WHY: This premier culinary event features unique and succulent specialties from 30 of Central Florida’s finest restaurants and chefs, a fabulous silent and live auction, and entertainment. EVERY DOLLAR raised fights hunger and homelessness in our community and around the world.
LOCAL BENEFICIARIES: Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
WHEN: Saturday, August 25, 2012
6:45 pm – 10:00 pm
WHERE: Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
TICKETS: VIP Tickets: 6:45 pm – 10:00 pm, $150 each
On Wednesday, August 15 there is a one day promotion where you get $25 off a VIP ticket with the code ONEDAY
Includes access to the exquisite appetizers, entrees and desserts from over 30 of Central Florida’s leading restaurants, along with wine, coffee and beer.
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CONTACT: Andrea Patenaude, 407.514.5469 or ap6433@att.com
ATTIRE: Cocktail/Semi-Formal
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Darden Restaurants
MAJOR LOCAL SPONSORS:
Walt Disney World, Regions Bank, Creekstone Farms, Cadillac, Whole Foods Market, Randy E. Schimmelpfennig of Morgan & Morgan, Hilton Grand Vacations, Orlando World Center Marriott, JetBlue, Progressive Communications, Neiman Marcus, WFTV Channel 9, MIX 105.1, 1059 Sunny FM
100% OF TICKET SALES HELP ENSURE NO KID IN AMERICA GROWS UP HUNGRY!
2012 MENU PREVIEW
Bahama Breeze
B.B. King’s Blues Club
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
CHICKEN ADANA
Hand Chopped Chicken Seasoned and Grilled
The Capital Grille
Christner’s Del Frisco’s
CRAVE
Creekstone Farms
Cress
FRESH FLORIDA SEAFOOD CEVICHE
Cilantro & Mint Chimichurri, Local Pork Chicharon
LOW AND SLOW PULLED CREEKSTONE FARMS PRIME BRISKET
Smoked Onion Infused House-Made Crème Frâiche, Lentil Crisp
OPEN-FACED ROASTED LOCAL VEGETABLE BISTEEYA
Caramelized Shallot & Blackberry “Mornay”, Peppercorn & Parmeggiano Shortbread
Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events
CUISINIERS TAQUERIA
Slow Roasted Pork, Salsa Verde, Black Bean Moustarda
Beef Brisket, Asian BBQ, Pickled Cabbage
Blackened Shrimp, Sweet Chili Aioli, Pickled Celery, Roasted Corn
Dine With Shamu at SeaWorld Orlando
Emeril’s Tchoup Chop
Char Siu Short Ribs in Chinese Bao with Kim Chi Style Slaw
Empress Sissi
FreshPoint
Fulton’s Crab House
Hilton International Drive: Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops
Cold Water Lobster Tail
Heirloom Tomato Tar Tar
Smoked Morel
Green Harissa Aioli
Journey’s Catering
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Jagerwurst, Sweet Corn “Fluff,” Black Eyed Pea Kettle Corn, Apple-Bacon Jam, Popcorn Shoots
K Restaurant and Wine Bar
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Fried Rosemary Waffle, Bacon Chutney, Blueberry Marmalade
Bacon Rilettes, Crostini
Pan Seared Scallop, Heirloom Tomato, Peach, Watermelon Gazpacho
LongHorn Steakhouse
Nestle Professional
Olde Hearth Bread Company
Orlando World Center Marriott
Portobello
Red Wing Restaurant
Elk Stroganoff over Homemade Spatzle
Rosen Shingle Creek: A Land Remembered Steakhouse
Rock Shrimp Texas Caviar
BBQ Spiced Filet
Honey Bourbon Sweet Potato, Pickled Vegetables
Fried Corn Bread
Chocolate Crème Brulee
Fruit Coulis & Fresh Berries
Rosen Shingle Creek: Cala Bella
Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Tuscan Roasted Vegetables, Parmesan Crisp
Lobster Risotto, Micro Basil
Royal Plaza
Chef Jean-Louis’ Famous Bananas Foster
Roy’s
Ahi Tuna Poke & Grilled Szechuan Spiced Pork Ribs
Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
South African Butter Chicken Curry, Cumin and Cardamom Infused Basmati Rice, Minted Cucumber Raita, and Cracked Black Pepper Papadum
Sushi Pop
PORK TACOS
Cinnamon and Star Anise Braised Pork, Avocado Puree, Greens & Cilantro Sprouts, Hoisin BBQ Sauce
BUBBLE GUM SORBET
Sorbet Liquid Nitrogen Style with Pop Rocks, Whipped Cream
Taverno Opa
Roasted Lamb with Lemon Potatoes and Side of Tzatziki
Baklava – Walnuts, Cinnamon, Cloves and Honey
Three2OH Ice Cream
Timpano Italian Chophouse
Universal Orlando Resort
Creekstone Farms Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom Risotto
Asian-inspired Duck
Chocolate Banana Torte, Mascarpone Cream
Uno Chicago Grille
Whole Foods Market
Indulge in an Assortment of Specialty Items, including Cheeses, Charcuterie, Gourmet Olives, Refreshing Gazpacho and a Wonderland of Miniature Desserts; Accompanied by Fine Wines
Wolfgang Puck Grand Café
Seared Sea Scallops with Thai Spiced Eggplant and Red Curry Sauce
