Here they are, folks! Epcot’s 2017 “bash” is about to begin, and, now, we know what we’re going to have to eat! It’s about time, Disney! Let’s jump right into it and start at …

Active Eats – NEW!

Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions

Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri (GF)

Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel

Africa

Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (GF)

Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa

Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket with Mint Raita

The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze – NEW!

Banana Almond Sundae layered with Fresh Berries and topped with Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Almonds

Australia

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (GF)

Grilled Lamb T-Bone with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (GF)

Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut

Belgium

Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

Brazil

Escondidinho de Carne – “Little Hidden One”: Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca (GF)

Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions (GF)

Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF)

Canada

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup served with a Pretzel Roll

“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)

The Cheese Studio, Hosted by Boursin® Cheese – NEW!

Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce

Savory Caramelized Onion Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic

Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam, Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning, and Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese

China

Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce

Spicy Chicken Bao Bun

Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

Chicken Potstickers

The Chocolate Studio

Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF)

Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Dust

Coastal Eats – NEW!

Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream

Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette

Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-Chipotle Butter Sauce

Craft Beers

Chilled Scotch Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce

Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich

L’Orange Cotton Candy: A mixture of Lime and Orange Cotton Candy

Earth Eats, Inspired by The Chew

Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce

Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots, and Feta Cheese

Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle

Farm Fresh

Crispy Chicken with Griddled Cornbread and Red Eye Gravy

Roasted Beet Salad with Green Beans, Feta Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette, and Toasted Walnuts (GF)

Flavors from Fire – NEW!

Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses

Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam, and Maple Butter Syrup

Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Raspberry Dust

France

Moelleux au Fromage de Chèvre et Épinards: Warm Goat Cheese Pudding with Spinach (GF)

Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley

Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Beef with Mashed Potatoes

Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with Housemade Rasberry Jam (GF)

Germany

Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese

Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll

Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce

Lebkuchenherz: Decorated Gingerbread Heart

Greece

Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki

Taste of Greece: Stuffed Grape Leaves with Lemon Dill Sauce, Grilled Octopus, and Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita

Spanakopita

Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup, and Cinnamon

Hawai’i

Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad and Pickled Cucumbers and Wasabi Cream

Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers and Onions and Spicy Mayonnaise

Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts

Hops & Barley

New England Lobster Roll

Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast

Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing

India

Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa, and Coriander Pesto Dips

Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (GF)

Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread

Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake with Chocolate Coconut Mousse

Ireland

Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy

Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread

Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

Islands of the Caribbean

Jamaican Beef Patty with Mango Salsa

Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, and Pickled Red Onions (GF)

Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce

Italy

Crispy Calamari with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce

Costoletta di Agnello alla Marchigiana: Braised T-Bone Lamp Chops and Potatoes with Vidalia Onions, Thyme, Bay Leaf and Lamb Jus

Absolut Penne: Vodka Sauce with Shrimp

Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Fruit

Japan

Wasabi Shumai Steamed Pork Dumplings

Salmon BLT Sushi Roll

Teriyaki Ginger Pork

Mexico

Rib Eye Taco: Marinated Rib Eye, Roasted Chipotle Sauce, and Grilled Scallions on a Corn Tortilla

Tequila Chipotle Shrimp: Served on a Black Bean Huarache garnished with Red and Green Cabbage, Queso Fresco, and Crema Mexicana

Cajeta Mousse served with Cajeta Sauce and White Chocolate Flakes

Morocco

Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket

Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions, and Tzatziki Sauce

Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

New Zealand

Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney

Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs

Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Purée

Patagonia

Beef Empanada

Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée (GF)

Scotland

Traditional Scottish Lamb Stew with Neeps and Tatties

Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herbed Sour Cream

The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats

Spain

Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and an Herb Vinaigrette

Traditional Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken, and Crispy Chorizo (GF)

Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (GF)

Sweet Olive Oil Cake with Powdered Sugar and Lemon Curd

Thailand

Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables

Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad

Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice

The Wine & Dine Studio

Pulled Duck Confit with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction

Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussel Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce

Trio of Artisan Cheese – Fromager Affirois de Excellence served with toasted Baguette, Point Reyes Original Blue served with Apricot Jam, Point Reyes Toma served with Honey

Artist Palette of Cheese and Wine – Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Francis Chardonnay, and Recuerdo Malbec

Refreshment Cool Post

Spicy Hot Dog with Kimchi and Mustard Sauce

Refreshment Port

Croissant Doughnut with Cinnamon and Sugar

Fried Chicken Breast Nuggets with DOLE Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Pineapple DOLE Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum

There! What do you think, my friends? What hits your menu? Are your favorites returning to the “party” this year? What new items catch your fancy?

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