350 US Highway 1
Vero Beach, FL
32962 For more than 26 years, Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. has been applauded as one of Vero Beach's Top catering, party planning and home bistro services. Now, Kennedy and her team are bringing that expertise to McKee Botanical Garden as the new operators of the on-site Garden Café. "I am thrilled to partner with McKee Botanical Garden in this exciting new collaboration," explained Kennedy. "We are longtime corporate members of McKee, and I look forward to inviting my clients to lunch and to host parties and events in this beautiful, unique setting." The Garden Café is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and Sunday, noon to 2:30 pm. The Café offers upscale brunch, salad, lunch and dessert options. Sample items include a Fresh Herb and Gruyere Egg Strata, Tuna Niçoise Salad, Croque Monsieur or Madame and a decadent French Toast Casserole with bubbly Praline Topping. A children's menu also is avalable and features free-range chicken and organic applesauce, as well as other kid-friendly favorites. "Elizabeth Kennedy's name is synonymous in Vero Beach with delicious, inventive cuisine and attention to detail," said McKee Botanical Garden Executive Director Christine Hobart. " We couldn't be more pleased about bring her on board for our Garden Café and as McKee's exclusive caterer." Kennedy's head chef for the Garden Café is Ned Nichols, best known in Vero Beach for founding The Red Onion Eatery on Ocean Drive. Currenty he is a partner and executive chef at the Steven Patrick Tavern at Oar House Grille in Rhode Island during the off season. In addition to serving lunch daily, the Garden Café is available to cater dinner parties from 10 to 500 attendees. Kennedy will also provide catering for all on-site weddings. Those interested in booking weddings, dinner parties or coprorate holiday events should call or email Renee Overton at 772-563-0646 or renee1edkandco@aol.com. McKee Botanical Garden is known for its 18-acre subtropical jungle hammock, filled with plants appropriate for horticultural growing zone 9B. This dense and diverse collection also features several restored architectural treasures. Elizabeth's at the Garden Café Menu Garden Café 772-794-0601
Website: www.mckeegarden.org/
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