Not only did we experience a whirl of flavors from around the globe, we also witnessed a singing sushi chef (Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto) and got caught in a refreshing downpour. There’s nothing more Florida than that.

Photos by Faiyaz Kara
Seared scallop with truffle celery root puree, Brussels sprouts and wild mushrooms (Wine & Dine Studio) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato (Brazil) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Duck confit with creamy polenta and fire-roasted salsa (Greenhouse Guru hosted by Village Farms) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Smoked beef brisket and pimento cheese served on griddled garlic toast (Hops & Barley) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Butter chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread (Africa) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Loaded Greek “nachos”: pita chips, meatless sausage crumbles, vegan tzatziki (Greece) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Trio of cheeses: La Bonne Vie goat cheese; Karst Cave-aged cheddar; Stateboro blue cheese Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Liquid nitro chocolate-almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel (Chocolate Studio) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Quesito: puff pastry with sweetened cream cheese and guava sauce (Islands of the Caribbean) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Spicy sushi roll: tuna and salmon with Kazan volcano sauce (Japan) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Traditional Scottish lamb stew with neeps and tatties (Scotland) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Boeuf bourguignon with cabernet-braised short ribs and mashed potatoes (France) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Beer flight (Craft Beers) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Chocolate baklava with toasted almonds and dark chocolate sauce (Morocco) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Escargot croissant with garlic and parsley (France) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Twining’s pumpkin chai tea and caramel milkshake (Ireland) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Showers can provide some much-needed relief during the festival, especially in September Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Iron Chef Morimoto makes a surprise appearance and croons to the gathered media Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Nothing typifies the cuisine of Canada more than cheddar cheese soup (Canada) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA (Craft Beers) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Innis & Gunn Irish Whiskey Aged Stout (Scotland) Credit: Faiyaz Kara
A toast to the 21st annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Credit: Faiyaz Kara
Passport to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Credit: Faiyaz Kara
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series featuring Mickey Thomas from Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship Credit: Faiyaz Kara