Luxe Beat Magazine May 2014 | Page 80

The centerpiece of the museum is the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933.) Make sure you allow plenty of time to see this collection, as room after room showcases the magnificence and splendor. This collection has been referred to as, “The most comprehensive and most interesting collection of Tiffany anywhere.” In her book The Art of Louis Tiffany, Vivienne Couldrey described the Morse’s holdings as “The most important collection of Tiffany material in the world today.” Just a few blocks away from the Museum, is an establishment also dedicated to the celebration of glass, or shall we say glasses. Beautiful, dainty, long-stemmed wine glasses may never make their way into any museum, but that won’t matter to the steady stream of locals and gaggles of visitors who keep this place brimming excitement nearly every night of the week. The Wine Room showcases over 156 hand-selected wines that can be sampled by 1oz, 2.5oz or 5oz pour sizes on new stateof-the-art Enomatic wine dispensing machines. All wines are available to purchase. Grab a seat inside the chateau-styled interior, or venture downstairs to the vault to relax in a lounge-type atmosphere. If people watching is your ultimate goal, then let your thoughts take flight in the outdoor seating area. Select Charcuterie paired with the best selection of reserves at The Wine Room Bruce Simberg turned his passion for wine into a burgeoning business by creating The Wine Room from an assortment of charcuterie trays complete with artisan meats and cheeses, pickled vegetables, and grain mustards. A new tapas-style menu features Mimosas and Champagnes as well as ice-cold microbrew or draft beer from the bar. What once began as the private wine collection of owner Bruce Simberg has now become the winner of the “Best of Award of Excellence” from the Wine Spectator. A Diner’s Dream Dessert that’s worth every calorie at Hamilton’s Kitchen Finding a great place to eat in Winter Park isn’t easy. After all, there are serious factors to consider. And depending on which type of cuisine strikes your fancy, you could find yourself in a real predicament. Which wildly popular restaurant should you try tonight? With scores of them serving up stellar tasting dishes, this decision may require