dynamic, to see how we play here,” Collantes said. “And with everything that’s happening at Epic Universe, there’s just a lot of exciting stuff happening on that side of town. We’re thrilled to be a part of it.”
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