OFM_DiningReview_3_20_SW_DiningReview 2 / 20 / 20 2 : 22 PM Page 2 Wild boar Salami charcuterie board and savory . dinner centered on duck and , lastly , one listing The Peaches & Crème was my friend’s the available beers . favorite small plate . Visually it was stunning with The wine list is long and there are some by - a Spanish peach skinned and served whole along - the - glass options . Since bubbles appears in the side two pieces of bread covered with cranberries restaurant’s name , I decided to order a sparkling and blueberries and deconstructed French brie , rosé from France , the Louis Perdrier . My friend with everything drizzled with honey . The sweet - went with a riesling from Washington state called ness of the dish was heavily complemented by the Kung Fu Girl . freshness of the fruit . The menu here is geared toward grazing with For main plates , the menu had five meat lots of small plates and a hefty charcuterie and fine offerings — steak , lamb chops , pork tenderloin , cheeses section . From the charcuteries , we duck confit and a chicken Marsala pasta . And ordered the Wild Boar Salami ( $ 13 ) . From the there was a salmon dish , too . Presented beauti - seafood bites section , we chose the Crab Cake fully , the Duck Confit ( $ 30 ) came stacked on top ( $ 18 ) and then from the specialty bites , we settled of brioche bread stuffing and covered in duck fat on the Peaches & Crème ( $ 15 ) . gravy , alongside creamed potatoes and some Out of those three choices , the Crab Cake warm cranberries . was my favorite . The lump crab patty arrived atop The duck was cooked just right ; it was soft two pieces of bread with some creamed potatoes and had a slight gamy taste . The potatoes were and it was covered in a lobster vodka hollandaise great for soaking up the sauce , while the stuffing sauce . added some nice texture . But I really have to Espresso praise the inclusion of cranberries because they Pot de added acidity and really brought this dish to Crème another level . For dessert , we went with the Espresso Pot de Crème ( $ 10 ) , a creamy custard flavored with espresso topped with whipped cream and a cherry and served with crushed peppermint candy and caramel . The custard was velvety and a pleasing way to end our meal . Bites & Bubbles seems to have achieved the park at the Addition Financial building , which I “ French kissed ” vision its owners set out for it didn’t know until later . Nonetheless , Mills50 has with a dining experience that feels genuine and plenty of unmetered street parking . inspired . And although small plates are a promi - The crab cake was tender and came apart After we arrived , with no reservation , we were nent part the menu , and you could certainly easily , while the sauce was creamy and flavorful . seated right away at a table for two . The dining make an evening of just nibbling on them , I However , I do wish the bread had been toasted room here is small , but the restaurant manages to would not overlook the entrées here — they too more to balance out the creaminess of everything fit quite a few tables into it without making things deserve your attention . All in all , I look forward to else . feel too cramped . There is also a long bar that visiting this neighborhood eatery again for a bite The Wild Boar Salami was sliced and came takes up one side of the restaurant , chandelier and another glass of bubbly . atop two pieces of untoasted bread . This plate also lighting and wine bottles displayed promi - included some accoutrements including mari - nently . The music was played lightly , a mix of Bites & Bubbles nated white beans , sun - dried tomatoes and bite - ’ 60s hits . 912 N . Mills Ave . | Orlando size pickles . I loved the white beans , which had a The waiter handed us four paper menus : one nice vinegar taste and the salami itself was robust ( 407 ) 270 - 5085 | BitesBubbles.com for wine , another for food , one for a pre - fixe ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM march 2020 ORLANDO FAMILY 55