Monthly Jiko Wine Dinner

[inkkognito]

We ponied up $160 (ouch!) for the Jiko wine dinner last week, and I finally finished my review today. Click here to read it in full, complete with food porn. I have to say, I actually enjoyed this more than Victoria and Albert's. It's cool because the chefs give a little explanation before each of the courses. Of course, I'm a big fan of Jiko in general so my opinion is a bit skewed. Oh well, you can judge for yourself when you see the mouthwatering photos (caution: don't click the link on an empty stomach).

 

[cdtommie]

Thanks for the great review...up to $160 now (yikes!). We did one a few years ago and it was around $120 I believe.

 

[Justsyd2]

What a great review! Thanks so much for the wonderful photos!

 

[inkkognito]

Thanks for the great review...up to $160 now (yikes!). We did one a few years ago and it was around $120 I believe.

Yes, the price made me balk a bit since you can't use Tables in Wonderland either. Some of the people who were there do it every month, and I have to say I'm quite jealous of them. We have a ressie for June (we were on the wait list for this month), and I'm trying to figure out how to swing doing in then as well.

 

[blissventure]

Thanks for all the info! A question: If you're waitlisted, what happens should a table open up? Do they give you a call, and then take your credit card then and there? For folks who do have a confirmed reservation, do they have to cancel a certain # of days ahead in order to not be charged?

We went on a waitlist a couple of months ago. I'm not sure what the process is from there. Thanks again!

 

[inkkognito]

With the waitlist, they contacted me via email the prior week to let me know space had opened, and I had to call them back with the charge card to confirm. I'm not sure of the cancellation policy but I will post then I find out...I really need to check into it in case we have to cancel in June.

 

[SoonipiLady]

This is something DH and I would totally be interested in. Is there a scheduled of them? Do other restaurants have them as well?

Thanks!
Karen

 

[jblrn2b]

Thanks for review. Jiko is now one of my favorites since we went in Feb!!!

 

[inkkognito]

This is something DH and I would totally be interested in. Is there a scheduled of them? Do other restaurants have them as well?

Thanks!
Karen

I'm not sure about the other restaurants, but Jiko holds them on the first Thursday of every month.

 

[cdtommie]

Looks like the Wave is starting to do monthly dinners:

The Wave’s Discovery Dinner
Celebrating Local Farming
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Wave Restaurant is delighted to offer a special series of dining events for the Tables in Wonderland Members. The first event will celebrate local farming and feature products from Cahaba Farm in Odessa, Florida. Cahaba produces an incredible line of micro herbs and greens, all grown year round utilizing practical hydroponics. They are one of the most diversified growers in the state of Florida, using three methods of hydroponics. Mr. Marvin Wilhite Jr. is the farmer/owner at Cahaba and he will host the dinner with Chef Frank Brough and Area Manager Stephen Shepherd.
The four course dinner will include a wine pairing, featuring the wines of Mark Diamond and the Yalumba Wine Company from Australia.
Wave Lounge Reception
Signature Appetizers
Wave Martini’s
Dinner Menu
The Wave’s Sustainable Catch
Featuring Pan-seared Maryland Striped Bass
Potato Leek Fondue
Cahaba Farms Micro Onions
Yalumba “The Y Series” Viogner
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Cinnamon -crusted Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pork Belly
Hard Cider Sauce and Potato & Celery Root Mash
Henschke “Henry’s Seven” Blend
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Hydroponic Greens
Micro Herbs, Sakura, Arugula and Caliente Kumquat Vinaigrette
Pewsey Vale “Prima” Riesling
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Florida Citrus Cream Napoleon with Coconut-Lime Dacquoise
Lemon Basil infused Sorbet
Yalumba “Antique” Tawny Port
Cocktails: 7:00 p.m. Wave Lounge*at*Disney’s Contemporary Resort, First Floor
Dinner to follow in the Restaurant
$92.00 per person, includes tax and gratuity
FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL rosa.flores@disney.com with your interest to book, and the number of your party.* You will be notified on a first come first serve basis and your credit card will be taken over the phone.* The event will be limited to 50 Guests.
Please note all bookings are non-refundable.
SAVE THE DATES:
The Wave will continue its Tables in Wonderland Dinner Discovery Series dinners on the following dates:
April 16th:** David Fennesey from Fresh from Florida will represent Central Seafood
May 21
June 18
July 16