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Showstopping Music and Dining at Skip the clubhouse and head to Winter Park’s newest dining and entertainment venue. With live music seven days per week and a menu filled with modern American dishes featuring local and seasonal ingredients, Dexter’s New Standard is an experience like no other in the Central Florida area. Located in the Ravaudage complex at the corner of Orlando Avenue and Lee Road in Winter Park, Dexter’s New Standard is located near some of the area’s best courses, including Interlachen Country Club. Sidle up to the bar for craft cocktails or a locally sourced beer to finish off your day on the links.
Dexter’s New Standard melds fine dining and world-class entertainment, hosting local, regional and national musicians in a plethora of genres each week. The dining room faces the stage, placing the emphasis on the performers and drawing the eye to the action. Settle into one of the tables inside, or soak up some sun on the fountain patio. With chef Ryan McLaughlin in the kitchen alongside baker and pastry chef Lydia Murphy, the daily-changing menu features something for everyone. Local producers are the stars of the show at Dexter’s New Standard, where the kitchen places priority on using prod-
ucts from culinary artisans and farmers like Ever Oak Farms, Nearby Naturals, Waterkist Farms, Zenn Naturals and more. Start with a plate of Lump Crab DNS Burger
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Hushpuppies with paprika aioli to share, and don’t miss chef Lydia’s made-in-house Breads and Spreads, featuring her 10-year-old sourdough starter. The Harvest Board is another ideal sharing option, showing off seasonal vegetables, locally sourced. The Waterkist Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio is a stand-out, with Buffalo mozzarella, hand-torn basil and high-quality olive oil enhancing the natural deliciousness of the tomatoes. From the raw bar, the restaurant rotates its oyster selection with two featured oysters per day, as well as stone crab claws and a ceviche. Don’t miss the DNS Burger, piled with swiss cheese, pickles, garlic aioli and fried shallots served alongside hand-cut French fries. For something a little heartier, try the Teres Major steak, served with black-garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and garlic jus. Golf Central • Volume 20, Issue 10
