Combining dining, art, and intuitive service into one hotel, Wave Hotel is bringing a first-of-its-kind culinary experience at its must-visit restaurants. Participating in Orlando’s famed Magical Dining as well as serving up mouthwatering menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, HAVEN Kitchen is the latest on the scene.
At the helm of HAVEN Kitchen as well as Wave Hotel’s other culinary destinations – HAVEN Lounge, BACÁN, and Living Room Bar – is Chef Guillaume Robin. With nearly two decades of international cooking under his belt, guests and locals alike can expect to be surprised by his creative touches and thoughtful execution.
HAVEN Kitchen’s approachable and mouth watering menu serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to be enjoyed indoor or on the pool deck. Not-to-be-missed house specialties – appropriately placed under the menu section titled “The Really Good Ones” – include the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, fresh Mahi Mahi tacos, an array of salads featuring local greens and Florida heirloom tomatoes, and more. Don’t skip the finale for treats like carrot cake with an orange ginger panna cotta. Every Wednesday evening from 6pm, enjoy Wave’s newest culinary offering: Wine Down Wednesdays in HAVEN Kitchen and Living Room Bar for perfect pairings expertly curated by the hotel’s culinary team.
Each week, Sommelier Ryan Rougeux pairs three different wines with an artisanal cheese plate featuring three international cheeses created by Chef Guillaume Robin for just $34. Perfect for sharing! For Magical Dining 2022, don’t miss out on the opportunity to try HAVEN Kitchen from August 26 –October 2. The menu will feature a choice of the three courses for only $40 plus tax and service. There will also be an additional ‘secret menu’ item available during magical dining – make a reservation to find out what it is!
Dishes to get excited about include:
• Course One: Smoked and grilled chicken wings with a smoked paprika chimichurri; Fried calamari with yuzu kosho aioli; or Florida heirloom tomato gazpacho and shrimp ‘‘ceviche.”
• Course Two: Crispy chicken sandwich with pepper-jack cheese and chipotle aioli; Gemelli pasta with tomato sauce and burrata; or Grilled mahi mahi tacos with grilled pineapple salsa and queso fresco.
• Course Three: Carrot cake with orange ginger panna cotta; Cherry clafouti, baked vanilla custard and morello cherries with white chocolate whipped ganache; or Key Lime tart with toasted coconut meringue.
“One of our guests’ favorite dishes is our Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet and salty, and I love to pair it with local Florida beer – together, it’s the ideal summer meal,” Chef Robin said. “We have put together a menu and experience at HAVEN for every type of visitor, whether you’re starting your day off right with a healthy breakfast, spending the day poolside enjoying lunch and frozen beverages, or closing out your day with dinner and inventive cocktails.”
The perfect match to HAVEN’s colorful dishes can be found on its cocktail menu featuring delights such as “Birds Of Paradise” with Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Orange Liqueur and yuzu or “Into The Woods” combining Pimm’s No. 1, Old Forester Bourbon, crème de pêche and Sherry.
Placing an emphasis on supporting the local community and bringing a twist to traditional Florida flavors, the hotel has partnered with nearby fishermen for fresh catch as well as Orlando farms like Lake Meadow Naturals, specializing in cage-free chicken eggs, duck eggs, poultry and more.For more information, visit lakenonawavehotel.com or call 407-675-2000.
