Post #740386 by AceExplorer on Mon, Mar 30, 2015 9:16 AM

• 6th Annual Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
• Orlando, Florida
• Swan and Dolphin Resort
• Oct 30-31 2015
• $99 causeway-only for food tasting, $118 for causeway food and the beer garden. I believe I read that all tasting (food and beer) is unlimited and that the food quality is top notch - better than the annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
• http://www.swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/ and
  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1224333

There are several BEVERAGE seminars here, most notable is the MIXOLOGY seminar. It's not tiki, but it is a rich vein of information for those who want to learn about techniques and materials. Seminars as of today include:

Beer
Italian wines
Mixology
Caipirinhas
Champagne
Wine blending
Tequila University

For $42.40/ticket, the Modern Mixology seminar offers this description:

Modern Mixology, Beverage Seminar Ticket Only
Learn the science behind our mixologists' methods as we play with aromas, temperature and texture. We apply the same concepts as some of the world's most innovative chefs - Ferran Adria, Jose Andres, and Thomas Keller - to create our unconventional libations. Impress guests at your next social gathering with these clever cocktail tips!

Instructor: Lindsay Skillman
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier / Assistant Director of Restaurants, Boston Sheraton Hotel

There are also food seminars:

Cheese
Sushi/Sake
Pasta Making

Edited 3/30/2015 to add event title and info on the food seminars. Doh!

[ Edited by: AceExplorer 2015-03-30 09:19 ]