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ORLANDO (Dec. 28, 2020) — Whether you are an art aficionado, history buff or simply relish incredible cuisine, Jack’s Place at Rosen Plaza is your ideal headquarters to ring in the new year with a visionary, one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.

One of USA Today’s Top Ten I-Drive restaurants, Jack’s Place celebrates the incoming year with as many succulent and tempting dishes as there are impressive autographed caricatures of luminaries and notable figures from throughout history spotlighting its walls.

For an inspired, one-night-only treat worthy of the occasion, Chef Michael presents a duo entrée special consisting of Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass and Nueske’s Bacon Wrapped Petit Filet Mignon with chef’s potato and fresh seasonal vegetables for $49 per guest.

Mix and match from the new “Dining with the Stars” 3-course prix fixe menu for $39. The special promotion features delectable entrees such as Grilled Petite Filet Mignon, Vesuvio Chicken or Shrimp Pasta or Macadamia Chicken.

Or select a perennial favorite like Oven-Roasted Sixty South Salmon, Prime New York Strip with green peppercorn brandy sauce or Caramelized Chimichurri Scallops from Jack’s revered a la carte menu.

Raise a robust glass from Jack’s extensive wine list. Then kick back and celebrate with Barbra Streisand, Jackie O and Queen Elizabeth, just a few from the awe-inspiring collection of celebrity autographed caricatures “seated” next to you and your guests and located throughout the restaurant.

The unrivaled assemblage of caricatures was penned by Harris Rosen’s father and the restaurant’s namesake, Jack, during his time as a safety engineer at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Working there from the 1930s to 60s during the tony hotel’s heyday as a celebrity magnet, Jack created a collection that is a veritable “who’s who” of the day’s politicians, actors, sports stars, international dignitaries and more. JFK, Marilyn Monroe, Winston Churchill, Muhammad Ali, Alfred Hitchcock, Salvador Dali, Mao Tse-Tung, as well as the astronauts of Apollo 7, 8, 10 and 11, including Neil Armstrong, are among the collection, to namedrop a few.

As added treats, New Year’s Eve guests dining at Jack’s Place will receive their own caricature created by one of the restaurant’s artists in residence. Just don’t forget to add your autograph before framing for your wall! And can even request to be seated with their favorite star. A list of celebrities with a table locator is available online at JacksPlaceRestaurant.com/Caricatures.

Jack’s Place is located in Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 and is open New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

To book this one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve dinner, please call 407-996-0256 or visit RosenPlaza.com/NewYears.

For more information, visit RosenPlaza.com and JacksPlaceRestaurant.com.

About Rosen Plaza

At the corner of fantastic and amazing, Rosen Plaza is just a walk across the street to the Pointe Orlando entertainment complex and minutes from Orlando’s renowned theme parks, attractions, dining and shopping. Guests are treated to an outdoor tropical swimming pool with poolside grotto, robust fitness center and gift shop with sundries, souvenirs and more. Numerous dining outlets featuring both poolside and indoor options include the acclaimed Jack’s Place restaurant. Rest assured, Rosen Plaza places guest and associate safety at the forefront with enhanced safety and security measures including temperature checks, socially-distanced seating and much more as part of Rosen’s Total Commitment. For details, please visit RosenHotels.com/RosensTotalCommitment. Visit RosenPlaza.com.

New Prix Fixe $35 Menu Features Guest Favorites and Surprises, Too

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2020) — While the saying goes all good things must come to an end, the team at the award-winning Jack’s Place at Rosen Plaza isn’t buying it.

On the heels of one of the restaurant’s most successful Magical Dining programs, which ended Oct. 31, the Jack’s Place chefs are letting the good times roll with the announcement of a new prix fixe menu at the program’s same affordable $35 per person, plus a few fun extras, available now through Dec. 20, 2020.

“Visit Orlando has created a wonderful opportunity for both restaurants and diners with Magical Dining, which we’ve been honored to participate in for 15 years,” said Rosen Plaza’s Executive Chef Michael McMullen. “This year’s huge response illustrated to us that now more than ever, locals and hotel guests are seeking some pleasure, as well as solace from the worries of our times, through an impeccable dining experience. Great food has always been a source of comfort. With ‘Dining with the Stars,’ we are extending the opportunity to enjoy a specially-crafted menu, which when accompanied by the Rosen standard of service and a few unique touches, should continue to provide just the right escape.”

Jack’s Place “Dining with the Stars” promotion extends a new three-course prix fixe menu at $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity, showcasing favorite dishes and a few new surprises from the restaurant’s revered selection of prime steaks and fresh seafood.

Starters include your choice of sesame crusted Ahi tuna, salt and pepper calamari, three-cheese baked onion soup or Jack’s House salad with candied pecans, poached pear and bleu cheese. Tantalizing main course options include grilled petite filet mignon accompanied with au gratin potatoes, macadamia breast of chicken with lemon caramelized onions and Italian five grain pilaf or Vesuvio shrimp pasta flavored with capers, Mediterranean olives, tomatoes and a splash of cream. Enjoy a sweet finish featuring guests’ favorite slice of award-winning Jack’s Key Lime Pie or decadent flourless chocolate torte. Or opt for Manhattan’s “Little Italy” affogato with a hot shot of Espresso gliding over roasted maple butter pecan gelato.

To further tantalize taste buds, guests can imbibe in a new curated Manager’s Wine List, each bottle just $25 (valued at $48 to $65 each) and selected as a refreshing, ideal accompaniment to enhance the flavors of the menu’s savory and sweet dishes.

Adding to the incredible cuisine and lively, spirited wines, one of Orlando’s most talked about restaurants features an unparalleled collection of hundreds of autographed celebrity “star” caricatures penned by Harris Rosen’s father, Jack, the restaurant’s namesake, during his time as a safety engineer at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Working there from the 1930s to 60s during the tony hotel’s heyday as a celebrity magnet, Jack created a collection that is a veritable “who’s who” of the day’s politicians, actors, sports stars, international dignitaries and more. JFK, Marilyn Monroe, Winston Churchill, Babe Ruth, Salvador Dali, as well as the astronauts of Apollo 7, 8, 10 and 11, including Neil Armstrong, are among the collection, to namedrop a few.

Guests of Jack’s Place truly “dine among the stars” and in fact, are treated to “dinner and an art show” when taking time to peruse the unrivaled collection gracing the restaurant’s walls. For a preview, visit JacksPlaceRestaurant.com. Plan your dining escape on a Friday or Saturday evening and you, too, can become a Jack’s Place “star.” As a complimentary gift to dining guests, become the subject of your own caricature, penned by one of the Jack’s “artists in residence,” whose work of art is yours to take home. Just don’t forget to autograph your masterpiece before framing!

To book your reservation at Jack’s Place restaurant, please call 407-997-1787. To view menus, hours and more information, visit JacksPlaceRestaurant.com.

Jacks’ Place is Rosen Plaza’s signature restaurant and is located at 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Visit RosenPlaza.com to learn more about the hotel and how you can turn your dining experience into an overnight escape. Rosen Hotels & Resorts now features enhanced protocols for the safety and security of guests and associates. For more information, please visit RosenHotels.com/RosensTotalCommitment.