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A true tavern in the heart of Baldwin Park

Conceived and founded by Orlando restaurateurs Jason & Sue Chin, The Osprey Tavern proudly opened its doors in the heart of Baldwin Park in March of 2015. The Chins are familiar faces on the local scene, as they also own and operate Baldwin Park favorite Seito Sushi, a beloved staple of the neighborhood for over ten years. With their second venture at Osprey, the couple brings their adventurous spirit and passion for their craft back home once again, in a stunningly assured take on classic American fare that marks a wonderful new step in Orlando’s culinary evolution.

Both strikingly bold while at the same time utterly familiar, Sue’s eye for design creates a warm atmosphere in keeping with the age-old feel of a true tavern. The open layout of the bar and kitchen and elegant nuances of the decor all contribute to a festive, convivial place for dining and socializing.

The cuisine at Osprey reflects a love of brilliant ingredients showcased at their simplest and most exuberant. The focus is on quality that’s congruent with its seasonal surroundings. The kitchen loves to capture vibrant flavors that express themselves just as easily in classic dishes as in creative spins on old favorites.

The wood burning Josper oven in the Osprey Tavern kitchen

Our Team

Elek Kovacs, Executive Chef

Elek Kovacs

Executive Chef

A Michigan native Chef Elek (eh-lehk) was fascinated with cooking from an early age and drew inspiration from watching Graham Kerr's Kitchen. After rising through the ranks of local restaurants he decided to move to Florida to attend Le Cordon Bleu. Graduating at the top of his class on the President's list Summa Cum Laude he accepted an externship at the AAA four diamond awarded Norman's at the Ritz Carlton where he would move through the brigade to Chef de Tournant before accepting a position to work for James Beard nominated chefs James and Julie Petrakis at The Ravenous Pig. Elek excelled at the seasonal and sustainable cuisine and moved up to executive sous chef before moving on to open The Osprey Tavern. Executive Chef Elek Kovacs focuses the cuisine of The Osprey Tavern around seasonality and the rustic flavors imparted by the wood burning Josper oven.

Anthony Watler, Sous Chef

Anthony Watler

Sous Chef

Originally from Grand Cayman, Anthony moved to Florida in 2012 to attend the Johnson & Wales University in North Miami. After graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management he decided to stay and work in South Beach to hone his skills before moving to Orlando in 2017 to join the team at the Osprey Tavern. Anthony currently serves as Sous Chef to assist in overseeing day to day operations.

Kristy Carlucci, Pastry Chef

Kristy Carlucci

Pastry Chef

Growing up in Upstate New York, when Kristy Carlucci was collecting cookbooks and watching cooking shows as a child, it was a glimpse into what grew into her passion. With over a decade of professional experience, she brings a style of classic French technique with Americana comfort, while focusing on seasonality and sustainability. Kristy gained a strong set of fundamentals while studying Baking and Pastry Arts at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. During her career, she has developed and strengthened her skills under the tutelage of such kitchen luminaries as Richard Rosendale CMC, Francisco J. Migoya CMB, and Angela Hartnett. Locally, she has served as Pastry Chef de Cuisine at Cask & Larder in Winter Park. When not in the kitchen, she loves spending time outside with her husband and son.

Meghan Conkel, General Manager

Meghan Conkel

General Manager

With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry in locations ranging from highly touted restaurants in the Northeast to that of Orlando, Meghan Conkel guides the crew at The Osprey Tavern.

Meghan's supervision qualities combined with her tremendous charm make her an essential piece to the Osprey family.

Meghan has been with Osprey since the doors opened for the first time. As Osprey's General Manager, Meghan takes true joy in planning those unforgettable moments for guests, whether it be a family gathering at the Chef's table, a wedding, a business dinner or just a night out.

Her years of experience in the Orlando event scene have also produced a wealth of contacts amongst the event planning community and others seeking a group dining setting. All of this coupled with her devotion to orchestrate the dining room without flaw has assisted in producing a premier venue in Central Florida.

Janet Hillis, Wine Buyer

Janet Hillis

Wine Buyer

Janet moved to Orlando form South Florida and instantly fell in love with the food and wine industry. She found that she had a natural aptitude for wine at The Parkview. In conjunction with her work with Rioja Wine USA, Janet furthered her depth of knowledge and appreciation of old world wines while at Txokos Basque Kitchen. In 2016, she joined the Seito Sushi Baldwin Park team as a server and bartender. Then in 2017 she moved over to Osprey to help further curate the wine list and cocktail program. Offering wines that are inviting and familiar with history and purpose, Janet works closely with the ever changing menu to help create memorable dining experiences through the perfect pairings.