A staycation never looked so delicious than during Food & Wine Weekends at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. From September 8 through November 12, 2017, this 7th annual culinary fete turns a weekend getaway into a gastronomical adventure thanks to a slew of food-centric events, experiences, and offerings.
Developed for foodies, the program for Food & Wine Weekends includes signature guest favorites featuring a macaron bar, traditional Royal Tea, and Bar du Chocolat with a champagne tasting.
Guests can also make reservations to enjoy the prix fixe tasting dinners at the hotels’ signature restaurants, Bull & Bear, La Luce and Zeta Asia.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Taste of Bull & Bear
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 – 10pm, Bull & Bear at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Experience an exclusive tasting five-course menu comprised of food and wine pairings prepared by Waldorf Astoria Orlando chefs. Reservations recommended. $125
The Taste of La Luce
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 – 11pm, La Luce at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
From the kitchen of La Luce at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, enjoy an exclusive four-course menu with recommended wine pairings featuring the best of La Luce. Reservations recommended. $55
The Taste of Zeta Asia
Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 10pm, Zeta Asia at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Explore perfect pairings of sake and beer with favorite Asian-inspired dishes. View menu. $40
Bar du Chocolat and Champagne Tasting
Fridays and Saturdays, 7 – 10pm, Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
A decadent selection of à la carte chocolate treats hand-crafted by Waldorf Astoria Orlando’s pastry team. Highlights include chocolate truffles, exotic chocolate cakes, and bowls of beautiful bon-bons. A selection of champagnes for pairing is also available. Select dates; various prices.
Macaron Bar
Friday & Saturday, 7 – 10pm, MYTH Bar at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Whether indulging in a pre or post-dinner treat, visit the Macaron Bar to try an assortment of flavors, hand-made by the resort’s world-class pastry team. Select dates.
Royal Tea – A Waldorf Astoria Tradition
Sundays, 2 – 4pm, Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Savor finely-prepared tea sandwiches and house-made pastries while sipping premium hot tea and listening to live piano music. Add a glass of champagne for a “Grand Royal Tea.” Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. From $40.
Cocktail Creations
Saturdays 4:30 – 5:30pm, Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Muddle, mix, and sample! Partake in an interactive experience creating your very own specialty cocktails. Select dates. FREE
Astoria After Dark
Friday and Saturday, 6 – 10pm, WA Kids Club
The WA Kids Club offers a nightly children’s program including dinner and a non-stop roster of fun activities – providing parents some “adult time” in which to experience Food & Wine Weekends.
Live Entertainment
Nightly, Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
All guests of Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek are invited to enjoy Food & Wine Weekend experiences.
OVERNIGHT STAYS
Make your plans for date night or an overnight stay over the course of nine weekends, and pair the experience with a visit to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, happening less than one mile from the property.
Between Food & Wine Weekend events, guests can enjoy hotel amenities including luxurious, epicurean-inspired spa services at Waldorf Astoria Spa, 18-hole golf on the Rees Jones- designed course and two pool complexes featuring private cabanas, a waterslide, and three-acre lazy river.
To make a reservation at Waldorf Astoria Orlando, please visit www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com/food-wine or call 888-353-2009.
To make a reservation at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, please visit www.hiltonbonnetcreek.com/food-wine or call 888-353-2013.