betterlatethannever
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2002
The Party for the Senses on November 8 was as good as ever. The only problem is that there isnt enough time to sample everything. When it was the Grand Tastings at the Odessey, it was 3 hours long. Now it is down to 2.5 hours.
We did not go to the "Eat to the Beat" concert (Chic). As a tip, go there to get your wrist band. That way you won't need to stand in line to register at the Party.
I had heard that the party was sold out (800+) but there really werent any lines at the food stations.
There didn't seem to be as many "guest" chefs as in other years. About half the chefs were from Disney.
The entertainers that were there last year (living statures, Devine) werent there this year. This year, roller skaters (from Tarzan Rocks?), and performers from Cirque de Soliel were there. Also an artist was set up for drawing characatures, but I never did see anybody sitting there having one done. I just dont think they wanted to spend (waste) the time.
I have a few questions for all those that go to the Party for the Senses. (Maybe I should start a poll LOL)
Do you try and sample everything? Or do you pick and choose?
Do you try and get a table and use it as your base for the night? or use the tall stand-up tables as needed?
The following restaurants/chefs were there. Ratings are 0-5
A.Disneys Contemporary Resort David Hutnick, Debra Valle, & Allen Shelton
Seared Beef Tenderloin Satay over Green Papaya Slaw drizzled with Coconut Curry. The beef was a five but the slaw was only a 2
B.Jikos: The cooking Place, Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge Anette Grecchi-Grey
Cumin and Lemon Oil Marinated Ahi Tuna with Heirloom Bean Salad and Cilantro-Green Chili Yogurt. The tuna was a 3.
C.Flying Fish Café, Disneys Boardwalk Resort Dan Madan
Katafi Wrapped Scallops with Pancetta, Preserved Lemons and Rocket. 3
D.Whispering Canyon, Disneys Wilderness Lodge Nick Zito & Eugene Ralph
Cappuccino Glazed Lamb Tenderloin served with a Wild Mushroom and Fall Root Vegetable Croquette. 4
E.Café Pepe Restaurant, Tampa, FL Felix Pierda
Caramelized Zucchini stuffed with Foie Gras, Veal Sweetbreads, and Black Truffles in Roated Piquillo Pepper Sauce finished with a Mix of Cow, Sheep and Goat Cheeses. 3
F.Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, Chicago, IL Rick Bayless
Pork Pibil on a Banana Leaf
There was an optional hot sauce. Three drops and it was very hot. Wanted to go back and try it without the hot sauce but ran out of time.
G.Tonys Town Square Restaurant, Magic Kingdom Thomas Marr
Orange Balsamic Braised Veal with crispy Wild Mushroom Risotto. 4
H.Barolo, Washington DC Enzo Fargione
Roasted Pork Loin in Salt and Herb Crust served with Spicy Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Tomato Chutney, with Balsamic Reduction. 4
I.Gallileo, Washington DC Roberto Donna
Potato Dumpling with Black Truffle Sauce and Chanterelle Mushrooms. 3
J.Charleston grill, Charleston, SC Bob Waggoner
Coastal Carolina White Shrimp and Lobster Bisque scented with Opal Basil. 3
K.Kona Café, Disneys Polynesian Resort - Michael Deardorff & Brett Hill
Wok Seared Mushroom Pot Sickers with Taro Root Mash, Miso Wasabi, and Spicy Mustard Sauces. 3
L.Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom Douglas James
Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Tropical Fruit Macadamia Nut Sambal, Star Anise Sauce, and Thai Green Papaya Puree. 4
M.Wally Joes, Memphis, TN Wally Joe
Spice Crusted Tuna Sashimi with Chilled soba Noodle Salad, Soy Syrup, Yuzu, & Wasabi Tobiko. 3
N.Olivias Café, Disneys Old Key West Resort Stefan Storm & Dustin Selvaggio
Crab Stuffed Shrimp over a Citrus Remoulade. 5
P.Epcot Events Ken Hittman
Breads served with a selection of International Cheese and Del Monte Fresh Fruit. Did not sample
Q.Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Piedmont, Italy Ugo Mura
Cocoa Tagiolini in a Red Pepper Sauce. 3.5
R.Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Piedmont, Italy Ugo Massaglia
Beef Meat Bites Old Piedmont Style. 5
The following Desserts were served (really didnt sample any
S.International Sugar Arts Collection, Atlanta, GA Nicholas Lodge
Fall Cranberry Pumkin Spice Cake with Grand Marnier Cream Cheese Filling
T.Windsor Court, New Orleans, LA Keegan Gerhard
Assorted Mignardise: Pate de Gruit, Caramels, Macaroons, Marshmallows, and Truffles
U.Disneys Polynesian Resort William Clark
An Assortment of Chocolate filled Shells and Tarts with Tropical Fruits and Creams
V.Epcot Lothar Neumaier
Wine Cream Cake with Champagne Sabayon & Mango Brulee in Meringue Basket
W.Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Piedmont, Italy Simone Murru
Bonet with Amaretti Cookies and Chocolate
The following Wineries were there:
Note: We didn't sample any beers or champagnes. We typically like white wine better than red. Trying to pair the wines with the food at the Party for the Senses is really hit or miss. You get a sample of food and then you get whatever wine you want (or think would go good with the food). If the Party lasted for 8-10 hours, respectable pairings could be done. Ill suggest that to Disney. LOL So, keeping in mind the above, we have included ratings on the wines we tasted.
1.Champagne Pommey
Pommery Brut
Pommery Rose
Pommery POP
2.Stags Leap Winery
Stags Leap Winery Merlot
Stags Leap Winery Petite Syrah
Stags Leap Winery Viognier Rated a 2
3.Lindemans
Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay rated a 5
Lindemans Reserve Chardonnay rated a 2
Lindemans Reserve Shiraz
4.Robert Mondavi, A Family of Wines
Arrowood Grand Archer Chardonnay - 4
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Reserve - 3
Woodbridge Select vineyard Series Ghost Oak Chardonnay - 2
5.Penfolds
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz / Cabernet
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Semillon / Chardonnay - 3
Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz
6.Casa Madero
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay - 3
Merlot
7.Fess Parker Winery
American Tradional reserve Syrah
Bien Nacido Pinot Noir - 3
Viognier - 3
8.Clos du Bois
Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County Chardonnay - 3
Sonoma County Merlot
9.Foppiano Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Petite Sirah
Zinfandel
10.Caymus Vineyards
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Conundrum - 5
Mer Soleil Chardonnay - 4
Mer Soleil Late Harvest
11.Interbrew
Stella Artois
Hoegaarden
Bass Ale
12.Castello Banfi
Col di Sasso - 2
Le Rime - 2
Banfi Rosa Regale (also at the Signature dinner on Nov 9. Fantastic with desserts)
13.Antinori
Peppoli
Tormaresca Chardonnay - 4
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
14.St. Clement Winery
St. Clement Napa Chardonnay - 3
St. Clement Napa Merlot
St. Clement Roppas
15.Hartford Family of Wines
Hartford Russian River Zinfandel
Hartford Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - 3
Hartford Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
16.Guenoc Estate Vineyards & Winery
Guenoc Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon
Guenoc Genevieve Magoon Chardonnay - 3
Langtry Meritage Red
17.Remy Martin
Remy Red
Remy VSOP
18.Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Light
Samuel Adams Utopia
19.Mumm Napa
25th Anniversary Cuvee
Brut Presitge
Cuvee M
20.Treana Winery & Liberty School Wine
Liberty School syrah
Treana Red
Treana White - 2
21.Forestville
Domaine Napa Cabervet Sauvignon
Domaine Napa Chardonnay - 3
Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay - 3
22.Kenwood / Valley of the Moon
Jack London Merlot
Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc - 3
Valley of the Moon Sangiovese
23.Castello Banfi, Piedmont Italy
Banfi Perlante - 2
Banfi LArdi
Banfi Rosa Regale
24.Marchesi di Barolo
Cannubi Barolo
Maraia. Marger - 2
Barolo - 3
25.Rosemount Estate
Rosemount Diamond Shiraz
Rosemount Diamond Chardonnay - 4
Rosemount Show Reserve Shiraz
26.Mazzocco
Chardonnay - 3
Matrix
Zinfandel
Since there doesn't seem to be any other Dis'ers that went to the Signature Dinner at the American Adventure on Nov. 9, I'll post a review this weekend.
Chocolate chocolate everywhere "Chocolate ravioli"
Ed
We did not go to the "Eat to the Beat" concert (Chic). As a tip, go there to get your wrist band. That way you won't need to stand in line to register at the Party.
I had heard that the party was sold out (800+) but there really werent any lines at the food stations.
There didn't seem to be as many "guest" chefs as in other years. About half the chefs were from Disney.
The entertainers that were there last year (living statures, Devine) werent there this year. This year, roller skaters (from Tarzan Rocks?), and performers from Cirque de Soliel were there. Also an artist was set up for drawing characatures, but I never did see anybody sitting there having one done. I just dont think they wanted to spend (waste) the time.
I have a few questions for all those that go to the Party for the Senses. (Maybe I should start a poll LOL)
Do you try and sample everything? Or do you pick and choose?
Do you try and get a table and use it as your base for the night? or use the tall stand-up tables as needed?
The following restaurants/chefs were there. Ratings are 0-5
A.Disneys Contemporary Resort David Hutnick, Debra Valle, & Allen Shelton
Seared Beef Tenderloin Satay over Green Papaya Slaw drizzled with Coconut Curry. The beef was a five but the slaw was only a 2
B.Jikos: The cooking Place, Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge Anette Grecchi-Grey
Cumin and Lemon Oil Marinated Ahi Tuna with Heirloom Bean Salad and Cilantro-Green Chili Yogurt. The tuna was a 3.
C.Flying Fish Café, Disneys Boardwalk Resort Dan Madan
Katafi Wrapped Scallops with Pancetta, Preserved Lemons and Rocket. 3
D.Whispering Canyon, Disneys Wilderness Lodge Nick Zito & Eugene Ralph
Cappuccino Glazed Lamb Tenderloin served with a Wild Mushroom and Fall Root Vegetable Croquette. 4
E.Café Pepe Restaurant, Tampa, FL Felix Pierda
Caramelized Zucchini stuffed with Foie Gras, Veal Sweetbreads, and Black Truffles in Roated Piquillo Pepper Sauce finished with a Mix of Cow, Sheep and Goat Cheeses. 3
F.Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, Chicago, IL Rick Bayless
Pork Pibil on a Banana Leaf
There was an optional hot sauce. Three drops and it was very hot. Wanted to go back and try it without the hot sauce but ran out of time.
G.Tonys Town Square Restaurant, Magic Kingdom Thomas Marr
Orange Balsamic Braised Veal with crispy Wild Mushroom Risotto. 4
H.Barolo, Washington DC Enzo Fargione
Roasted Pork Loin in Salt and Herb Crust served with Spicy Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Tomato Chutney, with Balsamic Reduction. 4
I.Gallileo, Washington DC Roberto Donna
Potato Dumpling with Black Truffle Sauce and Chanterelle Mushrooms. 3
J.Charleston grill, Charleston, SC Bob Waggoner
Coastal Carolina White Shrimp and Lobster Bisque scented with Opal Basil. 3
K.Kona Café, Disneys Polynesian Resort - Michael Deardorff & Brett Hill
Wok Seared Mushroom Pot Sickers with Taro Root Mash, Miso Wasabi, and Spicy Mustard Sauces. 3
L.Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom Douglas James
Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Tropical Fruit Macadamia Nut Sambal, Star Anise Sauce, and Thai Green Papaya Puree. 4
M.Wally Joes, Memphis, TN Wally Joe
Spice Crusted Tuna Sashimi with Chilled soba Noodle Salad, Soy Syrup, Yuzu, & Wasabi Tobiko. 3
N.Olivias Café, Disneys Old Key West Resort Stefan Storm & Dustin Selvaggio
Crab Stuffed Shrimp over a Citrus Remoulade. 5
P.Epcot Events Ken Hittman
Breads served with a selection of International Cheese and Del Monte Fresh Fruit. Did not sample
Q.Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Piedmont, Italy Ugo Mura
Cocoa Tagiolini in a Red Pepper Sauce. 3.5
R.Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Piedmont, Italy Ugo Massaglia
Beef Meat Bites Old Piedmont Style. 5
The following Desserts were served (really didnt sample any
S.International Sugar Arts Collection, Atlanta, GA Nicholas Lodge
Fall Cranberry Pumkin Spice Cake with Grand Marnier Cream Cheese Filling
T.Windsor Court, New Orleans, LA Keegan Gerhard
Assorted Mignardise: Pate de Gruit, Caramels, Macaroons, Marshmallows, and Truffles
U.Disneys Polynesian Resort William Clark
An Assortment of Chocolate filled Shells and Tarts with Tropical Fruits and Creams
V.Epcot Lothar Neumaier
Wine Cream Cake with Champagne Sabayon & Mango Brulee in Meringue Basket
W.Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Piedmont, Italy Simone Murru
Bonet with Amaretti Cookies and Chocolate
The following Wineries were there:
Note: We didn't sample any beers or champagnes. We typically like white wine better than red. Trying to pair the wines with the food at the Party for the Senses is really hit or miss. You get a sample of food and then you get whatever wine you want (or think would go good with the food). If the Party lasted for 8-10 hours, respectable pairings could be done. Ill suggest that to Disney. LOL So, keeping in mind the above, we have included ratings on the wines we tasted.
1.Champagne Pommey
Pommery Brut
Pommery Rose
Pommery POP
2.Stags Leap Winery
Stags Leap Winery Merlot
Stags Leap Winery Petite Syrah
Stags Leap Winery Viognier Rated a 2
3.Lindemans
Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay rated a 5
Lindemans Reserve Chardonnay rated a 2
Lindemans Reserve Shiraz
4.Robert Mondavi, A Family of Wines
Arrowood Grand Archer Chardonnay - 4
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Reserve - 3
Woodbridge Select vineyard Series Ghost Oak Chardonnay - 2
5.Penfolds
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz / Cabernet
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Semillon / Chardonnay - 3
Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz
6.Casa Madero
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay - 3
Merlot
7.Fess Parker Winery
American Tradional reserve Syrah
Bien Nacido Pinot Noir - 3
Viognier - 3
8.Clos du Bois
Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County Chardonnay - 3
Sonoma County Merlot
9.Foppiano Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Petite Sirah
Zinfandel
10.Caymus Vineyards
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Conundrum - 5
Mer Soleil Chardonnay - 4
Mer Soleil Late Harvest
11.Interbrew
Stella Artois
Hoegaarden
Bass Ale
12.Castello Banfi
Col di Sasso - 2
Le Rime - 2
Banfi Rosa Regale (also at the Signature dinner on Nov 9. Fantastic with desserts)
13.Antinori
Peppoli
Tormaresca Chardonnay - 4
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
14.St. Clement Winery
St. Clement Napa Chardonnay - 3
St. Clement Napa Merlot
St. Clement Roppas
15.Hartford Family of Wines
Hartford Russian River Zinfandel
Hartford Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - 3
Hartford Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
16.Guenoc Estate Vineyards & Winery
Guenoc Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon
Guenoc Genevieve Magoon Chardonnay - 3
Langtry Meritage Red
17.Remy Martin
Remy Red
Remy VSOP
18.Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Light
Samuel Adams Utopia
19.Mumm Napa
25th Anniversary Cuvee
Brut Presitge
Cuvee M
20.Treana Winery & Liberty School Wine
Liberty School syrah
Treana Red
Treana White - 2
21.Forestville
Domaine Napa Cabervet Sauvignon
Domaine Napa Chardonnay - 3
Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay - 3
22.Kenwood / Valley of the Moon
Jack London Merlot
Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc - 3
Valley of the Moon Sangiovese
23.Castello Banfi, Piedmont Italy
Banfi Perlante - 2
Banfi LArdi
Banfi Rosa Regale
24.Marchesi di Barolo
Cannubi Barolo
Maraia. Marger - 2
Barolo - 3
25.Rosemount Estate
Rosemount Diamond Shiraz
Rosemount Diamond Chardonnay - 4
Rosemount Show Reserve Shiraz
26.Mazzocco
Chardonnay - 3
Matrix
Zinfandel
Since there doesn't seem to be any other Dis'ers that went to the Signature Dinner at the American Adventure on Nov. 9, I'll post a review this weekend.
Chocolate chocolate everywhere "Chocolate ravioli"
Ed