The annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will be held from March 1- May 29, 2017. Epcot comes alive with the colors of spring, the smell of amazing food, and the sounds of some good ‘ole rock and roll – this festival is a can’t miss event of every spring season!
Each food kiosk has a little something for your dining pleasure. Just enough to wet the pallet as you move on to the next kiosk to feast on another small plate… and then another… and another and…you get the idea. Man I am getting hungry just thinking about all the incredible food. Let’s take a look at the newly released menus.
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (returning from 2016 Germany Pavilion)
Food
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce (V)
- Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream
- Roasted Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup and Paprika-spiced Chips (GF)
- Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries
Beverages
- Hugo-Charles De Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint
- Paulaner Original Munich Lager
- Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen
- Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager
- Beer Flight
Cider House (returning from 2016 UK pavilion)
Food
- Pear Cider-brined Shredded Corned Beef with Braised Cabbage and Branston Dressing with Pears
- House-made Potato and Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare
- Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries (V) (GF)
Beverages
- McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider, West Seneca, NY
- Caribe Blood Orange Tropical Hard Cider, Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral, FL
- Ciderboys Strawberry Magic Hard Strawberry Cider, Wisconsin
- Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, California (Non-alcoholic)
Florida Fresh (returning from 2016)
Food
- Carne Asada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
- Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn , Tomatoes and Cilantro (GF)
- Florida Larder Board: Orlando-made Ricotta Cheese, Cahaba Farms Micro Onions, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic, Country Pâté and House-made Pickles
- Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue
Beverages
- Key Lime Sparkling Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St Petersburg, FL
- Quat Seasonal Fruit Ale, Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Tampa, FL
- Mirth and Merriment Golden Ale, Barley Mow Brewing Company, Largo FL
- Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale, Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral, FL
- Beer Flight
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush with Tamiami Florida Gin
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush (Non-alcoholic)
- Fresh-Squeezed Watermelon Juice (Non-alcoholic)
Fleur de Lys (returning from 2016 France pavilion)
Food
- Tarte à l’Onion Alsacienne: Alsatian Onion Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Puff Pastry Crust (V)
- Poulet aux Écrevisses, Riz Pilaf: Baked Chicken with Crawfish served with Rice Pilaf
- Macaron Chocolat Framboise: Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam (GF)
Beverages
- La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Grey Goose Vodka Orange, St. Germain Liquor, White and Red Cranberry Juice
- Kir Pomegranate, Sparkling Wine, Pama Pomegranate Liquor
- Brut de Pêche, Natural Peach Sparkling Wine
- Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blend, C’est La Vie
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664: Fruity White Beer with Citrus Notes
Hanami (returning from 2016 Japan pavilion)
Food
- Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side (V)
- Ahi Tuna Poke Sesame Ginger
- Beef Teriyaki Udon: Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger
Beverages
- Sapporo Draft Beer
- Kirin Draft Beer
- Matcha (Green Tea) Sake Cocktail
- Amabuki Kurenai Junmai Sake
- Ozeki Shin Junmai Sake
- Dasani Water
Jardin de Fiestas (returning from 2016 Mexico Pavilion)
Food
- Chile Relleno de Picadillo: Battered Poblano Pepper filled with Ground Beef covered with Tomato Sauce and Garnished with Queso Fresco and Toasted Almonds
- Brocheta de Pollo con Salsa Morita: Grilled Chicken with Red and Green Bell Pepper served with Salsa Chile Morita and Garnished with Micro-Cilantro and Edible Flowers
- Tres Leches: Vanilla Sponge Cake, Cajeta, Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk and Garnished with Orange Zest
Beverages
- Hibiscus Margarita
- Elderflower Pineapple Margarita
- Watermelon White Sangria
- Pacifico Draft Beer with Kahlua Floater
- Dasani Water
La Isla Fresca (returning from 2016 Showcase Plaza)
Food
- Jamaican-braised Beef with Pigeon Pea Rice and Micro Cilantro
- Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut Lime Sauce
- Caribbean Conch Salad with Avocado, Mango and Onions
- FlanCocho: Vanilla Caramel Custard with Chocolate Coffee Cake (V)
Beverages
- Red Stripe Jamaican Style Lager
- Frozen Simply Tropical™ Juice Drink with Cruzan Mango Rum
- Frozen Simply Tropical Juice Drink (Non-alcoholic)
Lotus House (returning from 2016 China pavilion)
Food
- Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wrap
- Beijing-Style Candied Strawberries (V)
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)
Beverages
- Oolong Peach Bubble Tea
- Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango and Orange Juice
- Dragon Pearl: Beer, Honey, Cream and Tapioca Pearls
- S.G: A cooler of Mango Wine, Strawberry and Ginger Ale
- Plum Wine Cooler
- Tsingtao Beer
- Dasani Bottled Water
Northern Bloom (new this year Canada pavilion)
Food
- Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple wood Smoked Bacon (GF)
- Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables
- Naomi Bar Trifle
Beverages
- Maple Shake (Non-alcoholic)
- Maple Shake with Crown Royal
- Unibroue Maudite
- Unibroue a Tout Le Monde
- Unibroue Ephermere
Pineapple Promenade (returning from 2016 Showcase Plaza)
Food
- Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
- Pineapple Soft-Serve (V)
Beverages
- Sparkling Pineapple Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St. Petersburg, FL
- Pineapple Mana, Maui Brewing Company, Hawaii
- Pineapple Soft-Serve with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
- Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
Primavera Kitchen (returning from 2016 Italy pavilion)
Food
- Antipasto Misto: Cerignola Olives, Sweet Soppressata and Salami, Ovolini, Mozzarella, Sweet Roasted Peppers and Ciabatta Bread
- Meatball Parmigiana: Hand-made Beef and Veal Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiana and Fresh Basil
- Strawberry Tiramisu: Ladyfingers, Mascarpone Cream and Marinated Strawberries topped with Strawberry Sauce (DDP)
Beverages
- Pinot Grigio
- Chianti
- Prosecco
- Corbinello
- Moscato
- Bellini Sparkling Wine and Peach purée
- Rossini Sparkling Wine and Marinated strawberries
- Frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
- Moretti Lager
- Moretti La Rossa
- Dasani Water
Taste of Marrakesh (returning from 2016 Morocco pavilion)
Food
- Merguez “Hot Dog” Sausage: Spicy Beef and Lamb with Satueed Onions and Green Peppers
- Home-Made Falafel with Pickled Beet and Turnip, Tomato Salad and Tahini Sauce
- Baklava (V)
Beverages
- Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur
- White Sangria
- Guerrouane Red Wine
- Casa Beer
- Dasani Water
The Berry Basket (new this year)
Food
- Lamb chop with Quinoa Salad and Blackberry Gastrique
- Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Blue Cheese, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spice Pecans (V)
- Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepperberry Sorbet/Ice Cream (V)
Beverage
- Founders Raubeaus Pure Raspberry Ale
- Island Grove Blueberry Moscato
- Twinings Berry Cocktail
THE SMOKEHOUSE (returning from 2016 The American Adventure)
Food
- Pulled Pig Slider with Coleslaw and Crispy Onions
- Smoked Pork Ribs with Black Bean and Corn Salad (GF)
- Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with White Cheddar Fondue and Pickled Jalapeños
- Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans (V)
Beverage
- Zen of Zin Old Vine, California
- Orange Blossom Pilsner, Orlando, FL
- 3 Daughters Phantasmas IPA, St. Petersburg, FL
- Shipyard Maple Bacon Stout, Clearwater, FL
- Beer Flight
- Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
- Frozen Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
Urban Farm Eats (returning from 2016 Showcase Plaza)
Food
- Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, B&W Gourmet Farms Baby Arugula, Feta and Balsamic Reduction (GF) (V)
- Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragoût, Spring Vegetables and Fingerling Potatoes
- Crabless Cake with Crispy Vegetable Slaw, Lemon Vinaigrette and Old Bay Remoulade (V)
Beverages
- Avivé Natural Peach Sparkling Wine, France
- King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir, Oregon
- Wildflower Pale Ale, Forbidden Root Brewery, Chicago, IL
- Urban Mary
How does one choose?!? I say take your time, enjoy the scenery and get a little something from each kiosk. Be adventurous and take some chances. With the prices ranging from $3 to $8 it is a great opportunity to try something new, like the seared scallop at Northern Bloom, or maybe an old favorite like the pulled pork slider from the Smokehouse. No doubt you will fall in love with something as Spring fills the air at The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
In my next post we will be looking at what our official coffee Joffrey’s has to offer at this year’s festival: Stay Tuned!
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