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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Finally Got To Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’!

 by Beth Keating and David Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

June 30, 2022

 

Located in the Landing section of Disney Springs, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is a smaller restaurant than you’d expect based on its incredible popularity. Hence, the difficulty getting reservations, particularly for the coveted Sunday brunch slots. We’ve waited for a long time for the opportunity to eat at this in-demand venue.  And I confess, I wasn’t the one who snagged the dining reservation. Our out-of-town guests were able to find a lunch time table.

 

Bright and airy, with large windows that let in plenty of light, the décor is “farmhouse adjacent,” not quite as relaxed as a “barn” motif, but definitely with an agricultural feel. There’s an open kitchen and central indoor bar area that keep the place a flurry of activity.

 

Homecomin’ specializes in “farm-to-fork cuisine showcasing Florida’s freshest flavors,” and it has a comfort foods, casual vibe to the venue. The service was fabulous.  Our cast member, a mom herself, was quick to bring lunch out for the toddler travelling with us, ahead of everyone else’s food, so that the parents could feed a fussy little one, and then get a chance to eat their own meals while their food was actually still hot.  Hey, moms, imagine that?



Homecomin’ is the creation of Chef Art Smith, one of Disney Springs celebrity chefs and a native of Jasper, Florida (thus, the Homecomin’ name). He is also famous either for being Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef, or for serving a stint as a Disney cast member in his early days. You can pick whichever moniker excites you more.  He is especially known for his Sunday brunches, and for his selection of “moonshines.” If you can’t score a dining reservation, there is also an attached outside Shine Bar if you just want to grab a drink.

 

Since moonshine is one of the specialties of the house, several of our seatmates opted to try something from that category.  We ended up selecting two different libations: the Muleshine Cocktail, and the Moonshine Mash, both $14.00.  

 

The Muleshine was the restaurant’s version of a Moscow Mule, served up in chilled copper mugs. It featured Midnight Moon Moonshine, with peach puree, lime juice and a splash of Q Spectacular Ginger Beer. It contained everything you would want in a Moscow Mule. The ginger flavors were there, but what made it especially nice on a hot day was the way that the lime came through in a much stronger way compared to most mules that you might expect to get at a location like this. I don't typically think of Moscow Mules as being particularly "summer-y", but whether it was the Florida sunshine or the flavors present in this drink, Chef Art Smith's made me a cocktail that was perfect for that summertime feel.

 

The second moonshine-centric drink we tried was the Moonshine Mash ($14.00), a watermelon-infused moonshine, with fresh watermelon, lime juice and simple syrup that had a light, summery feel, perfect in the Florida heat. Next time, we may also try one of the “Shine on Taps,” because Homecomin’ features so many unique flavors. (Maybe the “Strawberry Lemonade,” made with strawberry moonshine, or the “Blue Hooch,” made with both Blue Flame Moonshine and lemon infused moonshine?)  Either way, it’s a good excuse to go back to Homecomin’ again.

 

For appetizers, we also went with a couple of the headliners that Homecomin’ is known for.  The Church Lady Deviled Eggs ($13.00) are HFK-style whole deviled eggs, smooth and creamy.  (HFK stands for Homecoming Florida Kitchen). There are three whole eggs in the portion (for a total of six servings when the eggs are halved and served up), and they are the most overstuffed eggs you’ve ever seen.  The chilled eggs were topped with a crispy piece of bacon, and were a delightfully cool way to start off a meal on a very hot and humid day. All in all, they were good, and had a distinctly homemade flair to them. 



Our out-of-town visitors were also intrigued by the opportunity to eat alligator in the Sunshine State, so we also requested an order of the Gator Bites ($16.00).  And while they didn’t proverbially “taste like chicken,” the tender bites of gator tail were delicately flavored, just a hint of a fish undertone, and nicely crispy. They were hand-battered and lightly fried, and much of the flavor actually came from the seasonings in the batter, the dipping remoulade, and the house-made hot sauce. The hot sauce was spectacular, by the way.



We selected four different entrées for our meals, including the Cuban Sandwich ($18.00). Fresh, enormous slices of Cuban bread were pressed around house-smoked pork, shaved country ham, and Swiss cheese. House-made barbecue chips drizzled with icebox dressing jazzed up the side of the dish. Our server assured us that fellow cast members from the Miami area confirm that the sandwich is one of the best Cubans they’ve had, and our diners were quick to agree.  The meats were tender, with just the right amount of “pickley-ness” on the sandwich, owing to the substantial number of house-made pickles layered in. The sandwich was huge!  While we took part of ours home, it easily could have been split between two diners, especially if you were looking to sample a variety of foods from the menu.



Another diner opted for the fried chicken and doughnuts ($30.00). While it was a bit on the pricey side for a lunch entrée, especially compared to the chicken sandwich entrée, it was delicious.  Two pieces of the restaurant’s famous fried chicken came with two miniature house-made sugar doughnuts, still warm from the fryer, and served with a ramekin of warm syrup.  (The doughnuts are also available as a side dish, and truthfully, we could have eaten a whole plate of just the doughnuts.)  The doughnuts were sweet and fluffy, with just a bit of chew to the inside of the doughnut, and a touch of texture from the sugar on the outside.  So good!  It’s up to you if you decide to use the syrup on the doughnuts alone, or over your chicken as well.  We won’t judge!  The chicken was juicy and tender, with a good crunch to the outside coating.  Umm, yes, we drizzled our syrup over the chicken as well, and it was delightful! The entrée also came with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, which definitely had that homemade feel to them, with small chunks of potato in the mash.  

 

Another diner opted for the fried chicken sandwich ($19.00), and while still pricey for a sandwich, it was a filling selection.  The chicken on the sandwich is buttermilk-brined for 24 hours and hand-battered, then served up with that delicious house-made hot sauce, a swirl of aioli, lettuce, tomato and bread and butter pickles. It also came with the house-made barbecue chips drizzled with icebox dressing.  The fried chicken was an especially thick piece, making for a large bite of sandwich by the time the veggies were factored in.



The final diner selected the Chopped Pork Barbecue ($27.00), and they were very happy not only with the flavor of their dish, but the size of the meal as well. The portion again was big enough to share, especially having enjoyed appetizers. The pork was a pulled pork style meat, sauced with Homecomin’s sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. It was also served with a big bowl of “Momma’s mac and cheese,” southern slaw and a cheddar drop biscuit.  The BBQ Pork Mac and Cheese hit all the right notes as far as comfort food is concerned. The ratio of pasta to cheese was generous on the side of cheese and the BBQ pulled pork had the right mix of savory and sweet flavors. Pairing the two for forkful after forkful left our diner feeling satisfied, if not a few pounds heavier. 

 

All in all, Chef Art Smith’s was worth the wait.  When they say this is southern comfort food, this is really a code for a delightful, but heavy, meal. Be sure you come hungry!

 

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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.

 

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Menus for 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Released

 by Beth Keating

News

DisneyBizJournal.com

June 29, 2022

 

Yay!  The Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese at The Alps booth and the “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce are both on the list of returning items at Food & Wine this year.  They are particular favorites in our family. And among the new items at the festival, we’re looking forward to the Mini Piña Colada Funnel Cake with piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry drizzled with coconut-rum sauce at the funnel cake booth.  Grab your fork and let’s go!



The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival  returns to Florida on July 14 and runs through November 19, bringing with it more than 25 Global Marketplaces (also known to the rest of us as food booths), with small bite plates from six continents. 

 

There will be a new marketplace added to the festival this year. The Fry Basket, serving specialty French fries including a Fry Flight (!), will be joining the line-up.  Several booths, including Hawaii, Brew-Wing, Coastal Eats, Mac & Eats, and The Noodle Exchange, will open later than the other booths, on August 11.  

 

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series will be back, and two family activities including Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt and Emile’s Fromage Montage food stroll will also provide entertainment. 

 

The newly released Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival includes (all photos courtesy of Disney Parks Blog):

 

Earth Eats hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry)

 

Food Items:

 

  • IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy slaw on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) 
  • IMPOSSIBLE Meatball with herbed polenta, rustic puttanesca sauce, and basil pesto (New) (Plant-based)

 

Beverages:

 

  • Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea (non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir
  • Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea with Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka (New)


Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE (Near Port of Entry)

 

Food Items:  

 

  • Guava Mousse on a sugar cookie with coconut-lime whipped cream (New) (Plant-based)


Beverages:

 

  • Tropical Mimosa with sparkling wine and Minute Maid passion fruit, orange, and guava juices
  • Key Lime Mimosa with key lime sparkling wine and cranberry juice
  • Blood Orange Mimosa with sparkling wine and blood orange juice
  • Berry Sour Ale Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. berry noir sour ale and sparkling wine (New)
  • Mimosa Flight
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute



Hawaii (Near Port of Entry; opening Aug. 11)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Kālua Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour DOLE pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise
  • SPAM Musubi Nigiri with sushi rice, teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, and nori (New)
  • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA
  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE pineapple juice, and grenadine 


Australia (Near Port of Entry)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pineapple, pepper, onion, and snap peas (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling dipped in chocolate and coconut (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Coopers Brewery Pacific Pale Ale (New)                 
  • Yalumba ‘Y’ Viognier (New)
  • Robert Oatley Chardonnay
  • Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Jansz Premium Rosé (New)
  • Wine Flight

 

Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin (Near Canada)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Braised Beef Poutine: French fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish
  • Maple cheesecake with whipped maple bourbon cheese and candied pecans

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Frozen Mango Martini: Boyd & Blair Vodka with mango nectar and lemon

 

Canada

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager
  • Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Estate


Appleseed Orchard (In Canada Far and Wide Theater)

 

Food Item: 

 

  • Apple Crumble Tart

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic)
  • Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
  • Bold Rock Imperial Apple Hard Cider (New)
  • Original Sin Hard Cider McIntosh
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Saint Chéri Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry
  • Cider Flight
  • Big Storm Brewing Co. Apple Blonde Ale
  • Playalinda Brewing Caramel Apple Pie Ale (New)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Pecan Brown Ale
  • Beer Flight
  • Apple Blossom Sky: Apple cider, ginger ale, apple brandy, maple syrup, and mini marshmallows
  • CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler



Ireland (Near the United Kingdom)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
  • Roasted Irish Sausage with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy
  • Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish cream liqueur custard

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
  • Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
  • Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake

 

Brazil (Between France and Morocco)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Feijoada: Black Beans with crispy pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice (New)
  • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Xingu Brazilian Black Lager                                                   
  • Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça


Belgium (Between France and Morocco)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes
  • Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache
  • Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream

 

Beverages: 

 

  • St. Bernardus Witbier
  • Belgian Abbey Ale
  • Delirium Red Fruit Ale
  • Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • Beer Flight

 

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Grilled Chermoula Chicken or Moroccan-spiced Lamb Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli
  • Fried Falafel Pita with tahini sauce (Plant-based)
  • Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips
  • Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts

 

Beverages: 

 

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider
  • Bold Rock Ginger Turmeric Hard Cider
  • Stem Ciders Hibiscus Session Hard Apple Cider (New)
  • Fig Cocktail with white cranberry juice and fig vodka
  • Cider Flight
  • CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

 

Greece (Near Morocco)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Spanakopita
  • Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Mylonas Assyrtiko White Wine
  • Zoe Rosé
  • Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
  • Wine Flight

 

Hops & Barley (American Adventure)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Chesapeake Crab Slider with tangy coleslaw and Cajun remoulade (New)
  • Hot Beef Sandwich with horseradish cream and pickled vegetables
  • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing

 

Beverages: 

 

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime Wheat Ale
  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale (New)
  • Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA
  • Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider
  • Longevity Chardonnay
  • Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Beer Flight

 


Spain (Between Italy and Germany)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives, and an Herbed Vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Paella with Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial Lager
  • Kentia Albariño Rías Baixas (New)
  • Faustino VII Rioja Rosado
  • Quinta del ’67 Almansa Garnacha Tintorera (New)
  • Wine Flight

 

Germany

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese (Emile’s Fromage Montage)            
  • Roasted Bratwurst in a pretzel roll
  • Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Gaffel Kölsch
  • Weihenstephaner Lager
  • Schöfferhofer Pineapple Hefeweizen (New)
  • Selbach-Oster Riesling
  • Beer Flight

 

The Alps (Near Germany)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Riesling-poached pears, red wine-braised figs, candied pecans, honey, and cranberry toast (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Wicked Weed Brewing Uncle Rick’s Pilsner (New)
  • Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner
  • Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay
  • René Favre Dôle
  • Frozen Rosé
  • Wine Flight

 

Kenya (Near Refreshment Outpost)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef Tenderloin with sweet potato and corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-scented couscous

 

Beverage: 

 

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Congo Pilsner

 

Refreshment Outpost

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Spicy Githeri with white beans, pigeon peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and kachumbari slaw (Plant-based)

 

Beverage: 

 

  • CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

 

India (Near China)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Crispy Paneer with mango-curry ketchup (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (New) (Plant-based)
  • Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic)
  • Taj Mahal Premium Lager
  • Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine
  • Sula Chenin Blanc
  • Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur

 

The Swanky Saucy Swine (Near Disney Traders)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with pimento cheese (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with green onions and peanuts
  • Grilled Pork Shoulder Lettuce Wrap with charred corn salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro-lime crema (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cabernet Franc Strawberry (New)
  • Rombauer Zinfandel
  • Bourbon Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey

 

The Noodle Exchange (Near Disney Traders; opening Aug. 11)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with shaved beef, mushrooms, and Thai basil (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Chinese Char Siu Pork Udon with mushrooms, bok choy, and soy pickled egg
  • Thai Shrimp and Coconut-Curry Rice Noodles with shiitake mushrooms and Thai basil (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Tofu Pho with mushrooms and Thai basil (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale
  • A to Z Riesling

 


Brew-Wing (Opening Aug. 11)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel with Celery and Ranch (New)
  • Garlic-Parmesan Wings with celery and ranch (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Sriracha-Lime Wings with celery and ranch (New)
  • Dry-rubbed Jerk-spiced Wings with papaya chili sauce with celery and ranch (New)
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce (Plant-based)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Pineapple Vibes Blonde Ale
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Watermelon Wheat Ale (New)
  • Central 28 Beer Company Groveland Road Blood Orange IPA (New)
  • Beer Flight
  • Bold Rock Honeycrisp Hard Cide
  • Woodchuck Guava ‘Nother Hard Cider (New)
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Strawberry Lemonade Hard Cider (New)
  • Cider Flight

 

The Fry Basket (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
  • Fry Flight (New)
    • Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based)
    • Barbecued Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli
    • Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and caramel whisky

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Salty Dog Cocktail: Boyd & Blair Vodka with grapefruit juice, ginger, simple syrup, and lime with a salted rim (New)
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Key Lime Lager (New)

 

Flavors from Fire (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Smoked Corned Beef with crispy potatoes, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Banh Mi Bao with char-grilled Asian skirt steak, chicken liver aïoli, pickled vegetables, and cilantro (New)
  • Rocky Road Chocolate Cake with marshmallows, spiced almonds, and chocolate ganache (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer
  • Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel
  • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon
  • CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler

 

Coastal Eats (Near Mission: SPACE; opening Aug. 11)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Baked Scampi Dip with shrimp, scallops, and baguette (New)
  • Oysters Rockefeller (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Bell’s Lager of the Lakes Bohemian Pilsner (New)
  • Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé
  • Sean Minor Chardonnay
  • Cape Codder: Boyd & Blair Vodka with cranberry, pomegranate, and lime

 

Mac & Eats (Near Mission: SPACE; opening Aug. 11)

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Traditional Macaroni & Cheese with herbed panko (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Cowboy Macaroni & Cheese with smoked pork belly, brisket burnt ends, pickled peppers, onion straws, and barbecue aïoli (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Chili-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese with sour cream and cheddar cheese (New) (Plant-based) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA
  • Catena White Clay Sémillon-Chenin (New)  
  • Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir (New)

 

Mexico

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Taco al Pastor: Seared pork belly pastor on a corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, pineapple, pickled onions, and chives (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Tostada de Barbacoa: Barbacoa beef on a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa verde, Mexican crema, queso fresco, and chives (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Capirotada de Chocolate: Abuelita chocolate bread pudding served with a chocolate crème anglaise

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Mexican Craft Beer
  • Blood Orange Charm Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, blood orange aperitif, blackcurrant-infused vodka, and prosecco served on the rocks with pink peppercorns and sweet-dried-chile salt rim (New)
  • It Takes Two to Mango Margarita: Mezcal Ilegal Joven, mango purée, Nixta Corn Liqueur, rum, and ancho chile lime juice served on the rocks with hibiscus-salt rim (New)

 

France

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm beignet filled with three cheese blend
  • Brioche aux Escargots, Sauce Crème à l’ail et Persil: Escargot brioche with creamy garlic and parsley sauce (New)
  • Parmentier de Boeuf Braisé au Cabernet: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes
  • Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Framboises: Vanilla crème brûlée with house-made raspberry jam (New) (Gluten/ Wheat-Friendly)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, orange juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose Syrup
  • Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Riffaud (New)
  • Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac
  • La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry, and passion fruit juice

 

Italy

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with four-cheese sauce and roasted cremini mushrooms (New)
  • Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with vodka sauce, Romano cheese, and crispy bacon (New)
  • Panna Cotta: Orange blossom panna cotta with seasonal berries (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Prosecco
  • Moscato
  • Italian Sangria
  • Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello
  • Peroni Pilsner

 

China

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce
  • Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with onion (New)
  • Dandan Noodles: Spicy pork with sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, and green onion (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Passion Fruit Bubble Tea (non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Good Fortune Citrus: Triple sec, grapefruit, and white boba
  • ByeJoe Punch: Chinese baijiu spirit, piña colada mix, and lychee
  • Fireworks: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, orange, and mango
  • Jasmine Draft Beer

 

Japan

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce
  • Takoyaki: Octopus, green onion, and cabbage bites topped with tonkatsu sauce, bonito flakes, and nori (New)
  • Spicy Salmon Donburi: Spicy salmon with sushi rice, shiso leaf, red tobiko, and rice pearls (New)

 

Beverages: 

 

  • Yuzu Lemon Drop: Vodka, yuzu, and lemon
  • Hana Fuji Apple Sake (New)
  • Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Moon Blossom Pilsner (New)

 


Funnel Cake

 

Food Items: 

 

  • Mini Piña Colada Funnel Cake with piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry drizzled with coconut-rum sauce (New)

 

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

 

The American Adventure – Mocha Madness: A sweet frozen cappuccino blended with chocolate syrup (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur) (New)

 

World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Castaway Cold Brew: A creamy combination of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro and sweet cream (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka and Kahlúa Liqueur) (New)

 

Near Canada – Arctic Sunrise: A cool citrus treat featuring passion fruit over ice and coconut syrup (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Bacardí Tropical Rum) (New)

 

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE – Nitro Dreams: A creamy combination of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and half & half topped with cream (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Angel’s Envy Bourbon) (New)  

 

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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.

 

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