Events / Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

FOJBB: Orlando, FL

Friends of the Vine: A Magical Evening

Thu, November 09, 2023

6:30 PM
Quantum Leap Winery
Price: $175 plus fees Click Here for More Info and Tickets

Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Format: Walk-around festive event with chef and wine stations throughout the winery.
 
Featured Participants:

Host/Co-Owner David Forrester and Edna Morris 
Quantum Leap Winery, Orlando FL

Host/Co-Owner Jill Ramsier
Quantum Leap Winery, Orlando FL

Chef/Owner Shannea “Nikki” Akins  
Nikki’s Place, Orlando, FL

Chef/Owner Tonda Corrente
La Femme du Fromage, Orlando, FL

Chef/Owner Trina Gregory
 Se7en Bites, Orlando, FL

Chef/Owner Matt Hinckley
Hinckley’s Fancy Meats, Orlando, FL

Chef/Owner Lordfer Lalicon
Kaya, Orlando, FL

Founder Mark Leggett 
and Executive Chef Stephen Gray

Arthur’s Catering, Orlando, FL

Executive Chef/Founder Jamie McFadden
Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine and Events, Winter Park, FL

Master Sommelier/Owner George Miliotes
Wine Bar George, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, FL

 

Join our hosts David Forrester, Edna Morris and Jill Ramsier at Orlando's esteemed Quantum Leap Winery for a magical evening of exceptional food, wine and friendship. Enjoy a walk-around showcase of Central Florida’s brightest culinary voices, the perfect wine pairings and special gift to commemorate the night!

 

Friends of the Vine: A Magical Evening is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. 

 

Menu

All Wines Courtesy of Quantum Leap Winery

PASSED

Jaime McFadden, Inspired by James Beard Recipes
Ham and Cheese “Deviled” Eggs
Sweet Onion Sandwiches
Lamb Meatballs with Sauerkraut and Whipped Feta

Sparkling Brut, North Coast, CA NV
Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Teroldego, Clarksburg, CA 2018


STATIONS

Mark Leggett
Arthur’s OC Speakeasy > Oysters, Lobster, Caviar, and Accompaniments

Grenache Blank, Dry Creek Valley, CA 2022
Gorgo Perlato Spumante Brut, Veneto IT NV

Nikki Akins
Smothered Pork in Gravy and Hoppin’ John Rice with Field Peas, Hog Jowls, and Southern Spice
Corn Bread with Potlikker

Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2020


Jaime McFadden
World of Tinned Fish > Smoked Mussels, Small Squid, Octopus, Anchovies, Plant-Based Seafood make with Enoki Mushrooms, and Garnishes

Rhone Varietal White Blend, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, WA 2022
Pedaler’s Hard Cider

Lordfer Lalicon
Koshihikari Rice Adobo Risotto with Braised Mushrooms and Black Truffles
Bistek & Pomme Purée > Soy-Marinated Japanese Beef with Pureed Potato and Truffled Caviar

Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, WA 2019
Malbec, Columbia Valley, WA 2020

Tonda Corrente and Matt Hinckley
Baked Cheese Crips with Duck Rillettes, Truffled Gouda, and Cherry Gastrique
Country Paté-Smoked Cheddar-Housemade Mustard-and Pickled Vegetable Crostini
Bacon Jam-Rogue River Blue Cheese Tarts

Garda White Blend, Veneto, IT 2022
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon, McNary Vineyard, Columbia Valley, 2021

Stephen Gray
BBQ Duck with Kimchee Fried Rice and Pink Pickled Eggs
Spiced Pumpkin-Cashew Curry with Coconut Milk, Red Onions, Ginger, and Basmati Rice

Pinot Grigio, Veneto, IT 2022
Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, WA 2020

George Miliotes
Barrel Taste of Personally Selected Napa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Winery Unnamed)

 

DESSERT
Trina Gregory
Trio of Fall Delights > Wine-Poached Apple with Garam Masala Whipped Cheesecake; Cardamom-Anise Chocolate Tart; Shredded Baklava with Mulled Wine Panna Cotta

Mulled Wine > Dog Watch Port-Style Wine, Central Coast, CA 2016