Elite Event @ Park Plaza Gardens

I came here for an Elite event, wow… Elite it definetly was! I have to say, we were treated to the nines and everyone and I mean everyone was SO very satisfied. The garden atrium was absolulty beautiful, the trees, the lighting, the brick floors with the coziness of the booths… fabulous, swanky, top drawer! The food… whoa, let’s just hold up, they were previewing their summer menu and well… this summer is going to be filled with deliciousness! I loved the curried shrimp, Steak Diane and the Cream Puff… heaven in a puff! There were many choices and they never ran out which meant we were full and happy! The staff was so much fun. For being upscale, you felt like you were down home and that is what everyone wants in life :) Best of both worlds. Like I said, we were treated outstandingly, and I dont’ think it was a fluke. Some of the patrons came back to see what all the fuss was about and they too were so gracious and happy and you could tell they were always taken care of. Whenever I drive/​walk by, it’s crowded and everyones smiling, that’s a sure sign of a great place. So, yeah, go here, you’re gonna love it!

First off, sorry for posting so late for this event because it totally rocked! Thanks again to Colleen for the invite. This was one of the best events I have been to so far. The food, the staff, the cocktails were all the best and it was a great way to showcase the wonderful features of what the Park Plaza Gardens has to offer.
We had the whole back room to ourselfs. A large table was set up with samples of what the new dishes on the menu would look like. Servers went around giving us samples of each dish. They were so nice and very friendly. Everything tasted wonderful but I have to say my favorites were the Steak Diane and the curry shrimp. Yum-​O! I also have to say yum to the cream puffs! I did not expect ice cream in the center… wow.
They also had a wine bar set up as well as a Vodka bar set up with Grand Touring Vodka. Can I say that I never made it over to the wine bar… The Grand Touring vodka was very smooth and made great drinks. I found out that the only place that sells it in Orlando is Total Wine. I need to make a trip out there to buy a bottle. Smoooth!
The music was fun and just the right level. Everyone had fun with their hats and bow ties (cause bow ties are cool) and I loved how many of our fellow Unilocalers got into the spirit of the night.
This was a great night and I am looking forward to having dinner at the Park Plaza Gardens soon!

I was at the Plaza recently for the Unilocal event and it was a pleasant surprise. I have been to Park Ave hundreds of times but never there. The event was way cool and the food tastings were enticing. The atrium in the back has a really nice feel to it. Food-​wise though, I enjoyed the Dover Sole most I think. I also tasted some shrimp and an oyster with spinach.
I can really appreciate their efforts to sprucing up the menu in the coming months and hosting a younger crowd. I think they get an A for effort and I look forward to seeing what they do.
Now, let’s get some amazing desserts in there, shall we?!?

Wonderful elite event!!!
My favorites were the Steak Diane and the Cream Puff for desert.
I’ve walked by Park Plaza Gardens often, but this was my first time eating there. I will definitely be back once the new menu that we previewed comes out in about a month.
I cannot say enough about how professional, prompt, and courteous their serving/​hosting staff were, either. Kudos to their entire team, and thank you for a wonderful experience.

My favorite Elite event to date. The staff were amazing, the food was amazing, and the vodka was AMAZING.
This was one of those events where everything came together perfectly. The location was ideal. Quaint, beautiful, and charming, but spacious. The food was almost too good to be true. There were so many options, which is usually not the case for those of us that do not eat meat (except seafood). And the prices they intend to offer these dishes at are very reasonably and as we were told, based on their original prices over the last few decades. I love this concept of bringing back these classic dishes from restaurants that have come and gone.
Many thanks to GT Vodka, Park Plaza Gardens, and Colleen for showing us all a fabulous time.

This was the first Unilocal event I’ve been to and I had such a wonderful time! I loved the theme, the food was to die for, the band was perfectly matched, and the vodka was smooth without any adverse effects the next day.
The employees were so accomodating and welcoming. I really felt like they were thrilled to see us and would do anything to bring us back in. I definitely expect to come back to experience their private dining experience very soon.
Thanks to Colleen and all the other Unilocalers out there that I finally got to meet!

Beautiful setting, amazing food! I came here last night for an event (Colleen wins again, awesome job!) and had a really great time. The super super friendly and attentive staff came around to each person offering samples of their upcoming very affordable menu items, which we were able to vote on to pick our favorites later in the evening. I had a really hard time deciding between the Oysters Rockefeller and the duck, both were so incredibly good, and the ice cream filled puff pastries were to die for (albeit a little messy to eat). I’m such a sucker for little romantic touches like string lights and a soft breeze, so the atmosphere here get a big 10 out of 10 from me — this is an absolutely perfect date spot. Oh, and the best part, my friend mentioned how much she loved the escargot (not being offered for this event on that particular evening), so the GM (who had been walking around asking people their opinions and thanking us for coming out, very good) kindly took the initiative to pop into the kitchen and get an order started for us — that’s the kind of place I want to give my patronage to. The escargots were every bit as delicious as she said they were; thanks, Ann!

Loved:
–Grand Touring Vodka, as already said, is almost troublesomely, stumblingly smooth. :)
–The wine… yeah, I don’t remember the exact brand, uh, but they were nice, too.
–Delicious Oysters Rockefeller, steak Diane, curry shrimp and duck with cherry sauce (my fave). And the chopped or Greek salad that was made to order right in front of you.
–Excellent service from everyone from the GM to the servers, several of whom would check to see if I needed anything or asked if they could get me another drink. Another drink??? Ummmm, nooooo… well, SURE, thanks. :)
–Discovering that a place in WP I thought would be so shi-​shi/​poo-​poo has a very comfortable vibe and is actually affordable.
–The cool, laid-​back musical stylings of Robert Johnson and Sarah Purser.
–Getting to see all my Elite Peeps. Aren’t we SO lucky?!?
Thank you to:
–Collen, our beloved CM, the Head Unilocalstress In Charge, for working to host a great event as hard as she parties.
–All those who helped our CM pull it off, including Kelley S. on camera duties.
–PPG’s staff and management for welcoming us with open arms, wanting to know how we REALLY felt, and being just generally awesome to us.
–Yelp! for showing us such love. Awwww, heart!

Park Plaza Gardens is really cute place, perfect for date night. the manager and staff were really attentive and friendly. I got there a little late for the event, good thing I still got a chance to try out most of the food items they have. i liked the steak with mushroom and the ice cream puff dessert. they were yumm! the prices here are extremely reasonable as well! i’ve to be back for a real dinner soon!
and yes,
I found my new favorite vodka — GT Vodka — so smooth… and no hang over the next day!!!;)
many thanks to colleen for putting it together, park plaza gardens for having us and of course GT Vodka for keeping the conversations going~!

Hands down one of the best Elite events EVER! In fact, it may be the one to compare all others too… :) Here are my thoughts for my 100^th review!
Atmosphere: 5 stars! The Park Plaza Atrium is absolutely beautiful and 100% perfect for such a gathering. I can completely see how this area could host a rehearsal dinner or even a small wedding reception. It was fantastic.
Service: 5 stars! The waiters were polite, friendly, engaging, and eager to please. I can’t remember ever going to a restaurant where EVERY single waiter was legitimately NICE. They even provided a toothpick boy to follow the servers around and/​or stop by our tables to pick up discarded skewers and keep the place pristine.
Hosts: 5 stars! The General Manager was so exuberant and clearly happy to have us there. And the lady responsible for the menu votes was also just incredibly nice. Of course Colleen, our event photographer, and the other Unilocal hostesses were fabulous.
Food: 5 stars for it ALLLLLLL. How the heck were we supposed to pick just three things? Not one was even close to «meh.» Oysters Rockefeller, they KILLED it. The curry shrimp, duck, steak Diane, and chicken/​mushroom/​artichoke on a stick was just to die for. Just wow to all of it. Every bite was freaking absurd.
Drinks: 5 smooth stars! GT Vodka… where have you been all my life? So smooth, so yum, and the guys serving it: so cool and SO generous (no hangover rocks!) This stuff went down like water and I know what I’m going to kill my Total Wine Gift Card on…
Company: I had SO much fun last night and you guys were, as usual, easy to talk to and a load of fun. I had a blast and it was awesome to see everyone decked out in hats and bow ties. :)
Bonus Stars: To Aaron at the hotel next door for showing us the 1920’s hotel we never knew was there but should totally try to retire in.
Thank you Colleen and Unilocal,for showing me where my new favorite date-​night spot is. :)

I recently attended Elite event here at Park Plaza Gardens. The staff cleared out the atrium and set up the large garden are especially for our party. Park Plaza Gardens prepared for us a variety of dishes inspired from some of the restaurants that used to exist on Park Ave. Some of the dishes included duck breast with cherry sauce, chicken breast with artichoke and mushrooms, curry shrimp, chopped salad, Greek salad and an amazing crème puff dessert. Everything was delicious!
The staff was super friendly and the night was obviously a huge success. I will be coming back here.
Colleen, kudos to another job impressively well done!!!

1000 Thanks to our CM, she’s awesome!
The staff here was great.
The best dish I sampled was the duck with the cherry sauce, it had a little fat on the side which was perfect.
Also the ice cream bon bon type things were really good.

This is going down as one of my favorite Unilocal Elite events. Everything was perfect.
The food was fantastic! I loved the fact that we got to vote on up and coming dishes. Made me feel kinda special. I voted for the oysters, duck, and those damn cream puffs.
Grand Touring Vodka is seriously trouble. Keep that stuff away from me. Just kidding. I’m going to go get a bottle tonight.
The staff was ON POINT! They even had a dude designated to collect our used toothpicks. Everyone was super nice and then to top it off we got a tour of the hotel. That place is amazingly beautiful and I feel like a dumb dumb for living here my whole life and not knowing it existed.
Everyone looked lovely in our 20’s get ups. Bryan A, your whole ensemble was great.
my girl, Alicia P, won a gift basket… AGAIN!
Art, you’re a hoot.
I love being a Unilocal Elite :)