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 Carmen
The Restaurant writes...
Located in the posh David Williams Hotel, Chef
Carmen Gonzalez newest creations of post new
American with a Latino influence cuisine has
earned her restaurant a respectful list of accomplishments
including:
One
of America's Best New Restaurants, Esquire Magazine
2003
Best New Restaurant in Miami, Miami New Times
2004
Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator 2004
One of the Best New Restaurants in South Florida,
Florida Trend 2004
Best 50 Hispanic Restaurants in America, Hispanic
Magazine 2004
Top 40 for Food and Service in South Florida,
Zagat 2005
America's Top Restaurant, Zagat 2005
Four Diamond Award, AAA 2005
Top 500 Restaurants, Golden Spoon Awards, Florida
Trend 2005
About
Carmen the Restaurant
Located in the sleek David
William Hotel (The Biltmore's sister
property), the much-anticipated Carmen The Restaurant
has opened to rave reviews from several local
and national publications. The Miami Herald
awarded the food and service with an “Outstanding”
review and The Miami New Times boldly stated,
“The problem is that there are no problems.”
One year later, she is still receiving recognition
from the industry’s most influential media
including ZAGAT, which awarded her with a stellar
review and Florida Trend’s infamous restaurant
guide, which listed CTR among the state’s
“Best New” restaurants.
This
dynamic destination point features Post-New-American
Cuisine, a sexy spin on New American Cuisine-steeped
in exotic Hispanic/Latino influences.
Chef Carmen Gonzalez unites Post New American
fare and Latino flavors combining unique blends
of ingredients to achieve one-of-a-kind recipes.
Chef Gonzalez, a true culinary artist, is a
master of creating unique plates for the palate.
She sprinkles her dishes with distinct Latino
flavor, which is a reflection of her heritage
that emulate Puerto Rican food customs including
yuca, mofongo, plantains, and island mojito
sauce. The Caribbean touches and influences
of the tropics coupled with her passion for
classic dining and sophisticated cuisine ensure
an unforgettable dining experience.
The
menu is chock full of bold inspirations, as
in Chef Carmen Gonzalez' Pan Seared Red Snapper
Filet with White Water Clams and Chorizo Stew.
Former
chef of the distinguished Clown's and Tamarind
Restaurant, Gonzalez is a 20-year veteran in
the world of fine dining. Both the chef's visionary
flair in the kitchen and her commitment to the
causes (with a strong presence in Share Our
Strength, University of Miami's Sylvester Cancer
Center, and her own organization Feeding the
Mind) have earned Gonzalez a devoted following
as one of South Florida's culinary elite.
Full-Service
Bar
Chef Gonzalez entices you with the gourmet fare
of the main dining area. Enjoy feasting on a
full menu of favorite bites, salads, sandwiches,
and premium wines and cheeses in a casual and
relaxed setting.
The
ambiance here emulates European culture of a
full service interactive wine and cheese banquet.
The impressive portfolio of domestic and foreign
wines are served in Reidel stemware, which is
the perfect complement to chef Gonzalez's daily
array of exquisite cheeses - a connoisseur's
heaven on earth.
Private
Dining
For an intimate occasion, our two private rooms
are ideal for exclusive parties or wine dinners,
which are perfect for entertaining 10 or 40
of your closest friends or V.I.P. guests. Our
knowledgeable sommelier manages an extensive
collection of the finest domestic and foreign
wines served in Reidel stemware, just one of
the many impressive details completing this
unique dining experience
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