Three Local Chefs Join Hands To Help The Keys

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – September 19, 2017 – Executive Chef/Owner Julien Gremaud is excited to announce he is teaming up with Chef Clay Carnes of Cholo Soy Cocina and Chef Clay Conley of Buccan to host a special dinner on Tuesday, September 26 at Avocado Grill. These three local chefs each care deeply about addressing the immediate needs of those devastated by Hurricane Irma and will be raising money for the Florida Disaster Fund.

“We’re proud to host this event to help our friends and neighbors in The Keys,” says Chef Gremaud whose leadership role in local causes has expanded significantly over the last few years.

Tickets for the one-night-only “Chefs’ Dinner for the Keys” will be $95 each and $30 of each ticket will be donated to the charity committed to serving the unique needs of residents of The Keys. Guests will be treated to cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a five-course feast with cocktail pairings featuring local libations from the Florida Keys. The Key West cuisine-inspired dinner has limited seating and reservations must be made in advance by calling Jennifer Martinez.

Chef Gremaud’s Avocado Grill has been a staple on the West Palm Beach dining scene since opening in October of 2014. Known for its award-winning weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant serves a bustling lunch crowd Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dinner is a highlight featuring favorites like Seared Scallops with quinoa parm cakes, tomato jam, basil pesto and shaved fennel and Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with goat cheese, walnuts, mint and tomato jam are served seven nights a week.

Happy Hour, which highlights the restaurant’s sophisticated collection of wine, beer, and signature libations, is available Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and features two-for-one specialty drinks. Don’t miss the $5 Bar Menu available Monday-Thursday from 4:30 to 10 p.m. featuring seasonal light bites.

Chef Clay Conley, Chef Julien Gremaud, Chef Clay Carnes

About Avocado Grill:

Opened in downtown West Palm Beach in late 2014, Avocado Grill has become a staple on the dining scene. Led by Chef Julien Gremaud, the award-winning restaurant features small plates of seasonal, locavore-driven fare, specialty ceviche, a full raw bar and an expansive farm-to-table menu that includes fresh, house-made desserts.

In December 2016, Chef Gremaud won the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival’s title for “Best Street Food”. The Chef’s entry was a Quail Leg Lollipop with truffle aioli, pistachio crust, cherry chutney, and pickled beech mushroom.

Over the restaurant’s two years in business, the talented chef and his staff have accumulated an array of awards recognizing the high quality and uniqueness of their delectable offerings including: Florida Trend Magazine’s Golden Spoon award for “Best New Restaurant for 2015”; 2014, 2015, & 2016 “Open Table Diners' Choice” award winner, 2014 “New Times Reader's Choice Best New Restaurant in Palm Beach County”, and USA Today’s 10 Best.

Additionally, Avocado Grill has garnered four of The Palm Beach Post’s most sought after Critic’s Choice Awards: “2016 Best Indie Restaurant,” “2015 Best A La Carte Brunch,” “2014 Best New Restaurant” and “2014 Rising Star Chef” for Owner/Chef Julien Gremaud, who was also a finalist in the South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine’s “Up & Comers Awards.”