Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin – Food & Wine Classic | Tasty Chomps: A Local's Culinary Guide

We got invited to check out the 8th Annual Food & Wine Classic at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort. I had the opportunity to work this two-day event back in 2014 (picture above) and it is a great event filled with lots of wine from around the world and a variety of culinary dishes from pastries to pasta. Food & Wine Classic also offers eleven one-hour educational seminars if you would like to impress friends with your knowledge of wines, cocktails, beer, pasta-making, cheese pairing or the fine art of sushi and sake. Due to inclement weather, Saturday’s event was moved inside to the resort’s convention room and the organizers did an amazing job with relocating everything just in time for the event.

Taqueria – Pork Carnitas, Organic Vegetables, Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Assorted Hot Sauces – Presented by Picabu

Corzetti Stampati, Lamb Bolognese, Roasted Eggplant, Castelvetrano Olives – Presented by Il Mulino

Dragon Roll – Crispy Shrimp, Tuna, Avocado, Japanese Mayonnaise – Presented by Kimonos

Mac & Cheese – White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Winter Truffle – Presented by Carnival Corner

Thai Chicken Salad, Organic Greens, Green Papaya, Tamarind – Ginger Dressing – Presented by Fresh Mediterranean Market

“Tuna Salad”, Seared Yellowfin Tuna, Yuzu Mayonnaise, Candied Marcona Almonds, Spanish Caper Relish – Presented by bluezoo

Seared Florida Red Snapper, Israeli Cous Cous, Lightly Spiced Lobster Nage, Sous Vide Cipollini Onions – Presented by Garden Grove

Sweet Corn Risotto “Arancini”, Wild Chanterelle Mushrooms, Caper Emulsion – Presented by Cabana Bar and Beach Club

Jäger Schnitzel – Lightly Breaded Pork, Hunters Sauce, Späetzle – Presented by Beer Garden

Riesenbretzel – Warm Pretzel, German Mustard, Obatzda Cheese – Presented by Beer Garden

Bratwurst IM BRöTCHEN Mit Sauerkraut – Patak Bratwurst, Laugen Bread, Housemade Sauerkraut, Potato Salad – Presented by Beer Garden

Oven Roasted Beef Rib Eye, Silky Mashed Potatoes, Sauce Bordelaise – Presented by Shula’s Steak House

Carnival Corner for the kids

Nitro Kettle Corn – Presented by Carnival Corner

Corn Dogs – Presented by Carnival Corner

Funnel Cakes – Presented by Carnival Corner

Brown Butter Maine Lobster Roll Fall Truffle – Presented by Todd English

Southern Pulled Pork Sliders, Apple & Cabbage Slaw, Nashville BBQ, Toasted Sesame Brioche – Presented by The Fountain

Chinatown

Crispy Duck – Steamed Bun, Cucumber, Hoisin

Shanghai Dumpling – Pan Roasted Pork Dumpling, Spicy Sauce

Smoked Spanish Iberico Pork Collar, Celery Root Puree, Toasted Hazelnuts, Fall Truffle – Presented by Cib’s Smoke Shop

Sugar Flower & Vase Art – Presented by Executive Pastry Chef Laurent Branlard

Chocolate Cake Pop – Presented by Executive Pastry Chef Laurent Branlard

Raspberry Ice Cream Filled Profiterole – Hot Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Whipped Cream & Crisp Pearls – Presented by Executive Pastry Chef Laurent Branlard