No Longer coming to you Live from Disney World! Take 3 DDW'S TAMBU LOUNGE 8/6

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Table of Contents for the 2013 Food & Wine Festival - Special Events

3D Dessert Discovery
amandaC's Report
Arielle71's Report with Sweet Seats

Party for the Senses
amandaC's Report
smile4stamps' Report from the Wine View Lounge - Part I
smile4stamps' Report from the WVL - Part II
smile4stamps' Report from the WVL - Part III

Sweet Sundays
Arielle71's Report - Guest Chef Buddy Valastro (Oct. 13)

Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
smile4stamps' Report - Friday Night
Krissalee's Report - Friday Night
Niki Andiokno's Report - Friday Night
smile4stamps' Report - Saturday Night
Arielle71's Report - Friday Night

Discovery of Chocolate
Mindy2k3's Report
jimnlahaze's Report

Kitchen Memories
Krissalee's Report - Guest Chefs Duskie Estes & John Stewart (Oct. 18)

French Regional Lunch at Monsieur Paul
Arielle71's Report
smile4stamps' Report

Parisian Breakfast
smile4stamps' Report

Italian Food & Wine Pairing at Tutto Gusto
Krissalee's Report
Arielle71's Report

Hibachi Experience Food & Wine Dinner at Teppan Edo
Arielle71's Report

Signature Dinners
Arielle71 - Wolfgang Puck Dining Room
Arielle71 - Kouzzina
Arielle71 - Jiko

Beverage Seminars
Arielle71 - Silver Oak & Twomey Cellars
Arielle71 - Heitz Wine Cellars
mare1203 - MARTINI Sparkling Wines
Niki Andiokno - B & B's French Wine Club
smile4stamps - Alexander Valley Vineyards
smile4stamps - Grgich Hills Estate
Arielle71 - Grgich Hills Estate
smile4stamps - Maison Louis Jardot
Arielle71 - Milbrandt Vineyards
smile4stamps - W & J Graham's Port

Culinary Demonstrations
Arielle71 - Jamie Deen of The Lady & Sons, Savannah, GA
Niki Andiokno - Fritz Sonnenschmidt (CUTCO Culinary Advisory Board Member)
Nicki Andiokno - Pascal Oudin of Pascal's on Ponce
Niki Andiokno - Daniel Crenshaw of the Caribbean Beach Resort
Arielle71 - The Hearty Boys (Dan Smith & Steve McDonagh)
Niki Andiokno - Adam Mali of the Brasserie S&P Mandarin Hotel
smile4stamps - Alex Seidel of Fruition Restaurant
Arielle71 - Rochelle Daniel of L' Auberge de Sedona
smile4stamps - Matt Carter of House Brasserie
MichiganKris - John Hui of Pebble Beach Resorts
smile4stamps - John Hui of Pebble Beach Resorts
smile4stamps - John DiGiovanni of Delaware North Companies
ChrisNY2 - Phillip Ponticelli of Citricos
ChirsNY2 - Nicholas Crispino of Cinderella's Royal Table

Mixology Seminar
smile4stamps - Breckenridge Distillery
smile4stamps - Troy & Sons

 

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MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?


Our first Food & Wine Festival update is in and it was sent to us by...


VikingInMouseEars



Eric said, "As stated, food and wine booths are open. We started here..."











Eric and Luanne chose the ...



Lobster and Seafood Fisherman's Pie


"This is delicious."




Next stop...









Where they tried the...



Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce


Eric said, "I loved it!"

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2 September Game Points Earned + 4 Bonus Points for signs and menus = 6 pts. x 3 (Triple Points for the 1st F & W update) = 18 total points

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Yay! First post and the big question I've been trying to find an answer to has been answered! Thanks for those menu pics!

 

[wdwpirates]

So happy that this thread is up to version 3!!!! My favorite thread on the DIS! And those updates from F&W look great!!!

 

[basketlacey]

oh how I have been waiting for these F&W photos to start up again!!!!

Barb - we are going back next Thursday (10/3) through 10/8. I'll definitely send pictures! Same phone number as last year, right?

Here is our itinerary:

Thursday - lunch at MK (not sure where), dinner at Territory Lounge in WL
Friday - Breakfast at Trail's End, Lunch at F&W, Dinner at Via Napoli
Saturday - Breakfast at Fresh Market, Lunch not sure, Dinner Flying Fish
Sunday - Breakfast and Lunch not sure, Dinner Beaches & Cream
Monday - Breakfast, Lunch at F&W, Dinner at California Grill
Tuesday - Breakfast somewhere before heading home

And a photo:

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Notice there are no kids in that photo??? yep, that's right. This is an adults only trip!!! We are going with two other couples and the kids are all staying home!

 

[jabead]

Eric & Luanne are on a roll and have sampled and reported on the food offerings from 4 more booths!!!







They chose the...



Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegetarian)


"This was very, very good."




Next stop, "Don't cry for me"...






Eric & Luanne tried these two items...




Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée





Beef Empanada




Then moving on to...






Where they again sampled two items...



Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies





Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon Myrtle and Rapini




And the last stop for this round...








Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles
& Chicken Potstickers


Eric said, "All the Argentina and Australian items were great, China stuff was fair."​

7 September Game Points Earned + 8 Bonus Points for signs/menus = 15 x 2 (Double Points for all Opening Weekend Updates) = 30 total points

 

[jabead]

oh how I have been waiting for these F&W photos to start up again!!!!

Barb - we are going back next Thursday (10/3) through 10/8. I'll definitely send pictures! Same phone number as last year, right?

Notice there are no kids in that photo??? yep, that's right. This is an adults only trip!!! We are going with two other couples and the kids are all staying home!

That's great news, Lacey! Yep, same number.

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Page 3!!!

What a Labor of Love, Barb!

 

[jabead]

Eric & Luanne have marked off another country in their Food & Wine Festival Passport...




Where they tried these two items...



Schinkennudeln (Pasta Gratin with Ham & Cheese)
& Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll


"The Schinkennudeln was incredibly good, potatoey, cheesy, oniony, hammy goodness. The bratwurst was very good too."
​

2 September Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for sign/menu pic = 4 x 2 = 8 total points

 

[basketlacey]

Eric and Luanne are making me sooooo excited!!!

The item from Greece - the chicken, was one of my favorite things last year.

 

[MissPrice]

YAY!!! New Thread I'm soooo excited for Food and Wine! -Amanda

 

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Eric & Luanne completed their day of eating at the Food & Wine Fest with these three booths...







From here, Eric & Luanne chose...



Lobster Roll with Lemon Herb Mayonnaise
& Griddled Lobster Tail with Garlic Herb Butter


"Both were very good. And yes, I am aware that is my 3rd lobster roll in as many days."


So I of course asked Eric to rate his three lobster rolls.


His reply, "I would have to say the one from the Boardwalk Bakery is best, followed by this one, with Columbia Harbour House a distant 3rd."




Next up was...






Where they tried the...




Kefta Pocket - Ground-seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket




And their last stop was at...







For their final choice of...



Boeuf Bourguignon (Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Mashed Potatoes)



"Both of these were good."


"Ok, that's it, we have hit the wall. Someone else will have to try the stuff we didn't get to."​

4 September Game Points Earned + 6 Bonus Points for sign/menu pics = 10 x 2 = 20 total points

 

[BlovesC]

CRAISIN BREAD PUDDING IN PLACE OF MY BELOVED PUMPKIN MOUSSE?!

That is criminal. When we hit the Hops & Barley booth I'm going to literally hit it. With a pumpkin. To send a message.

 

[VikingInMouseEars]

CRAISIN BREAD PUDDING IN PLACE OF MY BELOVED PUMPKIN MOUSSE?!

That is criminal. When we hit the Hops & Barley booth I'm going to literally hit it. With a pumpkin. To send a message.

Thats the way I felt when they made that craisin spice the dessert at Liberty Tree instead of the apple crisp, and at the time I hadn't even eaten there. Lol now I have eaten there and I still feel that way!

 

[smile4stamps]

Wow! I go to sleep and go to work and there is a whole brand new spanking thread! I think I've contributed to the first 2 threads so only right to be returning soon to contribute here!!

CRAISIN BREAD PUDDING IN PLACE OF MY BELOVED PUMPKIN MOUSSE?!

That is criminal. When we hit the Hops & Barley booth I'm going to literally hit it. With a pumpkin. To send a message.

I feel the same way. I am also VERY sad that this same booth also does not have the Angry Orchard Apple Cider. I had that for the first time last year and have since tried many Ciders and that is my favorite. I had it during many of the concerts and had planned to do the same this year. I guess I will need to find another drink nearby to enjoy.

 

[dvc4life]

Barb - you have totally outdone yourself. Wow the work you have put into this is amazing. I can't say thank you enough for this thread and all that you have done to make so many people so happy. THANK YOU!

And after seeing those pictures from Food & Wine Fest, I can't wait to get there. We are under 30 days and the days are just dragging. So more photos will help.

And since you have said to ask questions I have one for either Brenda (emmysmommy) or Mr. DDW, because I think they have had the bands and I know Brenda does photopass. And if anyone else knows, please advise. It is about the magic bands and photopass. Don't know if anyone knows but thought I would ask. We are going to be doing the magic bands and I have preordered the photopass+, can we link them together? There will be 11 of us in our party and it would be nice if we all could use the photopass option when we are not all together in a group. Or any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ciera321]

FABULOUS new thread!!!!! So thankful for you, Barb!!! Can't wait to be a reporter again in May...

 

[jabead]

Just a reminder that next up to the Disney Dining Plate (and the first to arrive from our October team) are...​

chazabel




- and -




Tinker12





chazabel will be at Disney World from 9/28 - 10/6 and has volunteered to do live updates for us!



Tinker12 will also be at Disney World from 9/28 - 10/8 and has also volunteered to do live updates for us!





HAVE A GREAT TRIP, chazabel & Tinker12!!! ​

 

[Tinker12]

Tinker12 signing in!! Looking forward to sharing updates with you throughout our trip!

 

[daisymomof4]

Barb, you are amazing! <3

And hats off to Eric and Luanne for taking one for the team and hitting all those f&w booth to share with us, lol. Everything so far looks delicious!