Mario Pafan Meni is a popular fast food restaurant chain in Russia. It was founded in Moscow in 1990 and has since expanded to numerous locations throughout the country. The chain is known for its wide variety of menu options, which includes burgers, fries, chicken nuggets, milkshakes, and more. One of the standout features of Mario Pafan Meni is its unique branding and aesthetic. The restaurant interiors are designed to resemble classic American diners, complete with bright colors, retro decor, and seating booths. This creates a fun and nostalgic atmosphere for customers to enjoy their meal.
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I remember when it was the Winter Park Mall, as well, and then I remember when it switched to the Winter Park Village, the first iteration, which was OK, he said. The restaurant from Pagán, known for competing on Food Network s Next Iron Chef and his acclaimed establishment that carries his name in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the latest upgrade in a 50 million transformation of the shopping and dining complex.
This creates a fun and nostalgic atmosphere for customers to enjoy their meal. The menu at Mario Pafan Meni offers something for everyone. Burger lovers can choose from a range of options, including classic cheeseburgers, mushroom burgers, and bacon burgers.
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Chef Mario Pagán, left, and business partner David Tyson enjoy a moment in front of Chayote, the new restaurant they’re opening in the renovated Winter Park Village, Friday, October 13, 2023. Pagán is a renowned restauranteur in Puerto Rico and appeared as a contestant on Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
By Austin Fuller | [email protected] | Orlando Sentinel PUBLISHED: October 13, 2023 at 3:36 p.m. | UPDATED: October 17, 2023 at 12:05 p.m.WINTER PARK — TV celebrity chef Mario Pagán will soon start serving what he calls “my way of thinking about Latin food” at a new restaurant named Chayote in Winter Park Village.
The restaurant from Pagán, known for competing on Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef” and his acclaimed establishment that carries his name in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the latest upgrade in a $50 million transformation of the shopping and dining complex.
Pagán and co-owner David Tyson expect Chayote to open in the next few weeks. It has taken over the space that was once home to Crispers across from the Cheesecake Factory.
The massive investment in Winter Park Village’s makeover helped secure the high-end restaurant, Tyson said.
“We’re a modern Latino experience, and we want to be in a modern center that has a great, warm, modern feeling, not tired,” Tyson said.
Most of the facade and street work will be finished in the next few weeks, said Brett Hutchens, president of Casto Southeast, which owns Winter Park Village with the Nikitine family.
Work on the Regal movie theater will likely take until Thanksgiving, and a remodel of the Cheesecake Factory space also is being planned.
“We’re on the two-yard line,” Hutchens said, or “certainly the five-yard line.”
Construction continues at the Regal Winter Park Village movie theater during the renovation of Winter Park Village, Friday, October 13, 2023. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A few more new businesses also are still on the way, including the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar that Hutchens said could open in January.
The 5,500-square-foot Chayote will offer up a menu of high-end Latin cuisine done Pagán’s way. It is the chef’s first restaurant in Florida, but Pagán and Tyson emphasize that even though Pagán is from Puerto Rico, Chayote is not a Puerto Rican restaurant.
“I love authentic Latin food, but this is not that. This is my interpretation of my way of thinking about Latin food,” Pagán said. “It’s a very French-based way of cooking, but putting all these Latin flavors into play.”
As one example, the menu will include an angus ribeye with corn macaroni and cheese.
“We went a little bit Mexican on that with the mac and cheese,” Pagán said. “We have some cotija cheese in there and some fresh corn.”
There will be croquetas with coconut shrimp, guava and avocado. And there’s also his sea bass, which Pagán calls his “staple item.”
“It’s been with me for 20-something years,” he said. “People are going to ask for it, so might as well have it on the menu.”
Chayote, the new restaurant from Mario Pagán is opening in the renovated Winter Park Village (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Chayote will initially only be open for dinner, with late night hours until midnight on Friday and Saturday, but will eventually add Sunday brunch, Tyson said.
Another factor in Pagán opening a restaurant in Winter Park Village was his friendship with Vadim Nikitine.
The Nikitine family business, a real estate investment company also from Puerto Rico, bought the Winter Park Mall in the 1980s before partnering with Casto Southeast in the 1990s to turn the mall into Winter Park Village.
“[Vadim Nikitine] called me up, out of the blue during COVID, and he told me, ‘Listen, someone told me that you’ve been around Winter Park looking for a space. I have one for you,'” Pagán said. “That’s how it all started.”
Chef Mario Pagán in front of Chayote, the new restaurant opening in the renovated Winter Park Village, Friday, October 13, 2023. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Pagán noted other high-profile chefs opening restaurants in Orlando, including plans for a Disney Springs restaurant from “Chopped” judge Maneet Chauhan, who Pagán competed with on “Next Iron Chef.”
“Orlando has a lot of growth,” Pagán said.
Other changes at Winter Park Village include the Ruth’s Chris Steak House moving last year across the parking lot to a new restaurant with a white and gray brick exterior featuring slick red and black elements.
New eateries such as Crisp & Green and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams have also opened up.
Construction over the last couple of years did hurt sales at The Hangry Bison restaurant, which opened there in 2018, said owner Joe Liguori. But he is positive about the outcome.
“It was long and it was hard, and we had to adjust our operations to accommodate it, but most of us are smart enough to see what is coming, what’s about to get launched here,” Liguori said.
He noted the expanded greenspace and new stage near his business.
“I think the landlord’s got guts,” Liguori said. “I think he did what was necessary for the property.”
One of the Hangry Bison’s customers, Lake Mary resident Mike Lodge, also liked how things turned out.
“I remember when it was the Winter Park Mall, as well, and then I remember when it switched to the Winter Park Village, the first iteration, which was OK,” he said. “There were a number of restaurants and so forth, [but] this I think is great. … It really looks good.”
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Any juicy burger with lots of cheese.
There are also vegetarian and fish options available, ensuring that all dietary preferences are catered for. In addition to burgers, Mario Pafan Meni offers a variety of sides to complement the main meal. Customers can choose from crispy french fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks. The restaurant also offers a selection of sauces and toppings to customize their meal to their liking. No fast food meal is complete without a refreshing beverage, and Mario Pafan Meni has a wide selection to choose from. Customers can quench their thirst with soft drinks, milkshakes, or even enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Overall, Mario Pafan Meni has become a go-to destination for fast food lovers in Russia. Its extensive menu, fun atmosphere, and quality ingredients make it a popular choice for people of all ages. Whether you're in the mood for a classic burger and fries or craving something a little different, Mario Pafan Meni has something to satisfy your taste buds..
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