With this special series of programs and experiences, you can meet winemakers, guest chefs and celebrity speakers. Wine and beer tastings let you sip from the best in the world while delicious experiences—such as Party for the Senses—dish up unforgettable tastes.
Reservations open August 16, 2011 at 7:00 am Call (407) 939 3378 or visit the Festival Welcome Center at Epcot Theme Park for additional information and reservations.
Please note that these special events and experiences require additional admission fees.
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Party for the Senses
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Feast on this tribute to the sensory arts! Your evening begins with a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat! concert series at America Gardens Theatre. Then, wander among the tempting tasting stations of World ShowPlace Events Pavilion. Returning this year, Cirque du Soleil®, featuring awe-inspiring acts!
You can upgrade your experience at Wine View Lounge, an exclusive area within Party for the Senses. Enjoy a private reserved table, entrance into World ShowPlace Events Pavilion 15 minutes before general admission, a premium bar, an artisanal cheese station and more. Limited Availability.
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Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
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When: Select Saturdays, October 8, 15 and 22, and November 5 and 12 from 7:30 to 10:00 pm (Wine View Lounge: 7:15 to 10:00 pm)
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Cost: $145 per person, plus tax. Wine View Lounge is an extra $115 (a total of $260 per person, plus tax). Gratuity is included. Epcot admission required.
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The Magic of Healthy Living Dinner – NEW
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Hosted by Driscolls® Only The Finest Berries™
Enjoy a healthy, family-oriented dinner with such dad chefs as:
Enjoy a healthy, family-oriented dinner with such dad chefs as:
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Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern from “Bizarre Foods”
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Food Network’s Chris Cosentino from “Chefs vs. City”
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Bravo’s Brian Voltaggio from “Top Chef”
They’ll demonstrate how to prepare a 4-course meal and flavorful, non-alcoholic beverages.
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Where: Festival Welcome Center
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When: Saturday, October 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
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Cost: $95.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Kitchen Memories – NEW
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This 3-course lunch evokes joyful kitchen memories. A celebrated chef demonstrates how to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert, while a winery representative pairs each course with a selection of their wines.
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Where: Festival Welcome Center
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When: Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Cost: $110 and $150 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Date
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Chef
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Cost
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Restaurant
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September 30
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Scott Hunnel & Erich Herbitschek
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$110
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Victoria & Albert’s Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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October 7
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John Stewart & Duskie Estes
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$110
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Zazu Restaurant + Farm and Black Pig Meat Co. Santa Rosa, CA
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October 14
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Alan Wong
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$110
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Alan Wong’s Restaurants in Honolulu, HIi
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October 21
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Robert Irvine
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$150
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Robert Irvine’s eat! on Hilton Head Island, SC
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October 28
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Cat Cora
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$150
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
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November 4
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Art Smith
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$110
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Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, IL
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November 11
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Suvir Saran
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$110
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Devi Restaurant in New York City
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First Bites Opening Reception
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Get a sneak peek of the Festival before it officially opens! Savor epicurean samplings from the international marketplaces and preview other highlights. The reception is hosted by Keegan Gerhard and Pam Smith, with performances by Taylor Dayne.
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Where: Festival Welcome Center
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When: Thursday, September 29 from 6:30 to 9:00pm
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Cost: $175 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Vertical Wine Tasting
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Savor 10 rare vintages across 3 different decades from the Sycamore and Bosché vineyards of the 125-year-old Freemark Abbey Winery. A Napa Valley legend, Freemark Abbey earned a spot center-stage at the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting!
This vertical tasting is presented by wine master Ted Edwards, a 30-year winemaker for Freemark Abbey, and John Blazon, MS, of Jackson Family Wines.
Featured Vintages: 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007 (subject to change)
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Where: California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
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When: Saturday, November 5 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Cost: $225 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
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Epcot Wine Schools
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In a comprehensive program led by a prestigious wine expert, learn about distinctive wine cultures, taste a variety of regional wines and receive a certificate of completion at your celebratory reception.
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Where: Wonders Retreat, Festival Welcome Center
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When: Select Sundays. Class from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, light reception from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
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Cost: $135 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Date
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Expert
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Restaurant
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October 9
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Evan Goldstein, MS
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Argentina en Fuego
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October16
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Fred Dame, MS and Brian Koziol, MS
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Compare and Contrast Wines From Around the World
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October 23
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Sharron McCarthy, CSW
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Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered by Italian Wines
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October 30
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Charl du Plesis, Wine Maker, Spice Room Winery
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South African Wines
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November 6
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Andrea Robinson, MS
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Burgundy and Beyond
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| Food & Wine Pairings |
Sample 3 regional wines paired with 3 tasting-size portions of cuisine from Japan and Morocco. Featured wines and menu selections change daily.
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Japan Tastings: Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavilion
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Morocco Tastings: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
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Cost: $55 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Cheese Seminars
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Say cheese! Learn more about cheese from experienced fromagers. Featured cheese will be tasted and paired with selected wines and/or beers.
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Where: Festival Welcome Center
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When: Saturdays from 10:30 am to 11:45 am
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Cost: $75 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Date
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Theme
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Fromager
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October 1
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France, Eastern Italy
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Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
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October 8
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Old World
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Erin Hedley, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
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October 15
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Mountain
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Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
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October 22
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Spain
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Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
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October 29
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United States
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David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Central Point, OR
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November 5
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France
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Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
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November 12
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Old World Maritime
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Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
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Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining
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Savor magical, memorable meals at Signature restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort. The resident chef prepares a magnificent culinary experience while a hosting winery presents the accompanying wines for each dinner.
Prices listed below are per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme Park admission not required.
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Date
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Restaurant
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Time
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Price
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Chef
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October 6
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The Wave… of American Flavors
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6.30pm
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$155
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Frank Brough
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October 12
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The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Café
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6.30pm
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$140
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Chris Albano
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October 13
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California Grill
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6.30pm
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$250
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Brian Piasecki
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October 18
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Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
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6.30pm
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$120
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Kevin Dundon
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October 19
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Paradiso 37
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6.30pm
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$125
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Jose L. Camey
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October 20
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Portobello
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6.30pm
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$150
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Tony Mantuano
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October 21
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Epcot/Wonder’s Retreat
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6.30pm
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$195
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Jens Dahlmann & Chefs of Epcot
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October 23
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Victoria & Albert’s
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6.30pm
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$495
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Scott Hunnel
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October 25
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora
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8pm
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$155
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Cat Cora/Dee Foundoukis
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October 26
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora
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8pm
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$155
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Cat Cora/Dee Foundoukis
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October 27
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora
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8pm
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$155
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Cat Cora/Dee Foundoukis
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October 27
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The Hollywood Brown Derby
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6.30pm
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$155
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Craig Schleider
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October 27
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Jiko –The Cooking Place
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6.30pm
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$195
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Dennis Thompson
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October 27
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California Grill
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6pm
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$250
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Brian Piasecki
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October 28
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora
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8pm
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$155
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Cat Cora/Dee Foundoukis
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October 29
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora
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8pm
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$155
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Cat Cora/Dee Foundoukis
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October 30
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Kouzzina by Cat Cora
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11am
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$125
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Cat Cora/Dee Foundoukis
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November 1
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Citricos
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6.30pm
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$175
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Phillip Ponticelli
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November 2
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Fulton’s Crab House
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6.30pm
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$150
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Brent Sick
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November 3
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Flying Fish Café
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6.30pm
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$175
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Tim Keating
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November 3
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Radeberger Beer Dinner
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6.30pm
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$155
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Jens Dahlmann & Chefs of Epcot
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November 9
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Yachtsman Steakhouse
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12 noon
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$175
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Anthony R. De Luca
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November 10
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Bongos Cuban Café
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6.30pm
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$125
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Armando Abreu
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