We did the Italian Regional Food and Wine Pairing Luncheon on Sept 28 and it was very good.
Our Menu:
First Course (served with Prosecco):
This was served cold and there were some boiled potatoes under the lobster and caviar dressing. This was very good. We also had a plate with breadsticks, bread, olives and olive oil served with the salad.
Second Course (served with Orvieto ):
The second photo shows what the ricotta balls looked like inside. These were very good. The tiny slice of white truffle was very fragrant. The chef told us that truffles were going for $4K a pound right now,
Third Course (served with Barbaresco):
This was totally wonderful. I never had roasted pheasant before and would get it again if I saw it on a menu. The flavors were so delicate. The dried pear slice on top was good and the cooked pear slices at the top of the plate added such a good flavor. The vanilla sauce was very light - enough to give a hint of flavor, yet not overpower it. I loved this,
Fourth Course (served with Passito, similar to Ice Wine):
The cheeses were strong and I didn't care for them as much as the rest of the meal. Again, a slice of truffle, but black truffle this time.
Fifth Course (served with Spumante Dolce):
I didn't know what to expect for the dessert when it said Il Piano on the menu. When it was served, everyone was delighted. The pianist was a thin cookie, the top of the piano was a piece of chocolate, Just excellent.
I asked the restaurant manager if any of these would be on the menu and he said "No". They were all very time consuming and they just don't have the time to prepare this same meal for the restaurant. But it would be repeated during the Festival at subsequent Italian Wine Pairing meals. I think I remember his saying they had six menus that they used for these luncheons. This was a perfect meal and I would do this again next year.
They also served both still water and sparkling water during the meal.
Just called the Reservations line to see if our Culinary Demonstrations could be cancelled and refunded. Was able to speak with someone after only a two minute wait. Not only did she cancel and refund all of our reservations, she also was able to get our refunds for yesterday's missed events. Disney is awesome, whole call only took 10 minutes. So sad we aren't going to be able to make the festival this year, but thankful we were able to get refunds on all of our plans. Enjoy everyone, and if you are wanting to attend the Culinary Demos today thru Monday, two spots just opened up. 
