Rocco’s Italian Grille is a romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Winter Park, just minutes away from Park Avenue, that you must try if you are in the mood for an intimate fine dining experience. Proprietor/Chef Rocco Potami was born and raised in Italy and he has always been passionate about cooking.  His restaurant offers recreated recipes of his homeland which he has spent years researching, developing, and perfecting. He uses only the freshest meats, imported pastas, and sauces made from scratch to serve a broad selection of dishes from each of Italy’s regions to pair w ..read more

It’s truffle season once again and that means truffles are back at Rocco’s Italian Grille in Winter Park. For those who don’t know – the truffles from Piedmont, Italy are some of the most prized truffles in the world. In northwest Italy, in the Piedmont region, truffle season typically running from late September to December, with each variety peaking at different times. The unique terroir (climate, soil, environment) of Piedmont contributes to the distinctive qualities of its truffles (or tartufo in Italian), making them highly prized in the culinary world, and the region’s truffle festivals ..read more

New Southern Biscuit Breakfast and Lunch Spot in Orlando Alert ! Did you know that the first North Carolina-based Rise Biscuits in Central Florida is now open daily 7am-2pm in Winter Park at Lakeside Crossing, 110 S. Orlando Avenue, next to Bulla Gastrobar and Sixty Vines? Home of the “Best Dang Biscuits” since 2012, Rise recently won “Best Biscuits in the US” by Food and Wine Magazine for their fresh, made-in-house, pillowy, warm-buttered Southern biscuits. With the recent closing of The Coop and Popeye’s nearby, will Rise “rise” to rule the roost at the top of the Chicken Strip District? R ..read more

The new AVA MediterrAegean in Winter Park is a Michelin Recommended, multi-sensory restaurant bringing dining experience and pleasure together in a refined and spirited atmosphere.  AVA’s culinary philosophy embraces the importance of slowing down and enjoying the moment. AVA, which means “life, water, island, and bird” in Greek, offers delectable food in a vibrant atmosphere.  Each dish pays homage to the cycladic region. AVA recently launched their brunch menu available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3:30pm. Click here for AVA’s brunch menu Here is an inside look of ..read more

Rocco’s Italian Grille is a romantic Italian restaurant in beautiful Winter Park, located across from The Glass Knife, and just a 10-minute drive from Downtown Orlando. Rocco’s proudly presents an authentic Italian cuisine prepared by their experienced native chefs. Proprietor Rocco Potami was born and raised in Italy and he has always been passionate about cooking.  His restaurant offers recreated recipes of his homeland which he has spent years researching, developing, and perfecting. Rocco’s uses only the freshest meats, imported pastas, and sauces made from scratch to serve a bro ..read more

When I moved to Florida, one of the first places I checked out and instantly fell in love with was Winter Park.  Park Avenue is pretty irresistible with the restaurants and shops, the park with flowers and towering trees providing some shade.  It’s impossible not to feel like part of the community with the tables lining the streets, full of people chatting and enjoying a simple coffee or glass of wine or a multi course fine dining experience. Even better, Winter Park is far more than Park Avenue; down Orlando, Orange, Fairbanks, and side streets in between, local and national chain ..read more

We were invited to a media event at Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar in Winter Park to celebrate their 3 year anniversary and we had the most epic time indulging in a seafood feast! Owner Fred Thimm (pictured below) welcomed us to a seafood galore that included fresh raw bar oysters, chef specialties and fish camp classics. Reel Fish opened in 2017 with the goal of serving sustainable fish and seafood from local waters and you can certainly tell by the quality and taste in all their authentic dishes they serve only the freshest seafood that you can get in the area. Fish Camp Classic ..read more

Dining at The New Standard, which recently opened earlier in 2020, completely exceeded every expectation and left me wanting to return the very next day! Fountains, live music, incredible outdoor seating, fabulous dishes and drinks – this is a true Orlando treasure. Outdoor seating Located at Winter Park’s Ravaudage Plaza with its fountains, Spanish tile, and terracotta bricks, you quickly feel transported to what may very well be a quaint Mediterranean town. Currently featuring their Autumnal menu, expect elevated American cuisine that features seasonal produce, which Executive Chef Ryan McLa ..read more

Rocco’s Italian Grille is a charming, romantic and intimate Italian restaurant inside a vintage 1940’s building in Winter Park located next door to The Glass Knife. The neighborhood has changed some since the opening of Rocco’s fourteen years ago but one thing has remained the same – the consistency of Rocco’s award-winning authentic Italian cuisine prepared by their experienced native chefs. Rocco’s has a full bar and a cozy cocktail lounge where you will find wines ranging from Aglianico to Zinfandel.  Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 5:00pm to 7:30pm (excluding ho ..read more

We were invited to Soseki, an epic 10 seat omakase dining experience in Winter Park, located next to Austin’s Coffee.  Soseki is known for their sushi and globally inspired seasonal dishes that takes diners on a culinary journey.  Since Soseki means “foundation” and Omakase means “leave it to the chef”, guests can expect a Japanese forward menu that includes a piece by piece sushi nigiri with a modern take on European dégustation service. Winter Park native Owner/Chef Michael Collantes and his team bring their guests on a journey of discovery from their own pasts to what excite ..read more