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A few days ago we went to the Tequila Pairing Lunch with our friends Lisa and Andy… This is the first of two times that we’ve scheduled to do this event, while it’s the third time for us, it’s the first time for them. Since we’ve posted about the event before (2011 & 2012) and continue reading 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Tequila Lunch #1 … We’re trying something new this year re: Food & Wine Festival… On Monday nights, as long as the New England Patriots aren’t playing football <grin>, we’re going over to the Festival with Walter (& Calvin too, sometimes we hope)… He’s agreed to be the designated driver and that means we can drink without taking cabs continue reading 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival – Africa Marketplace and the Outpost … Let’s start out by saying that we REALLY love Kevin Dundon’s Culinary Demonstrations at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival… How much so? Well we’ve attended in 2010, 2011, 2012 (with Calvin & Kate), and now in 2013 (with Lisa & Andy). Like the last two years, we started out with Amy Meddins continue reading 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Culinary Demonstration with Kevin Dundon, Raglan Road etc… … …on Monday, we went to the first Italian Regional Lunch of this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Season (yes, I consider it to be a “season”) with Lisa & Andy. Last year was the first year that the Regional Wine Lunch had been held in Italy (well, after all, France’s restaurants – the continue reading Italian Regional Wine Luncheon – Tutto Gusto – 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival … … The 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has started! Between that and exercise and work that pays the bills, there isn’t much time for sleep! So, I won’t be doing a Hump Day Post tomorrow, instead there’ll be a post about our first Extra WDW Magic Event – The Italian Regional Wine Luncheon… continue reading No Hump Day Post tomorrow… … We were able to make it over to Epcot on Thursday night… It used to be a loosely held secret that the Marketplace Booths were open for “dress rehearsal” the day before the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins, now it’s widely expected that if you go over, you’ll be able to sample nearly continue reading 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival – Soft Opening – our take … A quick run-down of our list(s) Going around World Showcase clockwise from the promenade bridge – if it isn’t mentioned we don’t plan on trying it… 2. Brazil Seared Scallop with Ragout of Tomatoes, Peppers & Hearts of Palm – maybe Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado & Cilantro – we tasted during continue reading Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Marketplace Booths … … we have commitments that are taking up our time (starting this morning until Sunday evening)… So, here’s really short run-down of our thoughts so far re: Epcot Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booths: We aren’t really that into them because We’re adventurous eaters and the offerings just seem to get more and more tame continue reading Not the post we promised… … + 2 (days late) Well, it’s Friday! and I’m just now getting around to the “weekly” (and I use that word lightly) round-up. Things have been very busy here at ExtraWDWMagic… lots of stuff on FlipBoard, a dinner & drinks at bluezoo (more on that next week), a book signing by Disney Legend Marty continue reading Extra! Extra! Read All About It! – Hump Day + 2 (late) … We had a wander around Epcot today (a long hot wander, nearly 9 miles)… Most of the Marketplace booths are out… A few of the preexisting structures haven’t been repurposed yet (and I didn’t take photos): Fife & Drum The Outpost The Refreshment Port Desserts & Champagne We didn’t see any signs of the American continue reading The Marketplaces for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival are mostly in place! … |
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