Archive for ‘Wine’

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Pointe Orlando: Worth Another Look?

I knew Pointe Orlando (a dining, shopping and entertainment complex located on the tourist-centric International Drive) had completely lost its way when anchor store FAO Schwarz closed down, along with a hefty percentage of the other merchants located nearby, and yet Hooters was still alive and well. By this point I had stopped finding reasons […]

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Kids activities at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival

Disney’s 12th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival isn’t just for grownups who like to sip wine and savor international cuisine at World Showcase marketplaces. Kids can join in the culinary fun with plenty of pint-sized activities Sept. 28-Nov. 11 at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Pearville Fair
In the tradition of the quintessential country fair, […]

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Food & Wine Festival opens Friday

The 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival officially kicks off this Friday, Sept. 28.
This by far is one of my favorite events of the year. The festival will run through Nov. 11 and will feature 25 international food booths, plus themed exhibits, including:

The Pearville Fair, a slice of Americana featuring the variety and flavor […]

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New Exhibits at Food and Wine Festival

This year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will feature two new offerings.
A special Peru exhibit, honoring the food and culture of this country, will be set up in World Showcase. In addition to a marketplace that features food and crafts, visitors also can watch lively performances by Peruvian dancers.
Another new addition will be Istanbul’s […]

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A taste of wine country in Central Florida

In the rolling hills of Clermont, just outside of Orlando, is Lakeridge Winery. Here you will find complimentary tours and wine tasting seven days a week. Much cheaper than taking a trip to Italy or Northern California, but equally entertaining for the wine enthusiast, and novices alike, these tours take you through a video presentation […]

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The Wine Room

If you’ve ever wanted to sample a few wines from a really great wine collection, The Wine Room on Park Avenue in Winter Park should be on your list of places to visit. In fact, this cellar-like wine shop has over one hundred of its tremendous bottles uncorked each and every day of the week. […]

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