Southern Fowl to Open August 2025
in the Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall

Orlando, FL – (July 18, 2025) – The Marketplace at Avalon Park is excited to announce the addition of Southern Fowl, a made-from-scratch southern comfort food restaurant specializing in homestyle Southern fried chicken sandwiches, salads, snacks, and more. Southern Fowl brings a fresh twist on comfort food classics, served with premium ingredients and bold flavor.

Chef-owner Va Propst, a culinary force featured on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Somebody Feed Phil, brings a rich legacy of soulful cooking and elevated Southern fare. Southern Fowl serves up scratch-made Southern comfort food with bold flavors and heartfelt hospitality. Known for what many call the best buttermilk fried chicken in Central Florida, the menu goes far beyond with hearty classics like the not-so-traditional chicken pot pie, burgers, meat-and-three plates, and fresh, flavor-packed salads.

“We are looking forward to bringing our take on Southern comfort food to the heart of Avalon Park,” said Va Propst, owner of Southern Fowl. “Our menu is all about scratch-made, soulful dishes that bring people together. It is not just about great food—it is about creating a welcoming space where the community can gather, connect, and enjoy a shared experience.”

Southern Fowl plans to open in August 2025 inside the Marketplace at Avalon Park. As they prepare to bring bold Southern flavors and heartfelt hospitality to the community, they are now hiring for all positions. If you are ready to join the flock, apply online today.

Learn more at southernfowl.info and follow along on Instagram @southern_fowl_avalonpark.

The Marketplace at Avalon Park, owned and managed by Avalon Park Group, is a hub for local chefs, artisans, and makers to showcase their creations in an innovative and community-minded food hall. Located in Downtown Avalon Park at 3801 Avalon Park East Boulevard, the Marketplace features over 8,000 square feet of space, including nine eatery bays, a general store, brewery taproom, sit-down restaurant and bar. Regular events and live entertainment add to the vibrant atmosphere. For more information on the Marketplace at Avalon Park, visit www.MarketplaceAtAvalonPark.com.

About Avalon Park Group

Avalon Park Group is a uniquely diversified family of companies engaged in businesses ranging from master-planned community development to technology and health care services, co-working, food hall management, mining, and property management, in Florida, Texas, and Switzerland. With more than $1 billion in total assets, Avalon Park Group combines its exceptional reputation, sound business experience, and significant financial resources to invest in extraordinary opportunities. At Avalon Park Group, our mission is to change the way the world lives, learns, works, and plays by creating healthy sustainable communities and every aspect thereof. For more information on Avalon Park Group, visit www.AvalonParkGroup.com or call 407-658-6565.

Media Contact: Stephanie Lerret, Avalon Park Group, 407-427-6073.