Morimoto Asia will officially welcome the soon-to-open Wine Bar George to the Disney Springs neighborhood with a special collaboration wine dinner. The menu, created by Executive Chef Yuhi Fujinaga, will showcase a selection of modern Pan-Asian dishes. Master Sommelier George Miliotes will pair each course with wines that will be served at the wine bar when it opens later this year at Disney Springs. The dinner is priced at $150 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity) and will feature the following food and wine pairings:

1st Course:

• Bluefin Toro Tartare, soy caviar, Jamon Iberico Crisps
• Ruinart Rosé Champagne, France

2nd Course:

• ‘Bag of Pho’ local lionfish, Hudson Valley Foie Gras dashi, mitsuba, rice noodles
• Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch-South Africa

3rd Course:

• Slow Roasted Crispy Baby Pig, Chinese black bean trotter jus, hot spring Jidori egg
• Selbach-Oster Riesling Feinherb, Mosel-Germany

Dessert Course:

• Green Tea Panna Cotta
• Broadbent Colheita Madeira, Portugal

All the details…

• WHEN: Tuesday, February 28th (dinner begins promptly at 7:30pm)
• WHERE: Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs
• RSVP: Seating is limited, purchase tickets here. 
• COST: $150 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity)

Looks like an epic food and wine evening!

The third concept from the Luma and Prato crew, Luke’s Kitchen and Bar, offers classic American cuisine and cocktails. Inspired by timeless American libations, the bar program features signature classic cocktails using house-made ingredients that complement the menu. Luke’s also offers an array of fine wines and craft beer like La Cana Albariño.

Executive Chef Derek Perez has created a menu that highlights classic fare using seasonal ingredients, responsibly-sourced proteins and sustainable seafood offerings. Inspired by the culinary traditions from coast to coast, Luke’s delivers fare prepared with the finest ingredients and innovative techniques.

Here’s a peek at the menu!

Shellfish Tower: Brimming with oysters, ceviche in seashells, and shrimp, this tiered starter is a feast for the eyes and palate.

Deviled Eggs with Braised Bacon: Perfect eggs surrounded by pork belly and a dash of paprika-pepper jam will make for the right start to your Maitland meal.

Soup Please: Enjoy a selection of soups from french onion with oxtail to charcoal roasted vegetable with farro. Perfect for warming up on these fleeting “winter” nights.

Reserve Steaks: Ask for their land and sea reserve card for culinary delights like Wagyu and filet.

Luke’s Kitchen and Bar is located at 640 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland, FL. Call 407.674.2400 or visit www.eatatlukes.com for reservations and follow Luke’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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