Hydro-Organic Methods Featured at Next TIW Exclusive

 The Wave’s Discovery Dinner

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Wave Restaurant is delighted to offer a special series of dining events for the Tables in Wonderland Members. Chef Dylan Schauwecker and Sommelier Steve Shepherd will be welcoming three individuals with a great vision for the future at The Wave's next Discovery Dinner. Bert Roper is an Inductee at the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame. He is a lifelong citrus farmer and world renowned inventor in addition to being a visionary. Mr. Roper has joined with Tim Blank who is an expert in Hydro-Organic food production to create a rooftop hydroponic garden in downtown Winter Garden, Florida. This working garden located on top of the Winter Garden Theatre represents their vision on how to create sustainable agriculture that can help feed our planet. Tim Blank is President and CEO of an international sustainable food production company called Future Growing. Guests will be sampling products grown in hydroponic towers that sit 4 stories above downtown Winter Garden. Lastly from Opici Wine Company, Donna Perrin will be joining us. Donna was integral in assisting with the selection of the wines for this discovery dinner and will be sharing her knowledge of these wines with our guests.

Reception

Kilroy Sparkling Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Cured Pork Crostini with Sweet Potato Brandade
Gingered Kobe Beef Sliders with Grilled Jicama and Onion

Salad

Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch
Poached Lobster Salad, with local Hydroponic Greens, Avocado, and a Tomato Vinaigrette

Appetizer

Hill of Content Pinot Noir, South Australia Cold
Smoked Muscovy Duck with Caramelized Georgia Peaches over Brioche

Entree

Rustenberg Chardonnay, Stellenbosch
Wild Sockeye Salmon with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, Israeli Couscous, grilled Asparagus, Artichoke and Santa Sweet Tomato's

Dessert

Mt. Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling, Clare Valley
Summer Fruit Shortcake with Purple Micro Basil Sorbet and Sweet Summer Salad

Cocktails: 7:00 p.m. Wave Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, First Floor
Dress Code: Casual Evening Attire
Dinner to follow in the Restaurant
$92.00 per person, includes tax and gratuity

FOR RESERVATIONS: Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your interest to book, your name, daytime phone number, home address, and the number of people in your party. You will be notified on a first come first serve basis and your credit card will be taken over the phone. The event will be limited to 50 Guests.