I first became a Marlow’s fan when I feasted on their “Famous Hummus” over brunch. The simple touch of drizzled olive oil over the hummus and chunks of feta immediately drew me to this small, yet growing, restaurant. Established in 2004 in Alpharetta, Georgia Marlow’s Tavern has continued to expand, adding several Atlanta-area and Orlando-area restaurants. In 2013, Nation’s Restaurant News named Marlow’s Tavern one of its “NRN 50 Breakout Brands” of the year. We concur.
John C. Metz, Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Marlow’s Tavern, has designed the food and beverage menus to offer a diverse combination of classic dishes and cocktails that are updated, yet recognizable for the 21st century. Their new winter menu offers hearty and satisfying dishes for a unique twist on tavern favorites and seasonal classics.
New and Updated Menu Items:
- Crispy Short Rib with jalapeño and corn grits, sautéed kale and red wine demi reduction.
- Grilled “Center Cut” Filet with roasted fingerling potato, seared butternut squash and a red wine shallot reduction.
- Pan Seared Snapper with celeriac puree, asparagus, tomato fondue and parslied olive oil.
- Lump Crab Cake, served with baby arugula, grapefruit, pickled onion, fresh avocado and jalapeño.
- Lemon Olive Oil Cake, inspired by a secret Metz family recipe with Italian heritage, is a moist, spongy cake served with a flavorful topping of fresh grapefruit, vanilla syrup and candied orange for a sweet and tangy flavor combination.
New Handcrafted Cocktails:
- The Saint – St. George Terroir Gin, Strong Tonic, House-Made Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Sage and a Splash of Club.
- Fire On Ice – Novo Fogo Cachaca Gold, Blood Orange Shrub, St Elizabeth Allspice Dram and Lemon “On the Rocks.”
Visit their two locations on International Drive at Pointe Orlando and in Winter Park on Orlando Avenue (17-92). Open for lunch and dinner daily. www.marlowstavern.com/
Photo Credit: Marlow’s Tavern
