Checked out "Ember" lounge (a couple times now), a definite new spot. Apparently I'm not alone, the place was packed last Saturday night. For those that don't know already, Ember is in the space once occupied by Kate O'Brians on Central Blvd. I know I said it before, but the renovation is beyond recognition from the original Kates. A very nicely done job, and so far proving to be a great happy hour spot with good appetizers and drinks.
In other restaurant news, I was caught off guard at the opening of Rustic Steakhouse on Church St. It occupies the former Improv space next to Ceviche and is from the owners of Spice Modern Steakhouse (which has locations on Central Blvd. across from the new Downtown Publix and on Park Ave in Winter Park). Though I've been monitoring the progress of the build out of the new steakhouse, the taped windows and entrance lobby prohibited much detail, so I was pleasantly surprised to walk by last weekend and see it opened, well it had just opened 2 hours before I walked by! Since I was walking back from dinner I didn't get a chance to eat there, but I was given a tour. It is very nicely done, with the former entrance space area from the Improv intact and left as a pretty cool lounge and bar area. The inside dinning room space is impressive with a large glass wine room serving as the focal point. Another nice touch is seating and tables upstairs in the encompassing balcony. I'll definitely be checking out the food on my next visit, the menu, and specifically the drink menu, looked very promising.
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