Feb 172017
 

MA.GeorgeDinner3.768

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…

Looks like an epic food and wine evening!

Feb 082017
 

walt disney world

Covering nearly 40 square miles, Walt Disney World is roughly the size of San Francisco or two Manhattan islands. Within this expansive space you’ll find 46 resort hotels, four massive theme parks, 475 places to dine and a host of other entertainment options. Although you could stay at Disney for weeks without repeating the same activity, here are the attractions you must do during your time at Walt Disney World.

Head over to TravelPulse for our tips! 

Feb 022017
 

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.

unnamed (1)

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.

unnamed (2)

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.

unnamed

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.

Luke's Kitchen and Bar Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Feb 022017
 

Combining fare with memorable performances on 14 consecutive Saturdays, the new Seven Seas Food Festival is coming to SeaWorld Orlando Feb. 11 – May 13, 2017.  Each week you can sip and sample your way around the park with international coastal cuisine while enjoying craft beers, paired wines and specialty entertainment. The Seven Seas Food Festival brings 14 live acts to SeaWorld Orlando’s Bayside Stadium including Phillip Phillips and Lee Brice.

Complete with 11 global markets, discover more than 60 unique Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes throughout the park. An array of wine, specialty cocktails and over 55 local and international craft brews will be featured as well. Pick up a sampling pass (bonus, the portions are quite large!) and can enjoy 10 items for $40 or 15 for $55. Selections will change throughout the festival so there’s always more to explore.

unnamed

Here’s a sample lineup of the fare you’ll find at SeaWorld’s newest festival:

  • Braised Chicken Adobo with Mole Sauce
  • Double Decker Pound Cake with Raspberry Sauce and Cheddar Cheese
  • Bacon Hushpuppies with Bacon and Honey Butter
  • Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cheese
  • Fried Kataifi Orange drizzled with Local Honey
  • Banana & Caramel Cheesecake topped with Whipped Cream & Caramelized Bananas
  • Southern Creamy Cheese Grits with a Blackened Shrimp

For more details click here: SeaWorldOrlando.com/SevenSeas

unnamed (1)

Jan 312017
 

The 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. runs 62 days from Sept. 14-Nov. 14, 2016. Guests can enjoy delicious flavors from around the world, food-and-beverage-tasting seminars, the "Eat to the Beat" concert series and more. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

From iconic attractions to photos with fairytale princesses, Walt Disney World offers quite the range of entertainment and experiences. The average Disney vacation is filled with family time, thrilling roller coasters and the occasional Mickey Mouse ice cream bar. However, there’s a side to the mouse that goes beyond character dining and endless queue lines. It’s a magical world filled with hidden gems for adults. If you’re looking for a mature theme park experience that’s still sprinkled with pixie dust, be sure to add one of these experiences to your Orlando agenda.

See more in our TravelPulse story! 

Jan 302017
 

15871827_10154959110232375_6227151438502410118_n

Heart of Florida United Way’s 25th annual Chef’s Gala, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, will benefit local programs that provide food, shelter and other services to thousands of Central Floridians in need. The event features cuisine from more than 20 of Central Florida’s top chefs, along with paired wines, live music and a silent auction.

The participating restaurants include:

  • Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • blu on the avenue
  • California Grill at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • deep blu
  • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Jungle Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park
  • K Restaurant
  • La Luce
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot
  • Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Primo by Melissa Kelly at Grande Lakes Orlando
  • Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
  • Soco Restaurant
  • STK Orlando
  • Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • Todd English’s bluezoo
  • Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk
  • Urban Tide Hyatt Regency Orlando
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort

And for desserts:

  • Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs
  • Bake Me A Cake
  • Disney’s Yacht & Beach Bakery at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Tickets are available here: http://www.hfuw.org/chefs-gala/