Restaurant Brana Opens July 14th In Coral Gables

Coral Gables FL: We are proud to announce that Chef Jeffrey Brana, formerly Executive Chef of Norman's Restaurant and Anna E. Brana, formerly Norman's Marketing Manager will be opening their first restaurant on July 14th, 2006 in Coral Gables, Florida.

Restaurant Brana will open its doors for dinner on Friday, July 14th and for dinner Saturday. The restaurant will start normal operating hours on Monday the 17th. Restaurant Brana is open for Lunch, MON-FRI 11:30-2:00pm and for dinner TUES-SAT 5:30pm-10:00pm (Fri and Sat until 11pm) Closed on Sundays and Monday nights.

The restaurant may be booked on Monday nights for private events. The dining room will accommodate 50 guests in an atmosphere that is relaxed yet elegant. The style of service will be unobtrusive, attending to the guests' every need. The staff will assure that any special request or expectation is not just fulfilled, but exceeded.

Owner and Executive Chef Jeffrey Brana's modern creations will be the focal point of the restaurant. He describes his cuisine as "a quest for purity and clarity, both in product and technique, always staying true to the initial idea. When it comes to flavors, there exists an inherent elegance through simplicity. This idea, coupled with a focus on sustainability and a forward-thinking approach to technique, results in a cuisine that is ultimately personal in style."

Guests will choose a three or five course menu, though a la carte pricing will be available for those who prefer it. Check average is $25.00 per person for lunch and $70.00 per person for dinner for food and beverage. Some menu items will include "Port Orange Shrimp with Citrus, Avocado, Hazelnuts and Smoked Trout Roe", "Jamison Farm's Lamb Saddle with Indian River Honey, Charred Onions and Black Raspberries". Some menu items will change daily.

Valet parking is available.

Press materials including bios and pictures available upon request.

Restaurant Brana is located at 276 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Call 305-444-4595, fax 305-444-4596 or visit www.restaurantbrana.com for more information.


Chef Brana has been recognized as a "Rising Star Chef" in 2004 by StarChefs. He was also featured in the October 2004 Gourmet Magazine restaurant issue for piloting a program for the Jean-Louis Palladin foundation where he worked with artisan cheese makers in California. During his tenure at Norman's in Miami, Chef Braqa's kitchen was nominated for the James Beard Foundation's Best Restaurant in America 2005.

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