Park Avenue Tavern Winter Park Appoints Nibaldo Urdaneta Executive Chef, Presents New Fall Menus
Park Avenue Tavern proudly announces the appointment of Chef Nibaldo Urdaneta as its new executive chef, overseeing all culinary experiences for lunch, brunch, dinner, meetings and special events.
Chef Nibaldo began his culinary career in the restaurant of the InterContinental Hotel Maracaibo in Venezuela before moving to the U.S. in 2018. In Miami, he worked with the restaurant Beaker and Gray before moving to Orlando and taking on various culinary roles at The Ravenous Pig, Disney’s The Yachtsman Steakhouse and the Ritz Carlton. He went on to open the Mu Restaurant & Grill Kissimmee where he earned the title of Orlando Weekly’s People’s Choice Best Burger in Orlando twice and was featured in Garden and Gun Magazine.
Nibaldo Urdaneta
A native of Maracaibo, Venezuela, Chef Nibaldo grew up in a family of poultry and pig farmers. Inspired by his upbringing, he graduated from Dohmi Culinary Institute with a culinary degree and specialization in international foods.“I am so excited to be a part of the Park Avenue Winter Park Area culinary landscape and deliver new fall flavors and new dishes that will offer a great new dining experience for everyone,” exclaimed Chef Nibaldo.
Park Avenue Tavern guests will find great new fall menu items including Pumpkin Gnocchi, Sausage & Mash, Bone-In Short Rib and Truffle Mac & Cheese for dinner, as well as Bacon Wrapped Dates and Fried Green Tomatoes as appetizers. A new Brunch Menu now features Bananas Foster French Toast, Short Rib Hash and Pimento Chicken Sandwich.
Park Avenue Tavern
Park Avenue Tavern is located at 558 New England Ave., Winter Park, Fla. in the trendy Park Avenue/Hannibal Square area and is open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and for brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Quintessential American Bar & Restaurant, centered around a combination of classic elegance and over the top hospitality, offers Happy Hour specials on weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m.The restaurant’s Barrel Room accommodates up to 50 people for corporate or social events. For more information on Park Avenue Tavern, call 321-972-1469 or go to https://parkavenuetavern.com/winter-park/
About IGC Hospitality
With an emphasis on its core values, NYC-based IGC Hospitality focuses on approachability, community, and customer service. IGC venues are built to stand the test of time – in style, food, and approach, and many venues have been recognized in multiple areas of hospitality awards. Refinery Rooftop in Manhattan was named America’s #1 Rooftop Bar & Hotel Bar for 3 consecutive years by USA Today and features an iconic view of the Empire State Building. Park Avenue Tavern New York, established in 2010, was named Best Burger by the Wall Street Journal.
IGC’s The Rockaway Hotel + Spa in Rockaway Beach, NY opened in the fall of 2020 and has already garnered awards from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Tripadvisor as one of the best new hotels in the world. IGC then ventured south and in October 2022 opened The Wilson Orlando, a quirky, coastal bistro in the heart of beautiful Celebration, Florida, and Park Avenue Tavern in the up-and-coming Heritage Park area of Winter Park in March 2023. Most recently, IGC added Vintage Green Rooftop, an 11,000+ square foot event space with spectacular 360-degree views of some of New York’s most iconic landmarks, to its illustrious roster of impressive restaurant and event offerings.
IGC Hospitality’s commitment to community is also evident in its dedication of time and resources to organizations such as Give Kids The World, Bowery Mission, Tunnel for Towers, Stocking for a Cause, Dezy Strong Foundation, Canine Companions, Grey Beards, The Rising Tide Effect, Cocktails for a Cure, and more. For more information about IGC Hospitality, please visit www.igchospitality.com or follow @igchospitality.
