Park Plaza Gardens Named “Best Special Occasions Restaurant” in Central Florida by My City Eats & Entertainment

Park Plaza Gardens Named “Best Special Occasions Restaurant” in Central Florida by My City Eats & Entertainment


WINTER PARK, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens fine dining restaurant, bar and sidewalk café in downtown Winter Park was recently voted Central Florida’s “Best Special Occasion Restaurant” by the readers of My City Eats and Entertainment magazine.


Ron Diaz, general manager at Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café, said the award cites Park Plaza Gardens’ facilities for anniversaries, wedding receptions and family gatherings.


Ron Schwartz, principal of Park Plaza Gardens in downtown Winter Park, left, receives award for "Best Special Occasion Restaurant" from MyCityEats & Entertainment's Publisher, Andrew Christo. Photo courtesy of My City Eats & Entertainment.


“We put a huge effort into special occasions because they celebrate the most important family events,” said Diaz. “We are delighted with the recognition,” he said.


My City Eats and Entertainment is Central Florida’s number one source for dining and entertainment. Park Plaza was voted best by readers over several other Central Florida establishments, including Samba Room and Vines Grille & Wine Bar.


For more information, contact:

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475

Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Park Plaza Gardens Extends Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with $2 off all Cocktails, Martinis, Wines, $1 off Beers

Park Plaza Gardens Extends Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with $2 off all Cocktails, Martinis, Wines, $1 off Beers

Winter Park, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café, the contemporary fine dining restaurant, with sidewalk café and bar on Park Ave. in downtown Winter Park, has extended its evening Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. seven days a week with reduced pricing for all cocktails, martinis, beers, wines and call brands.

Manager Daniel McGaughey at Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café, said the Happy Hour crowd is growing and the restaurant is now offering $2 off all drinks and $1 off beers.

At the same time, McGaughey said Park Plaza features complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.

“It’s a friendly gathering of young Winter Park residents who enjoy the streetside café experience and we’re welcoming new regulars every day,” McGaughey said.

For more information, contact

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475;
Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475;
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café Sends 10 Staff Members on Educational Tour of Napa Valley Wineries

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café Sends 10 Staff Members on Educational Tour of Napa Valley Wineries

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Café in downtown Winter Park recently sent 10 staff members on educational tours of Napa Valley wineries in California.

Ron Diaz, general manager at Park Plaza Gardens, said the Napa Valley trip was a reward to the staff in a wine sales competition reflecting their performance, and the tours are an important part of Park Plaza Gardens’ service.

Left to right: Ron Diaz, Chris Yeomans, Jamie Lutz, Tyler Brown and Vincent Stolic.

“We pride ourselves in offering our patrons one of the area’s most distinguished wine cellars and highly knowledgeable wine service,” Diaz said. “Our staff is always being trained in the art of selling wine and food pairing.”

Some 10 wineries in the Napa Valley area were visited. Silver Oak, Markham, Rombauer, Honig, Opus One, Miner in Napa; Korbel and Arrowood in Sonoma; Langtry in Middletown, and Stonestreet in Alexander Valley.

“We want our servers and staff members to know their way around the finest wines and the best way to teach them is at the wineries,” he said.

Diaz said the trip included VIP treatment at each winery and full tours focused on the process of wine making plus a small course on wine varietals. A two-day stop over in San Francisco for sightseeing and fine dining was also a highlight of the winning trip, Diaz said.

Park Plaza’s staff participating in the tour were servers JJ Dalton, Chelsea Grasso, Jamie Lutz, Jason McNamara, Vinny Santuci, John Stoner and Chris Yeomans; Guy Cowie, bartender; Food runner Ben Sunners and new manager Daniel McGaughey.

Bottom to top, left to right: Jamie Lutz, Ron Diaz, Chris Yeomans, John Stoner, and Vincent Stolic.

For more information, contacts:

Park Plaza Gardens, 407-645-2475, http://www.parkplazagardens.com/

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens, 407-342-3648

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Park Plaza Gardens to Offer Economic Stimulus Menus in May With Three Course Meals at a Special Price

Park Plaza Gardens to Offer Economic Stimulus Menus in May With Three Course Meals at a Special Price

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant at 319 Park Avenue South in downtown Winter Park is offering special Economic Stimulus Menus in May.

Ron Schwartz, a principal at Park Plaza Gardens, said Chef John Tan has created a special three-course menu priced at $29.95 on any day during the month of May that includes soups, salads and choice of pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breast or fresh catch filets.

A separate Stimulus Menu featuring tenderloin of beef is offered every Sunday and Monday during May for $29.95, Schwartz said.

For more information, contacts:
Park Plaza Gardens, 407-645-2475, http://www.parkplazagardens.com/

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens, 407-342-3648

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Park Plaza Gardens Introduces All-New Signature Drink Menu

Park Plaza Gardens Introduces All-New Signature Drink Menu

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café at 319 Park Avenue South in downtown Winter Park has introduced a new signature drink menu.

Ron Schwartz, a principal at Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Café, (http://www.parkplazagardens.com/), said the new cocktail menu is a sign of the times.

“Successful people like to socialize, but we don’t consume as much as we used to,” Schwartz said. “Instead, we choose tastier, more innovative and more imaginative cocktails, and Park Plaza Gardens is offering some of the best,” he said.

The menu features signature drinks such as Strawberry Fields–Vodka with fresh strawberries Mohito-style lime; PPG Kickin Ice Tea–Teaka Sweet Tea Vodka with a splash of sour mix garnished with fresh mint and lemon and such ‘luxury’ dessert drinks as the Chocolate Martini with chocolate vodka and Baileys Irish cream or Chocolate-Covered Cherry and Espresso Martinis.

It’s all about taste and excitement,” Schwartz said. “Of course, we still stock all the popular call brands and we serve the best double-malt, triple-distilled Scotch in Central Florida,” Schwartz said.

Contacts:
Park Plaza Gardens, 407-645-2475, http://www.parkplazagardens.com/
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens, 407-342-3648
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Cafe To Feature Free Kids Meals On Easter Sunday

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Cafe To Feature Free Kids Meals On Easter Sunday

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café on Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park has prepared a special Easter Sunday menu and children under 12 dine for free with a paying adult.

Chef John Tan said the special fixed price Easter Sunday menu includes Grilled N.Y. Strip Steak and Poached Eggs; Park Plaza Gardens Eggs Benedict; Crab and Eggs; Pork Loin Chop with Sauteed Apples; Seared Wild Salmon; Crab Meat Imperial and Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast with Jumbo Prawns.

To view the complete Easter Sunday Menu, priced at $54.95 per adult, visit http://www.parkplazagardens.com/.

319 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, Florida 32789
Sunday Brunch - 11am to 3pm
Dinner Sunday, Monday - 6pm to 9pm

Contacts:
Park Plaza Gardens, 407-645-2475
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens, 407-342-3648
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142