This was was really good. It definitely was pricier but definitely not disappointing. I had the benedicts for brunch. Delicious, it came with bacon and potatoes. We also ordered a bottle of champagne to split between me and a friend while also getting a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary was way too pricey 10$ for one. What I didn't enjoy was that on yelp a reviewer had posted that they had unlimited Bloody Mary's and mimosa bar which was upsetting to find that they didn't actually have that. The server took awhile to get there but he was great overall. Definitely a good brunch place in winter park though. Worth it. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Spicy mary. Salted rim. 3 cheese stuffed olives - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Beautiful restaurant with good brunch menu selections. They have sheets of paper to mark off your build a Bloody Mary or mimosa which was interesting. I had the farmers breakfast which included eggs, delicious bacon, potatoes and an arugula asparagus salad. Everything was well prepared and nicely presented. Our table also ordered the mahi tacos which they loved and the burger. Everyone seemed happy and the portions were plentiful. The only complaint was our waitress she gave us the minimal amount of attention to get by which was frustrating. None of us received refills on our drinks and our check came out wrong with multiple things added. She acknowledged her mistakes and the issues were fixed after waiting for another extended amount of time. In the end we will be back in hopes of better service. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Mahi tacos were delicious! - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

GREAT food. Had the beef short ribs - nice sized portion and very tender and moist. My husband had the scallop dish and really liked it as well, but nothing was as good as the macallan's butterscotch pudding with whipped cream. Best dessert we've had in a really long time. read more

For brunch, Hamilton's is very good; not great, but enjoyable. So we tried dinner. The first thing we noticed was the vibe- the bar was full of and odd mix of 45+ and Rollins students at 8:30, and it was somewhat of a meat market. We were right on time for our reservation, but told we would have to wait a bit for our table- mistake going to the bar. We were also surprised at the lack of variety in the wine list for a place like this. When we were seated, our waiter muttered "I'll be right back" as he walked by- that was the greeting. Five minutes later, he came and gruffly introduced himself. We ordered, and I specifically asked for no mashed potatoes- twice. When he asked why, I said I didn't want cheese filled potatoes at 9PM. We sat there and realized we had been at our table for 10 minutes- no water, no crackers (they don't serve bread). I finally flagged down our waiter and asked- "I'll get those in a minute". Five minutes later, he came back and silently poured the water and left the crackers. Not a friendly sort! Our dinners came, and it was a split experience, My wife's sea bass was well prepared, and she said it was pretty good- nothing special, but good. I had ordered a $40 NY strip steak. It came out looking like a steak from Denny's. Pan "seared", all of 8-10 ounces, and tasteless. It honestly looked like a "pressed" steak product. It was served on top of the very mashed potatoes I had specifically requested to be substituted out. Our waiter then stopped by to check on us, and said 'those potatoes are great!'- he had no clue the order was wrong, despite having discussed it with me at ordering several times. This might be because he was unengaged, looked bored and disgruntled, and just had a bad night or hates his job. Given the choices in Winter Park, I can get a very good to great steak at Flemings or Mitchell's or any number of other places- plus service that is somewhat pleasant and engaged. We will pass on this place for dinner and stick to brunch. read more

I went to the Thanksgiving luncheon, second seating. Things I enjoyed: the piano playing, the art, the desserts (similar to Seasons 52's), the puff pastry salmon, the pumpkin soup. Things I didn't like: the slow clearing and waiting (somewhat typical of "banquets"), the stuffing, the turkey. And the seafood buffet was a joke (very large shrimp OK, but no crab legs and the crab claws were watered down and tasteless and the oysters were small and tasteless. No small forks). Total cost per person (3 people) with a shared bottle of fine Pinot Grigot ($42) was $99 (gratuities included). I mentioned that I went to the second seating. I can only imagine/hope that the first seating was better, i.e., had crab legs and lacked some of the "been-sitting-around-too-long or prepared-too-long-ago" problems. Bravo to the Pianist and to the salmon coulibiac and the wine. N.B. This was done in the ballroom; the restaurant was in a separate location, and, I'm hopeful, may have separate chef and server pools. read more

Magical dining was delicious. Steak and dessert were nice. Pumpkin soup was pretty good. Service was excellent. Nice atmosphere of restaurant. read more

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I've eaten at this restaurant about 4 times and it was selected by our regular dinner group of 10 for last night. The food is very good however the prices are very high and the portions are very small. Our table asked our waiter 3 questions before we ordered. One was about a cocktail from a list of about 10 drinks. The other 2 were about 2 of the dinner entrees from a list of about 14 entrees. He couldn't answer any of the questions mainly stating that he hadn't tried them. We also barely saw him during the 2 hours we were there and the restaurant was fairly empty on a Friday night. Yelp's $$ rating is inaccurate. Most of the entrée prices are above $30. The appetizers are in the $$ range. A few people in our group ordered the $15 Harvest salad. It came in a small bowl and looked like it should have been a $3 side salad. The portion size of the entrees were all very small. The 2 people that ordered the $46 filet said that they have had much better steak for much less cost. Both were cooked more than they ordered. I had the grouper. It was really good. However it was only about 1/3 of a pound and was $38. I left the restaurant still hungry. There are much better dining options in Winter Park. read more

This place is amazing! I was having difficulty finding a restaurant that could accommodate a large group (25+) for a birthday dinner, as well as allow parties to be on separate tabs and Hamilton's kitchen did not disappoint! We started with cocktails in their bar/lounge area, where I discovered you can bring your friendly puppy as this is a dog-friendly hotel. We were greeted by friendly staff Eduardo & Katie, who provided excellent service and took care of all of our needs. I was very pleased with the food menu selection, presentation, & taste. Hats off to the chef and I cannot wait to be back! Thank you! read more

I am a little behind in writing this review. We took the opportunity to try this place during magical dining month. Based on the pictures on the website it looked fantastic, but I'd never heard of it. I was thoroughly impressed with the contemporary feel of the hotel and restaurant, but with classic touches like the fantastic hard wood tables. Furthermore, our server Haley was very enthusiastic and did a great job of recommending craft cocktails and other menu items. I've spent years in the service industry, and sadly find so much bad service in orlando, but that was far from the case here. I can't count the number of people I've tried to sway towards this establishment. We will definitely be back. read more

Mostly excellent brunch. Lots of varieties, both for food items and pairings, great food, and $5 Bloody Mary's with numerous choices for ingredients and additions. Service was enthusiastic, but weak on details, forgetting a drink, up-charging me with steak on my Eggs Benedict ($18 vs $11), and replacing sun-dried tomatoes with regular tomatoes on my wife 'a item. Work on the details and it will be great. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - My eggs Benedict, with un- requested and up-charged steak. - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

First of all, just walking on The Alfond property makes you feel like you're on a luxury vacation. Hamilton's Kitchen has glass windows that allow nice lighting in a very nice slightly rustic layout. My friend and I planned a surprise bridal shower and the service was incredible. They set up a nice long table along the windows and even put out a table for gifts. The two servers helping us were very attentive in getting us drinks and didn't rush us even though our surprise guest ran 1/2 hour late. The food was wonderful. I tasted the house salad, salmon with white beans,and a few desserts. The salmon was a perfect portion with a nice crust on it from the grill. It's a great dining experience! read more

My new fave restaurant in Orlando!! Dinner was amazing! Chef Stephen Doyle selected the best cheeses to start,along with the beets salad.. SO good! I ordered the grouper and it was delicious! My husband was blown away by the lamb rack! The butterscotch dessert was awesome!! The service and atmosphere was great, overall a perfect experience! read more

Horrible experience on multiple occasions. The first time we went nothing came out right and all of our food was cold. The bacon was burnt black and we waited for 10 mins for someone's meal to arrive. When asking for wheat toast everyone got white toast. We asked that the greens not be included and half the dish was covered in greens. Very similar experience the second time - this time however the waiter came over with an entitled attitude and that ruined my appetite. I've worked in hospitality in the restaurant industry and you never deal with guests in such a manner. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

I came here for Magical Dining 2016. It was a great choice. Butternut squash soup Corvina Biscoff cookie Creme Brulee w/ the wine pairing. Everything was delicious. But we need to talk about this Biscoff creme brulee. Holy moly - it was insane. I pretty much tried to lick it right out of the dish. Word on the street is, they may be adding this to their main menu. Our server was great. Hamilton's Kitchen is a lovely little gem in the heart of Winter Park. With so many hotel restaurants around, it's great when one because a go-to spot. read more

This is, in my opinion, probably the best restaurant in the Park Ave area. It is expensive but not pretentious and is worth the money you pay in terms of the quality of the food. The menu changes frequently, as the concept is somewhat of an upscale farm-to-table concept. The servers are typical of a high-end restaurant: helpful, attentive, knowledgeable about the food and wine, and not super warm and friendly. We have visited a few times and every time the food and wine were excellent. The setting is gorgeous - perfect for dining al fresco if the weather permits. If you want to try the restaurant without splurging for an expensive meal, their breakfast/lunch prices are actually pretty reasonable and the food is still great. The hotel bar is also a really beautiful scene, although the drinks are expensive. While I am typically willing to dish out cash for a nice meal, there's no reason to pay more for drinks than I would a few streets over. That being said, they have a nice bar menu, again, if you want a nice, yet cheaper/lower-key meal. read more

Amazing service and food. Outstanding atmosphere and perfect for a lovely evening dinner. Dan our server was fantastic and not over bearing at all. The management (Lauren) checked on us several times and provided a great experience. We will definitely be returning in the future. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I was brought here as a surprise by my wife for my birthday. She found this new gem on a tip from a friend. I'll just say we'll be going back. Not a place for fussy wearers as the menu is limited and seasonal, but if you like dining at it's finest and world class service come on down. We shared the best beef carpaccio I've ever had, on a bed of fresh baby greens. Sun dried tomato and feta stuffed chicken breast and the broiled Bonita were both perfectly portioned and flawless. We had a nice time at the bar chatting with the bartenders which is where we usually end up. They had done interesting drinks and turned us on to hibiscus vodka which I promptly bought the next day. Bit of a weird crowd started gathering in the bar, the college privileged slip you a roofie type, so we bailed before things got too kooky. read more

I came to Hamilton's Kitchen for brunch and had a wonderful time. The food, drinks, and live entertainment were great. Our server Kim was so kind and relatable. We won't forget her! read more

We had a reservation 8/28, at 7 pm. We entered and the hostess has a nice face shield on with no mask. I was very surprised she was allowed to work at a restaurant without a mask. I am a health care provider. I must wear a face shield over my mask but at no time may I replace my mask with a face shield. There is no cdc guideline that states a face shield replaces a mask. Covid is spread through aerosoles and a face shield does not block that spread. We waited for 30 mins to be sat. My husband and I sat in two chairs as we waited. At one point a women entered without a mask on. The hostess asked her if she had a mask and the lady put it on. We were sat a little after 7:30 pm. I kept debating if to say something to management about the hostess and decided not to until I saw her served to dinner plates to guests. I was on the way to the bathroom to wash my hands after we had ordered our courses. I spoke to a lady in a black dress that had been bringing glasses over from the bar. I told her I didn't understnad how she could be permitted to work without a mask. That it was against all guidelines. I told her that I saw her serve food which was unacceptable. She told me she would address it. Our food was absolutely delicious! We had the veal meatballs, crab cake, veaL scaloppine, sea bass and the butterscotch pudding. Compliments to the chef! Our waitress provided excellent service.We were there for at least another hour and the hostess continued to walk around without a face shield. I am so dissapointed. I believe that we can attempt to live our lives to the fullest during this pandemic RESPONSIBLY. You can go to restaurants and do other things when you wear your mask to the table and the staff wear their masks. I cannot and will not go to Hamilton's again during this time. How can a restaurant of this caliber allow that at all and after it is pointed out to them. Shame on you Hamilton's that your food and service are so good but you can't have your staff follow cdc guidelines! read more

So within a week I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Hamilton's Kitchen. The dinner was very good, the bread--little cheesy, biscuits with perhaps a bit of jalepeno--was delicious. I ordered the trout which was pretty perfect, and we all got the 12 year butterscotch pudding which was delicious, at least the top part was with the excellent piece of chocolate sticking out of it. So it was really a good dinner though the waiter kept interrupting the conversation, managing to be both rude AND overly-solicitous at the same time (which might be impressive in and of itself). Lunch impressed me less and I didn't care all that much for the burrito for breakfast though I appreciated the fresh squeezed OJ and my friends breakfasts looked very nice. But the dinner was very good and those little biscuits? Worth the trip. read more

Waitress was inattentive. Food was good. I waited over five minutes for coffee. I asked for milk with coffee and the cup was almost filled with coffee. The waitress did not offer me anything. read more

Ate breakfast here twice and my husband and I both loved our service and food! Great decor, delicious fresh bread for toast, seasoned potatoes, waffle with fresh berries and cream, etc! Yum! Would go back even if wasn't staying at the hotel. Only complaint is I wish they would post their menu on heir website. :-) read more

Second time here for brunch and once again it was a great experience! The service is fantastic, the decor inside and outside is absolutely beautiful and the food price and quality is on point! The first time I ordered the Triple Berry Stuffed Brioche and it was finger licking good! Literally was scraping every bit off the plate. This time I ordered the classic egg Benedict and once again absolutely tasty! The potatoes had great flavor, the egg and bacon were so flavorful topped with a perfect hollandaise sauce. The great thing about this place is part of the money they makes goes towards Rollins college student scholarships, which is huge for me since I work there and am also a student. Also as a student from Rollins College you get 10% off your bill. The ambience today was great, they had a lovely saxophonist playing live as well as a Bloody Mary bar. All of this is great especially when the food is farm to table coupled with fantastic prices. Love love love this place and recommend it for brunch or happy hour ( $5 drinks top shelf liquor) can't go wrong !! read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Classic egg Benedict - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Comfortable seating. Nice ambiance. Feels good. Service was excellent. Tasted wines to select a good bottle. Our server emailed the sommelier who was off to find the best unoaked white wine. Food was delicious. Portions large. Server delivered the salads before the appetizers. We were so hungry we dove in. When she realized the mistake she comped the appetizers. Tuna tartare was excellent. Highly recommended. Will be back read more

Delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere. Great service. We had a wonderful time and the food was fantastic. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Fresh. Delicious. Yummy. Class. - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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This place is amazing. The food was tasty, well prepared and presented. You can see the Chef walking around the tables making sure everything is ok and offering really good suggestions on the different alternatives that they have. Excellent service We enjoyed coming here and we will definitely will come back soon. read more

I have been a steady customer until now. Don't know if the chef has change but this time I was disappointed . This place charge a lot and and having the main course not as expected I have to talk about it. I had the pork shank it cost $28.00 for the dish alone. It was done some time ago. Not fresh. It was so dry that I couldn't find a way to like it. Pork is not difficult to cook. But the quality of the meat for the price should have been perfect. Thr wine from Oregon was very good. I will think twice before I returned there. read more

This might have been the worst restaurant meal I have ever had. And that is not even counting the terrible service. We got to this restaurant at 12:30 and were immediately seated since we had reservations. We were not served food until around 2. I had to request refills on drinks--something that should be unheard of for such a fancy, expensive, upscale restaurant. I ordered an egg-white frittata. The eggs were rubbery--I was only able to eat about 2 bites of the dish. The cheese did not meld well with the flavor combination, and added to the elasticity of the dish. There were piles of pesto that overwhelmed the eggs, which I tried scraping off to salvage the eggs (before I realized I wouldn't be able to digest the eggs either). And the arugula...what's the point? It acted more like a dish decoration than an addition to a flavor profile. The hotel is beautiful, but I would never spend the money on another meal here. read more

We had a slight reservation snafu tonight (not sure if we made a mistake or if the restaurant did) but the manager and his staff did an amazing recovery and we had an amazing dining experience. The service was excellent--attentive but not obtrusive--and very friendly. The food was also very good. We started with the cheese tray which went well and beyond the cheese plates served at many high end restaurants. The cheeses were excellent along with the crispy toast and fresh fruit and preserves. All of our meals were perfectedly prepared and beautifully plated. Among our favorite dishes were the lobster crusted filet and the Scottish salmon. The cheesy truffle fires were also delicious. All in all what could have been a sad night due to the reservation problem turned out to be a wonderful occasion. read more

My family and I came to Hamilton's for my birthday a few weeks ago. Everything was tremendous! They had placed a hand written card on the table wishing me a Happy Birthday, and sprinkled the table with rose petals--a very personal touch! I had the Spiced Ahi Tuna and Eggplant, and it was cooked perfectly! My boyfriend had the braised short ribs was also delicious! The entire evening was splendid...except for our waitress. Let me preface this by saying, she didn't spit in our food or act disinterested. However, she was a little over the top, and when I say a little I mean Broadway actresses are less intense. She did make for a good laugh for the table because everything that we ordered was either "FABULOUS" or "WONDERFUL" or "HER FAVORITE!" Overall a great experience as far as food, and definitely a memorable experience as far as service. read more

This is a great place for lunch. The food was great and the atmosphere was quite classy. This was a change of scenery from the usual noisy brunch spots in winter park. This place was intimate yet not too high class to where they don't serve a great rendition of the classic brunch dishes. Highly recommend. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Food was amazing. Had short rib so tender I never needed a knife accompanied by potatoes and Brussels sprouts with mustard seeds. The beet salad was one of the best I've had with toasted pumpkin seeds making it pop. Finished off with key lime cheesecake. The service was top notch attentive, knowledgeable (perhaps the most descriptive including cooking times and processed when requesting more info on a dish), and flexible to diner needs. Took dessert outside around a fire pit where we had coffee and drinks. Beautiful place and great food read more

We went here to try out the September menu for Magical Dining Month. We had heard so much about this restaurant and the location in the Alfond Hotel around the corner from all the Park Avenue shops is excellent. Even with a late reservation on Saturday night at 8:30 pm, we had to wait approximately 20 minutes...definitely a busy night. Our original waiter was friendly, but I could tell he had a lot going on and seemed a little exasperated. After our initial introductions he did not return for at least 15 minutes to bring us water and take our order....after that, it was another 15 minutes....no bread...nothing....until another waitress named Haley (EXCELLENT) came by and apologized for the delay....she even brought us a complimentary glass of wine. My wife and I each had the pumpkin soup appetizer which was very good. For the second course, she had the salmon (with white beans) and I had the steak (with sweet corn and mashed potatoes). As much as we wanted to be positive when the waitress returned, we mentioned that the white beans were hard and the salmon was okay at best. Haley immediately informed the restaurant manager who came to our table, apologized, and did her best to resolve the issue. She gave us a complimentary order of their macaroni and cheese which is made from scratch in their restaurant....very delicious. Even though I did not mention it...the steak was a little on the cool side....still it was tender and had a good flavor. For dessert, my wife ordered the bread pudding (served with ice cream) and I ordered the key lime cheesecake. Both were good, but if I had to choose again ....definitely ....the bread pudding. All in all, I realize that it was a busy night, but we were just not wowed by the taste of the food or the extensive timeliness enough to return to this restaurant right away. However, because of Haley and the restaurant manager working hard to rectify the situation, we are willing to give them another shot on a less busy day. read more

New chef farm to table type which for a hotel was a nice treat. Prices still a bit too pricy ... Please bring back the bacon butter!

I couldn't be more pleased that my Office Manager at work chose Hamilton's for our work dinner meeting. My mom went before and raved about it, so I've been dying to try it out. Hamilton's Kitchen is located in the gorgeous Alfond Inn off New England Avenue in Winter Park. The offered free valet parking which was a plus. If you frequent the downtown Winter Park area, you must know how troublesome finding a parking spot can be! I was immediately impressed walking through the beautiful hotel with unique artwork surrounding you. There is a lounge you walk through to get to Hamilton's Kitchen that offers dining tables and a bar. I went with a group of four, so I was lucky in getting to try many menu items in one trip. For starters, we sampled the meatballs that were in a thick red sauce and were very tasty. We also had a charcuterie board which had cheese, sliced meats, baguette slices, and a grainy mustard. All together the items meshed perfectly- a harmony of flavors! My favorite appetizer was the Truffle Mac'n Cheese. Wasn't quite sure what is was at first, they were deep fried ball shaped with a dab of aioli on top. Then when you cut into them, happiness occurs! White cheddar and little ditalini noodles comes pouring out. They are heavenly! For my entree, I chose the Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Crusted Salmon. It comes on a bed on Cannellini beans and topped with fresh baby greens. The fish was superb. It was cooked to perfection. My co-worker got the Steak & Frites- which included a Coulette Steak and truffle fries. I tried some of hers (since I almost chose it for myself) and it was excellent as well. My other co-worker tried their special which was lamb chops. I myself don't indulge, but she ate every bite and said it was amazing. Then, we couldn't leave without giving the desserts a whirl. I ordered the mango sorbet, which was the only item of the evening that didn't agree with my tastebuds. However, the owner of our company ordered the dessert sampler- which was definitely the way to go! It had 4 mini cannolis, 4 decandent brownies with a small dollop of whipped cream, chocolates pieces, and a caramel drizzle- yum! The real show stopper however had to be these little slices of almond cake that had the most delicious pistachio mouse and a layer of dark chocolate on top. By far one of the best desserts I've tried in a long time. Overall, Hamilton's Kitchen is a hidden gem, and I already cannot wait to go back! The only reason why I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 was the service. Being a fancier joint, I expected a little more from the wait staff. Our waiter confessed he was "new", he wasn't very familiar with menu items when we asked questions, and took off for long periods and was no where in sight. This was the only drawback of the evening, but the exemplary food definitely made up for it. Hamilton's Kitchen is a Farm To Table restaurant. I try to frequent as many of these types of restaurants when I can and am very excited when I find another one in town. Also, they are pet friendly at Hamilton's on the patio which I am also excited to come back and bring my pup. The patio was absolutely stunning. It had lights and fireplace tables that lit up the night. Or you could simply sit back and take in the charming architecture of the hotel. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. If you're looking to be impressed, Hamilton's has it all. read more

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Thank you to Amy and Jenna for assisting me with booking my best friends bridal shower. Your communication was detailed and thorough throughout the past couple of months of planning. Thank you to our servers Luis and Joey, you two were absolutely amazing and your customer service was impeccable. If you ever need to book an event here, do it. You won't be disappointed as the private dining area is a great space to fit up to 20 people. The food is delicious and the staff makes you their number one priority. read more

Great service, delicious food and outside dining available. Great for celebrating a special occasion.

This week my boyfriend and I tried this place for our date night. We loved it! Place is very cute and easy to get to. Staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was great! The chef walked around and greeted everyone and asked about the meal. I had the salmon and I cleaned my plate! My boyfriend had the filet mignon and he also cleaned his plate. We had a great time and I would most definitely recommend this place to anyone and we will definitely be going back!!!!!!! Definitely a hidden gem! read more

We all want to love this place. The service is consistently slow and the food is mediocre. I do not think service is really due to the server's lack of attention. Something goes wrong as soon as they leave you with an order. (I was a guest for dinner so I really hesitated to write. ) read more

The service, the ambiance, the style and location of this place is spot on. Definitely worth a return trip. Great place for date night or evening with friends. The one missing element that prevents me from giving it 5-stars is the food. Although good but not memorable. I had the ribeye steak and the cut wasn't what I would consider high end restaurant grade. It also lacked any real flavor and was hardly what I would call a lean cut with a large chunk of fight hiding under the white sauce poured on it. One of my dinner guest had the pork chop that she ordered medium rare. However, the serving she received was over cooked and difficult to cut through. She couldn't eat it all and wouldn't even bother taking the leftover home. The other diner guest with me had the snapper and became ill later that night that lasted into the next day. Next time I will have dinner elsewhere but try the dessert here and enjoy the drinks and ambiance read more