Must Eats at F&W?

[DisneyDreamer08]

Hi all. We will be in Disney in just 22 days (eeeekkk!!!!) so we will be there for the F&W festival. Our travel group consists of myself, husband, 5 year old daughter, 1 year old daughter, and my parents. We did not choose this time specifically for the F&W, it just worked out that way. Obviously our trip will be somewhat catered to our girls, so I assume while we are in the World Showcase we will mostly be focused on characters and whatnot. I don't anticipate having too much time to really take part in the food and wine festivities. However, I'm hoping for a few food suggestions- what have you tried in the past that you absolutely recommend we check out? And just a note, my husband and I are not big drinkers so we most likely will not be spending extra money on drinks
Thanks!!

 

[belledream]

How exciting! My favorites that seem to be returning this year:
Australia: Grilled Lamb Chop
Brazil: Crispy Pork Belly
Farm Fresh: Loaded Mac n Cheese - THE BEST
France: Boeuf Bourguignon (braised short ribs)
Hawaii: Kalua Pork Slider, Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad
Scotland: Fresh Potato Pancake with Smoked Salmon

Have fun!

 

[anchorman314]

These are some dishes that I really enjoyed last year and appear to be returning:
Brazil: Escondidinho de Carne - Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca (I actually really want the recipe for this one)
Germany: Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce
Hawaii: Kalua Pork Slider
Hops & Barley: Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing
New Zealand: Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney

 

[Epcotfan21]

How exciting! My favorites that seem to be returning this year:
Australia: Grilled Lamb Chop
Brazil: Crispy Pork Belly
Farm Fresh: Loaded Mac n Cheese - THE BEST
France: Boeuf Bourguignon (braised short ribs)
Hawaii: Kalua Pork Slider, Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad
Scotland: Fresh Potato Pancake with Smoked Salmon

Have fun!

Just add the Beer Cheese Soup and Filet Mignon from Canada to this list and you're golden.

 

[belledream]

Just add the Beer Cheese Soup and Filet Mignon from Canada to this list and you're golden.

True, could definitely put it up there! It's been a few years since we had it at F&W, but we also had the 'real thing' at Le Cellier, so they weren't really standouts to me.

 

[Rob562]

I recommend you keep an eye on the Disney Food Blog. They have an entire section of their site devoted to the Food & Wine Festival.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/

You can find booth menus here (They usually update them with prices when the actual menu boards are installed in the park):
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-booths-menus-and-food-photos/

-Rob

 

[bunnyman]

One of each; enough said!

 

[Mickey5150]

I go to the F&W every year and honestly have enjoyed everything I've eaten. I would recommend trying something different and realize just how awesome it can been. 2 favorites that only a vegetarian wouldn't enjoy are the filet from Canada and the lamp chop from Australia, both are excellent.

 

[LeighM]

Oh what a tough question! Everything I had last year was excellent lol. I went for kiosks that had items we couldn't get back here at home. Here is my list:

Australia - Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp. We loved this so much we got the recipe and started making it at home
Ireland - Seafood Fisherman's Pie
Islands of Caribbean (last year was Dominican Republic) - Pescado con coco
Patagonia - Beef empanada

And like always at EPCOT, we have to get the cinnamon sugar croissant doughnut from the Refreshment Port.

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

These are great, thanks everyone! Can we use snack credit for most of these?

 

[VeroniqueB]

I think you can on a all F&W food option AND consider using a quick service credit if you want 3 snacks from the same booth. 1 quick service credit can be exchange for 3 snacks but it has to be 3 snacks in 1 transaction

 

[Jess G]

Can we use snack credit for most of these?

Yes!

 

[AndrewsJ]

This thread just made me very hungry. Everything everyone has listed is delicious. I second what one poster said about trying new and different things. I've learned a lot about my own tastes at F&W by trying things I never thought I would eat. I've never tried anything there that I didn't like.

 

[danyoung56]

The beef from Canada really stood out to me the past couple of years - a small but perfectly cooked cut of meat, maybe 4 bites or so. Very tender, well seasoned - just a nice cut of meat!

 

[SuperDaveSC]

Last year I had cronuts with a scotch flight! Dessert of champions!
I had arrived!

 

[GeoDonJac34]

Some things we have enjoyed in the past
Fishermens Pie in Ireland
Canadian cheese soup
Escargot in France
Belgian waffles
Spicy sushi roll in Japan

 

[Simba's Mom]

Most of our "must-eats" have been mentioned. The only two I'd add are the chocolate creme brûlée in France (I used to love their milk chocolate creme brûlée, but anything similar's good), and the Chocolate Studio's Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle. That's a new booth, but my recommendation is based on a very similar offering at another nearby booth (Chew's?) last year. And for me, the Greek spanakopita's a must-do, but maybe not for everyone.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

My Favorites are:

- France - Croissant aux Escargots
- Greece - Vegan Moussaka w/ Gardein Sausage Crumbles
- Ireland - Lobster & Seafood Fisherman's Pie
- Patagonia - Roasted Verlasso Salmon w/ Quinoa Salad & Arugula Chimichurri
- Scotland - Fresh Potato Pancake w/ Scottish Smoked Salmon & Herb Sour Cream
- Sustainable Chew - Ricotta & Zucchini Ravioli w/ Rustic Tomato Sauce

 

[jaklgreen]

I will see you there. Definitely get the girls and yourself a waffle from Belgium.