Blooming Bites and Savory Sips Debut at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Set among millions of blossoms, classic topiaries and live entertainment, new Garden Marketplaces are making their food and beverage debut at the 20th Epcot Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. Taking place March 6-May 19, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort, the annual festival will highlight the natural progression from garden to table at the 12 Garden Marketplaces around World Showcase.

“That progression is showcased with raised garden beds around the marketplaces that will be growing some of the produce and herbs in the dishes,” says Epcot Executive Chef Jens Dahlmann. “We want to show our guests how food grows to help make that connection from the kitchen to the garden.”

“Each marketplace has three to four dishes, and they are unique to the festival,” says Dahlmann. Culinary creations from Epcot chefs range from smokehouse barbecue to sweet “frushi” made with fresh fruits and coconut rice, and are paired perfectly with refreshing brews and beverages at each location.

Garden Marketplaces, including location and food and beverage offerings are below. Menu items noted with ** are part of TRYit, Disney’s new campaign that encourages children to try something new.

Fruits by the Glass – World Showcase Plaza

Watermelon Passion Fruit Cocktail

Wild Berry Slush – Non Alcoholic

Sea Dog Blue Paw Wild Blueberry**

New Planet™ 3R Raspberry Ale (Gluten Free)

Florida Orange Groves, Mango Mama, Mango Wine

Florida Orange Groves, Blueberry Blue, Blueberry Wine

DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Chardonnay

DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir

Florida Fresh – World Showcase Promenade

Watermelon Salad with pickled Red Onions, Baby Arugula, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Reduction**

Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro

Angel Food Cake with macerated Florida Berries**

Florida Orange Groves, Hot Sun, Tomato Wine

Florida Orange Groves, 40 Karat, Carrot Wine

Orange Blossom Pilsner

Strawberry Slush – Non Alcoholic

Jardin de Fiestas – Mexico

Tacos de Carnitas (Pork Tacos topped with Tamarindo salsa, served on a flour tortilla with Chicharrón)

Tostada (Crab tostada served with Chipotle Mayo and Valentina Salsa)

Flan de Guayaba (Guava Custard)

Conga Fruit Punch – Non Alcoholic

Corona Light Draft Beer

Rosita Margarita

Organic Tequila Flight

Lotus House – China

Beijing-Style Candied Strawberries

Spring Pancake with Grilled Chicken and Green Apple**

Pan-Fried Vegetable Bun

Peach-Oolong Bubble Tea

Kung Fu Punch (Vodka and Triple Sec with Mango and Orange Juice)

South Sea Storm (Guava with Light and Dark Rum)

Plum Wine

Tsing – Tao Beer

Lychee Aerated Water

Peach Aerated Water

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market – Germany

Savory Bread Pudding with Spring Peas and Wild Mushroom Ragout

German Meatloaf Sandwich with Sweet Mustard and Fried Shallots

Potato Pancakes with house made Apple Sauce**

Florida Avenue American Wheat Ale

Krombacher Hefeweizen

Goose Island Brewing Company’s Honker Ale

Blue Point’s Toasted Lager

Beer Flight

Hugo – Charles De Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint

Krombacher Hefeweizen

Primavera Kitchen – Italy

Asparagi con Aragosta all’Ortolana (Green asparagus, lobster, garden cocktail sauce)

Lasagna Primavera (Spinach Lasagna, green peas, zucchini, mushrooms, broccolini, béchamel and fresh tomatoes, with garlic and basil leaves) **

Panna Cotta al Limoncello (Limoncello flavored Panna Cotta, wild berries)

Fontana Candida, Pinot Grigio

Castello di Querceto, Chianti

Bosco del Merlo, Prosecco

White Peach Bellini

Strawberry Rossini

Italian Primavera

Birrificio Del Ducato – Nuova Mattina (Spring Saison Ale)

Birrificio Le Baladin – Nora (Specialty Ale)

Birra Del Borgo – Rubus Lamponi (Specialty Wild Fruit Ale)

Beer Flight

The Smokehouse: Barbeque and Brews – American Adventure Courtyard

Pulled Pig Slider with Cole Slaw

Smoked Beef Brisket with Collard Greens and Jalapeño Corn Bread

Rocky Road Brownie Mousse

Mama’s Little Yella Pils (Czech style Pilsner)

Liberty Ale from Anchor Brewing Company,  San Francisco, Ca. (India Pale Ale)

Red Ale from Orlando Brewing, Orlando, Fla. (Red Ale- Organic)

Blackwater Porter from Orlando Brewing Company, Orlando, Fla. (Stout- Organic)

The Original Rib Shack Red Wine

Beer Flight

Hanami — Japan

Frushi (Fresh strawberries, pineapple and cantaloupe rolled with coconut rice, atop a raspberry sauce sprinkled with toasted coconut and whipped cream)**

Chirashi Hanazushi (Grilled Salmon, cooked shrimp and crab stick served over a bed of fragrant ginger rice with Volcano and Dynamite sauce)

YakiSoba Pan (Fresh grilled carrots, onions and cabbage with Japanese noodles and teriyaki sauce served on a bun with mayonnaise and Beni Shoga)

Green Tea Flan (Silky custard with macha green tea and caramel glaze)

Yuzu Rita

Fruit Sake

Hana Awaka

Frozen Kirin Ichiban

A Taste of Marrakesh – Morocco

Spiced Lamb Kebab with Vegetable Couscous Salad

Harissa and Lamb Confit Chicken Drumettes with Chermoula and Cucumber Salad

Baghrir (Moroccan pancake with honey, almonds and Argan Oil)**

Desert Rose

White Sangria

Guerrouane Red

Casa Beer

Mint Iced Tea

L’Orangerie – France

Tarte à la ratatouille et fromage de chèvre (Zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions and tomato tart with goat cheese)**

Terrine Campagnarde, baguette et compote de cerises (Country style pâté served with baguette and cherry compote)

Verrine charlotte au pèches (Caramelized peaches and rosemary and light vanilla cream)

La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush (Grey Goose Vodka Orange,

St. Germain liquor with White and Red Cranberry Juice)

Muscat Pétillant, Sparkling Muscat Charles de Fère

Chardonnay, White Burgundy, Macon Village Georges Duboeuf

Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Beau-Rivage

Kronenbourg Blanc 1664, (Fruity White Beer with Citrus Notes)

The Cottage: Savories, Trifles and Teas – United Kingdom

Potato, Chive and Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare and Sour Cream

Baked Goat’s Brie with Kumquat Chutney**

Waterkist Farms Heirloom Tomatoes   with house-made Mozzarella, Minus 8 Vinegar and Basil**

Chocolate Trifle

Berry Trifle

Ginger and Tea Trifle

Trio of Trifles

Hot Teas (Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Lemon Green Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Spiced Apple Chai, Pumpkin Chai, Mixed Berry Black Tea, Pomegranate and Raspberry, Camomile Honey & Vanilla, Honeybush, Mandarin and Orange, Pure Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger)

Peach Cold Brewed Iced Tea

Mixed Berries Cold Brewed Iced Tea

Poema Cava Brut Rosé

Chilled Rose Blush Lemonade – Non alcoholic

Pineapple Promenade – World Showcase Promenade

Dole® Whip

Dole® Whip with Siesta Key Spiced Rum

Pineapple Upside Down Cake featuring Dole® Pineapple

Dole® Pineapple Fruit Cup

Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade – Non Alcoholic

Samuel Adams® Cream Stout

Intermissions Café

Beet Lollipop**

Grapes

Fruit & Cheese Plate

Vegan Trio

Southwest Chicken Wrap

Tuna Salad with Pita

Italian Salad

Asian Tuna Salad with Noodles

New Planet™ 3R Raspberry Ale (Gluten Free) (12 oz.)

Blue Point’s Spring Fling (12 oz.)

Florida Orange Groves, Mango Mama, Mango Wine

Florida Orange Groves, Blueberry Blue, Blueberry Wine

DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Chardonnay

DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir

Poema Cava Brut Rosé

 

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