Food and wine booths not to be missed

[emmababy]

This is our first trip in October. Beyond excited for food and wine. I know for sure we are getting mushroom filet as we haven't had since they changes to sig restaurant n what are other booths and /or items not to be missed?

 

[Deb & Bill]

This is our first trip in October. Beyond excited for food and wine. I know for sure we are getting mushroom filet as we haven't had since they changes to sig restaurant n what are other booths and /or items not to be missed?

We liked the milk chocolate creme brulee at France (and the Kir). The empanada at Argentina (I think it was Argentina) was also good. The Lava cake at Ireland was wonderful, but I don't see it on the menu this year.

 

[quirty30]

2 things in particular I wholeheartedly recommend - the Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Puree in Argentina (I loved this so much I tried duplicating it at home) and the Lobster and Seafood Fisherman's Pie in Ireland.

 

[darkwing818]

We liked the milk chocolate creme brulee at France (and the Kir). The empanada at Argentina (I think it was Argentina) was also good. The Lava cake at Ireland was wonderful, but I don't see it on the menu this year.

France
Plus love their selections of champagne.

 

[bobbiwoz]

DSis & I always get the grilled lamb chop from Australia! The seafood pie from Ireland is another favorite!

 

[AmyB2006]

France!!! I think I get one of everything there. Es.car.got.!!

The Belgian waffles.

 

[emmababy]

What about the yummiest adult beverages?
The Cosmo slush and Orange dole whip with white Cream de Cocoa looks awesome!

I'm excited for the refreshment port and Hawaii. Of course Mexico looks good.
We only booked 2 TS the trip because I want to just eat and drink at Epcot!

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

We liked the milk chocolate creme brulee at France (and the Kir). The empanada at Argentina (I think it was Argentina) was also good. The Lava cake at Ireland was wonderful, but I don't see it on the menu this year.

Maybe I just had a bad batch but that creme brulee tasted like old, cold pudding. I won't be getting it again.(I actually threw part of it away!)

Fisherman's Pie at Ireland is always a hit. Soup at Canada, (Actually the steak at Canada was better then the last steak I ate in LeCellier)

 

[luckyman_apd]

The Fisherman's pie at Ireland is awesome....I could eat that alone all night. We also LOVED the mongolian beef from China. Last year was our first F&W event so those were the only 2 that really stand out right now. We tried almost everything and those two were my favorite. Oh....the mussels in Belgium too.

 

[bobbiwoz]

France!!! I think I get one of everything there. Es.car.got.!!

The Belgian waffles.

They were always out of the Belgian Waffles when we were there!

 

[MinnieLee]

Scallop & lobster pie in Ireland - my favorite
Beef bourginoe (?) in France
Grilled lamb chop in New Zealand/Australia. Both were great
The sausage on a pretzel roll in Germany

There were so many delicious things we tried. If Belgium is there the waffles were great.

Just go with an appetite. It's great eating & drinking around the world!

 

[PoohsFan1]

I am loving this thread . We are going to our first F&W Festival too and we are beyond excited. I cannot wait to try the Fisherman's Pie from Ireland . Please keep them coming....we leave in 29 days .

 

[fordchevyguy]

Lobster roll in America " New England"

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Here are some of mine that aren't to be missed by me:

Brazil (All-New Menu):
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado and Cilantro
Carnaval Moscato White
Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Argentina:
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée
Pascual Toso Sparkling Brut

Australia:
Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon Myrtle and Rapini
Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies

Mexico:
Shrimp Taco with Purple Cabbage
Taco de Ribeye with Salsa de Chipotle
Mango-Habanero Margarita

Singapore:
Lemongrass Chicken Curry with Coconut and Jasmine Rice

China:
Mongolian Beef in a Steamed Bun
Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles
Chicken Potstickers
Kung Fu Punch with Vodka
Happy Lychee with Vodka

South Korea:
Kimchi Dog with Spicy Mustard Sauce
Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
Bohae Black Raspberry Wine – Bokbunjajoo
Soju Fruit Slushy featuring Jinro Chamisul Soju

Brewer’s Collection:
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit

American Adventure Coffee Cart:
Shakin’ Jamaican Coffee – Made with Kāhlua, Vanilla and Caramel. Served Hot or Frozen

Florida Local:
Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables and Micro CilantroOrlando Brewing, Sun Shade Organic Pale Ale
Florida Orange Groves, Hurricane Class 5 White Sangria
Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen-Key Lime Wine

Japan:
Teriyaki Chicken Hand Roll
Green Tea Colada

Belgium:
Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream
Beer Flight 1: Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Leffe Blonde, Leffe Brune
Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

France:
Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush (Vodka, Grey Goose Cherry Noir, Grand Marnier, Cranberry Juice)

Ireland:
Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Reserve Cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout, Skellig
Warm Chocolate Pudding with Bailey’s® Custard
Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen

Canada:
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
La Face Neige Apple Ice Wine
La Face Neige Sparkling
Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah

Refreshment Port:
Dole® Pineapple Fritters
Orange Dole® Whip with Crème de Cacao White
Dragon Berry Colada featuring Bacardi® Dragon Berry Rum

Desserts & Champagne:
Chocolate Orange Cupcake
Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake
Frozen S’mores
Pyramid™Weiss Cream Beer

Hawai’i:
Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Réserve
Aulani Sunrise featuring Ocean Vodka

Scotland (New):
Scottish Banoffee Tart with Bananas, Scottish Whisky Toffee, Walkers Shortbread Crumbles and Sweet Cream
Glenfiddich® Scotch Flight (12, 15 and 18 year)

 

[eporter66]

Well, my answer will be boring, but I would say print out the map of all the booths and just go through the offerings to see what would most interest you. Then, be a bit adventurous and try a few things you know you would not have otherwise.

My favorite was definitely the empanada (Argentina). The Cheddar Cheese soup in Canada is amazing as well. This year, we talked about going to EPCOT twice, so that we can get a chance to try as much as we want I will admit to going back to old favorites often (we have gone in October consistently since 2006), so we need to get adventurous ourselves

 

[funhouse8]

Try not to eat too many different types of foods and drinks. I did the first year and didn't feel too good.

 

[PoohsFan1]

Try not to eat too many different types of foods and drinks. I did the first year and didn't feel too good.

Great tip....Thank you . I would be one of those that would want to try everything in one sitting because it would be like I was a kid in a candy store . I'll just have to keep reminding myself that we have 3 days at Epcot to spread the booths out.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Yes, I've found the amount of tipsy people gets worse year after year!

My faves last year:

France, Escargot in Pastry, had to buy 2 orders, my son ate the first order before I even had a taste! The Chocolate creme Brulee!
Canada, The Beer Cheese Soup, (The filet was so-so, it suffered in the steam table)
Korea, Pork in Lettuce Leaves w/ kimchi (This was one of our faves)
China, Beef in a steamed bun

Last year the usually dependable lamb chop was not to my taste but I would have it again based on past history! We do one pass for the savory foods and then another a couple of hours later for the desserts! I can't drink at noon and continue through the day or I'd have to take to my bed, so I try a little red and a white with the savory and then a champagne/sparkling wine with dessert!

 

[Deb & Bill]

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Last year the usually dependable lamb chop was not to my taste but I would have it again based on past history! We do one pass for the savory foods and then another a couple of hours later for the desserts! I can't drink at noon and continue through the day or I'd have to take to my bed, so I try a little red and a white with the savory and then a champagne/sparkling wine with dessert!

My husband told me the same about the lamb chop. He's hoping it might be better this year, but he'll take a look at it first.

And I think the Belgian waffles with strawberries will make a fine late breakfast after the Tower of Terror party a few hours which ends a few hours before F&W opens up.

 

[NoleFan]

When it the best time of day to visit the booths- least crowds for weekday visit? It has been around 5 years since we last went.