Wine & Culinary 2006 Food & Wine Festival

2006 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Exclusive Wine & Culinary Programs

A diverse choice of wine and culinary programs are available to suit the interest of beginners and seasoned connoisseurs alike!

Sweet Sundays
Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
Cakes, pastries and all things sweet take center stage. Guests are welcomed with sparkling wine and either a light breakfast for the morning session or a light lunch for the second session. While seated, a celebrity pastry chef creates three dessert items that are sampled throughout the demonstration.

Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and Noon - 2:00 p.m.
$60 per person, plus tax, gratuity included; Theme Park admission required.
October 1 Francois Payard, Payard Patisserie & Bistro, New York, NY
October 8 Keri Fisher, Philadelphia, PA and Greg Case, Boston, MA,co-authors of One Cake, One Hundred Desserts
October 15 Keegan Gerhard, Food Network ®, The Food Network Challenge
October 22 Warren Brown and Mary Meyers, Food Network, Sugar Rush
October 29. Matt Lewis, Baked, Brooklyn, NY
November 5 Maura Kilpatrick, Oleana, Boston, MA
November 12 Emily Luchetti, Farallon, San Francisco, CA

The Cook, The Book & The Bottle (NEW TO 2006)
Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
Observe a celebrity chef demonstrate the preparation of a delicious three-course meal. The chef's menu will then be served for lunch, and you leave with a gift bag containing an autographed book and a commemorative bottle of wine. A notable wine principal presents the accompanying wines for each event.

Thursdays & Fridays - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Must be 21 years old to attend.)
$150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included; Theme Park admission required.

September 29 Francois Payard - "Bite Size" Payard Patisserie & Bistro, New York, NY
October 5 Anissa Helou - " Mediterranean Street Food" Mediterranean Culinary Institute, London, England
October 12 John Ash - " From Earth to Table" John Ash & Co., Santa Rosa, CA
October 13 Lissa Doumani and Hiro Sone - "Terra, Cooking From the Heart to Napa Valley" Terra, Napa Valley, CA
October 19 Jerry Traunfeld - "The Herbal Kitchen" The Herbfarm, Woodinville, WA
October 20 Alan Wong - "New Wave Luau" Alan Wong's Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
October 26 Marilu Madueno, Huaca Pucllana, Peru, Hosted by PromPeru
November 2 Stephan Pyles - "New Texas Flavors" Stephan Pyles Restaurant, Dallas, TX
November 9 Cindy Pawlcyn - "Backstreet Kitchen" Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, St. Helena, CA

Odyssey Kitchen Coversations (NEW TO 2006)
Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
Visit with a personality from TV's Food Network and discover how they came to enjoy the success they earned. Culinary demonstration, tasting and an autographed copy of a celebrity's book included.

Selected Fridays - 10:30 a. m. to Noon.
$75 per person plus tax, gratuity included; Theme Park admission required.

October 6 TBD
October 27 Cat Cora, Food Network, Iron Chef
November 3 Michael Psilakis, Onera Restaurant and Dona Restaurant, New York, NY
November 10 Gina Gallo, E & J Gallo Wine Estates

The Odyssey Cooking Schools
Hosted by Saveur Magazine
Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
Enjoy the opportunity to participate in an interactive cooking and learning experience. A Walt Disney World ® chef assists a visiting chef and guide teams to create a themed lunch, which are sampled and paired with appropriate wines at the conclusion of the class. Limited to 24 guests.

October 4 Indian Classics and New Delhi Dreams with Suvir Saran,  Deyi Restaurant, New York, NY
October 11 American Classics and Wine Country Flavors with John Ash,  John Ash & Co, Santa Rosa, CA
October 18 French Classics and Secrets from Rue Tatin, with Susan Hermann Loomis, Author & Cooking School Proprietor, Normandy, Prance
October 25 South East Asian Classics with James Oseland, Editor-in-Chief, Saveur magazine
November 1 Italian classics with Rocco DiSpirito representing Martini & Rossi Vermoth
November 8 Spanish Classics and Authentic Basque Accents with Joseba Jimenez de Jimenez and Carolin Messier de Jimenez, The Harvest Vine, Seattle, WA

Chefs A'Field -- Culinary Adventures That Begin on the Farm (NEW TO 2006)
Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
Hosted by Warner Hanson Television and Whole Foods Market ®
Travel with well-known chefs to the field and then back to the kitchen, where the ingredients are magically transformed into some of the most delectable dishes from the menus of America's finest restaurants. A featured chef and his or her favorite purveyor bring the acclaimed PBS television series to life on stage and demonstrate the preparation of a flavorful three-course meal. Event includes a three-course lunch highlighting the chef's presented menu and a copy of the PBS Chefs A'Field cookbook.

Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$135 per person plus tax, gratuity included; Theme Park admission required.

September 30 Frank Stitt, Highland's Bar and Grill, Birmingham, AL
October 7 Jeff Tunks, Ceiba, Washington, D.C.
October 14 Richard & Giancarlo Sandoval, Modern Mexican and Kids on the Farm
October 21 Greg Atkinson, West Coast Cooking, Bainbridge Island, WA
October 28 Rick Moonen, Restaurant RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
November 4 Michael Smith & Debbie Gold, 40 Sardines, Overland Park, KS
November 11 Cory Schreiber, Wildwood, Portland, OR

EPCOT ® Wine Schools
A full-day comprehensive program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority. All Wine Schools include a continental breakfast, lunch and a certificate of completion.

Saturday, September 30
Tour de France with Sheri Sauter Morano, M.W. (NEW)
World Showcase, France Pavilion, Bistro de France

Sunday, October 8
South America with Sebastian Lopez (NEW)
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Saturday, October 14
Sunday, October 15
Burgundy with Don Kinnan (NEW)
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Sunday, October 22
Mastering Wine 101 with Karen MacNeil
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Saturday, October 28
Sunday, October 29
Italy with Sharron McCarthy
World Showcase, Italy Pavilion, L'Originale Alfredo di Roma

Saturday, November 4
South Africa with Robin Kelley O'Connor (NEW)
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Sunday, November 12
Spain with Doug Frost, M.S., M.W.
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Cheese & Wine Pairings Workshops (NEW TO 2006)
Ariel's - Disney's Beach Club Resort
A great opportunity to learn about regional cheeses and wines from industry experts. Explore the myths and realities that are often associated with traditional pairings.
$45 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
Saturdays, September 30, October 7,14,21,28, November 4,11; 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Second session available Saturday, September 30; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wine & Food in Balance Workshops (NEW TO 2006)
Hosted by Beringer Vineyards
Ariel's - Disney's Beach Club Resort
This is an essential session for those who are interested in discovering how 'to intelligently pair wine with food for everyday living and for special occasions.

$45 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
Sundays, October 1,8,15,22,29, November 5,12; 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Vertical Wine Tastings
California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort
This is a rare opportunity for wine lovers to experience a tasting of 10 vintages from exceptional vineyards.

Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
$135 ($175* where noted) per person, plus tax, gratuity included,

September 30 Silverado Limited Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
October 7 Don Mclchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
October 14 Antinori's Guado Al Tasso, Italy & Ste. Michelle's Col Solare, Washington State (6 vintages of each wine)
October 21 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley*
10/28 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux*
November 4 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre, Bordeaux*
November 11 Miguel Torres Mas La Plana, Spain

Food & Wine Pairings
This is a great opportunity to discover three wines with three tasting portions from Epcot ® signature restaurants.
$40 per person plus tax, gratuity included; Theme Park admission required.

Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room, Japan Pavilion
Mondays, October 2,9, 16, 23, 30; November 6; 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Sake, Sushi and Sashimi

Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
Tuesdays, October 3,10,17,24,31; November 7; 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Mediterranean Family-Style

Coral Reef Restaurant, Living Seas Pavilion
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, I8, 25, November 1 & 8; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 & 9; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Fridays, September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 &10; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Featured wineries and menu selection change daily

Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion
Fridays, September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & l0; 3:00 - 4:30p.m.
Featured wineries and menu selection change weekly

Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion
Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28; 'November 4, 11; 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Regional French specialties. A selection of the finest charcuterie and cheese paired with the wine selection

L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante, Italy Pavilion
Sundays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, November 5 & 12; 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Regional Italian specialties