For everyone, like me, that's completely looking forward to attacking the Food & Wine Festival booths during either the Tower of Terror 10-Miler weekend or the Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend, try not to drool on the screen and get your wallet ready! :)
Disney just posted the menus for each of the booths and it looks pretty awesome. Yes, many of the options are similar to last years but there are a few newbies in the mix. The beer options are also very similar, with a few newcomers.
You can get all of the information at the official Disney site, or at the Disney Food Blog!
Beer reviews by Patrick and I from the two beer booths from last year's festival were posted at Beers and Ears here and here.
But if you want to take a look, the info is below! I'll put my commets in red if I have anything to say. :) I'll give you forewarning though, I don't like seafood at ALL so I won't be adding my two cents about those dishes.
Also, a quick tip that we do every year.... If you go to the Festival headquarters (held at the old Wonders of Life pavilion), pick up a free festival passport. You can then go to each booth and get it stamped with a country stamp and check off what you had to eat. We made a game out of it and made sure to hit each booth at least once! Free and fun! :) (well...minus the cost of the food)
ARGENTINA
Culinary Offerings: Both items last year were some of my favorite out of all the options!
- Beef Empanada
- Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée
Beverage Selections:
- Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay
- Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
- Terrazas Reserva Torrontes
- Terrazas Reserva Malbec
AUSTRALIA
Culinary Offerings: Can NEVER go wrong with the lamb chop. And add potato crunchies?? YES!
- Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze
- Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
- Lamington
Beverage Selections:
- Rosemount Estate Traminer Riesling
- Rosemount Estate Chardonnay Semillon
- Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz
- Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet
BELGIUM
Culinary Offerings: I was disappointed w/the waffle last year & the truffles were a box of chocolates. Eh.
- Steamed Mussels in Hoegaarden Beer Broth and Baguette
- Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
- Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles
Beverage Selections:
- Hoegaarden
- Stella Artois
- Leffe Blonde
- Leffe Brune
- Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Iced Coffee
BREWER'S COLLECTION
Beverage Selections: Many of the same but I want to try the Grapefruit. And the Sion was out of order every time we tried last year.
- Radeberger Pilsner
- Altenmünster Oktoberfest
- Altenmünster Dunkel
- Hövels
- Schöfferhofer Weizen
- Schöfferhofer Grapefruit
- Berliner Kindl Dark
- Sion Kölsch
CANADA
Culinary Offerings: OMG they added the filet. I'll take 5 of each please!
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
- Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and "Minus 8" Onion Jam
- "Le Cellier" Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
Beverage Selections:
- Neige Première Apple Ice Wine
- Neige Bubble
- Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah
- Moosehead Beer
CHEESE
Culinary Offerings: Can you EVER go wrong with cheese?!!?
- Cheese Fondue with Sourdough Bread
- Trio of Artisan Cheeses: Beecher's Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese
Beverage Selections:
- Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc
- Sterling Vintner's Collection Riesling
- Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Noir
- Sterling Vintner's Collection Meritage
CHINA
Culinary Offerings: Pot stickers were basic but everything was yummy! Def want to try the tapioca pudding.
- Mongolian Beef with Chinese Steamed Bun
- Pork Pot Stickers
- Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables
- Mango Tapioca Pudding
Beverage Selections:
- Tsing Tao Beer
- Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling
- Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah
- Happy Lychee with Vodka (so sweet!)
- Sunny Guava with Coconut Rum
CRAFT BEER
Beverage Selections: Again, nothing too different...and avoid the berry weiss!
- Widmer Rotator IPA: Spiced IPA, Portland, OR
- Red Hook Pilsner, Portsmouth, NH
- Blue Moon Seasonal, Golden, CO
- Leinenkugel Berry Weiss, Chippewa Falls, WI
- Florida Beer Company's Devil's Triangle, Florida
- Abita Purple Haze, Lousianna
- Full Sail IPA, Oregon
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Nevada
DESSERTS & CHAMPAGNE
Culinary Offerings: Lemon was my fave last year
- Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate
- Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote
- Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel
Beverage Selections:
- Nesquick Frozen Chocolate Foam
- Nesquick Frozen Strawberry Foam
- Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial
- Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
- Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial
- Moët & Chandon Impérial
FLORIDA LOCAL – NEW!
Culinary Offerings: Can't wait to try the arepa!
- White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rilette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad
- Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro
Beverage Selections:
- Florida Beer Company Florida Lager
- Florida Beer Company Key West Southernmost Wheat
- Florida Orange Grove Key Limen
- Florida Orange Grove Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria
FRANCE
Culinary Offerings: Wish the creme brulee was more chocolatey but it's yummy. As was the coq au vin.
- Escargots Persillade en Brioche
- Coq au Vin sur Gratin de Macaroni
- Créme Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait
Beverage Selections:
- Chardonnay, Bouchard Aîné & Fils
- Merlot, Château de Mercade Bordeaux
- Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
- Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush
GERMANY
Culinary Offerings: Germany is always a winner fo rme :) As long as they don't run out of pretzel rolls!
- Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese)
- Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
- Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce
Beverage Selections:
- Selbach-Oster Estate Spätlese
- JH Selbach Riesling Classic
- JH Selbach Riesling QbA Red Label
- Niersteiner Spiegelberg Dornfelder
- Radeberger Pilsner
- Altenmünster Dunke
GREECE
Culinary Offerings: I loved EVERYTHING here last year, yay!
- Greek Salad with Pita Bread
- Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
- Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
- Spanakopita
- Dannon® Oikos® Greek Yogurt Cups
Beverage Selections:
- Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
- Domaine Skouras St. George
- Sigalas Assytiko
- Alpha Axia Syrah
HAWAI'I
Culinary Offerings: I remember the slider being just ok but it looks like they changed it a tad!
- Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
- Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips
Beverage Selections:
- Seven Tiki® Mai Tai
- Heitz Cellar Chardonnay
- Kona Brewing Company Big Wave Golden Ale
- Kona Brewing Company Pipeline Porter SOOOO good!
HOPS & BARLEY
Culinary Offerings: I could have eaten 15 of the pumpkin mousse last year. Mmm!
- Linda Bean's® Lobster Claw Cuddler® Chilled with Herb Mayonnaise
- Linda Bean's® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll®
- Linda Bean's® Maine Home Style Clam Chowder
- Pumpkin Mousse with Craisins and Orange Sauce
Beverage Selections:
- Samuel Adams Boston Lager®
- Samuel Adams® Seasonal
- Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®
- 17th Anniversary Festival Beer– Samuel Adams® Chocolate Bock
- Samuel Adams Light®
- Samuel Adams® Cream Stout
- Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA
- Angry Orchard Cider
IRELAND
Culinary Offerings: Cheese and lava cake, such a great combination :)
- Lobster and Seafood Fisherman's Pie
- Kerrygold® Cheese Selection: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Cashel Blue with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread
- Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache
Beverage Selections:
- Guinness
- Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
- Bunratty Potcheene Chilled Irish Coffee
ITALY
Culinary Offerings: I'm personally not a fan of chocolate cannoli's but the rest sounds awesome
- Ravioli di Formaggio All'emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Mozzarella)
- Salsiccia e "Papacelli" Napoletani (Sweet Sausage, Red Pepper, Ciaibatta Bread)
- Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, Candied Fruit)
Beverage Selections:
- Moretti Beer
- Prosecco Zardetto
- Pinot Grigio Mezzacorona
- Chianti Castello di Quercetto
- Italian Margherita
JAPAN
Culinary Offerings: The Karaage sounds yummy! and Sukiyaki sounds good too
- Spicy Hand Roll (Tuna & Salmon with Chili Pepper, Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil Topped with Kazan Volcano Sauce)
- Karaage Hand Roll (Crispy Chicken Breast with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise)
- California Roll (Avocado, Cucumber, Crab, Mayonnaise, Smelt Roe Rolled in Sushi Rice and Seaweed)
- Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Marinated Thinly Sliced Rib Eye with Sauteed Onions and Teriyaki Sauce Served in a Bun)
Beverage Selections:
- Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer
- Sake-Kikusui Super Dry, Junmai
- Sake-Bishounen Junmai Ginjo
- Sake Strawberry Mist
MEXICO
Culinary Offerings: Def want to try the Filet taco and the custard! Flan-ish?
- Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla
- Taco de Filete with Cascabel Pepper Sauce and Scallions Served on a Flour Tortilla
- Natilla de Cajeta (Caramel Custard Served with Sauce)
Beverage Selections:
- Dos Equis Beer
- L.A. Cetto Chardonnay
- L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah
- Lime Strawberry Margarita On the Rocks
- Tequila Flight: Tequila Blanco, Reposado and Anejo
POLAND
Culinary Offerings: I could live off pierogies...
- Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
- Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup
Beverage Selections:
- Chandon Carneros Chardonnay
- Tyskie
- Belvedere® Frozen Lemon Apple "Tea"
SCANDINAVIA
Culinary Offerings: The meatballs were the only thing I liked. Rice pudding was ehhh last year
- Taste of Scandinavia: Cured Salmon, Herring and Shrimp Salad
- Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries
- Rice Pudding with Driscoll's® Only The Finest Berries™
Beverage Selections:
- Iron Horse Fairytale Cuvee
- Xanté
- Xanté Sunshine
TERRA – NEW!
Culinary Offerings: Fake meat scares the bejeezus out of me but the cake sounds awesome
- Trick'n Chick'n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein Chick'n Breast
- Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips
- Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Coconut Foam
Beverage Selections:
- Paul Dolan Sauvignon Blanc
- Paul Dolan Pinot Nior
- Silk® Berry Smoothie
