Hello Everyone! Every year the Epcot food and wine crew searches the globe to find unexpected and delicious flavors so that we can enjoy as well! This
Hello Everyone! Every year the Epcot food and wine crew searches the globe to find unexpected and delicious flavors so that we can enjoy as well! This post is discussing 10 of 33 destinations around the park.
Spaceship Earth
So let’s get started with where to go first:
Festival Center
The heart of all, here you can find programming, Signing & Greetings, Learning Experience, Merchandise, Wine, Beer & Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bars. If you are an annual pass-holder on your first visit you can pick up an annual pass-holder “Chef Mickey” magnet, on your fourth visit you can get a matching cutting board. (When I get mine I will show you what it looks like!)
In the Festival Center you can also find Seminars & Demonstrations which include:
Culinary Demos: Learn from some of the best culinary chefs from around the world – this is a 45 minute session & $17 per person, plus tax.
Beverages Seminar: Get in touch with your inner connoisseur as you sample select wine, beer or spirits. – this is also a 45 minute session & $17 per person plus tax.
Food & Beverage Pairing (New for 2018): Watch a culinary demo hosted by a featured chef and beverage presenter. Learn some new tips and tricks to balance your palate. This demo costs $25 per person and the session lasts 45 minutes long.
Mix it, Make it, Celebrate it: Challenge your senses by learning fun food or drink techniques from top industry experts. This session lasts an hour and 15 minutes, and costs $39 per person, plus tax.
Cheese Seminars: Famous Cheesemakers explain different components like aromas, textures and flavor of your favorite cheeses. In this session there is also sampling of cheeses paired with wines, craft beers, and other beverages. This event costs $89 per person, plus tax and is a 90-minute session (gratuity included).
To see the full schedule of events or to book one of these sessions you can go to www.TasteEpcot.com
of you can call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378)
Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar (Festival Center)
Food:
Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with chocolate
Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with toasted almonds
Jumbo Blueberry muffin: with Streusel Topping
Cheese Danish: with Sweet Icing
Beverage:
Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic)
Tropical Mimosa
Key Lime Mimosa
Blood Orange Mimosa
Madras Mimosa
Frozen Mimosa: featuring White Claw natural lime hard seltzer
Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee
Craft Drafts (Festival Center)
Beverage:
Central 28 Beer Company Waff-ale – DeBary, FL
Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale – Jacksonville, FL
Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout – Cape Canaveral, FL
First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison – Gainesville, FL
JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kolsch – Sarasota, FL
Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey First IPA – Clearwater, FL
The Festival Center Wine Shop (New for 2018- Festival Center)
Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino, Creamy Gorg, Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano Vino Rosso Cheeses
Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad, and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette
Beverage:
Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County
Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley
Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County
Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Taste Track (Taste Track is located near the ride Test Track )
This is the right place to go for a sweet tooth!
Food:
Croissant Doughnut Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar
Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate and Marshmallows
Croissant Doughnut with Hazelnut Cream
Croissant Doughnut with Sprinkles
Gelato
Beverage:
Pancake Milkshake (non-alcoholic)
Flavors from Fire (Flavors from Fire is located near the Epcot Character Spot)
Food:
Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds
Smoked Corn Beef: with warm crispy potatoes, pickled onions, and blonde ale beer fondue
Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak: on a smoked corn cake with pickled vegetable slaw and aioli
Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate mousse, with Cheyenne pepper, paprika, and Mango
Beverage:
Orlando’s Brewery Smokin Blackwater Porter
Michael David 7 Deadly zins, Zinfandel
Swine Brine
Light Lab (Future World West, near club cool)
This place was really neat, and the light Bleu Spectrum… is a definite must try it is served in a beaker glass and has boba pearls inside.
Flavor Experiments:
Phosphorus Freeze (non-alcoholic)
InfraRED (non-alcoholic)
UltraVIOLET (non-alcoholic)
Bleu Spectrum – Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with boba pearls
Original Sin Dry Rose Hard Cider
Ciderboys Zen Berry Hard Cider
Playalinda Brewing Co. Red Cherry Tart
GrassLands Brewing company Green Kiwi Blonde
M.I.A. Beer Company Blue-berry Golden Ale
Next Eats (Future World West)
Earth Eats
Food:
The Steakhouse Blended Burger- Beef, Mushrooms, Brie Cheese, Arugula, Truffle, and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
The Impossible Burger Slider- Wasabi cream, Spicy asian slaw, on a sesame seed bun
Beverage:
Health-Ade Kombuncha Pink Lady Apple
Health-Ade Kombuncha Pomegranate
Health-Ade Kombuncha Beet-Lime
Active Eats
Food:
Loaded Mac n’ Cheese – Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green onions
Spice-Crusted Verlasso Salmon – with Warm lentil power salad, crushed avocado and sherry vinegar
Active Eats Energy Bar Bites – Chocolate, nuts, dried fruit and dates
Beverage:
M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water
L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines
Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir
Costal Eats
Food:
Lump Crab Cake
Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough baguette
Seared Scallops
Beverage:
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris
ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Nior
So this wraps up part one of three in the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Highlight. I hope you’ve found some spots you’d like to try some items, stay tuned for part two and three. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments! I would love to help any way I can!
Spaceship Earth at Dusk
Make A Legacy: Fun Fact you can engrave a photo of yourself with your name or a quote in those walkways.
Spaceship Earth Sign
Epcot 2018
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