{"id":80251,"date":"2025-12-12T02:50:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/80251\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T02:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:50:15","slug":"the-reverie-an-american-brasserie-by-brandon-mcglamery-opens-next-fall-in-hannibal-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/80251\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"L-R: Brandon Manly (CEO, The Foundry Group), Vincent Gagliano (Chez Vincent), Brandon McGlamery (Chef\/Founder, The Reverie) Credit: courtesy image<\/p>\n

When Chez Vincent owner Vincent Gagliano took to social media<\/a> last week to announce the closure of the French restaurant he and his wife Teri ran for 28 years<\/a>, he mentioned both Chez Vincent and the adjacent Hannibal\u2019s Lounge had been sold to \u201ca respected local chef and restaurateur.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Gagliano was keeping mum on who the mysterious person was, news of the closure was noteworthy. In fact, I talked about it on Real Radio\u2019s \u201cJim Colbert Show<\/a>\u201d last week and even speculated \u2014 correctly, I might add!<\/a> \u2014 that Brandon McGlamery, the man behind the much-missed Luma on Park, as well as Prato and Luke\u2019s Kitchen, was said chef\/restaurateur.<\/p>\n

Yes indeed, the two-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef South has teamed up with the South Carolina-based Foundry Group<\/a> to bring The Reverie, billed as an American brasserie, to Hannibal Square in Winter Park.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Chez Vincent (via Instagram)<\/p>\n

The Reverie will take over both Chez Vincent and Hannibal\u2019s Lounge spaces and present \u201crefined yet approachable\u201d cuisine, along with a curated beverage program highlighting classic cocktails with seasonal variations and a \u201cthoughtful\u201d wine list based on New World and Old World vintages. A \u201cvibrant\u201d dining room and bar will incorporate \u201cwarm textures,\u201d courtesy of Michael Wenrich Architects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWinter Park has been my home for more than 20 years and there\u2019s no place where I\u2019d rather introduce The Reverie,\u201d McGlamery says. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to build our new concept in the same space where Vincent Gagliano and his family built the legendary Chez Vincent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Gaglianos, in fact, will retain ownership of the property and will serve as The Reverie\u2019s landlords.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand the dining habits of Winter Park. I\u2019ve never cooked super avant-garde; no smoke and mirrors. The menu will be ingredient- and seasonally driven. It\u2019ll be grounded, approachable, craveable and delicious. And it will always be rooted in tradition and technique.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brandon McGlamery<\/p>\n

McGlamery will collaborate on The Reverie, slated to open in the fall of 2026, with Foundry CEO Brandon Manly, who oversees such South Carolina-based concepts as Ember (an upscale steakhouse in Lexington), Cafe Strudel in West Columbia, and the Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli in Columbia, as well as national chains Chicken Salad Chick and Nothing Bundt Cakes.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt McGlamery\u2019s name still resonates with Orlando\u2019s food community, as he\u2019s often cited, along with old guard stalwarts Kevin Fonzo, James and Julie Petrakis, Kathleen Blake and Scott Hunnel, as someone who helped establish Orlando\u2019s culinary reputation.<\/p>\n

After nearly 20 years with Park Lights Hospitality as chef-partner, McGlamery left the group in June, but says he\u2019s excited about what he calls \u201cthe second version of his first career.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to a full-time return to the kitchen, but I\u2019m just as excited to grow different concepts with the group here in Orlando.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Brandon McGlamery Credit: Rob Bartlett<\/p>\n

The Reverie\u2019s menu will lean back into the style of what McGlamery refers to as \u201cmy first chef position in Winter Park\u201d with a nod toward French and European nostalgia incorporating American sensibilities. \u201cI understand the dining habits of Winter Park. I\u2019ve never cooked super avant-garde; no smoke and mirrors. The menu will be ingredient- and seasonally driven. It\u2019ll be grounded, approachable, craveable and delicious. And it will always be rooted in tradition and technique.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the recent opening of Corner Chophouse, fronted by another James Beard Award nominee<\/a>, the complexion of Hannibal Square\u2019s restaurant landscape is changing, and changing for the better.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s \u201ca new chapter of dining in Winter Park,\u201d as McGlamery says, and perhaps one that will put diners into a reverie.<\/p>\n

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