Dexter's New Standard

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

Chef Ryan

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.

Waterkist Heirloom tomato

Looking forward to a cocktail? The Pistachio Old Fashioned is a real winner, featuring pistachio-infused Old Forester bourbon and Bitter Truth bitters. The New Standard Mule is concocted with Stoli cucumber vodka and cucumber water with ginger and lime. The taps include local and nationally recognized beers from brewers like Orange Blossom Brewing Co., The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co., Cigar City Brewing and Coppertail Brewing. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays, and also serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Happy Hour, also called “Sound Check,” stretches through the late afternoon, from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 4 to 6 on weekends. Join the restaurant’s oyster bar on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. until

New Standard Cocktails close for “buck-a-shuck” bivalves, and for Wine Not? Wednesdays with a wine tasting and special pricing from 4 to 6 p.m. during Happy Hour. Thomas Wynn, front man for the band, Thomas Wynn and the Believers, is the music director at Dexter’s New Standard, and brings in talent from far and wide to grace the stage every night. Check out the restaurant’s website for a calendar of appearances, including ticketed events for truly remarkable live music experiences. Dexter’s New Standard stays true to the original vision that started the brand

three decades ago, bringing excellent service, stellar live music and remarkable food and wine back to the forefront of the Winter Park dining and entertainment scene. Throw the clubs in the car and be ready for a feast for the senses.

Address: 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 101, Winter Park, FL 32789 Hours: Mon.-Weds., Sun.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thurs.-Sun.: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Menu Link: https://www.newstandardwp.com