Kouzzina replacing Spoodles

**kaylamag** · 03-17-2009, 11:04 AM

Just read that Cat Cora's new restaurant Kouzzina will be replacing Spoodles on the boardwalk later this year.

**SBETigg** · 03-17-2009, 11:06 AM

How interesting! I thought Spoodles did pretty well there. The new place sounds good, but replacing Spoodles? That surprises me a bit. But I'm always excited to try new places.

**mouseketeer mom** · 03-17-2009, 11:23 AM

When?? We were never interested in Spoodles..love to try Cat's place.

**Luv Eeyore** · 03-17-2009, 11:45 AM

Spoodles has always been just ok for us - but I definitely want to try Cat's place!

**kaylamag** · 03-17-2009, 11:57 AM

It is supposed to serve mediteranean/greek food.

**CanadianWDWFan** · 03-17-2009, 12:35 PM

Where did you read this? I am interested since we are DVC members at BWV and usually make a stop at Spoodles during our stay.

While I feel that Spoodles could be better it is well suited for the Boardwalk.

**kaylamag** · 03-17-2009, 12:41 PM

I actually read it on twitter from a few different sources.

**GothMickey** · 03-17-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by CanadianWDWFan

Where did you read this? I am interested since we are DVC members at BWV and usually make a stop at Spoodles during our stay.

While I feel that Spoodles could be better it is well suited for the Boardwalk.

It is true. Kaylamag is correct with the news.

**SallyP** · 03-17-2009, 02:50 PM

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

"I am pleased to welcome Cat Cora and her engaging new concept for Kouzzina to the Walt Disney World Resort," said Jay Rasulo, chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "This collaboration between Cat and Disney represents a significant step in our ongoing commitment to offer unique culinary experiences and choices for our guests."

As a Mississippi native born to a family of Greek restaurateurs, Cora grew up immersed in two different and flavorful cultures, and has taken from that unique background the kitchen "know-how" handed down through generations. The cuisine at Kouzzina (Greek for "kitchen" and pronounced "koo-zee-nah") will showcase Mediterranean cuisine and Chef Cora's philosophy to create simple yet sensational meals.

Cora said that the new restaurant will feature "time-honored recipes passed down from my ancestors, as well as my favorite Greek and Mediterranean dishes that my family loves."

She began working with Disney in 2008 by creating a Disney Video on Demand series to showcase ways to help families develop more healthy eating habits. "I'm extremely excited about this latest extension of my relationship with Disney," she said. "Together, we're going to develop a truly amazing contemporary Mediterranean restaurant."

The first and only female Iron Chef on Food Network's hit show "Iron Chef America," Cora is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She also is Executive Chef for Bon Appetit magazine. In addition to hosting the instructional cooking demonstrations for Disney Video on Demand, Cora has been a featured chef at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and at Disney's California Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort.

SOURCE Walt Disney World Resort

**sillyolbear** · 03-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Hope they keep the sangria.

**Hull-onian** · 03-17-2009, 06:35 PM

I love Cat Cora, she always does a nice presentation with her meals. I never liked Spoodles anyways. I took my GD there for dinner, and got very

. Almost didn't make it home to Boston. I can't wait for the new restaurant to open. We love the Boardwalk.

Natazu · 03-17-2009, 06:37 PM

What's a Kouzzina? Is that like a cufuffle?

**Hull-onian** · 03-17-2009, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Natazu

What's a Kouzzina? Is that like a cufuffle?

No silly--Kouzzina is Cat Cora's new restaurant on the Boardwalk.

A cufuffle--is the new word of the day.

Natazu · 03-17-2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Hull-onian

No silly--Kouzzina is Cat Cora's new restaurant on the Boardwalk.

A cufuffle--is the new word of the day.

Ah. Thanks for setting me straight Jean.

**PetefromRI** · 03-17-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Natazu

What's a Kouzzina? Is that like a cufuffle?

Good one Jym!

**Crow** · 03-17-2009, 06:58 PM

I wonder how different it will be, as I tried Spoodles for the first time last trip & liked it.
Maybe I wont go in April........

**ElenitaB** · 03-17-2009, 07:59 PM

Kouzzina means "kitchen" in Greek.

I love good Greek food and would jump to try Cat Cora's rendition of some favorite dishes.

**mouseketeer mom** · 03-17-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Natazu

What's a Kouzzina? Is that like a cufuffle?

Love it!!

**brownie** · 03-18-2009, 07:47 AM

We enjoyed Spoodles; I hope this new restaurant is a good replacement.

**SallyP** · 03-18-2009, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by sillyolbear

Hope they keep the sangria.

I've never tried their sangria but I sure hope they don't overstock with Greek wines.

They did have a decent selection of Italian and Spanish wines. Hope it stays that way because we will want to try the new restaurant.

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