Couples Enjoy A Late-Afternoon Pairing of Golf and Wine Tasting
ORLANDO (October 30, 2007) – It’ll be a marvelous day and evening of Sauvignon Blanc and birdies and Pinot and pars (along, likely, with a nice Cabernet or two) when Shingle Creek Golf Club hosts Chip and Sip, the perfect blending of Chardonnay and couples.
Chip and Sip combines the fineness of a long-stemmed wine glass with the sturdiness of a long-stemmed golf tee. Couples play a 9-hole late-afternoon golf outing at the acclaimed Shingle Creek Golf Club and then adjourn to another acclaimed location, A Land Remembered classic steakhouse, for après golf festiveness of a reception and wine tasting.
A Land Remembered is located in the Shingle Creek Golf Clubhouse, adjacent to Orlando’s newest luxury hotel, the AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek. The restaurant has been drawing rave reviews since opening this past June.
The first Chip and Sip will be on Friday, November 2 at 4 pm – the perfect day to finish’s the weekend’s unwinding – while the other will be Saturday, December 15 at 3 pm – the perfect day to unwind from a hard week’s work.
Chip and Sip is $69 plus tax. A Land Remembered will help make the occasion even more memorable as couples staying for dinner after the Chip and Sip will get 20 percent off their dinner bill. For reservations for Chip and Sip, call 407-996-9933. For reservations for post-golf dining at A Land Remembered, call 407-996-FOOD (3663).
A Land Remembered, named for the famed Patrick Smith novel about Florida’s rich history, is enriching gastronomes with its stature as a classic American steakhouse. The long-awaited steakhouse serves Prime Beef. The menu features Harris Ranch Five Diamond Black Angus Prime, which has been a leader in the foodservice industry for more than 30 years.
Leading top-quality choices include an 8-or 10 oz. Filet Mignon with Roasted Garlic and Fried Green Tomatoes, a 24-oz. Chiefland Porterhouse with Burgundy Mushrooms and Vidalia Onion Gravy, and a Slow-Roasted 12- or 24-oz. cut of Prime Rib with Fresh Horseradish and Au Jus. Tempting steak toppings like Crab and Rock Shrimp, Oregon Blue Cheese, Béarnaise Sauce, and Sauce Au Poivre turn the special into the spectatular. For those who love to Surf and Turf – as well as Chip and Sip – try combining a Filet or the New York Strip with a 1-Pound Cold Water Lobster Tail.
There are unique house specialties including Spit Roasted Hacked Duck with Lavender and Honey Glaze, Key West Seafood Au Gratin with Baked Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp and the Tobias Braised Short Ribs served with Roasted Root Vegetables. For the seafood lover, there are original dishes like Red Snapper Basted with Cilantro Butter, Wild Salmon Basted with Herbed Lemon Oil or Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Sweet Potato Polenta.
For those loyal to Florida tradition, there are starters like the Cajun-Spiced Little Creek Frog Legs in a Mango Rum Glaze and the Cypress Scallops with Kiwi Jam and Crispy Pancetta. Where’s there’s starters, there are also finishers, like a creative homemade dessert of Banana Cream Pie and a delicious Chocolate Filet which even has grill marks like it was cooked on a grill. Traditionalists can choose from Strawberry Cheesecake, Pioneer Napolean, Homemade Ice Cream or a savory Cheese Plate.
In June 2005, Shingle Creek Golf Club was named a "Top 40 Best New Course" by Golfweek magazine. The David Harman designed course features undulating fairways and interconnecting waterways bordered by the natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek. Shingle Creek Golf Club features a state-of-the-art practice facility, the Brad Brewer Golf Academy, a world-class clubhouse, golf carts with UpLink GPS yardage system, complimentary valet parking, full-service golf shop, and club and shoe rentals.
Rosen Shingle Creek is located at 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Fla., just ten minutes from the Orlando International Airport, one mile from the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the International Drive shopping, dining and attractions district.
For more information, visit www.rosenshinglecreek.com or call (866) 996-9939.
Contact:
Mary Deatrick, DPR
(407) 332-5212, mary@deatrickpr.com
