He's the original chef from Dinner Impossible on the Food Network. BIG biceps!
And a great upper body, overall. The guest must have seen the Hawaiian luau episode where he danced the hula, shirtless (of course!)
He's the original chef from Dinner Impossible on the Food Network. BIG biceps!
The rationale, if true, is really warped. Why not just take the money they were wasting on security personnel and add a few more tables and chairs.
People being greedy and selfish with chairs
Im curious as to how one can be greedy or selfish with chairs? Once you sit isn't that chair yours for the evening? If you have a party of 4 at a table for 4 and only 1 person is staying to "guard the chairs" is that greedy? or selfish? Im just trying to understand why it is negative to keep a hold of a table id you arrived early enough to claim one.
Im curious as to how one can be greedy or selfish with chairs? Once you sit isn't that chair yours for the evening? If you have a party of 4 at a table for 4 and only 1 person is staying to "guard the chairs" is that greedy? or selfish? Im just trying to understand why it is negative to keep a hold of a table id you arrived early enough to claim one.
LOL, we didn't need more tables and chairs we needed about 500 less people in attendance.
traditionally in the past (at least in my experience), since it is set up like a huge cocktail party, there is a lot of roaming involved. If you came up to a table where I was sitting with my companions, and they were out getting food/drink, so their seats were not occupied, I would not hesitate to let you sit for a few minutes to put down your drink/enjoy your food.
I apologize if I am misunderstanding, but it seems like people were not subscribing to this method.
PARTY FOR THE SENSES
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ROBERT IRVINE, Former Host of Dinner: Impossible, ~~ Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Horseradish-crusted Salmon with Braised Endive, Beet Reduction
KIT MILLER, Tusker House Restaurant,
Disneys Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Porneqranate-martnated Quail Breast with Spinach and Ouinoa Salad, Roasted Fresh Fig
.PAUL PAVLOVIC, Biergarten Restaurant, Germany Pavilion, Epcot
Mediterranean Polenta Cakes with Roquefort and Figs
ALLAN SCOTT WINES AND ESTATES, Marlborough, New Zealand
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc
Allan Scott Riesling
Allan Scott Pinat Nair
. SOLAIRE BY ROBERT MONDAVI, Central Coast California
Solaire by Robert Mandavi Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Solaire by Robert Mandavi Cabernet Sauvignon. Paso Robles
Solaire by Robert Mandavi Cabernet Sauvignon. Central Coast
WINES FROM GREECE, Greece
Boutari Moschofilero
Oenoforas Asprolithi
Skouras St. George
Tsantali Rapsani Reserve
Vatistas Assyrtiko
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TAMI MCADAM, Edible Artistry, Cremorne, Australia
Hosted by Tourism Victoria, Australia
Fragrant Pork and Prawn Yum Cha Dumplings with Traditional Asian Dipping Sauce
GUY GROSSI, GROSSI FLORENTINO, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hosted by Tourism Victoria, Australia
Wet Roast Suckling Lamb with Herbs, Breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano. and Polenta
ALPHONOSO WALKER, Artist Point, Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Marinated Muscovy Smoked Duck with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Port Reduction
INTERNATIONAL CHEESE SELECTION Hosted by igourmet
White Stilton with Mango and Ginger
Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto
Cheddar with Thai Curry
Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo
Beemster Classic Extra Aged Gouda
Manchego
BUNRATTY MEADE, IRELAND
Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
O'Hara's Irish Cream
CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE, Rhone Valley, France
Chateau de le Gardine Tradition Chateauneuf-du-pape
Chateau Saint-Roch Lirac
Chateau Saint-Roch Cotes du Rhone
FOSTER'S WINE ESTATES, Australia
Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Rosemount Balmoral
Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz
YABBY LAKE VINEYARD, Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Yabby Lake Chardonnay
Yabby Lake Pinot Noir
Cooralook Shiraz
I then went and got in line for the Caymus tasting. I'll be honest, we've been to Caymus in Napa a couple of times, and as much as I keep trying to appreciate their wines, each time I've left wondering what the hoopla was about.
I haven't been to one of these events, but at the events like it that I've been to, the idea is that you sit for a few minutes to eat, then get up and vacate that table and move on to the next food you want to try, repeating the process by finding empty chairs at a table--which generally means sharing with others who are using it for a few minutes as well before moving on.
The concept is to keep people flowing throughout the room and no one "saving" a table or seats.
One similar event that we attend every year solved the problem by only having cocktail style tables--the tall ones that you stand at, and all chairs were placed over against the wall. So if you want to sit, you go to a chair that has no table, just a chair, and if you want a table, you stand. It's great, we've met a lot of really interesting people and made some really great new friends because we are "forced" to mingle with other attendees.
There are a few low tables with chairs to accomodate the disabled and very elderly, but they are attended by a hostess behind a rope and stantions clearly labeled with one of those blue "wheelchair" signs.
traditionally in the past (at least in my experience), since it is set up like a huge cocktail party, there is a lot of roaming involved. If you came up to a table where I was sitting with my companions, and they were out getting food/drink, so their seats were not occupied, I would not hesitate to let you sit for a few minutes to put down your drink/enjoy your food.
I apologize if I am misunderstanding, but it seems like people were not subscribing to this method.
No, a lot of folks don't. IMO PFTS isn't really conducive to sitting at the same table all night long. You can try, but it really makes things a bit more challenging. The roaming and eating is much easier. DH is disabled so we do try to find a central place to stay, but it would be a lot easier if we didn't have that constraint on us. I'd love the freedom of exploring PFTS the way it was intended. We have always shared our table. We've met some fascinating folks that way. Last year we had a reporter and her colleague from a Georgia newspaper sit with us for a time. They were wonderful and we had a great time chatting them up.
I actually HAVE been to PFTS before and despite being set up like a cocktail party I found that nearly everyone was territorial of THEIR table. That is why there is so much discussion of the "Running of the Bulls" at the beginning as everyone scrambles to find a seat, and also why there have been complaints if a severe lack of tables and chairs. When I attended we grabbed 3 seats at a 10 top table, there was one other couple and a group of 5 at the table. Everyone left at least 1 person from their party to "guard" their seats and this was the case for practically every other table. There is no explicit rule stating that you cannot "save" a table and IMO there is absolutely nothing wrong with saving a table. That way you have a home base to return to, to relax, enjoy your food, read the program. You just have to get there early enough to do so. But then again Im the kind of person that saves a table at CS restaurants before i have food *GASP* lol *puts her flame suit on just in case*
I think the point is that if everyone would stop "saving tables" and just flow through the room taking a table as they needed it and then moving on, there would be plenty of tables to go around. With all the chairs being saved it's going to cause a lot of people to have to stand all night, even though there are plenty of empty seats. Saving seats that no one is using when people are obviously looking for a place to sit and rest for a few minutes just seems selfish to me.
The rationale, if true, is really warped. Why not just take the money they were wasting on security personnel and add a few more tables and chairs.
LOL, we didn't need more tables and chairs we needed about 500 less people in attendance.
Here are pages 1 & 2 from Saturday night's program PFTS 10.18.2008: good friends, great food, good wines and oh yeah we were at a PARTY for whatever reason!
More to follow...
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KURT FLEISCHFRESSER, The Coach House, Nichols Hills, OK
Herb-seared Buffalo with Red Chile Risotto Cakes and Cilantro Remoutade
NABI SAITO, Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavilion, Epcot®
Mimaki Chicken
Chicken Breast Roll filled with Surimi and Vegetables, Demi-Glace Sauce
A COLLECTION OF CHOCOLATES Hosted by Chocolate Accents
NOAH FRENCH, Setal Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
Jasmine Milk-Chocolate Cream with Matcha Green Tea Jaconde and Five-Spice Streusel
ANDREAS BORN, Bakery, Disney's Hollywood Studios
Caramelized Pineapple Salsa with a Coconut Macaroon
Brule Pistachio Cakes on Apricot Confit
Chocolate Banana Cup with Salted Caramel
CHAMPAGNE G.H. MUMM, Reims, France G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge
MACMURRAY RANCH, Sonoma, California
Russian River Pi not Gris
Russian River Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast Pi not Noir
MARQUES DE RISCAL, Rioja, Spain
Baron de Chirel
Rioja Gran Reserva
Rioja Reserva
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JUDE THERIOT, Author of The 100 Greatest Cajun Recipes, Lake Charles, LA
Hosted by the Louisiana Office of Tourism
Pork Jambalaya with Eggplant Deborah
ERNIE HAVERKORN, Sel-F! Dine-In Theater Restaurant, Disney's Hof{ywood Studios"
Cumin-rubbed Ahi Tuna with Manchego Corn Cake and Six Pepper Relish
WING CHEUNG, The Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
Black Currant Mousse, Tapioca Jasmine Rice Cream Brulee, Chocolate Praline Rice Krispy Crunch
AIDAN DWYER, Bakery,
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Spiced Chiffon Cake with Pumpkin Ice Cream and Autumn Fruits
AMY MALIK, 33 Liberty Restaurant, Greenville, SC
Sweet Potato Panna Cotta
INTERNATIONAL CHEESE SELECTION
LION NATHAN USA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, Australia
Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling
Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay
Petaluma Shiraz
ROSENTHAL - THE MALIBU ESTATE, Malibu, California
Surfrider Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS, Napa Valley, California
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
Schramsberg Brut Rose
Schramsberg Cremant
YERING STATION/ MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN, Yarra Valley, Australia
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier
Yering Station Pinot Nair
Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz
ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.
Beck's Pilsner
Beck's Premium Light
Beck's Oktoberfest
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SAVORY TEMPTATIONS
MIKKO GRUENZNER & RICHARD SMICH, Special Events,
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios
Country-style Pheasant Sausage, Braised Red Cabbage and
Applewood Bacon Pierogi, Sun-dried Cherry Port Wine Sauce
DEAN MAX, 3030 Ocean Restaurant, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Georges Bank Confit of Swordfish, Honey Pickled Eggplant, Arugula, Basil Aloi
JAVIER PAREJA, Special Events,
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Chili and Spice-crusted Rib Eye, Mofongo Cake and Spicy Carrot, Chayote, and Cucumber Slaw
ALBERT RIVIELLO, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion, Epcot®
Slow-roasted Pork with Calvados Sauce and Apple-Fennel Slaw
WINES
CASA LARGA WINERY, Finger Lakes, New York
Casa Larga Lilac Hill
Casa Larga Cab-Merlot
Casa Larga Fiori Vidal Ice Wine
CAYMUS AND MER SOLEIL, Napa Valley, California
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Seuvlcoon. Napa Valley
Mer Solei I Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Silver Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Mer Soleil LATE
MATANZAS CREEK WINERY, Sonoma, California
Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley
Merlot, Bennett Valley
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SAVORY TEMPTATIONS
BRETT Hill, Jiko-The Cooking Place, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Dark Spice-braised Short Rib with Truffled Sweet Potatoes and Tomato-Date Jam
JOHN MALIK, 33 Liberty Restaurant, Greenville, SC
Crayfish Jambalya with a Cheddar Crouton
JARROD PEARMAN, Special Events, Disney's BoardWalk Resort
Guava-glazed Pork Tenderloin with a Poblano Chile Relish and Batata Mash
CHRISTIAN RUMPLER, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, United Kingdom Pavilion, Epcot®
Herb-marinated Ostrich, Crispy Potatoes and Bacon, Mushroom Ragout and Horseradish Pesta
DOUG TURBUSH, Bluepointe Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
Lemongrass and Black Pepper Shrimp with Dried Mango and Coriander
AXEL MARTINEZ,
Coral Reef Restaurant, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Epcot@
Goat Cheese and Portobello Pot Stickers with Sweet and Sour Red Pepper Coutts
KENWOOD VINEYARDS, Sonoma California
Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Gris
Valley of the Moon Unoaked Chardonnay
Kenwood Artist Series Carbernet Sauvignon
FOSS MARAI, Veneto, Italy
Foss Marai Prosecco Extra Dry
Foss Marai Cuvee Brut
Foss Marai Roes Brut
RUTZ CELLARS, Russian River Valley, California
Russian River Cuvee Chardonnay
French Cuvee Pi not Noir
VINA SAN PEDRO, Maipo Valley, Chile
1865 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 1865 Single Vineyard Malbec
Cabo de Hornas Cabernet Sauvignon
CELLERS UNIO, CATALONIA, SPAIN Castell de Calders Reserve
THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, BREWERS OF SAMUEL ADAMS® BEER
Samuel Adams Boston Lager®
Samuel Adams® Octoberfest
Samuel Adams Light®