Taverna Opa Orlando, the award-winning Greek restaurant known for its authentic cuisine and live entertainment, will welcome summer with its annual wine dinner series themed Air, Land & Sea, beginning June 25.
The June dinner features a five-course tasting and wine pairing menu, available for $45, inspired by Air, highlighting quail as the main dish of the evening. On June 25, the restaurant’s host, Katerina Coumbaros and wine partners, Benziger Family Winery and Luc Belaire, will create an interactive dining experience for guests, including a unique menu and carefully-selected Greek wine selections. The evening will commence with an introduction to Taverna Opa Orlando’s traditional Greek cuisine followed by a dinner at 6:45 p.m. The Taverna Opa Orlando team will interact with guests, walking them through each course and wine pairing.
The June wine dinner will feature the following courses:
| FIRST COURSE | Tomatosalata – Heirloom tomatoes / watercress / imported feta cheese / olive oil / lemon juice. Paired with: Sauvignon Blanc, Benziger |
| SECOND COURSE | Kounoupidi – Cauliflower / Hummus Crust. Paired with: Chardonnay, Benziger |
| THIRD COURSE | Ortikia – Quail / Oregano / Lemon. Paired with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Benziger |
| FOURTH COURSE | Kotopoula – Airline Chicken Breast / Avgolemono Sauce / Artichoke / Spinach. Paired with: Merlot, Benziger |
| FIFTH COURSE | Yiaourti Pagoto – Greek Yogurt Ice Cream / Honey / Pistachios. Paired with: Rose Champagne, Luc Belaire |
The next wine dinners will take place on July 30 and August 27. Guests can reserve a seat by emailing eatgreek@opaorlando.com or calling 407.351.8660.