Walk, sprint or Sun Rail your way to Winter Park’s newest tapas and wine bar, Scratch. Winter Park’s newest bistro received rave reviews from my co-workers and friends, but still I was skeptical about a “modern tapas restaurant.”
The moment I walked through the door my skepticism turned to awe and my taste buds nearly salivated in anticipation. The low ceilings and funky furniture bring a vibe to this small space unlike any other tapas bar or Winter Park restaurant.
Scratch was perfect for sharing a variety of flavors and cuisines with a friend. Anyone can dish out an “Artisanal Cheese Plate”, but pairing it with berries, house-made fruit preserves and toasted brioche made it memorable. The thick hand-cut russet potatoes for the Scratch Fries were tossed in a delectable garlic-saffron aioli and fresh oregano. The real winner though was the Pork Belly Adobo – tender, juicy and served over black rice and a carrot puree with micro scallions. Scratch did an amazing job delivering culinary forward dishes in a way that you can share and savor with others in your party. Oh and how could I forget about the wine flight? Based on our order, the bartender paired each of our wines with the variety of dishes we ordered.
While the food was fabulous, the atmosphere was equally enjoyable and ideal for catching up with an old friend. Don’t be thrown off by the pottery place to the left or the karate studio on the right, Scratch is quickly becoming a Winter Park favorite.
Photo Credit: snaptapas.com
