~Good food is like music you can taste...F&W 2012~ Finished 11/30 & DEC TRIP POSTED!

[TinkerBelle_325]

"Good food is like music you can taste, color you can smell" - Gusteau, Ratatouille

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my latest Dining Review even though I haven't finished my April 2012 review...

We are heading to WDW from Oct 7th - 13th for my absolute favorite time of the year....Fall and Food & Wine Festival! This will be our 5th trip to the F&W festival and have decided to dedicate all our time to the booths, no events, no seminars and only 1 signature meal in the entire trip.

Life has been so hectic since my last WDW trip! I am in my 5th month of a 16 month MBA program and to say it is intensive is an understatement! I am up to my eyeballs in case studies, presentations, assignments and textbooks, but I am loving every minute.

As a result of my hectic schedule, this review is going to be PHOTO-heavy and TEXT-light!

DINING LINE UP

Sunday, Oct 7th
Wolfgang Puck Express - Ohare Airport
Wolfgang Puck Express - Downtown Disney
Food & Wine Festival Booths
Les Chefs de France

Monday, Oct 8th
Liberty Tree Tavern
Food & Wine Festival Booths
Via Napoli

Tuesday, Oct 9th
Rose & Crown
Food & Wine Festival Booths
California Grill

Wednesday, Oct 10th
Flame Tree BBQ
Food & Wine Festival Booths
Tutto Gusto

Thursday, Oct 11th
50s Primetime Cafe/ESPN Club
Jiko

Friday, Oct 12th
Liberty Tree Tavern
Food & Wine Festival Booths
Les Chefs de France

Saturday, Oct 13th
N/A - Early Flight Home!

To read previous editions of my dining reviews:
2009, March 2010, Sept 2010, October 2010, May 2011, October 2011

[vettegirl]

Looks like you are going to have a blast! Don't you just love the F&W festival!!

[TinkerBelle_325]

Originally Posted by vettegirl

Looks like you are going to have a blast! Don't you just love the F&W festival!!

Thanks! I absolutely love F&W :D It's my favorite WDW event.

[TinkerBelle_325]

Items to Try @ the F&W Booths!

Old Favorites
Grilled Lamb Chop (Australia)
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup (Canada)
Escargots Persillade en Brioche (France)
Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce (Germany)
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki (Greece)
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (Hawaii)
Linda Bean's® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll (Hops & Barley)
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache (Ireland)
Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla (Mexico)
Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad (New Zealand)
Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream (Poland)


New Items
"Le Cellier" Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce (Canada)
Trio of Artisan Cheeses (Cheese)
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables (China)
Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate (Desserts)
Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote (Desserts)
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel (Desserts)
White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rillette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad (Florida Local)
Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro (Florida Local)
Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese) (Germany)
Linda Bean's® Maine Home Style Clam Chowder (Hops & Barley)
Ravioli di Formaggio All'emiliana (Italy)
Spicy Hand Roll (Japan)
Karaage Hand Roll (Japan)
Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Japan)
Merguez Sausage (Morocco)
Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup (Poland)
Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket (South Africa)
Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips (Terra)

[MickeyNicki]

Hi Megan! Cannot wait for your reviews

[TinkerBelle_325]

Originally Posted by MickeyNicki

Hi Megan! Cannot wait for your reviews

Hi Nicki! Thanks for reading I'm looking forward to the trip. I will desperately need the vacation! I have assignments due pretty much every day from now until the day I leave!

[DonaldDoleWhip]

Can't wait for your reviews! I haven't been to the F&W festival since 2002 (and I only tried one booth then - South Africa), so I'm really looking forward to seeing your pics from so many of the booths.

[TigerKat]

WooHoo, it's that time of year again!!!! F&W is our favorite time. Can't wait to read all about it from you before we head there ourselves!

[TinkerBelle_325]

Originally Posted by DonaldDoleWhip

Can't wait for your reviews! I haven't been to the F&W festival since 2002 (and I only tried one booth then - South Africa), so I'm really looking forward to seeing your pics from so many of the booths.

We adore F&W! This trip we really want to focus on the booths

Originally Posted by TigerKat

WooHoo, it's that time of year again!!!! F&W is our favorite time. Can't wait to read all about it from you before we head there ourselves!

"it's the most wonderful time of the year!"

[TinkerBelle_325]

Food and Wine Festival Flashback

Here is a sample of some of my favorite items from previous F&W Festivals!

Greece (2009)

Spanikopita and Chicken Souvlaki with Pita

U.S. (2009)

Praline Bread Pudding

Italy (2009)

Polpetini (meatballs) with Breadsticks


Baked Ravioli

Germany (2009)

Sausage on a Pretzel Roll, Ham & Cheese Spaetzel and Apple Strudel

Turkey (2008)

Meze Platter: Hummus, Pita and Cucumber & Tomato Salad and Beef Dumplings with Yogurt Sauce

Ireland (2008)

Boxty (potato pancake), Potato & Leek Soup, Cheese Selection

Italy (2008)

Baked Ziti and Chocolate Zeppole

Argentina (2008)

Beef Empanada

Spain (2008)

Churros with Chocolate Sauce

New Zealand (2008)

Lamb Slider and Kiwi Lime Pie (made me think of Friends )

Australia (2006)

Grilled Lamb Chop and Shrimp on the Barbie

Ireland (2006)

Bailey's Trifle with Raspberry

Mexico (2006)

Quesadilla with Chicken & Chorizo

France (2006)

Goat Cheese & Puff Pastry Tart

Morocco (2006)

Chicken Bastilla

[butiflfeet]

I absolutely adore the Food and Wine festival! I can't wait for your reviews!

[TinkerBelle_325]

Last Years Festival!

Japan 2011: Spicy Tuna Roll, Tuna & Salmon Sensation, Pork Kakuni, California Roll, Kirin Beer


New Zealand 2011: Seared Scallop with Apple Radish Slaw, Lamb Slider


Morocco 2011: Baklava, Royal Mimosa, Chicken Harissa Roll


France 2011: Escargot en Brioche, Milk Chocolate Creme Brulee


Ireland 2011: Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache, Cheese Sampler


Canada 2011: Cheddar Cheese Soup, Neige Sparkling Ice Wine, Moosehead Beer


Hops & Barley 2011: Lobster Claws, Lobster Roll, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Samuel Adams Festival Beer

[TinkerBelle_325]

So much to do!!!

Hi All! I can't believe that I'm heading back to WDW in just 12 DAYS!!!!

However, my TO DO list before then is daunting to say the least.....

Meg's TO DO before Florida
Corporate Social Responsibility Reflection Paper
Corporate Social Responsibility Assignment
Finance Labs 2 & 3
Research Methods PowerPoint Presentation
Research Methods Assignment Part 1
Human Resources Case Analysis
Human Resources Group Project Part 1
Career Assignment
Strategy PowerPoint Presentation
Strategy Case Analysis

Can we say They really weren't kidding when they said that time management was a key element of doing an MBA! Thankfully I have started working on each and every one of those items AND I have today & tomorrow off class to work on them.

I'm tuned in to Magical Mouse Radio on Live365 (It's Background Loop Tuesday! and right now it is playing Stacey's Top 7 Countdown ) and I am determined to make that list significantly smaller!

I'll check back later to let you guys know how it's going!

[AvasMommy526]

I'm joining in!! All these wonderful Disers going to F&W, I'm so jealous!!
Looking forward to the live reporting
All that school work Obviously it will pay off but it's a lot! Good Luck, you will definitely deserve your vacation

[TinkerBelle_325]

Originally Posted by butiflfeet

I absolutely adore the Food and Wine festival! I can't wait for your reviews!

Thanks for reading! This vacation can't come fast enough

Originally Posted by AvasMommy526

I'm joining in!! All these wonderful Disers going to F&W, I'm so jealous!!
Looking forward to the live reporting
All that school work Obviously it will pay off but it's a lot! Good Luck, you will definitely deserve your vacation

The school work is nuts lol, but I only have a week of classes left now. This weekend I'm going to knock the rest of the items off the list.