‘Dining’

Sushi master Yoshie Cabral holds court at the California Grill

  Sushi chef Yoshie Cabral   Yoshie Cabral is one of just a handful of female sushi chefs in the United States. Her culinary creativity has been part of the California Grill’s experience since opening day 15 years ago. Her creations are one of the most-requested menu items.  It is not unusual...
August 24th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Video | Read More

Patina Group CEO talks about pizzas and more at Epcot’s Via Napoli

August 20th, 2010 | Dining, Featured, Heather McPherson | Read More

Swan and Dolphin serve up Food & Wine Classic Oct. 8 and 9

  Swan and Dolphin Hotel's Wine Classic Oct 8 and 9. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are offering guests a chance to indulge at the first annual Food & Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Oct. 8 and 9.  Separate events from the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival,...
August 18th, 2010 | Dining, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Walt Disney World Resort is a wine lovers paradise

International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 1-Nov. 14 Delicious Discoveries is the theme for the 15th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 1-Nov. 14. It’s no wonder that this festival has grown in popularity. With a Walt Disney Resort wine list of 250 varieties that’s updated...
August 13th, 2010 | Dining, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Heather McPherson, Hotels and Resorts, Things to do | Read More

Epcot: A look at the grand opening of Via Napoli

The grand opening of Via Napoli, a restaurant at the Italy pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. There’s an emphasis on pizza, but there’s other fare as well. The new eatery is along the backside of the Italy pavilion. There was basically nothing there before, and the previous Italian...
August 5th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Featured, Pictures | Read More

First look and first bites at Via Napoli in Epcot’s Italy Showcase

Executive chef Charlie Restivo The Italian accents in Epcot’s World Showcase now include an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria called Via Napoli. The 300-seat restaurant is different from other Epcot eateries in that it is awash with natural light. From the moment the automatic doors slide open, guests...
August 3rd, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Park Tips | Read More

Queen Victoria’s Room at Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s a royal treat

With just 4 tables, the private room is the stage for hours of leisurely dining. (Walt Disney World photo) I could not imagine how executive chef Scott Hunnel could improve upon the dining experience at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The restaurant is a 10-year...
August 1st, 2010 | Dining, Featured, Heather McPherson | Read More

Disney drinks for adults: Toast with a Big Apple Sunset

Big Apple Sunset There are more than 50 cocktail lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom). Guests can order beers and wines from around the globe, exquisite French Champagnes, sparkling wines and bartenders’ specialty drinks such as a...
July 28th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, Heather McPherson, Nightlife, Park Tips | Read More

Epcot: Prepare for Neapolitan pizza

We’re just about two weeks away from the official opening of the long-anticipated Epcot pizzeria, which will be called Via Napoli and located in the back of the Italy pavilion of World Showcase. Here are clues on what to expect, based on the menu and a news release from Patina Restaurant Group,...
July 20th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Featured, Things to do | Read More

Downtown Disney’s Portobello pairs meatball sliders and beer in new menu

In case you missed this from orlandosentinel.com/thedish: Portobello in Downtown Disney is embracing meatball mania, offering an affordable assortment of meatball sliders  paired with local and organic beers. The Meatball Bar, conceptualized by Portobello’s executive chef Steven Richardand Portobello’s...
July 14th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson | Read More
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