Primavera tempo di eventi a Church street nel Downtown di Orlando. Sicuramente una delle vie più’antiche della città, con la sua stazione d’ epoca e’ al centro di moderni grattacieli che conserva intatto il proprio fascino. Qui si e’ tenuto l’ “Orlando Brew Fest” una rassegna di birre artigianali realizzate da piccoli produttori autonomi della Florida e di altre regioni degli Stati Uniti. Pagando una somma ragionevole si possono assaggiare decine di etichette alla spina ed in bottiglia.
Spring is certainly the time for beer lovers event in Church Street, Downtown Orlando, Florida. One of the oldest streets of the city, with its charming old fashion station right in the middle of modern skyscrapers. And here it is ‘held the “Orlando Brew Fest" an exhibition of craft beers made by small independent manufacturers of Florida and other regions of the United States. By paying a reasonable admission ticket you can taste dozens of labels on tap and in bottles.
Church St. è un noto ritrovo serale per il dopo lavoro o la partita degli “Orlando Magic”, la squadra NBA della città già campione d’ America nel 2008. E’ frequentata da giovani e professionisti che si ritrovano a bere o a cena in uno dei rinomati ristoranti direttamente sulla strada. Tra i migliori il “Kress” chop house, di cui abbiamo trattato in un articolo precedente, e il “Ceviche” Restaurant and Tapas Bar, un locale di autentica cucina spagnola che abbiamo provato per voi.
Church St. is a popular hangout for the evening after work or a game of “Orlando Magic”, the city's NBA team already US champion in 2008. It's frequented by young people and professionals who find themselves in a drink or dinner of the renowned restaurants directly across the street. Among the best are the “Kress” chop house, which we discussed in a previous article, and the “Ceviche” Restaurant and Tapas Bar, a local authentic Spanish cuisine we tried for you.
Let’s start with a "Sangria Primera" special drink of the house where the ingredients are the legendary Tinto , Blanco or Cava Sangria with an elegant "top shelf'' upgrade. Featuring 10 year Torres Imperial Gran Reserva Brandy and Gran Torres Orange Liquor.
il Menu scelto comprendeva diversi assaggi tra cui: “Ceviche de la Casa” (Shrimp,sea scallops,squid and market fish marinated in lime juice and garlic, tomatoes, Spanish onions, peppers cilantro, jalapeño) and “Ceviche de Pulpo” (steamed, chilled octopus, marinated in tossed with lime juice and garlic, tossed with fresh cilantro and onion). ottimi!
The chosen menu included several samples including: "Ceviche de la Casa" ( Shrimp , sea scallops , squid and fish marinated in lime juice market and garlic , tomatoes , Spanish onions , peppers cilantro, jalapeño ) and "Ceviche de Pulpo" ( steamed , chilled octopus , marinated in lime juice and tossed with garlic , tossed with fresh cilantro and onion ). Excellent!
Il “Tabla Mixta” un piatto veramente vario della cucina mediterranea. Un vassoio con Chorizo,Morcilla and Serrano Ham with Mahon, Manchego, Cabrales and Tetilla cheeses, slices fruits and figs. Come essere andati in Spagna!
The "Tabla Mixta" a really various and colored Mediterranean plate with Chorizo, Morcilla and Serrano Ham with Mahon, Manchego , Cabrales and Tetilla cheeses , slices fruits and figs . Like to be Spain!
“Gambas y Guacamole” (smoked Spanish mussels with tomato over house-made guacamole). Per finire due desserts tipici “Crema Catalana” e “Tres Leches” davvero deliziosi.
"Gambas y Guacamole" (Spanish smoked mussels with tomato over house-made guacamole). To finish two typical desserts “Crema Catalana" and "Tres Leches" really delicious.
Il giudizio finale e’ un 20/20 con menzione di miglior ristorante spagnolo a Orlando.
The final judgment is a 20/20 with mention as best Spanish restaurant in Orlando.
125 West Church StreetAbout Ceviche Orlando
Ceviche Orlando is located at Historic Church Street Station in the heart of downtown near the Amway Center. Our main dining room features a spectacular cold tapas bar. The adjacent late night flamenco lounge is large, yet intimate, and features a chapel ceiling from a 16th century abby. The second floor has banquet facilities capable of accommodating over 200 guests.
article and pictures by Luca Centoni
