Orlando -- That headline doesn't totally make sense, I know. Here's the thing. The top-notch chefs of Disney's BoardWalk Inn at will prepare a five-course meal at the Second Harvest Food Bank. Cocktails and paired wines will be part of the feast. Your ticket price will go to Second Harvest, which feeds hungry Orlandoans. $75. Reservations: 407.514.1070 or click here.
Here's the chef line-up:
Andrew Larkin, Executive Chef, Disney's BoardWalk Resort
Chef Rich Smich, Trattoria al Forno
Chef Paul Napoli, ESPN Club
Chef Tim Majoras, Flying Fish (the tuna crudo pictured is a Chef Tim creation)
Pastry Chef Kurtis Baguley, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort restaurants (I was a big fan of his at Pane d'Or, an independent bakery he created and ran in Winter Garden until recently)
Sommeliers Katie Hanewall, Trattoria al Forno, and Ted Letsch, Flying Fish
And, THE MENU. I'd say this will be a great dinner for $75, even if the proceeds weren't going to help folks. (Ignore the excessive upper-case letters; I copied and pasted)
Insalata Salad
House-Pulled Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic
Chef Rich Smich, Trattoria al Forno
Spring Gnocchi
Carrot, Celery, Onion, Pea and Corn
Chef Rich Smich, Trattoria al Forno
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad
Baby Kale, Brussel Sprouts, Olive Oil and Sea Salt Ciabatta Bread Crisp
Chef Paul Napoli, ESPN Club
Ocean’s Bounty Sustainable Fish and Sea Salt Dusted Filet Mignon
Harvest Vegetable Melange, Leek Fondue and Cassis Red Wine Demi
Chef Tim Majoras, Flying Fish
Vahlrona Chocolate Semolina Torta
Brachetto Raspberry Crema
and
Mascarpone Cream Mousse
Blueberry Lime Compote, Hibiscus Meringue and Rye Bourbon Caramel
Pastry Chef Kurtis Baguley, Disney’s Boardwalk Resort