242. Opa! Fest '09

The Buzz -- FORGET OKTOBERFEST — IT’S TIME FOR OPA! FEST ‘09 International Drive will transform into old-world Greece this October when Taverna Opa, located in Pointe Orlando, kicks off its second anniversary celebration with Opa! Fest ‘09. Beginning October 19, guests will delight their taste buds with a different Greek special each night, leading up to a free Greek Street Fair on Sunday, October 25, complete with live Greek music, food sampling, belly dancing and giveaways—including the “Greek Getaway Giveaway!”—all-inclusive Greek cruise for two. The complete list of events for Opa! Fest ‘09 include: Monday, Oct. 19—Receive a free appetizer sampler with purchase of an entrée. Tuesday, Oct. 20—Receive 2-for-1 drinks all day with purchase of an entrée. Wednesday, Oct. 21—Receive a free bottle of wine with purchase of two or more entrées. Thursday, Oct. 22—Mediterranean Tour Night — Enjoy a fixed menu with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for $25 per person. Friday, Oct. 23—Family Night — Bring the family and enjoy the Zeus Menu at the price of the Aphrodite Menu; Half-priced Sangria & Mojito pitchers all night. Saturday, Oct. 24—V.I.G (Very Important Greek) Night, including: From 6 to 8:30 p.m., enjoy the Aphrodite Menu for $25 per person with the option to add beer and wine for an additional $15. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., enjoy the Aphrodite Menu and an open premium bar for two hours for $50 per person. Sunday, Oct. 25 —Greek Street Fair Day: From noon to 5 p.m., sample authentic Greek food while enjoying live Greek music and dancing, including the World’s Largest Zorba Dance and Greek Getaway Giveaway winner announcement! For more information on Opa! Fest ‘09, plus a complete list of rules for the Greek Getaway Giveaway, visit opaorlando.com.