Chef Martinez heats up food fest

Chef Jose Martinez, proprietor of Maison Blanche on Longboat Key, will be the only chef representing the West Coast of Florida in two appearances this week at Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

On Oct. 13, Martinez, a Michelin star winner, will present a demonstration of his technical interpretation of beef bourguignon. Two days later, he will participate in the Party for All Senses, which begins with the Eat to the Beat concert series and features tasting stations from chefs from all across the U.S. Epcot theme park admission is required.