AVA MediterrAegean

This sleek modern Mediterranean dazzler is smack in the center of the ever-charming Winter Park. It’s a bit of a scene, so dress up for shared plates and a family-style menu with a focus on the Cycladic region. It’s best enjoyed as a duo or a group, especially with their tempting selection of mezze, appetizers, salads and raw options—and that’s just to start. Don’t skip the crispy eggplant zucchini with its alternating stack of paper-thin slices. Move on to seafood-focused main dishes but save plenty of room for their baklava. It’s a knockout modernized rendition of the traditional phyllo and spiced nut mixture, served here with walnuts and pistachios dressed in honey with ample spice and a round of pistachio ice cream.