Hamilton’s Kitchen at The Alfond Inn Featured on Spectrum News 13’s Chef’s Kitchen
7/8/2026
Hamilton’s Kitchen, the signature restaurant at The Alfond Inn, recently took center stage on Spectrum News 13’s Chef’s Kitchen. In the segment, journalist Allison Walker joins Executive Chef Antwan Ellis for a behind-the-scenes culinary experience, where he demonstrates how to prepare two Hamilton’s Kitchen favorites: the Ganmodoki Tofu Fritter and the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake.
Filmed in the Grand Suite at The Alfond Inn, the feature showcases a captivating cooking demonstration. As he expertly chops, seasons, and plates each dish, Chef Ellis shares the story behind his culinary journey. He reflects on his Caribbean roots, joking that his passion for cooking began simply because he wanted to eat something other than rice. That curiosity led him from his island upbringing to the fast-paced kitchens of Las Vegas, where he refined his technique before bringing his talents to Hamilton’s Kitchen.
Today, those experiences come together in every dish he creates. Caribbean influences shine through in elements like the house-made mango aioli, while the precision and finesse he developed in Las Vegas are evident in every plate that leaves the kitchen.
Chef Ellis first prepares the Ganmodoki Tofu Fritter, one of his favorite vegan offerings, before turning to his take on the classic Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. As the segment wraps up with a tasting, Walker and Ellis share a few laughs, with Walker remarking that while Las Vegas may miss him, Central Florida is fortunate to have him leading the kitchen at The Alfond Inn.
The segment offers a glimpse into the creativity, passion, and, as Chef Ellis puts it, "Southern-type hospitality" that define the Hamilton's Kitchen dining experience. Watch the full Chef Kitchens special, then explore the Hamilton's Kitchen menu to begin your own experience firsthand.
