GENTRY ’ S : Great Food , Fine Wine and Noble Service !
The Perfect Place for Business Lunches , Romantic Dinners or Special Celebrations
By : Jolie R . Gonzalez
I have done many food reviews in the last few years but never have I enjoyed myself so much as when I visited Gentry ’ s located at 4120 S . Orange Ave in Orlando , Florida .
There was a HUGE rain storm when I arrived for my review , and as I sat in my car trying to give the rain an opportunity to settle down a little , I was surprised and happy to see someone come out to greet me at my car with an open umbrella ! How is that for service , I was very grateful .
Once inside I was greeted by a wonderful staff of friendly faces . The décor of the Restaurant was simply beautiful as I looked around I took in the cinnamon colored walls , the welcoming lounge area and the intimate dinner booths . Fresh flowers decorated each side of the bar , where countless bottles of fine wines decorated the back wall . How charming , I thought !
We were seated and I was joined by Martin Flynn , Jr ., the owner of the new restaurant , Scott A . Fender , the Executive Chef , Felix Alvarado , the General Manager , and Brenda Carter de Treville , President of Marketing Image Group . I could not have asked for better company . I listened to the group re-count of how “ Gentry ’ s ” came to be , and was so impressed by the enormous amount of passion and knowledge these individuals brought to the Orlando community .
A Unique Restaurant – The name says it all ! Gentry ’ s offers incredibly delicious food teamed with the finest wines . Their “ Wine Tour ” is an educational experience , as each entrée is paired by their experienced staff with the proper wine , all this at an affordable price . Gentry ’ s also has a private meeting room for small to medium sized groups that are looking for a place to meet for breakfast , lunch or dinner . I HIGHLY recommend visiting this one-of-akind restaurant soon !
My favorite part of the evening – The tour through the kitchen at which point the very considerate kitchen staff surprised me with my favorite dessert ( Crème Brulee ) “ To-GO !”. Thank you Gentry ’ s , for an outstanding experience ! Additional Info : www . gentrysorlando . com Reservations : ( 407 ) 856-6640 .
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