Wine pairing dinner at AKL

[KodakFigment]

On our last trip to AKL (2005) the chef at Jiko's told us about a special dinner available only once or twice a month. It paired African wines and special dishes prepared by a Jiko or Boma chef. We missed it last time. Does anyone know if it is still offered and when? I know that if anyone will know it will be my fellow Dis'ers

 

[Werner Weiss]

Yes. It's called the Jiko Wine Dinner Series. It's usually held the first Thursday of every month (although it's not scheduled every month). The price is approx. $150 per person, which includes tax and tip.

You can make reservations through Disney Dining 180 days in advance. You have to guarantee the reservation, but you don't actually pay until the end of the dinner.

The dinner starts with a reception on the Asante Terrace, overlooking the Savannah, from 6:30 until about 7:00 p.m. Dinner is in the Capetown Wine Room at Jiko. The whole thing lasts around four hours, and includes a half dozen courses; most are paired with wine.

There are local "regulars" who attend every dinner, but there are also out-of-towners (like my wife and me) who attend if a Jiko Wine Dinner occurs while we're at WDW.

The food is always excellent. The quality of the wine depends on the winery that month, but, overall, the wine has been good to excellent the three times we've attended.

 

[KodakFigment]

Thank you for such a quick reply. Looks like we are going to miss it by one week again. So much for advance planning! Next time I'm talking to dining I'll confirm the dates.