Cooking in July might not sound too appealing but cooking at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is a rare treat. To attract guests in the summer months, this resort offers a unique culinary experience, the chance to meet and mingle with award-winning Chef Norman Van Aken, the chef behind Norman's, and enjoy a wine tasting, dinner, cooking class and more. The Gourmet Getaway includes overnight deluxe accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes on Saturday, July 12, wine tasting with Chef Norman Van Aken, four-course wine dinner by Chef Clay Miller and Breakfast Buffet at The Vineyard Grill on Sunday morning followed by a cooking class by Chef Clay Miller. The price is $489 for two people, plus room/occupancy tax.
