First Look: EPCOT Food and Wine Booths Part 1, Canada through America

There’s 81 different food items at this year’s EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, and more food booths will be opening in October. That’s a lot to sample, but we’re trying it all!

Here’s a quick rundown of the first half of the festival, from Canada through America. (Note: Although it was supposed to be open, Brazil was not available on opening day. In addition, Ireland and Belgium will open at a later time.) We’ll have detailed reviews, best bets, and more in future blog posts, too.

Canada

• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce, $8.75
• Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll, $5.75

Appleseed Orchard (Located inside the Canada circlevision theater.)

• Apple Crumble Tart, $4.50
• Seneca Apple Chips, $4.00
• Frozen Apple Pie, $4.50
• Cinnamon Apple Cider, $3.75

France

• Coq au Vin, Pommes Dauphine (chicken braised in Burgundy wine with bacon and puffed potatoes), $6.25
• Beignet aux Trois Fromages (warm three-cheese beignet), $5.75
• Crème Brûlée au Grand Mariner, $5.50
• Croissant aux Escargots (croissant with snails, garlic, and parsley), $6.25
• Evian “Mind” Sparkling Cucumber and Mint Water, $4.75

Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina

• Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce, $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible
• Grilled Kebabs with Couscous, Tomato-Onion Salad, and Garlic Aïoli (lemon-garlic chicken, Moroccan spiced lamb, or harissa-marinated beef tips), $5.75 each
• Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts, $4.75
• Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Zaalouk, and Zhoug Dips, $5.00
• Fresh Blood Orange Juice, $5.25

Greece

• Spanakopita, $4.50
• Lamb Moussaka, $7.75
• Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey, $4.50

Japan

• Tempura Shrimp Sando (crunchy shrimp served with yuzu crab, green onions, and eel sauce served on a Bun, $6.25
• Spicy Hako Sushi (spicy tuna and salmon served box-style with red tempura crunch and volcano sauce), $6.50
• Teriyaki Chicken Bun (steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce), $6.50

Funnel Cakes

• Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream,$9.50

Hops and Barley

• Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables, $6.50
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, $4.50
• New England Lobster Roll, $8.50

Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of this series, but in the meantime, what looks good to you from these booths?