Food and Wine Weekends in October at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Yes, please!
October is beginning to look like the perfect time to visit Orlando for foodies and connoisseurs of good wine and spirits. From the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to the Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, and now the new Food and Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria...I can't think of a more delicious reason to plan a weekend getaway!
Orlando Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria begin this weekend -- September 30 -- and run for a total of 5 weekends until October 30, 2011.
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando is conveniently located less than one mile from Epcot, making it easily accessible to guests visiting other area food and wine events.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Food & Wine Weekend events include:
“Grand Pairings” Wine Dinners – These exclusive events are scheduled Friday evenings at Bull & Bear restaurant. Diners will enjoy an extravagant prix-fixe meal paired with wines from select wineries. Wine representatives will be on hand to discuss these special pairings. 7pm, $200 per person (tax and gratuity included) Reservations: 407-597-5409.
--Friday Sept. 30 - featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Presenter will be Lori Barranon from St. Michelle Wine Estates.
--Friday Oct. 7 - featuring Robert Mondavi Winery. Presenter will be Teresa Romi from Constellation Winery
--Friday Oct. 14 - featuring Ferrari Carano Winery. Presenter will be Jim Boswell of Ferrari Carano Winery.
Bull & Bear Prix-Fixe Chef’s Tasting Menu – Join us at Bull & Bear as Chef David Sears offers an extraordinary prix-fixe menu featuring superb food and wine pairings. Reservations: 407-597-5409.
--Saturday Oct. 1 - featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
--Saturday Oct. 8 - featuring Robert Mondavi Winery
--Saturday Oct. 15 - featuring Ferrari Carano Winery
--Saturday Oct. 22 - featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
--Friday Oct. 28 - winery TBA
--Saturday Oct. 29 - winery TBA
Trick or Treating for Adults – An event destined for your Facebook photo gallery! Purchase a passport to enjoy a featured drink during your stay at each of six lounge venues: Bull & Bear lounge, Aquamarine pool bar, Peacock Alley lounge, Sir Harry’s lounge, La Luce lounge, and Sena lounge. Talk about a treat – and no costume is required! ($50 per couple)
Ashton Cigars “Grand Pairings” Wine & Cigar Dinner – Featuring Ashton Cigars, Stag’s Leap Cellars wine, and Glenlivet Scotch. The third course will include bull and bear – a “briquette” of aged striploin with truffle ashes, and “pressed” black bear braised in Syrah Jus. Lori Barranon will present on behalf of Stag’s Leap Cellars, and Liz Hannah from Glenlivet Scotch. Reservations: 407-597-5409.
--Friday Oct. 21 6:30pm, $150 per person (tax and gratuity included)
Up Late at Sir Harry’s – A Food & Wine Culinary After-Glow -- Why go to bed early? We’re creating a fun experience for foodies to hang out AFTER the Epcot Food & Wine Festival is over for the evening, and we’re inviting the entire culinary community to join us! Sir Harry’s Lounge becomes the “place to be” for culinary fans and foodies, as you sit back, relax and enjoy the live music and camaraderie. Also, guests can participate in sampling, and enjoy an assortment of gourmet small bites that showcase our culinary team. (Friday and Saturday nights – 10pm until 1am)
Steak and Eggs Breakfast at Bull & Bear – In the summer of 2010, a group of food bloggers were invited to indulge in a one-of-a-kind experience: a fine-dining “Steak and Eggs Breakfast” at Bull & Bear. The participants raved over this memorable meal as they tweeted mouth-watering photos to their fans. Almost immediately, guests began to ask when this opportunity would be offered again! So, for one month only, the spectacle that is known as “Steak and Eggs Breakfast at Bull & Bear,” featuring Certified Angus Beef Prime will be brought back. (Sunday mornings in October, from 10:30am until 1pm. Prix-fixe price is $49 per person, and includes a drink from the Bloody Mary Station.) Reservations: 407-597-5409.
Waldorf Astoria Chocolate Shop – Meet Waldorf Astoria’s pastry chefs in this special venue created especially for Food & Wine Weekends, as they share tricks and tidbits during sugar-sweetened demos. Friday and Saturday evenings (5-7pm).
Friday Night Flights Wine Tasting Experience, scheduled Friday evenings at Sir Harry’s (6-10pm, $25 per person)
--Friday Sept. 30 - featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
--Friday Oct. 7 - featuring Robert Mondavi Winery
--Friday Oct. 14 - featuring Ferrari Carano Winery
--Friday Oct. 21 - featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
--Friday Oct. 28 - winery TBA
Live Entertainment. After dinner on Friday and Saturday, enjoy the Jazz-infused Joseph Jevanni, appearing live at Peacock Alley, 8:30 – 11:30pm. Also, the modern lounge vibes of HarvesTown are featured live 10pm-1am in Sir Harry's Lounge.
Astoria After Dark – nightly children’s dining program at WA Kids Club, giving parents the opportunity to dine at our restaurants or attend our events.
And because you just don't want to visit the Waldorf Astoria...you want to stay there!
A companion Orlando Food & Wine Weekends package includes:
--Deluxe guest room
--$25 gift card to use at the “sampling” booths in World Showcase, home to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (one per package and per family)
--Complimentary scheduled transportation to Epcot (and other Disney theme parks)
--2pm late check-out on Sunday afternoon
--10 percent discount for the “Grand Pairings” Wine Dinners at Bull & Bear, excluding Ashton Cigar Dinner.
--In addition, an opportunity to participate in special events and experiences
For more information or reservations on this Waldorf Astoria Orlando weekend package, please visit www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com, or call 888-353-2009 and reference FDWNFS. For additional schedule updates, visit www.bonnetcreekblog.com.
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