The 13th Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic took place Nov. 11 and 12, shortly after Hurricane Nicole swept through the area. I attended Friday evening and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect night.
Here are some of the things I saw and tasted.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort held its annual Food & Wine Classic on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, just a couple of days after Hurricane Nicole swept through the area.
The weather was perfect for the event, which was set up on the waterfront concourses and the causeway that connects the two properties.
The weather was perfect for the event, which was set up on the waterfront concourses and the causeway that connects the two properties.
And the food and beverage teams from the Swan and Dolphin, including chefs and staff members from the many on-property restaurants, prepared delicious samples of their best foods.
A highlight was a preview of Rosa Mexicano, a restaurant that will be opening after the 1st of the year. It had its own area at the festival, its own band and several tasty samples, including chunky guacamole.
A highlight was a preview of Rosa Mexicano, a restaurant that will be opening after the 1st of the year. It had its own area at the festival, its own band and several tasty samples, including chunky guacamole.
A highlight was a preview of Rosa Mexicano, a restaurant that will be opening after the 1st of the year. It had its own area at the festival, its own band and several tasty samples, including chunky guacamole.
A highlight was a preview of Rosa Mexicano, a restaurant that will be opening after the 1st of the year. It had its own area at the festival, its own band and several tasty samples, including chunky guacamole.
Amare, the signature restaurant at the new Swan Reserve Hotel, served Chargrilled Chicken Souvlaki.
Amare, the signature restaurant at the new Swan Reserve Hotel, served Chargrilled Chicken Souvlaki.
Some of the food stations were unique to the event, such as Smokin' D's BBQ, which on Friday served hand-crafted bacon with pickled turnip greens
Some of the food stations were unique to the event, such as Smokin' D's BBQ, which on Friday served hand-crafted bacon with pickled turnip greens
Grilled sausage and creamy mac and cheese from the Carnival Corner had folks coming back for seconds.
Grilled sausage and creamy mac and cheese from the Carnival Corner had folks coming back for seconds.
A favorite from previous years, the Bubble Lounge returned with a roomful of sparkling wines.
A favorite from previous years, the Bubble Lounge returned with a roomful of sparkling wines.
Another perennial favorite, Shula's Steak House was serving Roasted Linz Heritage Black Angus Beef Tenderloin.
Another perennial favorite, Shula's Steak House was serving Roasted Linz Heritage Black Angus Beef Tenderloin.
Other food stations included The Pig and the Poke, Hang 10 and Kimonos.
Other food stations included The Pig and the Poke, Hang 10 and Kimonos.
Other food stations included The Pig and the Poke, Hang 10 and Kimonos, serving its delicious sushi.
Other food stations included The Pig and the Poke, Hang 10 and Kimonos, serving its delicious sushi.
The Classic was a little later this year, after the time switch, so things got darker earlier. While it made seeing some of the food items difficult it made the lighting around the resort all the more dramatic.
