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Our Opinion of the Chicken & Waffles at EPCOT’s Honey Bee-stro
EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival is a culinary adventure, a vibrant celebration of flavors from around the globe. This year, we were eager to sample the diverse offerings, and one returning item caught our eye: the Chicken & Waffles from The Honey Bee-stro. Having heard whispers of its previous success, we approached the dish with high expectations.
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The promise was enticing: crispy chicken, a sweet whipped honey butter, a kick of spicy honey, and a unique honey-jalapeño bacon cornbread waffle. It sounded like the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy. Unfortunately, our experience fell short of the mark.
Let’s start with the chicken. The flavor profile was undeniably delicious. The sweet honey butter and the spicy honey drizzle complemented each other beautifully, creating a harmonious blend of contrasting tastes. However, the texture was a significant letdown. The “crispy” chicken was, in reality, overly chewy, making each bite a bit of a struggle. It detracted from what could have been a truly enjoyable experience.
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Then there was the cornbread waffle. The concept was intriguing – honey and jalapeño bacon infused into a classic Southern staple. We anticipated a delightful combination of sweet and savory with a subtle hint of heat. Sadly, the reality was far from pleasant. The overall flavor was somewhat muddled, and the jalapeño bacon, while present, didn’t quite deliver the expected punch. The waffle’s texture was another issue. It was surprisingly crumbly and hard, making it difficult to cut and eat without it falling apart. While there was a lingering, mild heat, it wasn’t enough to redeem the overall dish.
While we appreciate the unique flavor combinations The Honey Bee-stro attempted, the execution left much to be desired. The chewy chicken and the disappointing waffle overshadowed the delicious honey flavors.
In a festival brimming with culinary delights, the Chicken & Waffles from The Honey Bee-stro was a notable disappointment for us. While we commend the creativity of the dish, we cannot recommend it based on our experience. It’s safe to say this is one item we won’t be revisiting on future festival trips. Instead, we’ll be exploring the many other tantalizing options EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival has to offer. What did you think of the Chicken and Waffles?
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