Although the new vino-focused spot has been in soft-opening mode for some months, Sparrow Wine Bar and Lounge opens for real this week.
The grand opening celebration takes place Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m. featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and live music from the Gerry Williams Duo. Reservations are recommended, and the event is for guests 21 and older.
Sparrow, which soft-opened in May, is the latest venture from James Beard Award finalists Jason and Sue Chin of Good Salt Restaurant Group and Chef Wendy Lopez of Reyes Mezcaleria.
Inspired by Southern European flavors, Sparrow’s menu blends Chef Lopez’s Spanish heritage with French, Spanish, and Portuguese techniques, featuring offerings like tuna and salmon crudo, jamón ibérico, short rib ragú, filet mignon au poivre, almond sponge cake, Basque cheesecake, and burnt vanilla ice cream.
The drink menu showcases curated wines and cocktails by Good Salt’s beverage director, Lorena Castro.
Sparrow is open 5 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Aperitivo hours are Monday through Friday from 5 to 6 p.m., with late-night specials from 9 p.m. to close. The wine bar will also host monthly high teas on the last Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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