Executive Chef Mike Trudnak returns to Aurora and shoots for the moon in rolling out a new menu that is sure to delight.
Located at right on UCF Campus in East Orlando, Aurora at the Celeste Hotel is known for its emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced food, colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service.
Chef Trudnak, who was trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and a former chef at Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels, opened Aurora and is now back after 11 months after a stint as executive chef at Daytona Grande Hotel.
He’s back with a whole new menu for guests to try with highlights such as Bacon Wrapped U-10 Sea Scallops, papaya marinated skirt steak, and the “fried chicken”, a Pork Belly Mac N Cheese, Braised Collard Greens stuffed and breaded Chicken Roulade.
To celebrate the new menu and return of Chef Mike Trudnak, we are partnering with Aurora for a giveaway for 8 course a Tasting Menu for 2 guests curated by Executive Chef Mike Trudnak! Read on for details!
Here are a few highlights from the new Aurora menu for Spring 2024!
FLORIDA WAGYU SLIDERS
Brioche Bun | White Cheddar | Celeste Sauce
Bacon Onion Jam | Arugula | Fries
GREEN MUSSEL ROCKEFELLER
New Zealand Green Mussels | Sauteed Spinach
Champagne Cream | Citrus Gremolata
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS (GF)
U-10 Sea Scallops | Applewood Smoked Bacon
Horseradish Aioli
*AHI TUNA BITES
Sesame Vinaigrette | Wasabi Crema
Togarashi | Flying Fish Roe | Phyllo Cup
SOFTSHELL CRAB BAO BUNS
Pickled Cucumber | Sweet Thai Chili Aioli
PEPPADEW HUMMUS (VEG)
Olive Oil | Lavash | Baby Carrot | Crispy Garbanzo
THE SPICY TUNA SALAD
Baby Greens | Cabbage Slaw | Wakame Seaweed | Cucumber
Avocado | Julienne Carrot | Sriracha Sesame Vinaigrette
LOBSTER RISOTTO
6-oz Warm Water Lobster | Lobster Parmesan Risotto
Lobster Cream Sauce | Lemon | Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
*PAPAYA MARINATED SKIRT STEAK
Smashed Yukon Potatoes | Grilled Asparagus | Blistered
Tomato | Smoked Sea Salt | Fresh Herb Sauce
“FRIED CHICKEN”
Braised Collard Greens | Pork Belly Mac N Cheese
Breaded Chicken Roulade | Sweet & Spicy Brussels
Smashed Potato | Corn Relish
CRISPY BARAMUNDI
Pan Seared 8-oz Skin-on Filet | Coconut Curry Sauce Pearl
Cous Cous | Fresh Seasonal Vegetable | Cashew Dust
STUFFED EGGPLANT ROULADE (VEG)
Ricotta Mousse | Panko Crusted | House Pomodoro Sauce
Parsley Oil | Confit Tomato | Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
GIVEAWAY Details: Prize – 8 course Tasting Menu for 2 guests curated by Executive Chef Mike Trudnak
Visit soon!
Aurora at The Celeste Hotel
4105 N Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32826
407-207-4700
PS Celebrate Mom with Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12, 2024 at Aurora @ The Celeste Hotel! Make your reservations at OpenTable.
Newly returned Chef Mike and his Food & Beverage team will provide the most elaborate all you can eat holiday brunch buffet in Orlando. The event takes place on May 12th, 2024 with seating’s from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Adults $85, 12 and under $35 and children under 4 are free. Bottomless mimosas are included with our all you can eat buffet that consists of chef attended action stations, carving stations, our famous cheese and meat display, bread and pastry display, seafood display, omelet station, breakfast favorites, classic sides, starches and vegetables, dessert and fruit display and so much more! For inquires and questions please contact 689.205.0100 or mike.trudnak@thecelestehotel.com
