Recently, there are several Michelin-starred venues in the beautiful city, but chef Michael Colantes’ Soseki was one of the first crops. That said, the chef from his hometown took him to destinations like Las Vegas and Hawaii, and to the kitchen of a former Michelin star chef who came to visit, but not a food snob.
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“Sushi Saint was something of our ‘casual soseki’,” he says of the hand roll bar that opened in late 2023.
Soseki’s incredible multi-course products now start at around $255 per person, with Sushi Saint’s sushi eyes ranging from $22-32 to $32, top out from $5 to $5, while Octopus Hush puppies are top out for $15. Debut menu.
“We wanted the sushi saints to be in a place where people eat regularly and still have that incredible quality,” says Colantes. “It seemed natural in my first year to be a magical diet.”

It will debut in this year’s programme with 22 exciting venues that include Colant’s sophisticated Soseki adjacent lounge in Winter Park, Colant’s sophisticated and refined lounge, Sushi Saints and Michelin-recognised restaurants such as Otto Haidive and Kaya. Colantes is enthusiastically anticipating this opportunity.

“I’ve been a patron and I think it’s a really great way for people to explore the city and our dining scene,” he says. “A lot of places aren’t on the radar, so our guests do that much, so it’s easy to get out of our comfort zone and try something new.”

In fact, Sushi Saint’s $40 menu includes its gorgeous app options (several others), along with Temaki appetizers that let you choose three from a list of eight gorgeous options. And of course there is dessert too.
“We wanted to use this time to reach new audiences and showcase the best we have, and at Sushi Saint, we focus on the things about sushi, the great fish.

Also, Winter Park has a speedy atmosphere and features Soseki’s sidepiece experience. There are only 30 seats! – Set a set of diners enthusiastic about experiencing Filipino/Japanese offerings, and the dessert menu features truly memorable liquor wreath ice cream.

“We started out as a bit of a liquor lounge, but it’s really evolved ever since,” says Colantes, who reflects other participants in the program in the hopes of a magical meal being achieved.
“We are very grateful for all the return guests we go out together, but we look forward to seeing new faces and being a little adventurous for people.
Browse all participating restaurants offerings this year at orlandomagicaldining.com.
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