Jacksonville, FL -- (SBWire) -- 06/24/2014 --The former owners of two well-known Orange Park restaurants have recently joined the staff at Park Avenue Bisto in Fleming Island. Rosaria and Tony Sarnelli, former owners of Manny’s and Sarnelli’s, have joined the team of Fleming Island’s only fine dining restaurant.

Tony Sarnelli joins Chef Jonathon Mykitka in the kitchen, which features fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Rosaria is the Dining Room Manager for Park Avenue Bistro.

Co-owner Kenney Lane said he is happy to have the Sarnelli’s join the team and that many people have of their long-time customers have been looking for them. “I have really enjoyed getting to know them, and I feel privileged that they wanted to work with us,” Lane said. “I want to give them a very warm welcome and let our community know that Tony and Rosaria are back!”

Connie Meyer, co-owner of Park Avenue Bistro and manager of the restaurant, said the addition of Rosaria means she can concentrate on building the catering business. “We have an extended, full-service catering business,” she said, “ and we host many special events such as wedding receptions, group events, birthdays and other occasions.”

About Park Avenue Bistro
Park Avenue Bistro is located at 3535 US Highway 17 in Fleming Island, FL. The fine dining restaurant offers dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and a Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Park Avenue Bistro also provides full-service catering that includes food, table and chair rentals, tents, flowers, limousines and more. For more information or a menu, visit www.parkavbistro.com or call 904-375-8154.