Tastes of Spring at Epcotยฎ International Flower & Garden Festival

Rabbit with carrotsWhen the 20thย Epcotยฎ International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on Mar. 6, 2013, it will debut a new concept for the festival – Garden Marketplaces. These Garden Marketplaces willย mix garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items into the annualย Epcotยฎย festival of blossoms.

Let’s get down to the details! Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Chefs and Cast Members have worked hard to ensure that each Marketplace offers a whirlwind culinary adventure without repeating any offerings from theย Epcotยฎ International Food & Wine Festival.ย While this is not a complete list of food and beverage offerings, here’s just a taste of the of gourmet bites and beverages that will be available:

  • The Smokehouse – Barbeque and Brews (The American Adventure):ย Finger-lickinโ€™ barbecue at its finest –ย Pulled pig slider or smoked beef brisket. Also enjoy red wine and a selection of craft beer.
  • Lotus House (China Pavilion):ย Far Eastern flair will be showcased with delicacies likeย Beijing-style candied strawberries, spring pancakes with grilled chicken and green apple, bubble teas, fruit beverage cocktail and Chinese beer.
  • Lโ€™Orangerie (France Pavilion):ย Pair a rustic ratatouille tart or a country pรขtรฉ and cherry compote with a sip from a selection of French wines.
  • Bauernmarkt – Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion):ย Savory spring pea and mushroom bread pudding and a German meatloaf sandwich with sweet mustard and fried shallots are among the menu items in Germany. Beverage options includeย Hugo, an elderflower sparkling wine cocktail, and a selection of German beers.
  • Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion):ย Try some green asparagus and lobster with garden cocktail sauce or lasagna primavera. No Italian cuisine would be complete without a ย fruity cocktail or Italian wine!
  • Hanami (Japan Pavilion): Now this is something you won’t want to miss! Frushi, or fruit sushi, will be made with fresh fruit and coconut rice.
  • Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico Pavilion):ย Crab tostadas, pork tacos, the strawberry-infused Rosita margarita and tequila flights will keep the culinary party going in Mexico!
  • Taste of Marrakesh (Morocco Pavilion):ย Enjoy Moroccoโ€™s lamb kebabs and couscous, harissa chicken drumettes with chermoula, desert rose cocktail and more.
  • The Cottage – Savories, Trifles and Tea (United Kingdom Pavilion): The UK will feature a selection of tea and delectable dainties includingย a salmon tartare-topped cheddar biscuit and a Caprese and a trio of trifles.

And outside of the World Showcase Pavilions, three additional Marketplace options will be available.

  • Fruits by the Glass (World Showcase Plaza):ย How about a toast to Spring? Options include mango and blueberry wines, nonalcoholic wild berry slush and gluten-free raspberry ale.
  • Pineapple Promenade (World Showcase Promenade):ย This one is sure to be a crowd favorite! Try everyone’s favorite Dole Whip, but with a twist of spiced rum! Other optionsย includeย pineapple upside down cake, fruit cups and more.
  • Florida Fresh (World Showcase Promenade): Enjoy aย taste of the Sunshine State with watermelon and feta salad, shrimp and grits, and tomato and carrot wines!

The 20thย Epcotยฎย International Flower & Garden Festival runsย Mar. 6, 2013 – May 19, 2013 and is included with regular admission toย Epcotยฎ.ย It’s not too late to experience this year’s festival for yourself. Contact yourย Magic Makerยฎ today!