Hot Olives - Winter Park!

If you are an Orlando area local (or a visitor), you must try Hot Olives in Winter Park. I've eaten there several times and they never disappoint. They are very consistent in serving the best and freshest food in Central Florida. Their new location is perfect for their ambiance and they are continuing to work on the patio seating so it rivals their previous location's patio.

There were two of us dining last evening, and we started with a cocktail from their martini list. I had the Pomegranate Martini, which has EG Rosemary and Lavender Vodka, Countreau, Cranberry, White Cranberry, Pomegranate Syrup and Sprite.  It was heavenly!  My dining partner chose the Pear Martini, which has Grey Goose La Poire, Grapefruit Juice, a splash of Peach Schnapps and Sprite. If you haven't guessed yet, this is a fabulous place for happy hour too!

We started our dining experience with an appetizer of "Hot Olives".  These are a must when you visit this restaurant.  It is a mixture of breaded diced black olives infused with Asiago cheese, with a side of Blue cheese dressing layered with sweet chili sauce.  These went so well with our martinis. We continued with a caesar salad and entrees of Chicken Piccata and Key West Grouper.  I tend to be a creature of habit, so I almost always choose the Key West Grouper. It is Atlantic blackened grouper, pan-seared and served over brown rice.  It is topped with sauteed asparagus, Applewood bacon, cherry tomatoes, and Vidalia onions. It is finished with a Feta cheese sauce.  Delish!

Next time you are thinking of a fun and fabulous place to dine, choose Hot Olives! And ask for Jen.  There are two Jen's, so ask for the dark-haired one.  She will assist you with an awesome time at Hot Olives.

You can find Hot Olives on the web at:  www.hotolives.com

They are located at:  601 South New York Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789