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One of the old world’s tastiest holiday traditions will receive a “Florida-style” twist with the debut of a limited-time-only “Feast of the Seven Fishes” menu at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar. Reel Fish will offer a version of the menu from Dec. 24 – Jan. 6, including a seven-course seafood and wine Christmas Eve extravaganza to kickoff the celebration.

The Dec. 24 “Feast of the Seven Fishes” dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is limited to the first 25 guests. The seven-course seafood and wine pairing menu features wines by Chateau Ste. Michelle and includes:

Reception
Red Grouper Ceviche, Bahamian Conch Fritters, Smoked Rainbow Trout Fish Dip
Col De Salici Extra Dry Prosecco

Family Style Sharing Platters
Mayport Shrimp on Grit Cake with Seafood Gumbo Sauce
Nueske’s Applewood Smoke Bacon-Wrapped Scallop with Butter Beans
Stags Leap Wine Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc

Whole Fried Hog Snapper and Black Sea Bass with Smothered Tomatoes & Okra
Patz & Hall Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Individual Plates
PLobster Ravioli with Seafood Bolognese Sauce
Stags Leap Wine Cellars Hands of Time Red
Intermezzo
Gulf Oysters Shooters featuring Tito’s Vodka

Dessert
Mike’s Famous Carrot Cake & Red Velvet Layer Cake
Prunotto Moscato D’ Asti

Tickets are $69 per person (plus tax + gratuity) and can be reserved by calling 407-543-3474. In the spirit of holiday giving, Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar will donate ten percent of the dinner’s proceeds to the Coastal Conservation Association.

Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar will be closed on Christmas Day, but will resume the celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 26 with a “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Prix Fixe Dinner for Two menu that will be available through Saturday, Jan. 6. The menu is $39 for two people plus an optional wine pairing for $19 per person. The menu includes:

Choice of Starter
Oysters Rockefeller
Fried Calamari Providence Style
Sautéed PEI Mussels

Mains (select two, plus two sides)
Chef’s Fresh Catch of the Day,
Fish Camp Classic with choice of golden fried shrimp, scallops, oysters or Atlantic cod
Pecan-Crusted Rainbow Trout
Linguini with White Clam Sauce

Choice of Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Black Cherry Bread Pudding

Optional Wine Pairing
Select any three wines for our “By the Glass” list for $19

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We were recently invited to experience Ocean Prime on Sand Lake, this modern American restaurant and lounge hails from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. Their menu includes a vast offering of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails and a Wine Spectator-honored wine list.

From the kitchen and bar, there is a focus on quality ingredients in every dish. The menu is classic and modern all at once with offerings ranging from King Salmon to a traditional Filet Mignon. Between cocktails and calamari, here’s the five menu items to order while at Ocean Prime!

• 1. Black Orchid: Belvedere Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower liqueur, hand squeezed lemon and white cranberry juice. A beautiful, yet dangerous beverage! These are easy and fun to drink, but consume with caution. Or just call an Uber.

• 2. Point Judith Calamari: With sweet chili sauce and candied cashews, this sweet and savory starter is hand-breaded and prepared under the direction of the chef.

• 3. Crisp Wedge of Lettuce: A heaping hunk of lettuce with red onions, smoked bacon, grape tomatoes, blue cheese, grape tomatoes and buttermilk dressing. Put down some lettuce (and bacon!) before indulging in your decadent main course.

• 4. King Salmon: The king of all salmon makes its way from the Pacific to Central Florida. This plump and flavorful fish is prepared with roasted tomatoes, olives and a Dijon dressing.

• 5. Ahi Tuna: Topped with mango, avocado, cashews and a spicy sesame soy glaze. Served rare with a mountain of flavor, if you’re a tuna fan this dish is not to be missed.

So tell us….what do you order at Ocean Prime?

An anchor to the Winter Park dining scene, Luma will host Carols and Cocktails this Saturday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Park Avenue.

Sip on Luma’s new holiday cocktails The Rockefeller (bourbon, mulled spice infused amaro, maple apple cider syrup) and Snow Drift (vanilla and mint infused vodka, lime, tucca, mint foam), while enjoying the festive tunes by Central Florida Vocal Arts’ carolers. A portion of the cocktail proceeds will benefit the charitable endeavors of the Central Florida Vocal Arts and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Raise a glass to this (consistently) fabulous restaurant while supporting two incredible local charities. Cheers!

Photo Credit: Luma

Last night we grazed at Orlando’s Taste of the Nation, if you’ve never been to this event you must go next year! As food lovers, there’s nothing better than walking into a massive room filled with culinary delights to sample at your leisure.

Forty two leading chefs and restaurants, served up endless plates during last night’s event. Every dollar raised fights hunger and homelessness in the Central Florida. Local beneficiaries include Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Florida Impact.

After hours of sampling dishes from the area’s finest Chefs, we rolled ourselves out of the Marriott. Here’s a few of our favorite dishes from the night, can’t wait to visit these chefs in restaurant!

• Seasons 52: Fresh Summer Truffle Risotto, Shaved Italian Black Truffle, Roasted Mushrooms, Corn, Chive Oil and a selection of wines!

• Nova Scratch Kitchen: Pecan-smoked Bacon-roasted Diver Scallops with Vermont White Cheddar Anson Mills Grits.

• Highball and Harvest at Ritz-Carlton: Palmetto Creek Pork Belly, Braised Pork Belly with Zellwood Corn.

• Florida Nitro Ice Cream: Assorted Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creams and Sorbets including a Tito’s infused sorbet!

• Capa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando: Crispy, Blistered Shishito Peppers with Chorizo paired with one of their signature cocktails.

• Eddie V’s: Ahi Tuna Tartare on Sesame Lavosh with Avocado and Citrus.

• Sanpellegrino: Tito’s Vodka mixed with a fruity, bubbly beverage.

• The Capital Grille: The best of the night! Kona Rubbed Sliced Filet with Horseradish Cream and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes.

Make sure you attend next year’s 28th annual event!

{PS: look what we found, sporks!}