Earlier this year, the Orlando food scene lost Chef Bryce Balluff when he passed away. This month, Millenia 106 and Chef Bruno Fonseca will host a benefit wine dinner for his family on May 18.
Wine Dinner
Tapa Toro Hosts Sabor! Summer Wine Dinners
Tapa Toro has announced they will be hosting Sabor! A Summer Wine Dinner Experience on three select nights this summer.
Join Executive Chef, Wendy Lopez & Chef de Cuisine, Francisco Galeano for a new wine dinner series featuring 5 courses of off-the-menu dishes with fresh Spanish ingredients, all complete with fine wines imported from remote regions in Spain.
Out and About: Mitchell’s Fish Market #ItalyUncorked Wine Dinner Review by @GoEpicurista
Mitchell’s Fish Market in Winter Park has been on my “someday list”- you know those places you say you want to go to someday but never find the time go? – so when I was invited to cover their #ItalyUncorked Wine Dinner, on behalf of CitySurfing Orlando, I jumped at the chance. Four delicious courses paired with wines, taking me on a culinary journey along the Italian coast, sounded like Epicurista heaven to me! And it was…
Our tour guide for this journey, Mitchell’s Fish Market General Manager George Grigor, introduced each dish and told us about its preparation and ingredients, making sure that any food allergies were addressed. The question “anyone allergic to bacon?” was met with a collective gasp through the room! The wines were expertly presented by E&J Gallo Winery Field Marketing Manager, Daniel Rowland, who also provided a beautiful slide show of winery landscapes which transported us on our imaginary travels around Italy.
Mitchell’s Fish Market Hosts “Italy Uncorked” Wine Dinner September 10, 2014
Take a journey through Italy when Mitchell’s Fish Market in Winter Park hosts its “Italy Uncorked” Wine Dinner on Wednesday, September 10, at 7pm.
The four-course dinner, paired with Italian wines, will be inspired by distinct Italian towns, from Tuscany to the coast, and be offered at $49.99 per person, plus sales tax and gratuity.
Here is the menu to tantalize your taste buds:
Appetizer: Trio of Crostini with Olive Tapenade, Fresh Tomato and Lobster paired with La Marca Prosecco, DOC Veneto, Italy
Salad: Butternut Squash Tortellaci with Maine Lobster, Brown Butter, Sage and Smoked Bacon paired with Da Vinci Pinot Grigio, delle Venezie, Italy
Entrée: Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Cannellini Beans, Spinach, Tomato and Basil Aioli paired with Brancaia “Tre” Red Blend, Tuscany, Italy
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster to Host Summer Cutting Board Wine Dinner July 25, 2014
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster will host another summer installment of The Cutting Board series on Friday, July 25.
Christner’s will collaborate with Newton Wines to host this intimate dinner for 20 that will feature a five-course dinner and wine tasting.
The event is $115 per person (tax and gratuity included). Reservations can be made via e-mail at Christners@rockawaypr.com.
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster is located at 729 Lee Road in Orlando. For more information visit christnersprimesteakandlobster.com.
The Crooked Spoon Gastropub in Clermont Hosts Summer Wine Dinner July 19, 2014
Foodies mark your calendars for The Crooked Spoon‘s Summer Wine Dinner on July 19.
This four-course dinner will feature specially paired wines chosen for each dish. The menu includes:
COURSE ONE
- Basil Infused Watermelon, Arugula and Frissee Salad, White Wine Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Juve y Camps Pinot Noir Rose N/V-Penedes, Spain
COURSE TWO
- Petite East Coast Clam Bake, Shrimp, Mussels, Potato, Corn and Lemongrass
- Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire 2012-Burgundy, France
Taverna Opa Orlando Hosts Island of Crete Inspired Wine Dinner for Charity July 17, 2014
Foodies mark your calendars for Thursday, July 17, when Taverna Opa Orlando hosts a Island of Crete Inspired Wine Dinner, with proceeds benefiting Pet Rescue by Judy.
Explore the culinary delights of the Island of Crete with a five-course tasting and wine-pairing dinner that will feature Judy explaining her pet rescue.
Tickets are $45 per person (plus tax/gratuity) and are available by emailing EatGreek@opaorlando.com or calling 407-351-8660. The dinner begins at 6:30pm.
Taverna Opa is located at 9101 International Dr, at Pointe Orlando. For more information, visit OpaOrlando.com.
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster Hosts Summer Cutting Board Wine Dinner June 27, 2014
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster will host the second summer installment of The Cutting Board series on Friday, June 27.
Christner’s will collaborate with Butch Hoth of Republic National Distributing Company to host this intimate dinner for 20 that will kick off with an introduction to the series by Alice Christner, followed by a five-course dinner and wine tasting, which will highlight the history and ingredient portfolios of the spirits.
The event is $115 per person (tax and gratuity included). Reservations can be made via e-mail at Christners@rockawaypr.com.
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster is located at 729 Lee Road in Orlando. For more information visit christnersprimesteakandlobster.com.