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
09/28 - 09/30 - Sheena Easton
10/01 - 10/04 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas
10/05 - 10/07 - En Vogue
10/08 - 10/09 - Johnny Lang
10/10 - 10/12 - Peabo Bryson
10/13 - 10/14 - Sister Hazel
10/15 - 10/16 - David Sanborn
10/17 - 10/18 - Jon Secada
10/19 - 10/21 - Spyro Gyra
10/22 - 10/23 - Otis Day & The Knights
10/24 - 10/26 - Exposé
10/27 - 10/28 - Kool & The Gang
10/29 - 10/30 - Boyz II Men
10/31 - 11/02 - Atlanta Rhythm Section
11/03 - 11/05 - David Cassidy
11/06 - 11/07 - Night Ranger
11/08 - 11/09 - Los Lobos

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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, DC

Sundays: 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 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 TBA

Theme 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