Prime Ribeye Done Right At The Grille In Wellington

Prime Ribeye Done Right At The Grille In Wellington

Story and Photos by Julie Unger

The Grille Fashion Cuisine, one of four Fashion Cuisine restaurants owned by restaurateurs Juan Gando and Dustin Parfitt, has been serving its extraordinary fine dining to the Wellington community since 2011.

Parfitt, an accomplished chef, is always looking to bring new and innovative creations to the popular restaurant located on South Shore Blvd. in the heart of Wellington.

Last year, he said, a culinary trend was to use Brussels sprouts. This year, another vegetable is in style.

“Cauliflower is kind of in this year,” Parfitt explained. “This year, we’ve tried to do some fun things with cauliflower.”

As its signature dish, the Grille is featuring the 16-ounce Prime Ribeye.

“It features a cauliflower puree, pancetta, asparagus and a red wine reduction. I feel like it best represents the Grille,” Parfitt said. “Our theme for the restaurant, when we first opened here, was to have a Wellington steakhouse. Doing a steak as the signature dish says that.”

The Prime Ribeye, Parfitt’s favorite, comes from Bush Brothers’ Creekstone Farms. Under the steak is a white cauliflower puree, with roasted cauliflower, shaved asparagus and crispy pancetta in a red wine reduction, garnished with microgreens.

This unique meal is presented on a board, showing off the colors and texture of the masterpiece.

General Manager Amer Marukic takes great pride in the steak dishes offered at the Grille. “They’re the best in town,” Marukic said.

The Grille has expanded its offerings to cater to the community, Marukic said, but this dish brings it back to its roots.

Other popular steak dishes include the Filet Mignon, Grilled New York Strip and Teriyaki Wagyu Sirloin. The Grille also offers many other top-quality meals.

“One of our best-kept secrets is our gourmet pizza. You can’t get a gourmet pizza anywhere around here like the ones we have,” Parfitt said.

Popular pizzas include the Spicy Sausage Pizza with cherry peppers, mozzarella, pomodoro, kale, onion, parmigiano and basil; the Pesto Pizza with pistachio pesto, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted tomatoes and arugula; and the Wild Mushroom Pizza with arugula, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic, parmigiano and truffle oil.

Always innovating, there are many new appetizers on the menu, including the Juan Tons, named as a play on words after co-owner Juan Gando. The dish features spiced chicken, avocado yogurt and pico de gallo. You will also want to try the Pimento Cheese Fritters with a Sriracha jam; the Tuna Cigars with ahi tuna, avocado puree and citrus soy; and the Crispy Duck Wings with a sweet and spicy glaze, pickled carrots and celery.

Salads, unique pasta dishes, seafood, steaks and other special dishes round out the menu.

The Grille isn’t just a fine eatery, Parfitt noted. It’s also a popular community hotspot. “One thing that the Grille is really well-known for in town is it is pretty much the number one club out here,” Parfitt said.

The restaurant transforms into a nightclub on Thursday night and throughout the weekend, Marukic said, noting that everyone knows him as “Prince Amer” — Amer means Prince in Arabic — and years ago, when Marukic held his birthday party at the restaurant, it became a nickname that stuck.

Frequently, when restaurants attempt to transition into nightclubs, they aren’t successful. However, the Grille has mastered the balance. There are bands, theme nights and special events. After Sunday polo, the Grille offers an after-party extension of the excitement of the day.

The Grille is part of the Fashion Cuisine family that includes Oli’s, the Seahorse and the White Horse Tavern. Each establishment has its own unique menu and atmosphere.

The Grille offers catering, takeout, online reservations, a private room for parties and more.

The Grille Fashion Cuisine is located at 12300 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 793-2110, e-mail thegrillefashioncuisine@gmail.com or visit www.thegrillefashioncuisine.com.

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