2018
A Tasteful Way to Make a Difference M enu Sparkling Wine Reception Segura Viudas Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain By HAF2PAINT / Dino Roussia & Heather A. French
*Most stations offer a vegetarian adaptation
Ale & Compass Restaurant Chef David Hutnick Sommelier Joseph Morales Guzman
Slow Smoked Pork Tenderloin, Bacon Jam, Vermont Cheddar Grits, Barbecue Gastrique and Herb Salad Cline Ancient Vine Zinfandel Donated by Cline Cellars and Republic National Distributing Company
Artist Point Chef Michael Gonsalves Sommelier Viviana Altesor
Sweet Maiz Soup - Dungeness Crab, Avocado, Spring Radish, Ramp Mole, Greens Girasole Pinot Blanc Donated by Harvest Moon Wine Distributor
Cinderella’s Royal Table Chef Axel Martinez Sommelier Debbi Sacleux
Blood Orange Braised Beef Short Rib, Melted Leek and Kohlrabi Puree and Sweetie Drop Peppers Cooper’s Hawk Lux Pinot Noir Donated by Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants and Cavalier Distributing
blu on the avenue Chef Tony Krueger Sommelier Luciano Cortes
Hot Smoked Scottish Salmon, Dukkah Drop Biscuit, Bacon, Pickled Serrano, Aged Maple Syrup, Flowers Ferrante Winery, Grand River Valley, OH, Pinot Grigio Donated by Ferrante Winery and Strategic Importers Inc.
Bull & Bear Chef Richard Brown Sommelier Tim Pevec
Seared Shrimp Scampi with Pinot Grigio Butter Black Venus Rice Risotto and Parmesan Cheese Avancia Godello Donated by Avancia and Stacole Fine Wines
Flying Fish Chef LT Majoras Sommelier: Katie Hanewall
Cool Water Lobster and Slow Poached Shrimp, Spring Melon, Hearts of Palm, Shaved Serrano and Cava Vinaigrette Louis Jadot Steel Chardonnay Burgundy, France Donated by Kobrand Wine & Spirits and Republic National Distributing Company
Jiko -The Cooking Place Chef Eddie Mendoza Sommelier Chris Eisenlau
Isitambu - Zulu-Style Samp and Beans with Oxtail and Quail Egg Simonsig Pinotage Western Cape, South Africa Donated by Quintessential Wines and Republic National Distributing Company
Hemisphere Chef Jeffrey Powell Sommelier Paul Borriello
Chilled California-Style White Fish Ceviche with House Fried Corn Chips Maison de Chanzy, Bouzero, Burgundy, France, Aligote Donated by Maison de Chanzy and Strategic Importers Inc.
The Hollywood Brown Derby Chef Craig Schleider Sommelier Keith Gimbel
Spicy Togarashi - Crusted Ahi Tuna, House-Made Kimchi, Bamboo Rice and Ginger-Soy Glaze Cht. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates ‘Saint M’ Riesling, Pfalz, Germany Donated by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Latitude & Longitude Chef Kyle Anderson Sommelier Alyssa McDonald
Low-Country Perloo Carolina Gold Rice, Chicken Thighs, Andouille Sausage, Florida Rock Shrimp Cooper’s Hawk Unoaked Chardonnay Donated by Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants and Cavalier Distributing
Le Cellier Steakhouse Chef Kevin Downing Sommelier Kiki Cortello
Lamb Loin, Confit Marble Potatoes, Spring Vegetable Vinaigrette and Pinot Noir Syrup Chapoutier Estate ‘La Ciboise’ Red Blend, Rhone Valley, France Donated by Terlato Wines International and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Morimoto Asia Chef Yuhi Fujinaga Host Emer Elbo
Foie “PHO”, Kona Kanpachi, Shiso Domaine Chandon, Etoile, Brut, NV, Napa Donated by Moet Hennessy USA and Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits
Primo by Melissa Kelly Chef Eric Santiago Sommelier Donya Saunders
House-Made Casarecche Pasta, Lake Meadows Duck Confit, Local Mushrooms, Ramp Pesto and Shaved Pecorino Bodegas Lozano, La Mancha D.O, Spain Orastin Reserva Donated by Bodegas Lozano and Strategic Importers Inc.
Shutters Chef Mark Donovan Sommelier Johnny Pacheco
Caribbean Goat Curry with Fragrant Island Rice and Cilantro-Lime Crema Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Donated by Moet Hennessy USA and Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits
SLATE Chef Jacob Woolf Sommelier Leslie Johnson
Smoked Brisket, Jalapeño Creamed Corn, Charred Scallion Vinaigrette and Annatto Oil Selendi Wines, Akishar, Turkey, Morali blend Donated by Selendi Wines and Strategic Importers Inc.
STK Orlando Chef Aaron Taylor Sommelier Lionel Rodriguez
Goat’s Milk Ricotta with Crushed Peas, Mint and Charred Spring Onion Bodegas Lozano, La Mancha, D.O, Spain, Verdejo Donated by Bodegas Lozano and Strategic Importers Inc.
Tiffins Chef Robby Sayles Sommelier Mark Hoevenaars
Blanquette de Veau, Crispy Sweetbreads, Forest Mushroom Ragout and Charred Pearl Onion Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape, South Africa Donated by By Terlato Wines and Republic National Distributing Company
Todd English’s bluezoo Chef Jason Wiggin Sommelier Ariel Bruckner
Crispy Puffed Rice Shrimp, Wasabi Pommes Puree, Sweet Thai Chili White Haven Sauvignon Blanc Donated by Breakthru Beverage and E&J Gallo Winery
The Turf Club Bar and Grill Chef Dan Marozzi Sommelier Alvin Burrill
Pan Seared Salmon Slider - Seared Ora King Salmon, Horseradish Pickled Cucumber Slaw, on a Dill Gougère Sokol Blosser Dundee Hill Pinot Noir Donated by Opici Family Distributing
Urban Tide Chef Chef Jared Gross Sommelier Anastasia Batizhevskaya
Plantain-Crusted Atlantic Cod, Roasted Red Beet and Crème Fraiche Mash, Kumquat Mostarda Foggy River Sauvignon Blanc Donated by Banks Channel and Harvest Moon Distributors
Amorette’s Patisserie Pastry Chef Yoly Lazo Colon Sommelier Matt Vache
Amorette’s Petite Signature Cake – Chocolate Chiffon, Raspberry Pate Fruit, Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Biscuit, Dark Chocolate and Cherry Mousse Domaine Chandon Brut, NV, Napa Donated by Moet Hennessy USA and Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits
Gideon’s Bakehouse Chef Nicole Beebe Sommelier Ashley Coggins
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie and Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Cooper’s Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants and Cavalier Distributing
Epcot Bakery Pastry Chef Noah French Sommelier Chelsea Wilson
Meyer Lemon Tart with Mandarin Orange Jam Boutari Moschofilero, Peloponnese, Greece Donated by Terlato Wines International and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Roast Master Chris DeMezzo
Made-to-Order Specialty Coffees
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