Cocina 214 (151 Welbourne Avenue East, Winter Park, FL 32789, website | facebook | twitter) is a great restaurant hidden from the main drag in Winter Park. It's one block from Park Ave, but it might as well be a mile away. I never knew it was there until I was invited to have an early dinner with the owners. Take a look at the food.
The interior really deserves its own post. The giant black banquette in the center of the dining room is something you don't see often in Orlando. It's a giant swirl with two half-circle booths at the end. It's just lovely. The space has a private room for parties and meetings, a separate bar for snacks and drinks, and a small patio in the front.
Anna Schmidt of Schmidt Design Studio is the interior designer firm that handled Cocina 214. They've worked with restaurants including Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, Ruth Chris, First Watch and Season's 52.
Anna Schmidt of Schmidt Design Studio is the interior designer firm that handled Cocina 214. They've worked with restaurants including Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, Ruth Chris, First Watch and Season's 52.
