13th Annual Food and Wine festival

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The 13th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will take place on
September 26 - November 9, 2008
The theme for 2008 is "Cities in Wonderland" and will feature cuisine from "foodie" cities such as Cork, Ireland; Shanghai, China; Cape Town, South Africa' Bologna, Italy; Mexico City, Tokyo and Marrakesh, Morrocco.
The Eat To The Beat will feature new acts including En Vogue, Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Among the perennial favorites returning for the event are Jon Secada, , Kool & The Gang and Otis Day & the Knights.


09/26 - 09/27 - Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy (http://www.bbvd.com/index2.html)
09/28 - 09/30 - Sheena Easton (http://sheenaeaston.com/)
10/01 - 10/04 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas (http://www.mickeythomas.com/)
10/05 - 10/07 - En Vogue (http://www.google.com/search?q=En+Vogue+&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA)
10/08 - 10/09 - Johnny Lang (http://www.jonnylang.com/)
10/10 - 10/12 - Peabo Bryson (http://www.soultracks.com/peabo_bryson.htm)
10/13 - 10/14 - Sister Hazel (http://www.sisterhazel.com/)
10/15 - 10/16 - David Sanborn (http://www.davidsanborn.com/)
10/17 - 10/18 - Jon Secada (http://www.jonsecada.com/)
10/19 - 10/21 - Spyro Gyra (http://www.spyrogyra.com/)
10/22 - 10/23 - Otis Day & The Knights (http://otisdayandtheknights.com/)
10/24 - 10/26 - Exposé (http://www.exposeonline.net/)
10/27 - 10/28 - Kool & The Gang (http://www.koolandthegang.com/)
10/29 - 10/30 - Boyz II Men (http://www.myspace.com/boyziimen)
10/31 - 11/02 - Atlanta Rhythm Section (http://www.atlantarhythmsection.com/)
11/03 - 11/05 - David Cassidy (http://www.davidcassidy.com/)
11/06 - 11/07 - Night Ranger (http://www.nightranger.com/)
11/08 - 11/09 - Los Lobos (http://www.loslobos.org/site/)

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Hosted by Vanity Fair
This popular venue takes place each Saturday during the Food and Wine Festival at the World ShowPlace located between Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions. You’ll begin this memorable evening with reserved seating at the 5:45pm performance of the Eat to the Beat Concert. $135 per person plus tax, gratuity included.
From 6:30 to 9:00pm, you’ll be sampling the culinary creations of 25 renowned chefs and over 25 wineries and breweries. Each tasting station will be a new sensation for the senses.

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Top Pastry Chefs will prepare three desserts for you to sample. The session begins with sparkling wine and a breakfast buffet. $75 per person plus tax, gratuity included

9/28: Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito - Baked in Brooklyn, NY
10/5: Richard Capizzi - Per Se, New York, NY
10/12: Alice Medrich - Author of Pure Dessert from Berkeley, CA
10/19: Emily Luchetti - Farallon Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
10/26: Geraldine Randlesome - Creative Cutters – Specialty Cake Business, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
11/2: Gale Gand - Host of Sweet Dreams on the Food Network, and owner of Gale's Coffee Bar, Chicago, IL
11/9: Warren Brown, Sugar Rush on the Food Network, and CakeLove, Washington, DC & Mary Meyers, CakeLove, Washington, DCSundays: 10:30am - 12:30pm

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The focus is wine at this event, which is hosted at the Contemporary Resort's California Grill Restaurant. This is the perfect seminar for both the serious wine gourmand and for those wishing to learn more about fine wines from around the world. Each event features at least 10 vintages from prestigious vintners. Prices vary and are per person plus tax, gratuity included

10/5 - $155: Napa Valley Franciscan Magnificat. Presented by Eric Hemer, Master Somlier and Certified Wine Educator and Tony Dalton, District Manager of Icon Estates. Franciscan is one of the top red wine estates in Napa Valley. Taste 10 vintages of the Franciscan Magnificat wine.
10/12- $155: Lebanon Chateau Musar. Presented by Bartholomew Broadbent and founder of Broadbent Selections. This is considered to be a cult wine from Lebanon, established in 1930. Whites and Reds are featured.
11/2 - $195: Bordeaux Château Pontet Canet. Presented by Alfred Tesseron, Proprietor of Chateau Pontet Canet which is one of the great winemaking dynasties of Bordeaux. Guest will taste 10 vintages while learning about each.
11/9 - $195: California Stag's Leap and Faye Vineyards. Presented by Tim Clark, National Wine Educator for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Representative for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Guests will taste 5 wines from Stag's Leap and 5 wines from Faye Vineyards.Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00pm
Theme Park Admission is not required

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This event features three wines paired with three tasting portions of fine cuisine at Epcot's Signature Restaurants $55 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Sake, Sushi and Sashimi
Tokyo Dining , Japan Pavilion
Mondays: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
3:30 - 5:00pm
Mediterranean Flavors
Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
Tuesdays: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
3:30 - 5:00pm
Tastes of Italy
Tutto Italia, Italy Pavilion
Saturdays: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8
2:30 - 4:00pm

Park admission (http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/tickets.htm) is required

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$70 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
2:30 - 3:45 Saturdays
This event takes place in the Wonders of Life Festival Cener. Each session is hosted by an expert "fromager" from the Artisanal Cheese Center in NY and other experts in the cheese industry.

9/27/08: France - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Winery TBA
10/04/08: USA - Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Rogue Ales, Newport, Oregon
10/11/08: Italy - Host TBA - Masi Wine, Veneto, Italy
10/18/08: Spain - Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Marques de Riscal Wine, Rioja, Spain
10/25/08: England - Erin Hedley, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Winery TBA
11/01/08: Italy - Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, Brooklyn, NY - Mezzacorona Wine, Tuscany, Italy
11/08/08: France - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, NY - Winery TBATheme Park Admission is required

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Bistro de Paris at France Pavilion
October 14, 2008
Price/Time is to be announced

Three course Champagne Brunch including Chateau d'Yquem with dessert.

Guests will hear a lecture by Mr. Demarchy, Master Perfumer of Christian Dior Perfumes

Theme Park admission required

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World ShowPlace Pavilion
Date: Select Fridays, October 17, 24, 31, and November 7
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
$95 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Walk about dining event featuring regional foods and beverages from global cities. The featured city will be represented by noted chefs, breweries and wineries. Live entertainment.

October 17: Taste of Victoria, Australia
October 24: Taste of Spain
October 31: Taste of Italian Cities
November 7: Taste of Louisiana

Theme Park admission required

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Wonders of Life Festival Center

Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm

$95 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
10/19: A Taste of Champagne: Comparing the styles of Champagne - Taste and experience sparkling wines from Champagne, France
10/26: Taste Wine Like a Master, John Blazon - Master Sommelier will instruct you in the qualities looked for when sampling various vintages of fine wine
11/8: Franciscan Magnificat and Cuvée Sauvage Blending, Fred Dame & Tony Dalton - A Master Sommelier will explain what's involved in creating your own special blend of wine

Theme Park Admission required

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$160 per person plus tax, gratuity included

This event includes a welcome reception, four course meal and musical performances from the country represented
10/22 - GREECE: Featuring the talents of Chef Pano Kartassos of Kyma Restaurant in Atlanta and Chef Piero Premoli of Pricci Restaurant in Atlanta. The dinner starts with a welcome reception followed by a four course meal accompanied by modern Greek wines. Live Greek music is performed.

Theme Park Admission is not required

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Saturday, September 27, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
$425 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

This event celebrates the Bocuse d'Or culinary competition. Founded by renowned Chef Paul Bocuse, the event takes place every two years at Lyon, France.

The Bocuse d'Or Grand Gala in Epcot brings together the eight candidates vying to represent the United States in this year's competition. This dinner will culminate with the announcement of the winner. This event is a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with outstanding chefs and professionals.

The Gala will feature:

Three Course Dinner
Cocktails, champagne, fine wine
Dessert Walk-About
Live Entertainment



Park Admission not required

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Appetizer-sized portions from $1-$4.50.


http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/images/Food_and_Wine.jpgAthens, Greece Kiosk
Offerings include Greek Salad and Spanakopita

Barcelona, Spain Kiosk
Offerings include Cold Tomato and Garlic Soup, and Seared Tuna Loin with Roasted Red Peppers

Bologna, Italy Kiosk
Offerings include Baked Ziti, and Mascarpone Cream Puff with Gianduja Chocolate

Boston, USA / Hops & Barley Kiosk
Offerings include Boston Crab Cake, and New England Lobster Roll

Buenos Aires, Argentina Kiosk
Offerings include Beef & Corn Casserole, and Grilled Beef with Chimichurri

Cape Town, South Africa Kiosk
Offerings include Durban Spiced Chicken, and Bobotie with Mango Chutney

Cork, Ireland Kiosk
Offerings include Potato Leek Soup with an Irish Cheddar Cheese Stick, and Irish Cheese Selection with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread

Great Beers of the World Kiosk
Offerings TBA

Istanbul, Turkey Kiosk
Offerings include Manti with Yogurt Sauce, and Baklava

Krakow , Poland Kiosk
Offerings include Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup, and Keilbasa with Potato Pierogies

Louisiana, USA Kiosk
Offerings include Crawfish Etoufée, Seafood Gumbo, and Praline Bread Pudding

Lyon, France Kiosk
Offerings include Escargot Persillade en Brioche, Quiche Provençal, and Crème Brulée au Chocolat

Marrakesh, Morocco Kiosk
Offerings include Kefta, and Spicy Chicken Roll

Melbourne, Australia Kiosk
Offerings include Barramundi Fish, and Grilled Lamb Chops

Mexico City, Mexico Kiosk
Offerings include Chilaquiles, and Quesadilla con Chorizo

Montreal, Canada Kiosk
Offerings include Cheddar Cheese Soup, Maple Glazed Salmon, and Maple Custard with Almond Crumble

Munich, Germany Kiosk
Offerings include Spaetzle with Creamy Mushroom Ragout, and Apple Strudel

New Delhi, India Kiosk
Offerings include Samosa with Tamarind Sauce, and Mango Mousse

Reims, France / Champagne Kiosk
Offerings include Selection of Moët & Chandon Champagnes, and French Chocolates

San Francisco, USA Kiosk
Offerings include Seared Beef Medallion with Cheese Polenta, and California Strawberry Shortcake

San Juan, Puerto Rico Kiosk
Offerings include Mofungo with Shrimp Salsa, and Brazo Gitano

Santiago, Chile Kiosk
Offerings include Empanada, and Dulce de Leche

The European Cheesemonger Kiosk
Offerings include a selection of Dutch, Spanish and Italian Cheese

Tokyo, Japan Kiosk
Offerings include California Sushi Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll

Vienna, Austria Kiosk
Offerings include Tafelspitz, and Beef Goulash

Wellington, New Zealand Kiosk
Offerings include Lamb Slider, and Kiwi Meringue Tart

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The Signature Dinner is a five course meal with wine pairings. A Host Chef teams with a Celebrity Chef in preparing this dining event.

November 2
Price: $375 per person plus tax, gratuity included

Venue: Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Host Chef: Scott Hunnel
Celebrity Chef: TBA
Winery: Chateau Pontet Canet, Bordeaux, France

November 7
Price: $185 per person plus tax, gratuity included

Venue: Todd English' bluezoo at the Swan/Dolphin Resort
Host Chef: Christopher Windus
Celebrity Chef: Todd English, Olives Restaurant, Charlestown, MA and bluzeoo, Orland
Winery: Ruffino Winery, Tuscany, Italy

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The Special Dining Events Can Be Booked On August 25 Starting At 7:00am

The Number To Call Is 1-407-wdw-fest

Important: All Bookings Are Non-refundable And Non-transferable

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F&W kiosks will begin going up tonight. This will take place over the next four nights

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Can't wait! Will try and remember to take pictures...lol!

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The 2008 menus are as follows.
Champagne Reims
Moet & Chandon Imperial - $8.50
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial - $9.75
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial - $9.50
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial - $11.00

Chile
Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce - $4.00
Spicy Beef Empanada - $3.75
Dulce de Leche - $2.25
Montes 'Limited Selection' Sauvignon Blanc - $3.25
Montes 'Limited Selection' Cabernet-Carmenere - $3.50
Montes Classic Series Chardonnay - $2.50
Montes Alpha Syrah - $4.50

Argentina
Beef and Corn Casserole - $3.75
Grilled Beef with Chimichurri Sauce - $4.25
Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec - $4.00
Bodega Norton Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - $4.00
Bodega Norton Chardonnay - $2.50
Bodega Norton Torrontes - $2.75

Mouse Catch
Single, Duo or Trio of Cheese:
Asiago Pressato, Italy
Manchego, Spain
Dorothea, Holland
One Selection: $3.25
Duo of Cheese: $4.00
Trio of Cheese: $4.50
Cheese and Beverage Pairings:
Asiago Pressato and Martini & Rossi Prosecco - $3.25
Manchego and Marques de Caceres Roja Crianza - $3.50
Dorothea and Heinekin Beer - $5.00

Mexico City, Mexico
Chilaquiles - $4.00
Quesadilla con Chorizo - $3.75
Capirotada (Bread pudding with White Chocolate) - $3.50
L.A. Cetto Chardonnay - $3.75
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - $4.75
L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah - $3.75
Dos Equis Beer - $4.50
Agua de Horchata - $2.50

Barcelona, Spain
Chilled Tomato and Garlic Soup - $2.50
Seared Tuna Loin with Roasted Red Peppers - $4.00
Churro with Chocolate Sauce - $2.75
Bodega Don Olegario Albarino - $5.25
Poema Cava Brut - $3.25
Bodegas Julian Chivite Gran Feudo Rose - $3.25
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial - $4.00

Vienna, Austria
Beef Goulash with Bacon Dumpling - $3.50
Jafelspitz - $3.75
Buchteln - $2.50
Leth Gruner Veltliner - $3.50
Iby Zweigelt - $3.50
Leth Riesling - $3.75

Cork, Ireland
Potato Leek Soup with Dubliner Cheese Stick - $2.75
Boxty with Bacon Chips and Kerrygold Garlic and Fresh Herb Butter - $2.75
Irish Cheese Plate and Brown Bread with Apple Chutney - $3.25
Guinness Draught - $6.00
Frozen Irish Coffee - $7.50
Shanghai, China
Chicken Sha Cha - $3.50
Pork Pot Stickers - $3.50
Caramel Ginger Ice Cream - $3.25
Dragon Hollow Chardonnay - $3.50
Tsing Tao Beer - $5.75
Green Tea Plum Wine Cooler - $5.75
Mango Fu-Te-Jia Slush - $7.50

New Delhi, India
Samosa with Tamarind Sauce - $3.25
Shrimp in Red Curry Sauce over Rice - $4.00
Mango Mousse - $1.75
Sula Sauvignon Blanc - $3.25
Sula Chenin Blanc - $2.75
Kingfisher Premium Lager - $5.00
South Africa
Durban Spiced Chicken on a Skewer - $3.75
Bobotie with Mango Chutney - $3.00
Spice Cake with Chocolate Sauce - $2.25
Fairview Goats do Roam White - $2.50
Fairview Sauvignon Blanc - $2.50
Goats do Roam The Godfather Red Blend - $3.00
Fairview Pinotage - $2.75

Queen Victoria Market
Pepperberry Prawns on the Barbie - $4.75
Cooralook Chardonnay - $3.50
Chilled Barramundi Fish with Fennel Slaw - $4.50
Grilled Lamb Chops - $5.00
Wattleseed Mousse - $2.75
Yellowglen Pink - $2.50
Green Point Shiraz - $4.00
Cooralook Pinot Noir - $4.00
Foster's Lager - $5.00 (12 oz) $11.50 (22 oz)

Turkey - 2008 MENU COMING SOON
Meze (Eggplant Puree, Bostana and Turkish Black Olives with Pita Bread) - $2.75
Manti with Yogurt Sauce - $3.50
Authentic Pistachio Baklava from Turkey - $2.50
Kavaklidere Selection Kirmizi Red - $3.50
Kavaklidere Selection Beyaz White - $3.50
Kavaklidere Cankaya White - $2.75
Kavaklidere Yakut Red - $2.75
Efes Pilsner Beer - $3.50 (6oz) $5.50 (12oz)

Munich, Germany
Spaetzle with Creamy Mushroom Ragout - $3.25
Regensburger Sausage with Saurkraut in a Pretzel Roll - $3.75
Apple Struedel - $2.75
S.A. Prum Blue State Riesling Kabinett - $3.50
S.A. Prum Essence Riesling - $3.00
S.A. Prum Riesling Spatlese - $5.50
Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling - $5.00
Beck's Beer - $6.00 (12oz) $12.50 (22oz)
Beck's Oktoberfest - $6.00 (12oz) $12.50 (22oz)

Bologna, Italy
Pizza with Sausage - $4.50
Baked Ziti - $4.50
Cream Puff - $3.50
Placido Chianti - $4.00
Sartori Pinot Grigio - $4.00
Tantinel Prosecco - $5.00
Moretti Beer - $5.50
Virgin Primavera - $3.50



Hops & Barley Market
Boston Crab Cake with Corn-Lentil Salad - $4.00
New England Lobster Roll - $7.00
Samual Adams Beers:
Black Lager - $5.00 (12oz)
Light - $5.00 (12 oz)
Boston Lager - $5.00 (12oz) $11.50 (22oz)
Boston Ale - $5.00 (12oz) $11.50 (22oz)
Cream Stout - $5.00 (12oz)
Cherry Wheat - $5.00 (12oz) $11.50 (22oz)
Pale Ale - $5.00 (12oz)
Honey Porter - $5.00 (12oz)
Octoberfest - $5.00 (12oz) $11.50 (22oz)
13th Annual Festival Beer - $5.00 (12oz) $11.50 (22oz)

San Francisco, California
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese - $2.75
Seared Beef Medallion with Cheddar Cheese Polenta - $3.75
California Strawberry Shortcake - $2.75
Rosenblum Cellars Kathy's Cuvee Viognier - $3.75
Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - $3.50
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - $3.25
Dynamite Vineyards Merlot - $2.75

Tokyo, Japan
Spicy Tuna Roll - $3.50
California Sushi Roll - $3.00
Seaweed Salad with Shrimp and Oranges - $3.75
Takara Plum Wine - $3.00
Ozeki Dry Sake - $3.00
Hana Raspberry Sake - $4.75
Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer - $4.75
Ocha Gyokuro Iced Green Tea - $3.50

Marrakesh, Morocco
Kefta (Beef Pocket) - $3.95
Brewat - $2.95
Walnut Baklava - $2.50
Guerrouane Red - $2.75
Casa Beer - $5.50
Bodegas Pinord Moscatel - $2.95
Zambra Sangria - $2.75
Mint Iced Tea - $2.00

Louisiana
Cajun Style Crawfish Etouffee - $4.00
Seafood Gumbo - $3.75
Praline Bread Pudding, Bourbon Caramel Sauce - $2.75
Abita Amber Beer - $6.00 (12 oz) $12.50 (22 oz Souvenir Stein - no refills)

Lyon, France
Escargot Persillade en Brioche - $4.50
Quiche au Fromage de Chevre - $4.00
Creme Brulee Chocolat au Lait - $3.75
Merlot Bordeaux Rouge, Chateau Haut Mondain - $5.00
Vouvray, Michel Picard - $4.50
Sparkling Pomegranate Kir - $6.50
Chardonnay Macon Villages Georges Duboeuf - $4.50
French Orangeade - $2.50

Brewers Collection Hosted by Anheuser Busch
Parmesan and Garlic Pita Chips - $1.50
Sun Dried Tomato Pita Chips - $1.50
Pretzel Crisps - $1.50
Mustard and Onion Pretzel Crisps - $1.50
Stella Artois - $6.00 (12oz) $12.50 (22oz)
Hoegaarden - $5.00 (12 oz) $11.50 (22 oz)
Staropramen - $5.00 (12 oz) $11.50 (22 oz)
Boddingtons - $6.00 (12oz) $12.50 (22oz)
Tennents Lager - $6.00 (12oz) $12.50 (22oz)
Harbin Beer - $5.00 (12 oz)
Tiger Beer - $5.00 (12 oz)

Wellington, New Zealand
Bay Scallops - $3.75
Lamb Slider - $5.00
Kiwi Meringue Tartlet - $2.50
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc - $3.50
Villa Maria Private Bin Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot - $3.75
Villa Maria Private Bin Unoaked Chardonnay - $3.50
Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling - $3.25
Montreal, Canada
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup - $3.25
Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Corn and Arugula - $4.25
Maple Custard Topped with Almond Crumbs - $2.50
Moosehead Beer - $5.50
Chateau des Charmes Chardonnay Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard - $3.50
Chateau des Charmes Vidal Icewine - $5.50
Chateau des Charmes Riesling - $2.50
Chateau des Charmes Merlot St. David's Bench Vineyard - $3.50

Athens, Greece
Greek Salad - $2.75
Spanakopita - $3.50
Melomakarona - $2.25
Boutari Moschofilero - $3.50
Oenoforos Asprolithi - $3.25
Kourtaki Mavrodaphne of Patras - $2.50
Vatistas Cabernet Sauvignon Agiorghitiko Blend - $4.50

Poland - 2008 MENU COMING SOON

San Juan Puerto Rico
Mofongo - $3.75
Pastelon de Amarillo - $2.75
Brazo Gitano - $3.00
Frozen Pina Colada - $6.50
Frozen Mojito - $6.50