Ron Rupert named executive chef of Wine Bar George at Disney Springs
Ron Rupert, who has a worked at various restaurants at Disney World, will serve as the Executive Chef fo the Wine Bar George opening this spring at Disney Springs.
“Ron is incredibly creative, and his expertise will bring a menu that’s designed to complement the wine list. With our menu, guests will have the opportunity to explore endless food and wine pairings,” Master Sommelier George Miliotes said in a news release.
Rupert started his culinary career at Walt Disney World Resort in 1988. He was part of the opening team of California Grill at the Contemporary Resort, where he teamed with Miliotes and Chef Clifford Pleau.
During his 14 years at the Disney World resort, Rupert was also part of the opening teams at Jiko – The Cooking Place at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Ariel’s at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts.
“The menu will include a selection of small plates, sharable plates, cheese and charcuterie boards, and desserts. Offerings will feature seasonally relevant items and everything will be made in-house,” Rupert said.
The 210-seat two-story wine bar is being constructed to reflect a winemaker’s home estate.
“Guests will experience a feel reminiscent of the ‘Old World’ as if they are on the bottom floor of a gravity-flow winery surrounded by their best friends,” explains Miliotes. “The upstairs floor includes seating for groups of all sizes, space for private events and sweeping views of Disney Springs.”
