The Menus at This Year's EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Look Amazing

The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival kicks off again next week for 11 weeks of fun, food, and frolic. From August 30 to November 12, you can eat your way around the world at the Global Marketplaces found throughout the park.

Here's the key to the menus:
V = Vegetarian
GF = Gluten Friendly
* = One of my favorites, I definitely recommend trying this one.

Thailand

• Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables
• Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad
• Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice

Australia

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (GF)
• Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (GF, *)
• Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (V, *)

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Hawai'i

• Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream
• Teriyaki-glazed Spam Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (V, *)

Islands of the Caribbean

• Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli
• Jerk Spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V)

Greece

• Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (V)
• Taste of Greece: Chicken Souvlaki, Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita, and Lamb Sausage with a Dill Tomato Ragu
• Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie (V)
• Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (V)

India

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (V)
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (V, GF)
• Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread
• Mango Lassi (Non-Alcoholic)

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Germany

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese (*)
• Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll (*)
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (V, *)

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Spain

• Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
• Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo and Roasted Chicken
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (GF)

Africa

• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (GF)
• Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (V)

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Hops & Barley

• New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
• New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V, *)

Belgium

• Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (V, *)
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (V, *)

Brazil

• Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF, V, *)

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New Zealand

• Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
• Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
• Seared Venison Sausage with Kumara Purée and Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce

Ireland

• Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
• Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (V, *)
• Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard (*)

Canada

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll (*)
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF, *)

The Almond Orchard

• Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins Crackers
• Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins Multi-seeds Crackers
• Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel (V)
• Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-Alcoholic)

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The Cheese Studio

• Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce
• Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaron with Boursin Pepper Cheese
• Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel, and Pecan Crunch (V)

Flavors from Fire

• Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds (*)
• Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and American Grana Cheeses
• Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
• Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Mango

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The Chocolate Studio

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF, *)
• Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream (V)
• Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (non-alcoholic) (*)

The Wine & Dine Studio

• Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese, and Pumpkin Seeds (V)
• Trio of Artisan Cheese featuring La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheeses (V) - Crescenza-Stracchino, CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce, Artigiano Vino Rosso

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Earth Eats

• The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
• The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (V)

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Active Eats

• Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions
• Spice-crusted Verlasso Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado, and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
• Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: A mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (V)

Coastal Eats

• Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-lemongrass Cream
• Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette (*)
• Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

Light Lab

• Phosphorescent Phreeze (non-alcoholic)
• InfraRED (non-alcoholic)
• UltraVIOLET (non-alcoholic)

Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar

• Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
• Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
• Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
• Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing
• Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic)

The Festival Center Wine Shop

• Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
• La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino, CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano Vino Rosso Cheeses
• Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to Bar

• Ghirardelli Drinking Chocolate (Non-Alcoholic)

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Refreshment Port

• Beef Brisket Poutine: French Fries with Beef Brisket, Beer Cheese Sauce, and Poutine Gravy topped with Crispy Onions
• Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Sauce, Mini Marshmallows, and Pecans (V)
• Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream (V, *)

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Taste Track

• Croissant Doughnut tossed in Cinnamon Sugar
• Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate and Marshmallows
• Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
• Croissant Doughnut with Sprinkles
• Gelato (Chocolate, Hazelnut, White Chocolate Raspberry or Vanilla Bean)
• Pancake Milkshake

Japan

• Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
• Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños (GF)
• Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce

Morocco

• Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket
• Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce (V)
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

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Mexico

• Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde, and Spring Onion
• Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp and Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
• Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis (GF, V)

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China

• Xi’an Pancake with Beef
• Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw
• Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce (*)
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodle
• Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic)(*)

France

• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
• Carbonade de Boeuf, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Beer-braised Beef with Bacon, Onion and Mashed Potatoes
• Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam (V, GF)

Italy

• Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini, and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
• Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Parmesan Polenta
• Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta, and Parmesan Cheese
• Cannoli: Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit

Funnel Cake Stand

• Maple Bacon Funnel Cake topped with Candied Bacon

Whew! That's quite the list and I can't wait to try a lot of new dishes as well as revisiting old favorites. What items are you most looking forward to tasting?