Hey folks, it’s that time of year again. Time to navigate the crowds of plastered fools, block out the piercing din of screaming children, and sweat through your theme-park attire all in an effort to seek out the culinary gems of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Celebrating its 20th year, the festival marks a yearly ritual for many a gourmand, and judging by the hordes we witnessed on opening weekend, 2015 promises to be the biggest year yet. But enough yammering … on with the show.
Photos by Faiyaz Kara
The 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Credit: Faiyaz KaraPrancing waters Credit: Faiyaz KaraLiquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (Chew Lab) Credit: Faiyaz KaraNitrogen canister used for making the Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle (Chew Lab) Credit: Faiyaz KaraNew York Strip with Parsnip Silk, Balsamic Glaze, and Arugula Foam (Chew Lab) Credit: Faiyaz KaraChicken Sausage with Creamy Polenta, and Minus 8 Onion Jam (Canada) Credit: Faiyaz KaraThe Chew Lab inspired by ABC’s The Chew Credit: Faiyaz KaraThe Cheese Studio and the Wine Studio Credit: Faiyaz KaraInniskillin Vidal Icewine (Canada) Credit: Faiyaz KaraInniskillin Vidal Icewine and Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine (Canada) Credit: Faiyaz KaraThe (relatively) new Spice Road Table outside Morocco offers a much-welcome refuge from the throngs, and the food is quite good too. Hummus and Imported Olives. (Spice Road Table) Credit: Faiyaz KaraRice-Stuffed Grape Leaves (Spice Road Table) Credit: Faiyaz KaraHarissa Chicken Roll (Spice Road Table) Credit: Faiyaz KaraRed Wine Flight (Spice Road Table) Credit: Faiyaz KaraBaklava and Mint Tea (Morocco) Credit: Faiyaz KaraStraciatella Gelato (Italy) Credit: Faiyaz KaraThe lines outside Italy (Italy) Credit: Faiyaz KaraQueuing up for Beijing Roasted Duck in a Steamed Bun (China) Credit: Faiyaz KaraA look back at Food & Wine Fests past Credit: Faiyaz KaraPork Spareribs with Red Wine, Fennel, and Cheesy Mascarpone Grits (Sustainable Chew) Credit: Faiyaz KaraLoaded Macaroni and Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions Credit: Faiyaz KaraGarden Vegetable Frittata with Roasted Tomato Jam (Breakfast Bites) Credit: Faiyaz KaraYuca Souffle topped with Griddled Cheese (Dominican Republic) Credit: Faiyaz KaraCaramel Flan with Rum-Roasted Pineapple (Dominican Republic) Credit: Faiyaz KaraGrilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Peppers, Onion, and Snap Peas (Australia) Credit: Faiyaz Kara“Escondido de Carne” Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yuca (Brazil) Credit: Faiyaz KaraBelgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (Belgium) Credit: Faiyaz KaraJust a sampling of the libationary offerings at this year’s fest. Credit: Faiyaz Kara
