2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Preview Event (with photos)

[NejTheLion]

We just returned from this afternoon's preview luncheon for the Food & Wine Festival, and it was terrific. We attended a similar event back in 2014 that was more of a plated dinner, and it was a mess, but this time they built off of what they knew worked well. It was similar to an event like Party for the Senses, but with dishes and drinks that would all be featured in the upcoming Marketplace Booths this year. Most of what we tried were new dishes with a few returning favorites. And of course the caveat is that there could still be adjustments before the festival begins in September. Enjoy!

 

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NEW: Seared Scallop, Truffled Celery Root Puree, Brussel Sprouts, & Wild Mushrooms (Wine & Dine Studio)

 

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New England Lobster Roll (Hops & Barley)

 

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NEW: Pork Tenderloin with Cannellini Bean Ragout & Zinfandel Reduction (Wine & Dine Studio)

 

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Korean-style BBQ Beef with Steamed Rice & Cucumber Kimchi (South Korea)

 

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NEW: Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, & Pickled Red Onions (Islands of the Caribbean)

 

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NEW: Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots, & Feta Cheese (The Chew Collective)

 

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NEW: Smoked Beef Brisket & Pimento Cheese Served on Griddled Garlic Toast (Hops & Barley)

 

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NEW: Loaded Greek “Nachos” – Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (Greece)

 

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NEW: Chicken and Dumplings – Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach (Farm Fresh)

 

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NEW: Duck Confit with Creamy Polenta and Fire-roasted Salsa (Marketplace Name TBA)

 

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NEW: Quesito – Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (Islands of the Caribbean)

 

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Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (Chocolate Studio)

 

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NEW: Oikos Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake Soaked in Ouzo with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Pistachios (Greece)

 

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NEW: Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle (The Chew Collective)

 

[Nohal]

Wow! Thanks for posting. Which ones were your favorites?

 

[jerseygal]

WOW! OH, MY! Can't wait!

 

[lilkimmyk]

These look awesome! Thanks for posting the pics. We can't wait to go...and now I'm really hungry!

 

[JerseyJanice]

I need a power-like button so I can like every single one of your pictures, OP.

I've been looking forward to reports from today's preview event. Thank you for posting these great photos.

 

[RachelTori]

Everything looks DELICIOUS!!!