The 13th Annual Epcot International
Food and Wine Festival
"Cities in Wonderland "
September 26 - November 9, 2008
The theme for 2008 is "Cities in Wonderland" and will feature cuisine from "foodie" cities such as Cork, Ireland; Shanghai, China; Cape Town, South Africa' Bologna, Italy; Mexico City, Tokyo and Marrakesh, Morrocco
THE SPECIAL DINING EVENTS CAN BE BOOKED
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Celebrating its 13th year, the 2008 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival's theme is "Cities in Wonderland ." Your Epcot admission is all that’s needed to participate in this popular venue.
The Festival Welcome Center features a Wine Shop where you can purchase your favorite selection as well as other event souvenirs.
There are marketplaces featuring food, wine and beer The appetizer sized portions usually range in price from 2.00 - $5.00 and provide the perfect opportunity to try the traditional cuisine from around the world.
This year's International Food and Wine Festival will play host to seminars, tasting events and sumptuous dinners overseen by top Disney Chefs as well as renowned guest Chefs.
Over the course of the Festival, there will be 1200 beer and wine seminars scheduled with complimentary samples.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series - 2008
As with all Disney events, themed entertainment is part
of the festivities. Visitors to the Food and Wine Festival
can “Eat to the Beat!”
The following line-up of performers is scheduled for the 2008"Eat to the Beat" Concert Series:
Mexico City, Mexico: Chilaquiles, Quesadilla con Chorizo
Montreal, Canada: Cheddar Cheese Soup, Maple Glazed Salmon, Maple Custard with Almond Crumble
Munich, Germany: Spaetzle with Creamy Mushroom Ragout, Apple Strudel
New Delhi, India: Samosa with Tamarind Sauce, Mango Mousse
Reims – Champagne: Selection of Moët & Chandon Champagnes, French Chocolates
San Francisco, USA: Seared Beef Medallion with Cheese Polenta, California Strawberry Shortcake
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Mofungo with Shrimp Salsa, Brazo Gitano
Santiago, Chile: Empanada, Dulce de Leche
Tokyo, Japan: California Sushi Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll
Vienna, Austria: Tafelspitz, Beef Goulash
Wellington, New Zealand: Lamb Slider, Kiwi Meringue Tart
~2008 FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
EVENTS~
The following listing are the special events that require an admission fee and reservation. Theme park admission may also be needed depending on the event selected - Note that all events/appearances are subject to change without notice
Saturday, September 27, 7:00PM - Midnight
$450 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
This event celebrates the Bocuse d'Or culinary competition. Founded by renowned Chef Paul Bocuse, the event takes place every two years at Lyon, France.
The Bocuse d'Or Grand Gala in Epcot brings together the eight candidates vying to represent the United States in this year's competition. This dinner will culminate with the announcement of the winner. This event is a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with outstanding chefs and professionals.
The Gala will feature:
Three Course Dinner
Cocktails, champagne, fine wine
Dessert Walk-About
Live Entertainment
Park Admission not required
FRENCH REGIONAL LUNCH SERIES - 2008
Bistro de Paris
Select Sundays: 12:00 - 2:00pm
Price: $135 per person plus tax, gratuity included
DATE
REGION
PRESENTER
10/5
Bordeaux - Wines of Bordeaux
Lionel Gallula
Metrowine
10/12
Loire Valley - Jean Sauvion Wines
Jorge Hernandez
Director of Corporate Education and training
W.J. Deustch and Sons
10/19
Burgundy - Maison Louis Jadot
Marc Dupin
Export Director for Maison Louis Jadot
10/26
Alsace - Pierre Sparr
Evan Goldstein, M.S.
President and Chief Education Officer
11/2
Beaujolais - Selections from Georges DeBoeuf
Mike Aitken
Vice President of Sales,
W.J. Deutsch and Sons
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KITCHEN CONVERSATIONS - 2008
A celebrated Chef will talk about their success in the industry. A cooking demonstration takes place with a single dish tasting. You'll receive an autographed copy of the presenter's cookbook.
Wonders of Life Festival Center
Select Thursdays: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18: 2:30 –4:00 p.m.
$75.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
DATE
AUTHOR
COOKBOOK
WINERY
10/2
Tory McPhail
Commanders Palace Restaurant - New Orleans, La
Commander's Wild Side
Abita Beer
Abita Springs, LA
10/9
Ming Tsai
Blue Ginger Restaurant
Simply Ming, American Public Television, Wellesley, MA
Simply Ming
Francis Ford Coppola, Napa Valley, CA
10/16
**Robert Irvine
Dinner Impossible, Food Network
Mission: Cook
Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
10/18
Jamie Deen
Road Tasted, Food Network
The Lady and Sons Restaurant, Savannah, GA
The Deen Brothers Y'All Come Eat
Yering Station
Yara Valley, Australia
10/23
Chef Jeff Henderson
The Chef Jeff Project
Food Network
Las Vegas
Chef Jeff Cooks
Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen, CA
11/06
Chef Todd English
bluezoo, Orlando
Olives Restaurant, Charlestown, MA
The Figs Table
Figge Cellars, Monterey, CA
** - Due to Irvine no longer being affiliated with the Food Network, we're unsure if he will be hosting this event. Disney always stipulates that all events are subject to change without notice.
The Signature Dinner is a five course meal with wine pairings. A Host Chef teams with a Celebrity Chef in preparing this dining event.
November 2
Price: $375 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Venue: Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Host Chef: Scott Hunnel
Celebrity Chef: Zach Bell, Cafe Boulud, Palm Beach
Winery: Chateau Pontet Canet, Bordeaux, France
November 7
Price: $185 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Venue: Todd English' bluezoo at the Swan/Dolphin Resort
Host Chef: Christopher Windus
Celebrity Chef: Todd English, Olives Restaurant, Charlestown, MA and bluzeoo, Orland
Winery: Ruffino Winery, Tuscany, Italy
Champagne Brunch 2008 hosted by Christian Dior
Bistro de Paris at France Pavilion
October 14, 2008
9:00am - 12:00pm
Price: $150 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Three course Champagne Brunch including Chateau d'Yquem with dessert.
Guests will hear a lecture by Mr. Demarchy, Master Perfumer of Christian Dior Perfumes
Theme Park admission required
City Tastes - NEW 2008 Event
World ShowPlace Pavilion
Date: Select Fridays, October 17, 24, 31, and November 7
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
$95 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
Walk about dining event featuring regional foods and beverages from global cities. The featured city will be represented by noted chefs, breweries and wineries. Live entertainment.
October 17: Taste of Victoria, Australia
October 24: Taste of Spain
October 31: Taste of Italy
November 7: Taste of Louisiana
Theme Park admission required
A PARTY FOR THE SENSES - 2008
Hosted by Vanity Fair
This popular venue takes place each Saturday during the Food and Wine Festival at the World ShowPlace located between Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions. You’ll begin this memorable evening with reserved seating at the 5:45pm
performance of the Eat to the Beat Concert. $135 per person plus tax, gratuity included.
From 6:30
to 9:00pm, you’ll be sampling the culinary creations
of 25 renowned chefs and over 25 wineries and breweries. Each tasting station will be a new sensation for the senses.
A unique opportunity to view a demonstration by a noted chef. A three course meal is prepared and served for lunch. Wine will be served with an expert explaining the pairings. Every guest will be presented with a gift bag containing an autographed book and a bottle of wine to commemorate the event.
Date
Author
Book
Winery
9/26/08
Chef Bob Waggoner
Charleston Grill
Charleston, SC
Charleston Grill at Charleston Place
Au Bon Climat Wines
Santa Barbara County, CA
10/03/08
Chef John Ash
John Ash & Co Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
From the Earth to the Table
Bonterra Vineyards
Mendocino County, CA
10/10/08
Lori Lyn Narlock
Author of Small Plates, Perfect Wine - Napa, CA
Small Plates, Perfect Wine
Kendall Jackson Vineyard EstatesSonoma County, CA
10/17/08
Chef Mark Olive
Outback Cafe, Australia
Hosted by Tourism Victoria
The Outback Cafe
Yabby Lake Vineyard, Mornington, Australia
10/24/08
Chef Efisio Farris
Gourmet Sardinia and Arcodoro & Pomodoro Restaurants Houston, TX
10/19: A Taste of Champagne: Comparing the styles of Champagne - Taste and experience sparkling wines from Champagne, France
10/26: Taste Wine Like a Master, John Blazon - Master Sommelier will instruct you in the qualities looked for when sampling various vintages of fine wine
11/8: Franciscan Magnificat and Cuvée Sauvage Blending, Fred Dame & Tony Dalton - A Master Sommelier will explain what's involved in creating your own special blend of wine
If you want to satisfy your Sweet Tooth, then this is
the event to choose. Top Pastry Chefs will prepare three
desserts for you to sample. The session begins with sparkling wine and a breakfast buffet. $75 per person plus tax, gratuity included
9/28: Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito - Baked in Brooklyn, NY
10/5: Richard Capizzi - Per Se, New York, NY
10/12: Alice Medrich - Author of Pure Dessert from Berkeley, CA
10/19: Emily Luchetti - Farallon Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
The focus is wine at this event, which is hosted at
The Festival Welcome Center (Wonders of Life). This is the perfect seminar for both
the serious wine gourmand and for those wishing to learn
more about fine wines from around the world. Each event
features at least 10 vintages from prestigious vintners. Prices vary and are per person plus tax, gratuity included
10/5 - $155: Napa Valley Franciscan Magnificat. Presented by Eric Hemer, Master Somlier and Certified Wine Educator and Tony Dalton, District Manager of Icon Estates. Franciscan is one of the top red wine estates in Napa Valley. Taste 10 vintages of the Franciscan Magnificat wine.
10/12- $155: Lebanon Chateau Musar. Presented by Bartholomew Broadbent and founder of Broadbent Selections. This is considered to be a cult wine from Lebanon, established in 1930. Whites and Reds are featured.
11/2 - $195: Bordeaux Château Pontet Canet. Presented by Alfred Tesseron, Proprietor of Chateau Pontet Canet which is one of the great winemaking dynasties of Bordeaux. Guest will taste 10 vintages while learning about each.
11/9 - $195: California Stag's Leap and Faye Vineyards. Presented by Tim Clark, National Wine Educator for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Representative for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Guests will taste 5 wines from Stag's Leap and 5 wines from Faye Vineyards.
This event features three wines paired with three tasting
portions of fine cuisine at Epcot's Signature Restaurants $55 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Sake, Sushi and Sashimi
Tokyo Dining , Japan Pavilion
Mondays: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
3:30 - 5:00pm
Mediterranean Flavors
Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
Tuesdays: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
3:30 - 5:00pm
Tastes of Italy
Tutto Italia, Italy Pavilion
Saturdays: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8
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Regional Feast - World ShowPlace Pavilion - 2008
$160 per person plus tax, gratuity included
This event includes a welcome reception, four course meal and musical performances from the country represented
10/22 - GREECE: Featuring the talents of Chef Pano Kartassos of Kyma Restaurant in Atlanta and Chef Piero Premoli of Pricci Restaurant in Atlanta. The dinner starts with a welcome reception followed by a four course meal accompanied by modern Greek wines. Live Greek music is performed.
This event takes place in the Wonders of Life Festival Cener. Each session is hosted by an expert "fromager" from the Artisanal Cheese Center in NY and other experts in the cheese industry.
9/27/08: France - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Winery: The Bordeaux Wine Council
10/04/08: USA - Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Rogue Ales, Newport, Oregon
**10/18/08: Spain - Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Marques de Riscal Wine, Rioja, Spain
10/25/08: England - Erin Hedley, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Winery: Cockburn, Portugal
11/01/08: Italy - Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, Brooklyn, NY - Mezzacorona Wine, Tuscany, Italy
11/08/08: France - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Winery: W.J. Deutsch & Sons, France
** - On the official Disney Food and Wine Fest site, they have 10/11 as Spain and 10/18 as Italy. However, when looking at the winery for both of those days, it appears that there may be a mix-up.
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Celebrating its 13th year, the 2008 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival's theme is "Cities in Wonderland ." Your 
