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The Iliad and The Odyssey
Named after the two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey, this new pavilion will be home to a permanent Food and Wine style, ever-changing restaurant, with a backbone of distinct Mediterranean flavors.
The Odyssey is one of Epcot's unused and dormant infrastructures, and giving it a year-long purpose, while also tying in with one of their most cherished events (the Food and Wine Festival) might bring life to the pavilion.
The interior of the building will be draped in Mediterranean inspired designs, adding to the ambiance of the restaurant. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an ever-changing menu based on the seasons.
While the restaurant will have an enriched Mediterranean menu of fish, meats, salads, and more, each week, for the 52 weeks of the year, there will be a new country represented on the menu, as a sort of "permanent" Food and Wine festival.
This way, each time you visit Iliad and the Odyssey, you'll have the option to try a new flavor. With the 11 Nations around the World Showcase Lagoon, the countries added to the menu each week will, more often than not, be countries that are not represented in World Showcase.
Countries such as Australia with Australian sirloin from a Wagyu cattle.
Brazil, featuring Feijoada served over rice and parsley.
Chile, featuring Green Chili with authentic beans and meats.
Haitian cuisine, including fried pork, red bean rice, salad, and plantains.
Spicy Jamaican Chicken with a side of rice, beans, and vegetables.
New Zealand lamb chops served over broccoli and potatoes.
Mongolia is also featured with the distinguished Mongolian Khorkhog.
This is just a sampling of the many countries and palates that are represented on the Iliad and the Odyssey menu. The restaurant is also in a prime location as the large glass windows look out onto the lagoon where you can see Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, with a lovely view. Located off the main path in Epcot, this location will give guests a new perspective on the theme park. It will also ensure that unused buildings in Epcot are functioning with a purpose, which has been something that has plauged Epcot over the years. It also pays homage and respect to the original restaurant name, while keeping the same Homer inspired title, just expanding it with his other famous work.
Ultimately, The Iliad and the Odyssey will hope to bring a new flavor to bridge the gap as a transition from Future World to World Showcase, while also bringing the Food and Wine Festival to guests all year round.