Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2009

[wishiwasthere]

It's the most wonderful time of yearrrrr!

It is never too early talking about one of my favorite times at WDW! So I thought why not start now.

Anything that has to do with the F&W Festival is fair game.

Until more info on the booths come out I thought it would be fun if we all answered a few questions:


When are you going?

Who are you going with?

What are you hoping they will have?

What are you hoping they will get rid of?

Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously?

Anything else you would like to add?

Also if anyone has any pictures of past years goodies please feel free to share!

[wishiwasthere]

When are you going? October 29-November 6th or 7th

Who are you going with? Parents, Sister, Aunts, Uncles, and 5 cousins and probably having my uncles who live in FL meet up with us.

What are you hoping they will have? I absolutely loved, loved, LOVED the Pina Colada last year from San Juan and if they don't have it again I will be devastated! I also love the crab cake from the Hops and Barley Market and the Grilled Beef and Hummus from Morocco so I hope they bring that back again.

I know they won't bring it back because this stand changes every year, but I am all for bringing Louisiana back. The etouffe was awesome.

What are you hoping they will get rid of?

Spanakopita from Greece. It has been there for the past two years. Don't get it unless you can eat spinach without any flavoring.


Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously?

Tough one.....I have been going for two years in a row and I have had these two dishes both times (well multiple times each trip) and every single time it was good. So my 'Must-Dos' for the dishes would be the Crab Cake sandwich from the Hops and Barley Market (located in front of America) and the Chilaquiles from Mexico located in front of Mexico.

Favorite Wine would be the Dynamite Vineyards Merlot from San Francisco.

Anything else you would like to add?

Hopefully they will bring back the F&W Festival gift card bracelets. They are great! You load up the card and wear it around your wrist. So much easier than trying to find your room key/cash/credit card. I would highly recommend it!

[Drince88]

When are you going?
October 16-20
Who are you going with?
Solo trip, though may get to see a few MousePad friends while I'm there.
What are you hoping they will have?
I'd read SOMETHING (I think it was a link to the Denver newspaper that claimed to have info) that indicated Lousiana would be back. I hope they change up the offerings a little bit, but not too much! I actually ran into someone I'd met at a coworker's house while they were working the Louisiana area last year! She figured it out when I said I wasn't allowed to accept the Mardi Gras beads they were handing out (it's a 'rule' that I made up at the New Orleans airport that beads can only go out, they can't come in).

If it's cold out, I hope they bring back the curried butternut squash soup (India). It's not as good if it's warm out, but it's still good.

What are you hoping they will get rid of?
Lobster Roll. I just don't get it. (Maybe it's a good lobster roll, but I don't get the appeal of shellfish, mayo and bread). Oh, and the sausage pizza in Italy. A LITTLE creativity would be a good thing!
I actually don't like cooked spinach, but the Spanakopita doesn't bother me. Maybe because of all the fat from the deep fried phylo?

Inconsistency in the booths. Sometimes you walk by one of the booths with lamb, and get assaulted by the gamey smell, othertimes, it tastes wonderful. I had some creme brulee that I think was served too warm one time, too. Although I'd be very frustrated if the lines got super long or they started routinely being sold out of stuff, and given the magnitude of the festival, they DO do a good job on the quality - of course I'd like it to be perfect.
Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously?
I was introduced to Banfi Rosa Regale at a Food & Wine pairing a few years back. Even though they don't necessarily have it at a booth, you can get it in the Italian pavillion in the wine shop.

Anything else you would like to add?
Food & Wine pairings are my favorite 'extra', though because of my limited trip (I'm doing MouseAdventure the next month, I couldn't take any more time off from work!) I likely won't get to do one (if we believe the Denver paper)

I also hope they figure out how to get more free seminars into the Wonders of Life pavillion. You have to devote SO much time to go to one, in part because they don't have enough for the demand.

[Mermaid]

When are you going? Oct 3-10 or Oct 10-17

Who are you going with? DH

What are you hoping they will have? Yummy yummy food! We have never been before and I am just excited to try everything! We plan on doing at least one "meal" at the stations!

What are you hoping they will get rid of?
Anything gross so we aren't tricked into trying it!

Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously?
I will be taking notes from you guys!

Anything else you would like to add?
We can't wait!!!
Also if anyone has any pictures of past years goodies please feel free to share![/QUOTE]

[TinaMouse]

When are you going?
October 20-26

Who are you going with?
Tagrel.com friends, but I'll be solo. I do have a roommate to save on the $$$$.

What are you hoping they will have?
Baklava with pistachios instead of walnuts

What are you hoping they will get rid of?
I'm not into seafood, so that holds no interest

Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously?
It was in 2005, so my memory is blank.....Hubby liked the New Zealand lamb.

Anything else you would like to add?
Looking forward to nibbling my way 'round the world!

Also if anyone has any pictures of past years goodies please feel free to share!

[Toocherie]

When are you going? October 31-November 7th

Who are you going with? My Mom

What are you hoping they will have? I hope Louisiana is back with similar yummy items as last year!

What are you hoping they will get rid of? There were quite a few things I could live without.

Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously? The etoufee was delish! And I can't get to the wine because of the Grand Marnier Slushies--but if I could I LOVE Rosa Regale and Magicale

Anything else you would like to add? Will probably take more time this year--two half days last year was not enough!

[danyoung]

I have a set routine where one year I visit during the F&W Fest., and then the next year I'll do Christmas time. I did F&W last year, so this year it's the 2nd week of December. I really enjoy doing a meal around the World Showcase, nibbling and sipping my way around. I'll start one evening at Mexico and work up to America, and then a couple nights later I'll start in Canada and work that way up to America. It's just so cool to enjoy such a unique meal while standing around the World Showcase Lagoon.

And my favorite wine by far is the plum wine that they have in Japan. Totally unique, cinnamon spiced wine that's more candy tasting than wine-ish. Really yummy!

Wow - I'm gonna miss the ol' F&WF this year!!!

[Fantasmicgal]

When are you going? 9/25 - 9/29

Who are you going with? My son & daughter

What are you hoping they will have? Shrimp on the Barbie, yum.

What are you hoping they will get rid of? Nothing I can think of off-hand, I tend to not eat what doesn't appeal to me.

Favorite dish and/or wine if you have been previously? The aforementioned Shrimp on the Barbie & Yellowglen Pink Sparkling Wine.

Anything else you would like to add? More days to enjoy it.

[TinaMouse]

That is a picture of shrimp on the barbie on my post, above! How cool!

[wishiwasthere]

The Shrimp on the Barbie has changed. At least it didn't look like that when I ate it in November. I had two big prawns and a sweet potato hash as a side. There was also no sauce on top. It was really good, but I am a sauce lover so that looks really good too.

[Drince88]

Something I hope they bring back: The cookbook that has ALL the recipes from the booths that year. Last year they just had a 'best of' cookbook, but it didn't have everything, and I think it had some stuff that wasn't even being offered at the booths that year (but I could be wrong there). Even if I only make one item from the cookbook, it's nice to have to see how they made something.

I also used it to learn that flan and creme brulee are the same except for two things - the carmalized sugar on top (which is pretty obvious), and flan has fewer eggs (which is why creme brulee is richer tasting!)

[Drince88]

I was just poking around on AllEars - and saw they had some details of the Festival for this year....

Looks like they figured out a way to minimize the crowds at the wine seminars and the cooking demonstrations --- charge $8 for them. I guess at that price point they'll thin out the crowds some, but not break a person's bank if they were wanting to do multiples, but sheesh, that's been a free staple since they started the fest. BUT, they did have to do something to deal with the popularity.

(And WHY can't Disney get this info on their website before the 'fan sites'?)

[Mermaid]

It is on the Disney site. Now- can i find it again..... that is the question!

Okay. Here it is! The carts look so yummy!

[Mermaid]

I agree about the $8 Drince. It really limits the amount of them I am going to go to. But, maybe that is the idea.

[Drince88]

It is on the Disney site. Now- can i find it again..... that is the question!

THANKS!
After googling the Sweet Sunday guys the weekend I'm there - I think I'm going to do that one. (It was that, or the French lunch, which was also very tempting!)

Now to get it on my calendar to call on the 11th!

[wishiwasthere]

I copied this from the Disney website. It looks GREAT this year. I hope to try almost everything!


What looks good to you?


Athens, Greece

Greek Salad with Pita Bread
Spanakopita (Savory Spinach and Cheese Pastry)
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Baklava
Beverage Selection: Boutari Moschofilero, Boutari Santorini, Kourtaki Mavrodaphne of Patras, Tsantali Rapsani


Bangkok, Thailand - NEW

Chicken and Coconut Soup, with Mushrooms, Lemongrass & Ginger
Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp
Beverage Selection: Singha Beer


Barcelona, Spain

Taste of Spain (Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Manchego, Olives, Tomato Bread)
Red Snapper Escabeche
Crema Catalana
Beverage Selection: Poema Cava Brut, Bodega Don Olegario Albario, Poema Verdejo, Abadia Retuerta Seleccin Especial


Bologna, Italy

Pizza
Cannelloni
Polpetti (Italian Meatballs with traditional tomato sauce)
Beverage Selection: Prosecco, Chianti Placido, Pinot Sartori, Acqua Panna, Primavera (Strawberry, Banana, and Peach Slush)


Buenos Aires, Argentina

Beef Empanada with Tomato Salsa
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Pure
Beverage Selection: Bodega Norton Wines: Torrontes, Reserva Malbec, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Cosecha Tardia


Cape Town, South Africa

Mealie Soup with Crabmeat and Chili Oil
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Pure, Mango Barbecue Sauce
Beverage Selection: Fairview Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Fairview Winery Pinotage, Goats do Roam White, Goat Roti


Cork, Ireland

Lobster & Scallop Fisherman's Pie
Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Ivernia Cheese with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache
Beverage Selection: Bunratty Meade, Guinness Draught


Krakw, Poland

Kielbasa and Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
Braised Pork Shank with Cabbage and Fresh Herbs
Beverage Selection: Chopin Raspberry Chiller


Marrakesh, Morocco

Kefta (Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket)
Falafel Pita Pocket
Baklava
Beverage Selection: Royale Tangerine Mimosa; Casa Beer, Iced Mint Tea, Dasani Water


Melbourne, Australia

Seared Barramundi with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula and Lemon Oil
Grilled Lamb Chop, Red Wine Sauce, Murray River Sea Salt
Lamington
Beverage Selection: Rosemount Traminer Riesling, Rosemount Pinot Noir, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, Penfolds Bin 2


Mexico City, Mexico

Taco de Cochinita Pibil (Corn Tortilla filled with Shredded Pork and Purple Onions)
Quesadilla con Chorizo
Mousse de Pia y Coco
Chilaquiles (Baked Tortillas Layered with Chicken and Cheese)
Beverage Selection: Dos Equis Beer, L.A. Cetto Chardonnay, L.A. Cetto Private Reserve, L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah, Mexican Sunrise, Dasani Water


Montreal, Canada

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
Maple Glazed Salmon with Lentil Salad
Spicy Chicken Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta
Maple Sugar Candy
Beverage Selection: Moosehead Beer, Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Chteau des Charmes Riesling, Chteau des Charmes Vidal Icewine, St. David's Bench Vineyard Merlot


Munich, Germany

Spetzle Gratin with Ham and Cheese
Nuernberger Sausage on a Pretzel Roll
Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce
Beverage Selection: S.A. Prm Wines: Essence Riesling, Blue Slate Riesling, Graacher Himmelreich Riesling, Spatlese, Schloss Reinhartshausen Old Vines Riesling


New Delhi, India

Mango Lassi (Chilled Mango Yogurt Drink)
Rava Masala Dosa, Sambal (Potato and Onion filled Pastry, Sambal)
Gulab Jamun (Fried Dough in Rose Syrup with Pistachio)
Beverage Selection: Sula Vineyards Wines: Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, Kingfisher Premium Lager Beer


New Orleans, Louisiana

Crawfish touffe (Spicy Cajun Crawfish and Vegetable Stew, White Rice)
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Praline Bread Pudding, Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Beverage Selection: Abita Amber Beer, Abita Purple Haze Beer, Sazerac


Paris, France

Escargot Persillade en Brioche
Cabernet Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Milk Creme Brle
Beverage Selection : Chardonnay (Bouchard Ainee & Fils, 2007), Merlot (Chateau Mezain, Bordeaux, 2007), Sparking Pomegranate Kir, Parisien Cosmo Slush


Rio de Janiero, Brazil - NEW

Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime
Grilled Pork Skewer with Farofa
Beverage Selection : Leblon Frozen Caipirinha


San Juan, Puerto Rico

Ham Croquette/Croquettas de Jamon
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
Guava Cookie (Panatela Masa Real )
Beverage Selection: Bacardi Frozen Mojito, Bacardi Frozen Dragon Berry Colada


Santiago, Chile

Rock Shrimp Ceviche
Corn and Cheese Arepa
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie)
Beverage Selection: Concha y Toro Wines: Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Viedos Emiliana Wines: Carmenere and Sauvignon Blanc


Shanghai, China

Chicken rmqi
Shrimp or Beef Rice Pancake
Pork Pot Stickers
Caramel Ginger Ice Cream
Beverage Selection: Tsing Tao Beer, Green Tea Plum Wine Cooler, Dragon Hollow Chardonnay, Happy Lychee, Dasani Bottle Water


Tokyo, Japan

Spicy Tuna Roll
Sukiyaki Beef Roll
California Sushi Roll (Crabmeat and Cucumber rolled in Rice)
Tuna Sensation
Beverage Selection: Kirin Draft Beer, Dasani Bottle Water


Vienna, Austria

Goulash mit Servietten Knoedel (Paprika Beef Stew, Bacon Dumpling)
Mushroom Soup with Chive Dumplings
Sachertorte
Beverage Selection: Leth Grner Veltliner, Leth Riesling, Iby Zweigelt


Wellington, New Zealand

Seared Sea Scallop with Vegetable Slaw, Lemon Oil
Lamb Slider with Tomato Chutney
Beverage Selection: Villa Maria Wines: Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, Private Bin Unoaked Chardonnay, Private Bin Riesling, Private Bin Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon


The Brewer's Collection


Warm Pretzel Bread Stick with Cheese Dip
Landjeger
Beverage Selection: Wide Selection of Beers


Desserts & Champagne NEW

Austrian Gugelhupf (Austrian Bundt Cake)
Strawberry Shortcake
Frozen Grand Marnier Parfait, Orange Coulis
Champagne
Beverage Selection: Mot & Chandon Wines: Imprial, Ros Imprial, Nectar Imprial, Nectar Imprial Ros


Flavorhood Hosted by Edy's Ice Cream

Location: The Rose Walk near Imagination Walkway

A great way to celebrate the day with your family, neighbors and new friends Pay a visit to the Rose Walk where you can purchase ice cream from the "Flavorhood". Test your "flavorology" and learn your ice cream personality among other fun activities.


Hops & Barley

Boston-style Crab Cake with Cabbage Slaw and Remoulade
New England Lobster Roll
Beverage Selection: Samuel Adams Boston Ale (draft), Samuel Adams Boston Lager (draft), Samuel Adams Octoberfest (draft), Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat (draft), 14th Anniversary Festival Beer (draft), Samuel Adams Light, Samuel Adams Cream Stout, Samuel Adams Pale Ale, Samuel Adams Honey Porter, Samuel Adams Black Lager


The Mouse Catch

Dorothea Dutch Cheese
Piave Italian Cheese
Mahon Spanish Cheese
Beverage Selection: Heineken Beer, Martini & Rossi Prosecco, Marques de Caceres Rioja


Walk-Abouts: Beer Hop

Celebrate the fine art of beer making when you purchase a Passport and sip amazing ales, lagers and craft beers from the best domestic and international brewers.

[TinaMouse]

Oh, Kristin, you ROCK! I want to try it all, but here's what is highest on the list (of course, I won't have time, money, or calories for even this one!):


Athens, Greece

Greek Salad with Pita Bread
Spanakopita (Savory Spinach and Cheese Pastry)
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Baklava

Barcelona, Spain

Taste of Spain (Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Manchego, Olives, Tomato Bread)

Bologna, Italy

Beverage Selection: Prosecco

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Beef Empanada with Tomato Salsa
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Pure

Cape Town, South Africa

Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Pure, Mango Barbecue Sauce

Cork, Ireland

Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Ivernia Cheese with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread (We LOVE Kerrygold cheese!)


Krakw, Poland

Kielbasa and Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
Braised Pork Shank with Cabbage and Fresh Herbs
Beverage Selection: Chopin Raspberry Chiller

Mexico City, Mexico

Mousse de Pia y Coco
Chilaquiles (Baked Tortillas Layered with Chicken and Cheese)

Montreal, Canada

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
Maple Sugar Candy


Munich, Germany

Spetzle Gratin with Ham and Cheese
Nuernberger Sausage on a Pretzel Roll
Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (Is this the same one that they have at the Counter service? If so, this seems weird)

New Orleans, Louisiana
Praline Bread Pudding, Bourbon Caramel Sauce


Paris, France
Chocolate Milk Creme Brle


San Juan, Puerto Rico
Ham Croquette/Croquettas de Jamon
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
Guava Cookie (Panatela Masa Real )


Santiago, Chile
Corn and Cheese Arepa
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie)
Beverage Selection: Concha y Toro Wines: Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Viedos Emiliana Wines: Carmenere and Sauvignon Blanc
(These are my DH's favorite wines for the price)

Tokyo, Japan

Sukiyaki Beef Roll

Vienna, Austria YUMMY!!!!!!

Goulash mit Servietten Knoedel (Paprika Beef Stew, Bacon Dumpling)
Mushroom Soup with Chive Dumplings
Sachertorte
Beverage Selection: Leth Grner Veltliner, Leth Riesling, Iby Zweigelt



The Brewer's Collection


Warm Pretzel Bread Stick with Cheese Dip (I wonder if they're like the ones in Canada--yummy!


Desserts & Champagne NEW I'm not a dessert person, but these all sound good!

Austrian Gugelhupf (Austrian Bundt Cake)
Strawberry Shortcake
Frozen Grand Marnier Parfait, Orange Coulis
Champagne
Beverage Selection: Mot & Chandon Wines: Imprial, Ros Imprial, Nectar Imprial, Nectar Imprial Ros



The Mouse Catch COOL!

Dorothea Dutch Cheese
Piave Italian Cheese
Mahon Spanish Cheese
Beverage Selection: Heineken Beer, Martini & Rossi Prosecco, Marques de Caceres Rioja

[wishiwasthere]

The Sukiyaki Beef Roll from Japan is one of my dad's favorites and was really disappointed when it wasn't there last year so he is pretty happy to see it there now.

I had the cheeses at the Mouse Catch last year and it was on a pretty warm day so the cheeses were pretty warm. I would say if you can hit this stand first thing in the morning when they are fresh if you can.

[Drince88]

I had the cheeses at the Mouse Catch last year and it was on a pretty warm day so the cheeses were pretty warm. I would say if you can hit this stand first thing in the morning when they are fresh if you can.

And when they have all the options. (Stopped by once or twice when they didn't even have all the options available.)

Oh cool, there are two baklavas again! I like getting both (it's a bit to walk between the two booths, but all in the name of science!) and compare them head-to-head. I don't remember which 'won' last year, though!

[Toocherie]

Thanks for posting the list--I've left below what I hope to try)

I copied this from the Disney website. It looks GREAT this year. I hope to try almost everything!


What looks good to you?


Athens, Greece

Greek Salad with Pita Bread
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki


Bangkok, Thailand - NEW

Chicken and Coconut Soup, with Mushrooms, Lemongrass & Ginger



Barcelona, Spain

Crema Catalana


Bologna, Italy

Polpetti (Italian Meatballs with traditional tomato sauce)
Beverage Selection: Prosecco, Primavera (Strawberry, Banana, and Peach Slush)


Buenos Aires, Argentina

Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Pure

Cape Town, South Africa

Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Pure, Mango Barbecue Sauce


Cork, Ireland

Lobster & Scallop Fisherman's Pie
Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Ivernia Cheese with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache


Krakw, Poland

Braised Pork Shank with Cabbage and Fresh Herbs


Marrakesh, Morocco

Kefta (Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket)
Falafel Pita Pocket


Melbourne, Australia

Grilled Lamb Chop, Red Wine Sauce, Murray River Sea Salt
Beverage Selection: Rosemount Traminer Riesling,

Mexico City, Mexico

Taco de Cochinita Pibil (Corn Tortilla filled with Shredded Pork and Purple Onions)
Quesadilla con Chorizo
Mousse de Pia y Coco
Chilaquiles (Baked Tortillas Layered with Chicken and Cheese)


Montreal, Canada


Maple Glazed Salmon with Lentil Salad
Spicy Chicken Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta
Beverage Selection: Chteau des Charmes Riesling, Chteau des Charmes Vidal Icewine,


Munich, Germany


Nuernberger Sausage on a Pretzel Roll
Beverage Selection: Essence Riesling, Blue Slate Riesling, Graacher Himmelreich Riesling, Spatlese, Schloss Reinhartshausen Old Vines Riesling


New Delhi, India


New Orleans, Louisiana

Crawfish touffe (Spicy Cajun Crawfish and Vegetable Stew, White Rice)
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Praline Bread Pudding, Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Beverage Selection: Sazerac


Paris, France

Cabernet Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Milk Creme Brle
Beverage Selection : Sparking Pomegranate Kir, Parisien Cosmo Slush


Rio de Janiero, Brazil - NEW

Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime
Grilled Pork Skewer with Farofa


San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
Guava Cookie (Panatela Masa Real )
Beverage Selection: Bacardi Frozen Mojito, Bacardi Frozen Dragon Berry Colada


Santiago, Chile

Rock Shrimp Ceviche
Corn and Cheese Arepa
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie)


Shanghai, China

Chicken rmqi
Shrimp or Beef Rice Pancake
Pork Pot Stickers
Caramel Ginger Ice Cream


Tokyo, Japan

Spicy Tuna Roll
Sukiyaki Beef Roll
California Sushi Roll (Crabmeat and Cucumber rolled in Rice)
Tuna Sensation


Vienna, Austria

Mushroom Soup with Chive Dumplings
Sachertorte
Beverage Selection: , Leth Riesling, Iby Zweigelt


Wellington, New Zealand

Seared Sea Scallop with Vegetable Slaw, Lemon Oil
Lamb Slider with Tomato Chutney
Beverage Selection: Private Bin Riesling,

The Brewer's Collection


Warm Pretzel Bread Stick with Cheese Dip

Desserts & Champagne NEW

Austrian Gugelhupf (Austrian Bundt Cake)
Strawberry Shortcake
Frozen Grand Marnier Parfait, Orange Coulis
Champagne
Beverage Selection: Mot & Chandon Wines: Imprial, Ros Imprial, Nectar Imprial, Nectar Imprial Ros


Flavorhood Hosted by Edy's Ice Cream

Location: The Rose Walk near Imagination Walkway

A great way to celebrate the day with your family, neighbors and new friends Pay a visit to the Rose Walk where you can purchase ice cream from the "Flavorhood". Test your "flavorology" and learn your ice cream personality among other fun activities.


Hops & Barley

Boston-style Crab Cake with Cabbage Slaw and Remoulade
New England Lobster Roll


The Mouse Catch

Dorothea Dutch Cheese
Piave Italian Cheese
Mahon Spanish Cheese


Walk-Abouts: Beer Hop

Celebrate the fine art of beer making when you purchase a Passport and sip amazing ales, lagers and craft beers from the best domestic and international brewers.

I doubt we will try everything above but it would be great to try!

[wishiwasthere]

I also had the Cabbage Slaw with the Lobster Roll from the Hops & Barley Market in 2007 and I fell in love it was so tasty. They didn't have it last year so I am excited to see it with the crab cakes!

No Pina Coladas I guess I will have to try the Dragon Berry Colada I think it takes multiple tastes to get the true flavor.

[Drince88]

Cork, Ireland
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache

This is the one that makes my mouth drool the most. I think THIS one might take multiple tastings as well!

[wishiwasthere]

My mom already called dibs on that too Cathy. You have to take a picture for her when you go!

What is Chicken rmqi from China? I don't remember that from last year. Wasn't it Sha Cha Chicken last year? I wonder what this could be.

[Drince88]

My mom already called dibs on that too Cathy. You have to take a picture for her when you go!

What is Chicken rmqi from China? I don't remember that from last year. Wasn't it Sha Cha Chicken last year? I wonder what this could be.

Is she going to make it? I don't normally take pictures from the booths (it's too hard to balance the food and camera and drink etc, especially when I'm on a solo trip) but for your Mom, I'll take a picture of this one!

I'm not sure what that chicken dish is. I'm glad they change some things up every year - makes it enough of an adventure for me to HAVE to go every year!

[wishiwasthere]

She makes lava cake already (I hate chocolate, but love when she makes this!). She has made ganache, but I don't think she has ever made lava cake with ganache. Don't worry if you don't take pictures! I'm sure we will be able to find it some where via google.

She still has the milk chocolate creme brulee recipe you gave her last year. She said she wants to make it for her sister's and mother, but have yet to have them all over at the same time.