Having the opportunity to visit EPCOT several times since it's reopening, I have had the chance to try many of the delights being served. Of the many options presented at the Festival, here are my ten favorite food items at EPCOT's Taste of Food and Wine Festival.
10. Charcuterie and Cheese Plate, Appleseed Orchard (World Showplace)
It is difficult to go wrong with a charcuterie tray. Meats and cheeses situated for the most peckish of palates. This tray is sure to delight everyone in your party.
9. Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi, Wine & Dine featuring Festival Favorites (World Showplace)
I am not of fan of pierogis; the texture is unappealing to me. Even so, this pierogi is flavorful and was a delight to try, and I would get it again.
8. Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin, Mac & Cheese (World Showplace)
I am sure that everyone has a family member who makes fantastic macaroni and cheese. While no one can rival that recipe, this macaroni and cheese is creamy and savory. The herbed panko gives a delightful crunch, elevating the texture of this comforting food.
7. Crispy Pork Belly, Brazil
I never let a pork belly pass me. I love the crunchy texture and the rich fatty flavors. Paired with the black beans this dish is well rounded and
6. Brioche Cake, France
Full disclosure, I loved everything that France had to offer. This raspberry cake is balanced with its sweetness and tartness. This dessert is a can't miss.
5. Braised Duck Confit, France
Yes, this crispy duck is slowly cooked in fat! It is crispy and flavorful and delightful to the palate.
4. New England Lobster Roll, Hops & Barley
I didn't want to like it. I am avoiding sandwiches since it is difficult to wash my hands at these booths. There is a restroom next to Hops & Barley! With clean hands, I dug into this Sammy. Be sure to pour the butter sauce on top.
3. Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion, Citrus Blossom
This one is a little small, but the flavor is a giant. This Florida lobster tail does require hands when eating, but it comes on a skewer, so you don't have to go all in.
2. Goat Cheese Tart, France
This crispy and savory treat is my favorite from France. The flaky buttery crust is well cooked, and the goat cheese offers just enough tang to inspire.
1. Beef Filet Mignon, Canada
This one left me speechless. Be sure to eat it right away, or it will become chewy and difficult to eat. When you get it, brace yourself for the punch of flavor. Be sure to get the truffle sauce in every bite.
Here are the food menus from all of the booths at EPCOTS Taste of Food & Wine
Africa
• Spicy Kenyan Vegan Corn and White Beans with Pigeon Peas, Quinoa & Ancient
Grains Medley and Kachumbari Slaw (Plant-based)
• Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous
Appleseed Orchard
• Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton's Maplewood Farm Applejack
Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
• Caramel-Apple Popcorn
Brazil
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF)
Canada
• Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Prop & Peller Pretzel
Roll
• Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)
China
• Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw
• Mongolian Beef Bao Bun
Citrus Blossom
• Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon (GF)
• Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens (GF)
Dessert & Champagne
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crumbled Twix® Original
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crushed M&M' S® Milk Chocolate
Earth Eats Hosted by Impossible
• Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated
Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing (Plant-based)
• The Impossible™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and spicy Asian Slaw on a
Sesame Seed Bun (Plant-based)
• Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby
Herbs (Plant-based) (GF)
France
• Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chévre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized
Onions on a Flaky Pastry Crust
• Canard Confit à l’Orange: Braised Duck Confit à l’Orange with Mashed Sweet
Potatoes
• Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake filled with Light Pastry Cream
and Raspberry Coulis
Germany
• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese
• Roast Bratwurst in a Prop and Peller® Pretzel Roll
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce
Hawai'i
• Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy
Mayonnaise
• Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy
Mayonnaise
Hops & Barley
• New England Lobster Roll: Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
• Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille
Sausage
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing
Islands of the Caribbean
• Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli
• Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
(GF)
• Flancocho: Passion Fruit Cake with Coconut Flan
Italy
• Margherita: Rustic Italian Flatbread with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
• La Classica: Cheese Tortellini with Ricotta, Provolone, Fontina, Parmesan, Vodka
Sauce, and Crispy Bacon
• Traditional Sicilian Cannoli: Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and
Candied Orange
Japan
• Tempura Donburi: Two pieces of Tempura Shrimp and Kakiage (Vegetable
Tempura) with Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce served over Sushi Rice
• Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles and Dashi Broth topped with Egg White Froth
• Chirashi Sushi Flowerpot: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, and Spinach served over
Sushi Rice with Furikake and topped with Poke Sauce
Mac & Cheese Hosted by Boursin Cheese
• Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
topped with Herbed Panko
• Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs
Cheese Sauce topped with Carrots, Celery, and Blue Cheese Crumbles
• Lobster Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce
and Lobster Cream topped with Herbed Panko
• Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (Plant-based)
Mexico
• Ribeye Taco: Ribeye Steak with Ranchera Salsa in a Corn Tortilla topped with
Onions, Chives, and a Lime Wedge
• Pork Tostada: Fried Corn Tortilla topped with Chipotle Black Beans, Roasted Pork,
Fresh Salsa Verde, Onions, and Cilantro
Morocco
• Beef Kefta Pocket with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, and Spicy Tomato Concassée
• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle
Sauce
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark
Chocolate Sauce
Shimmering Sips
• Shimmering Strawberry Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone
• Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (Plant-based)
Wine & Dine featuring Festival Favorites
• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream, Poland
• Seafood Fisherman's Pie, Ireland
• Spanakopita, Greece