- Don Patrón Bistro and Social will open its nightlife venue in downtown Apopka with a soft opening on October 9 from 4 p.m. to midnight.
- Co-owners Steve Berigan and Joey Acevedo aim to create an inclusive ultra lounge with a menu featuring diverse cultural dishes.
- Don Patrón will operate noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday and noon to 2 a.m. on weekends at 34 E. Main St.
Don Patrón Bistro and Social is set to usher the nightlife scene into downtown Apopka soon, with its soft opening scheduled from 4 p.m. to midnight Oct. 9.
“We want to bring a little more upscale, uptown type of vibe to Apopka,” said co-owner Steve Berigan in a phone interview with The Apopka Chief. “It’s lacking in good food, good food, higher end establishments — not too high, but something that kind of fits the neighborhood more. We think we nailed it, honestly, but I guess the community will let us know.”
Although co-owner Joey Acevedo, who formerly owned the now-closed Longwood Social, noted Don Patrón’s potential resemblance to Morenas Latin Bar & Grill on Semoran Boulevard, he believes his concept will appeal to a broader variety of cultures…