Welcome to the Garden of Eden edition of the now legendary Film, Food,
and Wine Weekend. This three-day journey through Temptation,
Indulgence, and Redemption--inspired by the newly opened Eden Bar--will enkindle your taste buds and elevate your soul.
Where: Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
When: 4:30 PM
Cost: By Invitation Only
Filmmakers, VIPs, and visiting celebs enjoy an exclusive reception prior to the evening's highly-anticipated opening night event, Original Cinema & Forbidden Fruit. Two creative chefs prepare distinctive, local flavors that provide a glimpse of the temptation that will follow for the rest of the evening.
The Green Room Chefs
Joshua Oakley, Executive Chef, Enzian Theater
Matthew Johnson, Chef de Cuisine, Walker's Drive-In
Original Cinema & Forbidden Fruit
Cost: OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY $100 / PARTY ONLY $75
Where: Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
When: 6:30 PM Original Cinema Opening Night Film:
MANAGEMENT preceded by WESTERN SPAGHETTI
8:30 -11:30 PM Forbidden Fruit Opening Night Party
What: Following the fabulous opening night film, succumb to the temptation of sumptuous tastings and absolute revelry in the Garden of Eden. Master chefs dish delightfully sinful morsels of aphrodisiac-themed, eclectic cuisines paired with superb wines. The evening's celebrity guests include Food Network sensation and master Iron Chef Cat Cora, along with the founding father of New World Cuisine Norman Van Aken, and renowned director, Ken Russell.
Participating chefs include Josh Oakley (Enzian & Eden Bar), James and Julie Petrakis (The Ravenous Pig), Steven Rujak (Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress), Kathleen Blake (Urban Flats), Kevin Fonzo (K Wine Bar), David Nuss (Harmoni Market), Charles Szasz (Good 2 Go Gourmet), Matthew Johnson (Walker's Drive-In), and Tom Nadolski (Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar).
Saturday, March 28: IndulgenceThe Flavors of Cat Cora: Discussion and Tasting
Cost: $40
Where: Enzian Theater
When: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
What: Indulge in a memorable afternoon of flavors for the mind and the palate. Join the tantalizing Food Network celebrity and Iron Chef sensation Cat Cora as she dishes out the backstage story of breaking boundaries in the culinary world by becoming Food Network's first and only female Iron Chef. Afterward, take pleasure in an appetizing sampling of Southern/Hellenic-infused cuisine designed by Chef Cora and Enzian/Eden Bar Executive Chef Josh Oakley.
Sampling Menu:
Cost: $125
Where: Multiple locations
When: See individual feast for start times
What: Choose the path of your indulgence by selecting one of three ultimate film feasts - each themed to the master Chef's favorite film. On this night, haute cuisine and cult film collide in three locations at the same time, but you must choose only one. Feel a bit like Eve with an apple dangling before you?
In each intimate engagement, Iron Chef Cat Cora joins the master chefs as they present gourmet dishes based on their favorite movies.
And fret not in indulging as redemption will soon follow at the Sunday Brunch!
Cost: $40
Where: Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando- Poolside
When: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
What: Gather by the water and experience soulful purification at its most delectable and redemptive. You might think you're in heaven already! Executive Sous Chef Josh Bernstein (The Boheme) presents an immersion into the traditional soul-stirring foods of the American South, offering a unique twist on The Boheme's mouth-watering Sunday Brunch reputation. Join your friends, open your heart, and dip into a meal that just might make you sing Hallelujah!
Friday, March 27: Temptation
The Green Room Sponsored by
Where: Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
When: 4:30 PM
Cost: By Invitation Only
Filmmakers, VIPs, and visiting celebs enjoy an exclusive reception prior to the evening's highly-anticipated opening night event, Original Cinema & Forbidden Fruit. Two creative chefs prepare distinctive, local flavors that provide a glimpse of the temptation that will follow for the rest of the evening.
The Green Room Chefs
Joshua Oakley, Executive Chef, Enzian Theater
Matthew Johnson, Chef de Cuisine, Walker's Drive-In
Original Cinema & Forbidden Fruit
Sponsored by
Cost: OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY $100 / PARTY ONLY $75Where: Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
When: 6:30 PM Original Cinema Opening Night Film:
MANAGEMENT preceded by WESTERN SPAGHETTI
8:30 -11:30 PM Forbidden Fruit Opening Night Party
What: Following the fabulous opening night film, succumb to the temptation of sumptuous tastings and absolute revelry in the Garden of Eden. Master chefs dish delightfully sinful morsels of aphrodisiac-themed, eclectic cuisines paired with superb wines. The evening's celebrity guests include Food Network sensation and master Iron Chef Cat Cora, along with the founding father of New World Cuisine Norman Van Aken, and renowned director, Ken Russell.
Participating chefs include Josh Oakley (Enzian & Eden Bar), James and Julie Petrakis (The Ravenous Pig), Steven Rujak (Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress), Kathleen Blake (Urban Flats), Kevin Fonzo (K Wine Bar), David Nuss (Harmoni Market), Charles Szasz (Good 2 Go Gourmet), Matthew Johnson (Walker's Drive-In), and Tom Nadolski (Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar).
Saturday, March 28: Indulgence
Cost: $40 Where: Enzian Theater
When: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
What: Indulge in a memorable afternoon of flavors for the mind and the palate. Join the tantalizing Food Network celebrity and Iron Chef sensation Cat Cora as she dishes out the backstage story of breaking boundaries in the culinary world by becoming Food Network's first and only female Iron Chef. Afterward, take pleasure in an appetizing sampling of Southern/Hellenic-infused cuisine designed by Chef Cora and Enzian/Eden Bar Executive Chef Josh Oakley.
Sampling Menu:
- Mini Greek Burger Gyros with Garlic Sauce and Spring Greens
- Chickpea Fritters with Romesco Sauce and Cornichon
- Basque Rubbed Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce
- Spicy Cinnamon Roasted Pork with Fennel and Citrus Marmalade in Phyllo Cups
Select Your Indulgences: Film Feasts
Cost: $125
Where: Multiple locations
When: See individual feast for start times
What: Choose the path of your indulgence by selecting one of three ultimate film feasts - each themed to the master Chef's favorite film. On this night, haute cuisine and cult film collide in three locations at the same time, but you must choose only one. Feel a bit like Eve with an apple dangling before you?
In each intimate engagement, Iron Chef Cat Cora joins the master chefs as they present gourmet dishes based on their favorite movies.
| NORMAN'S FILM FEAST: THE GODFATHER |
LUMA FILM FEAST: A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT |
PRIMO FILM FEAST: KING CORN |
 Norman's Film Feast The Godfather 7 - 10 PM Master Chef Norman Van Aken |
 Luma Film Feast A River Runs Through It 6:30 - 9:30 PM Master Chef Brandon McGlamery |
 Primo Film Feast King Corn 7 - 10 PM Master Chef Melissa Kelly |
And fret not in indulging as redemption will soon follow at the Sunday Brunch!
Sunday, March 29: Redemption
Southern Roots: Waterside BrunchSponsored by
Cost: $40 Where: Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando- Poolside
When: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
What: Gather by the water and experience soulful purification at its most delectable and redemptive. You might think you're in heaven already! Executive Sous Chef Josh Bernstein (The Boheme) presents an immersion into the traditional soul-stirring foods of the American South, offering a unique twist on The Boheme's mouth-watering Sunday Brunch reputation. Join your friends, open your heart, and dip into a meal that just might make you sing Hallelujah!
