OFM_DiningReview_4_19_DiningReview 3 / 21 / 19 4 : 08 PM Page 1 Brussels sprouts . At first glance , the dish appeared a To begin the evening , we ordered the Salmon oanne McMahon’s 310 Park South put G bit monotone , but the flavors were anything but . Chips ( $ 11 ) . These house - made potato chips were her on the culinary map in Central IN The protein paired wonderfully with the sweet topped with a chipotle cream cheese and a worthy Florida , but when she opened Blu on the J IN potato and was perfectly balanced by the vegeta - portion of baked salmon and then garnished with Avenue right next door , she may just have D bles . My only desire was for more of that puree . pickled red onions and watercress to create a truly become the toast of the town . And Winter Park’s We also couldn’t pass up the chance to nosh satisfying starter . We also decided on the Crab diningscene has only gotten stronger with its presence . on the Lobster Roll ( $ 25 ) . The grilled split - top roll Flatbread ( $ 12 ) , with cream cheese , bacon , fontina My visit happened to fall on a Friday and coin - housed what looked like a whole Maine lobster cheese and charred corn . The dish was so rich and cided with the start of the Winter Park Art Festival with celery leaves and slivered radishes . The lobster gluttonous ; we devoured it , leaving no crumbs so the streets were lined with onlookers perusing was not overdressed — a mistake that is too often behind just a stark white plate . the eclectic collections on display . While they made — so you could revel in the flavor of each bite . Entrées were seafood heavy , including a sepa - braved the particularly warm weather on this It was just another shining example of how Blu on the Avenue’s kitchen shows a deft hand when it The Lobster comes to carefully preparing wonderful seafood Roll dishes . The dessert menu felt like tapas with a few dif - ferent trifles and smaller cakes making up the selec - tions . Our server brought over the dessert tray so we could inspect things a little closer and the Nutella Trifle ( $ 5 ) was all I had to see before making my decision . The mini dessert made in a rocks glass was decadent and oh so rich . The cake itself was moist and the Nutella filling was divine , creating a small , but powerful end to our evening . Blu on the Avenue could make other restau - rants green with envy , what with its careful atten - tion to detail and its trendy and chic dining spaces , both inside and out . This was a meal I won’t soon forget and a restaurant I can’t wait to visit again . Salmon Chips Feeling From the standout seafood dishes to the overall ambiance , there’s a lot to like about Blu on By Michael Lit the Avenue . Blu rate menu where sushi and sashimi were the stars of spring day , I headed inside to dine and was imme - the show . We did see a plate of sushi make its way diately greeted by décor that seemed to mimic the past our table and it looked extremely appealing , artistic vibe coming from the festival with the bar but on this visit we focused our energy elsewhere . area featuring two large mirrors with cascading e My wife zeroed in on the Lobster Carbonara waterfalls and , of course , blue lights shimmering nu ( $ 30 ) . A heaping bowl of bucatini noodles were through the water . ave comingled with a large portion of chunked seared The menu brings modern cuisine from both the lobster that was absolutely glowing from the rich coasts together with a twist and the concept of fresh on cream sauce that brought the entire dish together . seafood daily and prime steaks makes it a perfect fit blu Prosciutto and scallions gave pops of color , not to to the thriving Park Avenue district . As we made of mention some salty earthiness to have things hit - our way through the evening’s dining options , I tesy ting on all cylinders . A nice piece of grilled bread ordered the Blu Manhattan ( $ 12 ) . Made with our would have gone a long way to helping soak up the Bulleit Rye Whiskey , vermouth and bitters , the c hs remainder of the silky sauce . cocktail was well crafted as all the terrific flavors ap Blu on the Avenue r My Swordfish ( $ 32 ) arrived to the table nicely blended harmoniously . My wife’s Margarita ( $ 9 ) og 326 S . Park Ave . | Winter Park t grilled and topped with sliced almonds while was simply , yet effectively created using Milargo ho ( 407 ) 960 - 3778 | BluOnTheAvenue.com resting on a bed of sweet potato puree with roasted tequila and fresh lime juice . P 54 ORLANDO FAMILY april 2019 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM