Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Walt Disney World to Offer Chef’s Table Experience
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Fresh from a brief refurbishment, Kouzzina by Cat Cora, located at Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk Resort, has received a few new updates including a chef’s table experience.
Among the changes included are new exterior signage and a new Cat Cora presence in the lobby with three video monitors with images and text that flow from one to the next, showcasing the celebrity chef’s views on food, family and her culinary journey. Chef Cat’s branded product line also is for sale in the lobby, including Greek olive oil, olives, tapenades and spreads.
In the main dining room, a new iconic olive oil display sets the stage for a new “olive oil tasting experience” for all diners – with the bread, servers will offer two varieties of Greek olive oils to taste and compare, as well as kalamata olives.
New artwork, marble finishes and soft drapes warm up the room, with a new “Coranation Room” at the back of the restaurant. The room has a more upscale décor and will offer a Chef’s Table prix fixe dining experience on weekends which is currently under development.
Categories: Resorts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: BWI, Cat Cora, Dining, Kouzzina
WDW Refurbs Update: Kouzzina Plus Extended Closures at Animal Kingdom, Saratoga Springs
We have four newly listed refurbishments at the Walt Disney World Resort to share with you.
First up is Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. The restaurant will be closed for a couple of weeks beginning on November 29 and re-opening on December 15.
Beginning December 3, the Paddock leisure pool at Disney’s Saratoga Springs DVC Resort will close for an extended refurbishment and is currently scheduled to re-open on June 30, 2011.
Finally, a couple of announcements for Disney’s Animal Kingdom which includes an extended closure for Primeval Whirl in Chester and Hester’s Dinoland, closing on January 17 and re-opening on April 6. In addition, Kali River Rapids in Asia will be closed for most of January, starting January 3 and re-opening on January 30.
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Categories: Animal Kingdom, Disney Vacation Club, Resorts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: BWI, Cat Cora, Dining, Kali River Rapids, Kouzzina, Refurbishments, Refurbs, Rehabs, SSR
WDW Refurb Update: Pool Slide Closures at Stormalong Bay, Boardwalk Inn in Early 2011
The pool and kid slide at Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club will be closed for refurbishment from January 3, 2011 through February 2, 2011 while the pool side at the Boardwalk Inn and Villas will be closed for refurbishment from February 7, 2011 through March 16, 2011.
During this time, guests may continue to make full use of the remainder of the pool and quiet pools and may opt to use the pool at the alternating resort if the use of a slide is desired. Traditionally speaking, a shuttle is offered between the resorts when the pools undergo refurbishments.
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Categories: Resorts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: BC, BWI, Refurbishments, Refurbs, Rehabs, SAB, YC
WDW Refurb Update: Pool Closures at Pop Century, Boardwalk Inn
The existing scheduled refurbishments for the Bowling and Computer pools at Pop Century have been swapped with the dates remaining the same.
Additionally, the Luna Park pool at the Boardwalk Inn will close on January 18 and re-open on February 6. At this time, the leisure pools will remain open and guests of the Boardwalk Inn may access Stormalong Bay at the Beach & Yacht Club (shuttle service provided).
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Categories: Resorts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Boardwalk Inn, BWI, PC, Pop Century, Refurbishments, Refurbs, Rehabs
Get to Know Kouzzina by Cat Cora’s Chef Dee Foundoukis
Hometown: Bronx, N.Y
Education: Graduated from New York Restaurant School, New York City
Years with Walt Disney World Resort: 18
Years as a chef: 25
Other notable restaurants where you have worked: Before coming to Disney, I worked at the New York Hilton and the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. In my 18 years at Walt Disney World Resort, I have worked everywhere in the theme parks from Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano and The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Cinderella’s Royal Table, Tony’s Town Square and Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. In Disney resorts, I’ve worked at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Shutters at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Chef Mickey’s and Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Your biggest inspiration? My mom taught me everything I know about respecting food, flavors and tradition.
Describe your culinary style: Uncomplicated with big flavors from fresh ingredients. Live simply, eat big!
What do you enjoy most about being a chef? The incomparable emotion of being in a kitchen entertaining guests. And also leading a passionate culinary team to orchestrate a great meal.
Categories: Resorts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Boardwalk Inn, BWI, Cat Cora, Dee Foundoukis, Dining, Kouzzina
Food Network’s Iron Chef Plays Cat and Mouse at Disney’s Boardwalk
Iron Chef Cat Cora with Mickey Mouse (c) Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 17, 2009) — Chef Cat Cora and Disney are joining together to open an exciting new family dining restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. Kouzzina by Cat Cora will feature a menu of Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to the chef’s Greek roots.
The restaurant, to be owned and operated by Disney, is scheduled to open by fall 2009 in the space currently occupied by Spoodles.
Categories: Resorts, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: BWI, Cat Cora, Dining, Kouzzina
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