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While only in existence for a few years, Disney's California Food and Wine Festival has quickly become a guest favorite. The Disneyland Resort plays host to this festival that showcases the diverse tastes of the Golden State.
From Friday through Sunday there are celebrity chefs and noted sommeliers who conduct demonstrations and seminars as well as host special dinners. There are complimentary activities, food and wine samplings and Signature events. Most of the action takes place at Disney's California Adventure Park while some events are at the Grand Californian's award winning Napa Rose Restaurant.
The Golden Vine Winery serves as the centerpiece of the California Food and Wine Weekends. At the "Sparkling Bar" located on the upper terrace, you can try sparkling wines and champagne by the glass with tapas.
While at the Golden Vine Winery, you can view the schedule of events and make same-day reservations (when available.) The Festival Wine Shop is located here with exclusive Festival merchandise, specialty wine products and accessories for the gourmet.
The Festival will include complimentary Culinary Demonstrations at the Bountiful Valley Farm and Pacific Wharf. (Please check the daily schedule of events.)
Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Seminars as well as Educational and Lifestyle Seminars hosted at the lower patio of the Golden Vine Winery and Pacific Wharf Stage. (Note that participants must be 21 years or older.)
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"Taste Food – Wine - Life"
Eat, drink and enjoy a party for all the senses! Stage 17 in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot is transformed into a culinary spectacle, showcasing the talents of the finest Disneyland Resort chefs and featuring dozens of wines, beers and spirits. Sample delectable cuisine in "grand tasting" style while enjoying outstanding entertainment performed throughout the evening.
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009 and Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each evening
Location: Stage 17, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Disney's California Adventure Park
Price: $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
California Adventure admission is required and not included
NEW! Sweet Sunday’s
Begin your Sweet Sunday with a sparkling toast and a light buffet. Afterwards one of the acclaimed pastry chefs in our lineup will demonstrate how to make three signature desserts. You'll get an opportunity to sample these luscious sweets throughout the session.
Dates: Sundays throughout the Festival
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Patio of the Golden Vine Winery
Price: $65 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
Scheduled to participate:
- Sunday, May 3, 2009
Elaine Ardizzone & Donna Cellere, Sweet Cheeks Baking Company, San Diego
Sweet Cheeks Baking Company is a two-woman team producing delicious home style creations. Some recipes come from amazing sources like the White House (yes, the big house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue) and the French Embassy—kitchens in which Donna baked and cooked for years. Others have been sent down from generations of moms and grandmothers, rekindling childhood taste buds and enchanting those with a sweet tooth!
- Sunday, May 10, 2009
Elizabeth Belkind, Cake Monkey Bakery, Los Angeles
As the opening pastry chef at Grace Restaurant, Elizabeth has been credited with bringing notoriety and praise to one of L.A.'s favorite restaurants. Her Wednesday Night Doughnut Shoppe thrilled the city and made headlines in magazines, newspapers and news programs all over the country. Elizabeth was awarded the Star Chefs Rising Star Award in 2006 and has been praised as one of the hottest young pastry chefs in Los Angeles by publications ranging from the Los Angeles Times to Gourmet magazine. Prior to working at Grace, Elizabeth trained in the pastry kitchen at Campanile. For Cake Monkey Bakery, Elizabeth uses her unique style of elegance, whim and playfulness to create amazing recipes using only the finest and freshest ingredients.
- Sunday, May 17, 2009:
Bret Thompson & Dave Baker, MILK Café and Bakeshop, Los Angeles
Since the opening of MILK in February 2007, Bret Thompson has won the hearts of Angelinos and critics alike with his innovative approach to homemade cooking including simple seasonal cuisine, ice creams and baked goods. MILK's accolades include four Medals for ice cream at Summer 2008 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition, praises from the LA Times, Business Week, Town and Country, and recipes in Bon Appetit magazine.
- Sunday, May 24, 2009:
Matt Lewis & Renato Poliafito, Baked, New York
Baked founders Matt and Renato gutted an abandoned storefront church, added a few ovens, mixers and a coffee machine, and turned 359 Van Brunt Street into a dessert destination. Baked has been widely featured (Oprah's Favorite Things, Martha Stewart Show, Food and Wine Magazine) and received many accolades (French Culinary Institute's best recipe, Citysearch's Best Bakery). Matt and Nato are overjoyed to share their desserts with you!
- Sunday, May 31, 2009:
Diana Phillips, Artisan Chocolatier, Los Angeles
- Sunday, June 7, 2009:
Keegan Gerhard, d bar desserts, Denver, Food Network Challenge
Host of Food Network Challenge, Keegan has been named one of the nation's top 10 pastry chefs of 2002 and 2004 by both Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines. He brings a wealth of experience and competitive energy to his position as Executive Pastry Chef, and serves as emcee for The National Pastry Team Championships, The World Pastry Team Championships and Food Network Challenges. Keegan is chef/owner of d bar desserts in Denver.
Admission to Disney's California Adventure Park is required and is not included in the event price. In accordance with California state law, Guests must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Advanced reservations are required.
"Festival Wine Receptions"
The Festival Wine Receptions will take place at the Golden Vine Winery. A variety of wines will be served with hot and cold hors d'ouevres.
Dates: Select Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Patio of the Golden Vine Winery
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
California Adventure admission is required and not included. Guests must be 21 years or older
"Winemaker Dinners"
NEW! Behind the Scenes with...Hosted by Chef Jamie Gwen
Attend an evening with the personalities, celebrity chefs and stars from some of your favorite cooking shows or with the well-known personalities or celebrities who discovered the vast world of wine and became winemakers themselves! The evening begins with delicious appetizers and exquisite wines followed by a question and answer session. This is a unique opportunity to get up close and personal, take a photo or get an answer to that question you've always wanted to ask. Don't miss out on this superstar, evening to remember!
Celebrity Chefs Scheduled to Participate
It was only a few years ago, when Guy competed and won the second season of The Next Food Network Star. Today this "bad boy" of the Food Network hosts four popular programs. His shows include Guy off the Hook, Guy's Big Bite, Ultimate Recipe Showdown and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, bringing his colorful personality to the Food Network several times a week
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Animation Courtyard, Disney's California Adventure Park
Price: $185 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Keegan Gerhard
Host of Food Network Challenge, Keegan has been named one of the nation's top 10 pastry chefs of 2002 and 2004 by both Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines. He brings a wealth of experience and competitive energy to his position as Executive Pastry Chef, and serves as emcee for The National Pastry Team Championships, The World Pastry Team Championships and Food Network Challenges. This award-winning chef has also been featured numerous times on the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel and CNN. His light, fresh fruit desserts have also been seen in many national publications.
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Animation Courtyard, Disney's California Adventure Park
Price: $185 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- John and Nancy Lasseter
Lasseter Family Winery
John Lasseter is both a vintner and two-time Academy Award®-winning director. He directed the critically acclaimed films Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life and Cars, as well as executive produced Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. John is also the chief creative officer of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios and principal creative advisor at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Animation Courtyard, Disney's California Adventure Park
Price: $185 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Tommy Lasorda
Lasorda Wines
Thomas Charles Lasorda is a former Major League baseball pitcher and manager. In 1999 he marked his 50th year in one capacity or another with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers organization, the longest tenure anyone has had with the team.
Tommy Lasorda has once again put together a winning line-up and team with his selection of Italian wines. Tommy looks forward to sharing his Lasorda branded Italian wines with his family and friends throughout the world; these will be some of the best Italian wines you will ever experience. Sure to be a hit, actually, "A HOMERUN".
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Animation Courtyard, Disney's California Adventure Park
Price: $185 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
"Napa Rose Cooking School"
Join Executive Chef Andrew Sutton of the award-winning Napa Rose as he leads a hands-on cooking and learning experience. Each class will create and enjoy a themed meal with expertly paired wines.
The class is held in the show kitchen of the elegant Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. To create the perfect learning opportunity, this amazing event is limited to 14 Guests per class. Guests will receive a chef coat as a gift. Don't miss out on this very special experience — book your space early.
Dates: Saturdays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
Price: $450 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
NEW! World Celebration Dinners
Celebrate the flavors, aromas and traditions in a delicious journey around the globe. Each evening's menu focuses on a single country, region or theme, blending the food, wines and celebrations that make each unique.
Dates: Selected Wednesday evenings
Times: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Vineyard Room, Disney's California Adventure® Park
Price: $135 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
World Celebration Kickoff
Lafite Around the World
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Wines From Other Worlds
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Celebrate Spain
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Celebrate Japan
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Celebrate France
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Celebrate Italy
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Celebrate Korea
Taste and savor the flavors of fine cuisine, wine and spirits in Downtown Disney District.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please call CHOC Children's at (714) 300-7500.
This course, led by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, is designed to introduce you to the joys of wine tasting. Each class will offer basic training in the different grape varietals and blends, tastes, structures and characteristics found in every glass. You will use your new found skills to participate in a "blind-tasting" employing your senses to identify four different wines.
Dates: Saturdays - April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Convention Center
Price: $50 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
This is a course for those wishing to expand their knowledge of the world of wine and take their education to the next level. Taught by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, this immersive six-hour course is an exciting journey through international wine regions, varietals, growing and harvesting styles, wine laws and governances. Get a glimpse into the intensive training that the Sommeliers of the Disneyland Resort must pass to go on to become certified in the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Location: Disney's Grand Californian & Spa Hotel Convention Center
Price: $100 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
Course sessions include three two-hour classes (6 hours total). Days attended must be consecutive.
Session 1:
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Session 2:
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Festival Welcome Center Presented by AARP - The Sunshine Plaza serves as the hub for all festival information including daily event schedules and same-day reservations – if available
In accordance with California state law, Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. All events, prices, food, services, age ranges, locations, dates, times, menus, participating chefs, and presenters are subject to restrictions and may change without notice.
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