Muddy Waters – A Two Chefs Restaurant, a new concept from the teams of Beacon Hill Group and Two Chefs Restaurants, will open in Thornton Park District in downtown Orlando this May.

The restaurant will take over the space currently housing Beacon Hill Group’s Mucho Tequila & Tacos, and will feature New Orleans-inspired cuisine from Chef Bernard Carmouche and Chef Larry Sinibaldi of Two Chefs Seafood Restaurant. The menu will pay homage to Chef Bernard’s deep New Orleans roots and culinary background, with an emphasis on fresh, authentic ingredients sourced in Louisiana and masterfully prepared using expert techniques.

“Following the remarkable success we have enjoyed with our first Two Chefs restaurants, we were inspired to expand our brand by developing a new concept and New Orleans-inspired cuisine just felt right to both of Chef Bernard and me,” says Chef Larry Sinibaldi. “The growth and excitement in the Thornton Park District is so appealing, and after meeting with the Beacon Hill Group, we knew this was where we wanted to be.”

“Mark and I have been so impressed with what Chef Larry and Chef Bernard have done with their current restaurant; this partnership presents an opportunity to bring a totally new concept to downtown Orlando, and – considering the chefs’ resumes – an inspiring culinary experience in a unique atmosphere to our patrons,” said Todd Ulmer of Beacon Hill Group.

About Chef Bernard Carmouche:

Chef Bernard is a highly regarded and experienced chef in Orlando, FL. He started his career in New Orleans in 1984 and in 1992 became the Chef de Cuisine at Emeril’s New Orleans; later relocating to Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando in 1998. Chef Bernard was promoted to Emeril’s Culinary Director for the Southeast in 2003. During this time, he was mentored by Chef Emeril Lagasse and trained in the south of France at Le Moulin de Mougins, a celebrated 3 Michelin star restaurant under the highly acclaimed Chef Roger Verge. Chef Bernard has received many accolades throughout his career and has appeared on Good Morning America, cooked for the Dalai Lama, and was inducted into the Orlando Culinary Hall of Fame in 2011.

About Chef Larry Sinibaldi:

Chef Larry Sinibaldi has lived in the Orlando area for over 20 years. After working his way up through the Hilton Hotel Corporation, he became Executive Restaurant at The Palm Restaurant, a position he held for eleven years. Embracing his extensive knowledge and passion for seafood, in 2015 Larry created and opened Two Chefs Seafood Oyster Bar with partner Chef Bernard Carmouche. During his time in Orlando, Chef Larry has won numerous awards including Super Chef at the Live Cookofff Championship, CRJ’s Iron Chef, and he was names a Top 20 Chef in Orlando.

About Beacon Hill Group:

The Beacon Hill Group was founded in 2001 by Mark Angelo and Todd Ulmer. The group has opened eleven concepts over the years, and currently owns and operates five downtown Orlando locations: Mucho Tequila and Tacos, Mucho Liquors, Stardust Lounge, Aku Aku Tiki Bar and Frosty’s Christmastime Lounge. Prior to joining forces, Angelo and Ulmer were already established developers and restaurateurs in Central Florida, with Angelo owning Cigarz at Universal’s CityWalk for nearly 15 years. The team has garnered rave reviews for their bars and resturants, and have won numerous awards and accolades, including seven Orlando Golden Brick Awards.