ORLANDO
(April 10, 2013)- Food and wine that capture the fusion of
free-spirited nature with the stylish sophistication of the Pacific
Northwest are the inspiration behind a tasty trip along the Oregon Trail
during the next Vine & Dine event at the Rosen Centre and its award-winning Everglades restaurant. This latest exclusive, one-of-a-kind dining experience begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 26.
Everglades
Head Chef Fred Vlachos will create a unique, five-course "Oregon's Town
& Country Affair" inspired by the scenic Dundee Hills wine country
of the Beaver State and the contemporary style that defines its most
populous city, Portland. Each course will be paired with wines that
include famous Pinot Gris and Pinot Noirs from the best of Oregon's 300
or so wineries such as Chehalem, Lange Estate (Wine & Spirits
magazine 2012 Winery of the Year) and Shea Vineyards, which are blessed
with grapes similar to those grown in the Alsace and Burgundy regions
of France because of the region's similar soil and climate.
Chef
Fred will start off the evening with an elegant King Prawn salad
accented by Raspberry and Cardamom coulis, followed by a traditionally
rustic Morel Chicken Pot Pie. The intermezzo is a plum sorbet that sets
the stage for Venison Steak with Oregon Black Porter Sauce. The main
course will be accompanied by Shea Vineyard Estate 2009 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, voted seventh on Wine Spectator magazines "Top
100 of 2012." Concluding the experience is a beautiful Pear Tarte
Tatin, which takes the French dessert classic made with apples and gives
it a true Oregon twist using pears and hazelnuts.
"Oregon's
Town & Country Affair" will be followed by two more Vine & Dine
events in coming months. "It's All a Blend" on Friday, May 17 will
showcase blended wines and fusion food. Then on Friday, June 28, Chef
Fred will create a wine-and-dinner pairing of the century, of sorts:
"Robert Mondavi's 100th Birthday" honors the wine icon's best wines and favorite dishes.
Each Vine & Dine event begins with a reception in Everglades Bar featuring a welcome wine or unique wine cocktail. The group then adjourns to Everglades restaurant - offering a comfortable, yet refined setting that evokes the natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Florida Everglades - for a multi-course gourmet dinner highlighted by fresh, seasonal ingredients and wines expertly selected to complement the cuisine. During dinner, guests may engage in casual conversation about wines with an experienced wine maker or knowledgeable sommelier chosen for each event. Guests can also enter to win exciting raffle prizes, such as bottles of wine, wine-related items or hotel stays. An intimate
dining experience, each Vine & Dine event is limited to no more
than 40 guests, ensuring personal attention for each attendee.
The cost of each Vine & Dine dinner is $75 per person, plus tax and 20 percent gratuity. Diners
may make their evenings even more special by spending the night in a
deluxe guest room for a special rate. As with all Everglades dining
experiences, valet parking is complimentary. For Vine & Dine reservations and more details, call 407-996-8560. For more information, visit www.evergladesrestaurant.com or www.rosencentre.com.
Vine
& Dine dinners can be customized for private group events. The
Everglades restaurant's extensive wine list, which features an array of
wines from all regions, winemaking styles and price points, allows the
culinary team to work with event and meeting planners to arrange unique
experiences within any budget. The
restaurant also offers an extensive selection of organic wines from
wineries that share the hotel's passion for protecting the environment
and creating quality products in a sustainable manner.
Rosen Centre has received Meetings & Conventions' prestigious Gold Platter Award,
which is given to select properties throughout the nation that
demonstrate creative and culinary excellence. Just minutes away from the
Orlando International Airport and the area's most popular theme parks
and attractions, Rosen Centre is located at 9840 International Drive,
Orlando, FL 32819. For more information, visit www.rosencentre.com or call (800) 800-9840.
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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.
