First Look: Newly renovated Primo at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Primo owner Chef Melissa Kelly is the first female chef to win the James Beard Foundation’s award for Best Chef, 2x. Chef Kelly and her husband, pastry chef Price Kushner, opened the first Primo in Maine in 2000, a second at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando in 2003, and the third in Tuscon, Arizona in 2005. 

Primo V2 will reopen for dinner service this Friday, September 24 from 6pm – 10pm. details: https://tastychomps.com/2021/09/first-look-newly-renovated-primo-at-jw-marriott-orlando-grande-lakes.html

Upcoming Event: Knife and Spoon One Year Anniversary Dinner – Thursday October 7th

Knife & Spoon, the signature steak & seafood restaurant led by award-winning Chef John Tesar at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is celebrating its first anniversary very soon.

To commemorate, the restaurant is hosting a very special five-course celebration dinner event on Thursday, Oct. 7, with celebrity chef and Knife & Spoon founder John Tesar joining James Beard award nominee chef de cuisine Gerald Sombright and Executive Pastry Chef Stephane Cheramy.

Joining them will be special guest chefs Alex Seidel of Denver (Best Chef: Southwest James Beard Foundation Award in 2018) and Top Chef finalist Casey Thompson.

KNIFE & SPOON – ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Cocktail reception with live music
Five Courses | $295/person | Wine Pairing
(available for additional fee)
Thursday, October 7th | 6:00pm
CALL 407-393-4333 TO RESERVE

Proceeds benefiting Parramore Kidz Zone

KCuvee x Tasty Chomps – Introduction to Wine Course Event – Tuesday October 19th at Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House in Orlando

At the Wine Tasting/Educational Course, guests will use all five senses to better understand wine and their own preferences. Through this course, you will gain all the tools you need to start your wine journey and enjoy the themed tastings we have developed for you, including:

• The main grape varieties and how to differentiate between them
• The basic principles of winemaking
• How to properly taste wine
• How to read wine labels and choose the wines you love
• Basic Wine Terminology

KCuvee x Tasty Chomps – Introduction to Wine Course Event 

Where?
College Park Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House & Culinary Garden
26 E King St, Orlando, FL 32804

When?
Tuesday October 19th @ 6:00PM
Sign Up Deadline – by Friday October 15th.

Cost
$119 per person exclusive pricing (normally $150)
Additional $49 for a three-course meal prepared by James Beard Award Nominee Chef Kevin Fonzo.

What to Know / Bring

• Please bring a photo ID. All participants must be age 21+.
• All guests under age 21 are not permitted.

We will taste 5 delicious wines + a Welcome drink.

Attendees will receive a Beautiful Study Guide and Certificate of Completion.

Sign Up Link: 
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/kcuvee/items/263710/calendar/2021/10/?flow=468250&full-items=yes

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First Look: 2021 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Media Preview Menu

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns to celebrate its 12th year on October 29-30, 2021 featuring a wide selection of food, wine, live entertainment, and fireworks under the stars at the world famous resort from 5:30pm-9:00pm each day. Event-only tickets are $165 per person, excluding tax & service fees, and 1-night room packages start at $580 and include 2 event tickets.  For a full list of current menu offerings, please visit https://swandolphin.com/wp-pdf/other/fwcmenu.pdf.  Fans can visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com to purchase tickets to the outdoor event.

This year’s event will be set outside among the scenic ambiance of the resort where food and wine lovers can stroll the causeway and enjoy a diverse selection of delectable delights at 20 food stations prepared by award-winning chefs offering unrivaled cuisine to please every palate and also sample 100+ beverage selections of fine wine, beer and spirits from around the world.

Inside Look: The Marketplace at Avalon Park - New Food Hall Opens in East Orlando 

The Marketplace at Avalon Park is a brand new and innovative food hall, general store, commissary kitchen and event space that just celebrated their grand opening this past weekend in downtown Avalon Park in East Orlando. It is such a cool new addition to Eastern Orange County and is sure to be a delightful space for families and neighbors for a long time to come. We recently had a chance to check the space out and were blown away by both the great design of the Marketplace as well as the many excellent food and other vendors available.

Marketplace at Avalon Park occupies approximately 7,500 square feet of the ground floor of the Avalon Innovation Center, located at 3801 Avalon Park East Boulevard.

The food hall is comprised of 9 eatery bays with indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate over 200 patrons, a commissary kitchen, live entertainment and event space, a general store, indoor/outdoor bar and a gathering kitchen.