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"At the 16‑seat, “experiential” offshoot Ômo by Jônt in Winter Park, I encountered an 18–22 course program inspired by the Japanese ethos of omotenashi ("hospitality") served across three dining salons: guests begin in the Living Room with a barrage of canapés such as foie gras doughnuts with pineapple and sesame and wagyu tarts with truffle dashi and onion; move to the Savory Counter for dolled‑up dishes like dry‑aged kinki (rockfish) with caviar and Hokkaido uni with corn chawanmushi; and finish in the Pastry Parlor with kakigori, Mont Blancs, soufflé tarts, and mignardises; it opened March 7 and is priced at $245 with pairing options at $190 and $595." - Faiyaz Kara