Party For The Senses 2008 - October 18th

[ReggieB]

Thought this might be useful for anyone trying to decide if they want to try this or not. I will put up the menu for the night I attended, and a few photos (not great quality though!!)

It was set up with different colored zones, presumably that meant something to someone, but I couldn't work out how the grouping went!! There were six in all. So I'll do one at a time...

 

[ReggieB]

Red Section

Savory Temptations:

ROBERT IRVINE, Former Host of Dinner: Impossible
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Horseradish-crusted Salmon with Braised Endive, Beet Reduction
(This was my DH's fave one. Robert was very outgoing, I've never been propostioned on one knee with a piece of Salmon before!)

KIT MILLER, Tusker House Restaurant
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Pomegranate-marinated Quail Breast with Spinach & Quinoa Salad, Roasted Fresh Fig
(Not so keen, just don't like the little bones!!)

PAUL PAVLOVIC
Biergarten Restaurant, Germany Pavilion, Epcot
Mediterranean Polenta Cakes with Roguefort and Figs

Wines:
ALLAN SCOTT WINES & ESTATES
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Noir

SOLAIRE BY ROBERT MONDAVI
Central Coast, California
Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands (I became a bit of a regular for this one)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast

WINES FROM GREECE
Boutari Moschofilero
Oenoforas Asprolithi
Skouras St. George
Tsantali Rapsani Reserve
Vatistas Assyrtiko

 

[ReggieB]

Yellow Section

Savory Temptations:

TAMI MCADAM, Edible Artistry
Cremorne Australia
Fragrant Pork & Prawn Yum Cha Dumplings with Traditional Asian Dipping Sauce

GUY GROSSI, GROSSI FLORENTINO
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Wet Roast Suckling Lamb with Herbs, Breadcrumbs, Parmigiano and Polenta
(Very Good, but not as good as....)

ALPHONSO WALKER, Artists Point
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Marinated Muscovy Smoked Duck with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Pork Reduction
(My absolute favorite of the night, it was so good!)

INTERNATIONAL CHEESE SELECTION
White Stilton with Mango & Ginger
Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto
Cheddar with Thai Curry (very sublime!)
Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo
Beemster Classic Aged Gouda (loved this)
Manchego

Wines & Liqeurs:

BUNRATTY MEADE, IRELAND
Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
O'Mara's Irish Cream

CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE
Rhone Valley France
Chateau de la Gardine Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateau Saint-Roch Lirac
Chateau Saint -Roch Cotes du Rhone

FOSTER'S WINE ESTATES
Australia
Coldstream Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Rosemount Balmoral
Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz

YABBY LAKE VINEYARD
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Yabby Lake Chardonnay
Yabby Lake Pinot Noir
Cooralook Shiraz

 

[flyerwife]

Love the pics. Keep 'em coming. Do you recall if they gave you a Riedel wine glass to take home as a souvenir? (We got them at the Party for the Senses a few years ago.)

Thanks!

 

[ReggieB]

Love the pics. Keep 'em coming. Do you recall if they gave you a Riedel wine glass to take home as a souvenir? (We got them at the Party for the Senses a few years ago.)

Thanks!

There was a glass, I'm off to rumage around in my cupboards, to see if I can find it...

 

[ReggieB]

Pink Section

Savory Temptations:

KURT FLEISCHFRESSER, The Coach House
Nichols Hills, OK
Herb-seared Buffalo with Red Chile Risotto Cakes and Cilantro Remoulade.
(On paper this sounds like a winner, however this was realy bland, seriously. I expected the Buffalo to be a little more interesting for a start)

NABI SAITO, Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavillion
Epcot
Mimaki Chicken - Chicken Breast Roll filled with Surimi & Vegetables, Demi-Glace Sauce
(This was cooked chicken, I hasten to add, and very tasty too!)

Sweet Temptations:

ANDREAS BORN, Bakery
Disney Hollywood Studios
Caramelized Pineapple Salsa with A Coconut Macaroon
Brule Pistachio on Apricot Confit
Chocolate Banana Cup with Salted Caramel

NOAH FRENCH, Setai Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
Jasmine Milk Chocolate Cream with Matcha Green Tea Jaconde & Five Spice Streusel

(Can you believe I didn't try ANY of these desserts??)

COLLECTION OF CHOCOLATES

(Aha! Tried these though, didn't share either!!)

Wines:

CHAMPAGNE GH MUMM
Reims, France
GH Mumm Cordon Rouge

MACMURRAY RANCH
Sonoma, California
Russian River Pinot Gris
Russian River Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

MARQUES DE RISCAL
Rioja, Spain
Baron de Chirel
Rioja Gran Reserva
Rioja Reserva

 

[ReggieB]

Purple Section

Savory Temptations:
JUDE THERIOT, Author of The 100 Greatest Cajun Recipes
Lake Charles, La
Pork Jambalaya with Eggplant Deborah
(A standout, the chef was really friendly too)

ERNIE HAVERKORN, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Cumin Rubbed Ahi Tuna with Manchego Corn Cake & Six Pepper Relish
(I could have eaten the whole tableful of the corn cake)

Sweet Temptations:

WING CHEUNG, The Grand Hyatt
New York, NY
Black Currant Mousse, Tapioca Jasmine Rice Cream Brulee, Chocolate Praline Rice Krispy Crunch

AIDAN DWER, Bakery
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
Spiced Chiffon Cake with Pumpkin Ice Cream & Autumn Fruits

AMY MALIK, 33 Liberty Restaurant
Greenville, SC
Sweet Potato Panna Cotta

INTERNATIONAL CHEESE SELECTION

Wines:

LION NATHAN USA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Australia
Petaluma Hanlin Hill Reisling
Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay
Petaluma Shiraz

ROSENTHAL - THE MALIBU ESTATE
Malibu, CA
Surfrider Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon

SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS
Napa Valley, CA
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
Schramsberg Brut Rose
Schramsberg Cremant

YERING STATION/MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN
Yarra Valley, Australia
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier
Yeringh Station Pinot Noir
Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz

Beers:

ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC
Beck's Pilsner
Beck's Premium Light
Beck's Oktoberfest

 

[ReggieB]

Green Section

Savory Temptations:

MIKKO GRUENZER & RICHARD SMICH, Special Events
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park & Disney's Hollywood Studios
Country Style Pheasant Sausage, Braised Red Cabbage & Applewood Bacon Pierogi, Sun Dried Cherry Port Wine Sauce

DEAN MAX, 3030 Ocean Restaurant
Ft. Lauderdael, FL
Georges Bank Confit of Swordfish, Honey Pickled Eggplant, Arugula, Basil Aioli

JAVIER PAREJA, Special Events
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
Chili & Spice-crusted Rib Eye, Mofongo Cake & Spicy Carrot, Chayote and Cucumber Slaw

ALBERT RIVIELLO, Le Cellier Steakhouse
Canada Pavillion, Epcot
Slow Roasted Pork with Calvados Sauce & Apple-Fennel Slaw

Wines:

CASA LARGA WINERY
Fingers Lakes, NY
Casa Larga Lilac Hill
Casa Larga Cab-Merlot
Casa Larga Fiori Vidal Ice Wine

CAYMUS AND MER SOLEIL
Napa Valley, CA
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Silver Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Mer Soleil

MATANZAS CREEK WINERY
Sonoma, CA
Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley
Merlot, Bennett Valley

 

[disneyfav4ever]

The foods sound like they were yummy that night. I missed PFTS last year, and am so glad I'm going to one this year.

Thought this might be useful for anyone trying to decide if they want to try this or not. I will put up the menu for the night I attended, and a few photos (not great quality though!!)

It was set up with different colored zones, presumably that meant something to someone, but I couldn't work out how the grouping went!! There were six in all. So I'll do one at a time...

The only thing that I can make any sense of with the colors, is that perhaps it's to make things easier to find since the food is listed in the program by color as well.

 

[ReggieB]

And finally..

Blue section

BRETT HILL, Jiko - The Cooking Place
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Dark Spiced Braised Short Rib with Truffled Sweet Potatoes & 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 & Batata Mash

CHRISTIAN RUMPLER, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion, Epcot
Herb-marinated Ostrich, Crispy Potatoes & Bacon, Mushroom Ragout & Horseradish Pesto

DOUG TURBUSH, Bluepointe Restaurant
Atlanta, GA
Lemongrass & Black Pepper Shrimp with Dried Mango & Coriander
(This was another high point, not enough shrimp going on for me, so to finally stumble across this was great)

ALEX MARTINEZ, Coral Reef Restaurant, The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Epcot
Goat Cheese & Portobello Pot Stickers with Sweet & Sour Red Pepper Coulis
(This was DH's worse sample, not a big goat cheese fan)

Wines:

KENWOOD VINEYARDS
Sonoma, CA
Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Gris
Valley of The Moon Unoaked Chardonnay (very good)
Kenwood Artist Series Carbernet Sauvignon

FOSS MARAI
Veneto, Italy
Foss Marai Prosecco
Foss Marai Cuvee Brut
Foss Marai Roos Brut

RUTZ CELLARS
Russian River Valley, CA
Russian River Cuvee Chardonnay
French Cuvee Pinot 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

Beers:

THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Samuel Adams Light

 

[ReggieB]

Love the pics. Keep 'em coming. Do you recall if they gave you a Riedel wine glass to take home as a souvenir? (We got them at the Party for the Senses a few years ago.)

Thanks!

Found the glass. It was a Schott glass. Doesn't mean much to me, but maybe to you! I also took a picture for you. I didn't have any wine, so it's actually Ribena (a British soft drink!)

 

[flyerwife]

Thanks so much for the info and photo of the glass. A few years ago, they gave out nice Riedel wine glasses with the Epcot Food and Wine logo etched on them. I was curious to know if they were still giving those. Thanks again for your posts and pics.

 

[davinakb]

Nice. I missed the F&W last year, will miss it this year too. (C'mon lottery!) Fun to see the PFTS info, it's one of my favorite events of the festival. Any wines you'd recommend, other than the Chardonnays you listed? Thanks for posting.