by Beth Keating
News
DisneyBizJournal.com
June 27, 2024
We love Disney Springs anyway, but the “Flavors of Florida” stretch is one of our favorite times to visit the shopping and dining complex. This year, you’ll see a lot of Florida rock shrimp and twists on Cuban sandwiches on the limited time menus, but there will be more than a few nods to Key Lime and various citrus flavors as well. This celebration of Florida-inspired dishes runs July 1 to August 11, 2024.
Appearing at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and at a few outdoor kiosks, will be an exclusive-to-Disney Springs locally brewed orange pilsner with a “hint of citrus.” It will even be used as a component in a few dishes for the Flavors of Florida salute.
A series of culinary workshops will demonstrate several of the featured “Flavors of Florida” dishes that are on the restaurants’ menus, including some presentations by celebrity chefs. The demonstrations will take place in Waterview Park in the Landing section of the Springs, and pre-registration will be needed.
Six of Disney Springs’ restaurants will be hosting special pairing events, with a wide range of menus, pricing, and dates. The Edison; Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’; Paddlefish; Wine Bar George; City Works Eatery & Pour House; and Jaleo by José Andrés will welcome guests to these limited seating events.
And while you are wandering around checking out the different goodies, you can grab a special map from the Disney Springs Welcome Center, City Works Eatery & PourHouse, Corkcicle, or eet by Maneet Chauhan, and follow the clues from Orange Bird to learn about the history of Disney Springs. You’ll even earn a surprise at the end of your scavenger hunt. (If you’ve done the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, you’ll be familiar with this type of “seek and find” activity.)
Here's some of the offerings influenced by Florida ingredients for this year, and where you can find them:
Amorette's Patisserie
- Orange-Hazelnut Petite Gâteau
Layers of orange mousse, orange curd and honey-orange gel on top of a hazelnut financier
- Orange Slushie
Orange slushie topped with Chantilly cream and citrus candy piece
- Orange Slushie with Vanilla Flavored Vodka
Orange slushie with a float of Stoli vanilla flavored vodka topped with Chantilly cream and citrus candy piece
- Orange Bird Dome Cake
Layers of grand marnier-soaked vanilla chiffon cake, mandarin pâté de fruit, mandarin orange cream and white-chocolate crisp pearls
B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.
- Ybor City Cuban Dog
Quarter pound all-beef hot dog, mojo pork, pickles, Swiss cheese and mustard
The BOATHOUSE
- Roasted Golden Tilefish (Culinary Demonstration August 9)
Paired with coconut ginger rice, topped with citrus escabeche and served with cilantro aioli
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
- Tampa-style Cuban Sandwich
House-smoked pork, shaved country ham, house-made pickles, yellow mustard and Swiss cheese pressed between slices of fresh Cuban bread - Dragon fruit Mojito
Bacardi Light Rum, dragon fruit, prickly pear simple syrup and fresh mint
Chicken Guy!
- Sunshine Shake
Hand-spun vanilla soft-serve and fresh Florida orange juice, topped with whipped cream
Cilantro Urban Eatery Food Truck
- Cuban Sandwich
Pork-lechon, ham, Swiss cheese, sweet pickles, mustard on pressed Cuban bread—served with plantain chips and avocado dip
City Works Eatery & Pour House
- Pork Belly Burnt End Tacos
Smoked pork belly burnt ends, orange blossom honey BBQ sauce, key-lime coleslaw, aji amarillo sauce, green onions, El Mirasol flour tortillas and your choice of side
Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar
- Orange Cream Float
Coca-Cola, orange cream bar and vanilla ice cream served in a souvenir cup
The Daily Poutine
- St Augustine Datil BBQ Poutine
Crispy pork with datil pepper sauce, complemented by beer cheese sauce made with Sunshine Stroll Orange Pilsner, Florida hearts of palm and chayote squash. - Bourbon Orange Punch
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Minute Maid orange juice, red passion fruit and edible glitter, topped with a dehydrated orange
Dockside Margaritas
- Citrus Sangria
Coppo Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti, Patrón Silver Tequila, Minute Maid orange juice and DOLE pineapple juice served with fresh citrus
D-Luxe Burger
- Citrus Burger
Pressed signature-blend patty, citrus-braised pork belly, grapefruit paloma aïoli, pickled and fried fennel, grapefruit jam and lettuce - Key Lime Pie Shake
Vanilla gelato blended with Minute Maid lemonade and graham cracker crumbs, topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs and a lime wedge
Earl of Sandwich
- Datil Pepper Cuban Sandwich
Roasted carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, sweet pickles and Datil pepper aioli - Earl’s Creamy Orange Slush
Florida oranges and lemon, served with whipped cream topping
The Edison
- Sunny Disposition
A porthole cocktail built for 2 with St. Augustine Cane Vodka, Lillet blanc, blended family Florida orange liqueur, giffard fraise de bois, Florida navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries and Indian River grapefruit
eet by Maneet Chauhan
- Rock Shrimp Sloppy Joe (Culinary Demonstration July 19)
Florida rock shrimp, ginger, garlic, cilantro and kachumber - Sunny Days
Orange cream flavoring, whipped vodka and orange ice pop
Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
- Southeastern Sangria
Lakeridge Cabernet, Florida orange liqueur, brandy, hibiscus, cinnamon and oranges
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
- Orange Blossom Bomb Cupcake
Vegan and gluten-free orange cake with orange blossom filling and topped with vanilla frosting - Orange Zest Scones
Vegan and gluten-free orange scones topped with orange zest sugar
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
- Strawberry Shortcake Donut
Glazed donut filled with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar - Italian-style Strawberry Soda
Fresh strawberries and strawberry syrup topped with bubbly soda water and served over ice
Frontera Cocina
- Sunshine State Margarita
LALO Blanco Tequila, key lime juice, Alma Finca Orange Liqueur, demerara sugar, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and Black Ant salt rim - Mojo-Citrus Gunthorp Carnitas Tlayuda
14-inch gigantic corn masa tostada topped with black bean spread, chihuahua cheese, Nueske's applewood smoke bacon, Florida orange, avocado, pickle red onion, cilantro crema and chipotle salsa
The Ganachery
- Citrus Bites
Dark chocolate-enrobed candied orange peel and milk chocolate-enrobed orange marshmallow with crispy strawberries—sold in a souvenir Ganachery CORKCICLE - Mickey Milk Chocolates
Milk chocolate with crispy chocolate pearls - Orange Cream Ganache Pop
Vanilla orange ganache enrobed in 65% dark chocolate
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
- Key Lime Pie Shake
Vanilla ice cream blended with key lime juice and graham cracker, topped with whipped cream, green sprinkles and crushed graham crackers
Gideon’s Bakehouse
- Key Lime Pie Cake Bars
Soft key lime cake covered in cream cheese buttercream, key lime curd and graham cracker crumble fully dipped in premium chocolate - Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew
Dessert coffee made with locally roasted beans, maple syrup, rich dark chocolate and delicious Florida oranges
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
- Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
Local Florida Gulf shrimp, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and zesty remoulade sauce served on a toasted French bread - Crooked Can Sunshine Mango Lager
Crafted with care by the renowned and local Crooked Can Brewery
Jaleo by José Andrés
- Gazpacho estilo Algeciras
Classic chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, green bell peppers and cucumbers - Ensalada de Tomate con Ventresca
Florida heirloom tomato salad with preserved tuna belly from Spain - Arroz con Verduras
Rice with vegetables from Southern Hills Farms cooked over a wood fire - Sangría de Naranja
A twist on the classic Sangria recipe with a refreshing blend of sweet and citrusy notes - Agua Fresca de Fresa
Nonalcoholic spirit made with fresh muddled strawberries, lime, orange and Seedlip grove
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
- Orange Pilsner Goat Cheese Dip
Goat Cheese whipped with Sunshine Stroll Orange Pilsner and peppadew peppers—served with salt and vinegar house chips - Orange Tangerine Frozen Margarita
Patrón Silver, orange tangerine syrup, Minute Maid lemonade and garnished with citrus - Sunshine Stroll
This locally brewed orange pilsner is a Disney Springs exclusive featuring sweet and tangy flavors with a hint of citrus
Morimoto Asia
- Florida Key West Pink Shrimp Salad (Culinary Demonstration July 5)
Green tea-infused Japanese soba noodle, radish, carrot, cucumber, lettuce and ponzu sauce - Sparkling Shiso Orange
Housemade shiso orange shrub, yuzu and sparkling green tea
Paddlefish
- Cedar Key Littleneck Clams
Nduja, garlic, wine and grilled bread - Islamorada Citrus Ale
A refreshing, fruit-forward and citrusy Island Ale from the Islamorada Beer Company
Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
- Key West Shrimp Ceviche
Made with Florida grown ingredients and spicy Latin American flavors
Planet Hollywood
- Orange Grove
SKYY Infusions blood orange vodka mixed with orange juice and Sprite - Blue Parrot
Vodka and blue curacao mixed with lemonade and pineapple juice
The Polite Pig
- Smoked Black Drum Fish
Smoked and grilled black drum fish, orange tarragon butter, spicy pickled fennel and arugula salad - Tropical Spice Fusion
Siesta Key spiced rum, banana whiskey, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice and grenadine - Sweet Potato Spice Cake
Sweet potatoes, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cinnamon, orange cream cheese frosting and spices vinegar syrup
Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs Marketplace
- Florida Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake, mango and strawberries coulis, fresh strawberries and whipped topping - Yuengling Traditional Lager
Brewed in Tampa, FL
Salt & Straw
- Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella
Tropical guanabana sherbet with ribbons of floral and roasted dark chocolate stracciatella
Splitsville Dining Room
- Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers
Florida shrimp stuffed with jalapeño and cream cheese, crispy fried and served with chili-lime sauce - Mango Doladira Spritz
Crafted with mango liqueur, Doladira Amaro, prosecco and mango syrup topped with soda
STK Steakhouse
- Cubano
Pulled pork, ham, cheese, pickles and mustard - Key Lime Pie
Topped with meringue, lime zest and toasted coconut
Summer House on the Lake
- Key West Shrimp (Culinary Demonstration August 2)
Tostones, chile verde, Florida citrus salsa and black beans - Key Lime Pie Martini
Tito's, KeKe key lime pie cream liqueur, vanilla and lime
Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs Marketplace
- Orange Sorbet Churro
A churro rolled in orange sugar, drizzled with whipped orange flavored buttercream frosting, topped with white sprinkles—served with a side of cream cheese icing
Swirls on the Water
- The Key Lime Pie Sundae
DOLE Whip Lime in a waffle bowl topped with whipped cream and a lime garnish - Orange Bird Float
DOLE Whip Orange and Watermelon swirl with Fanta Orange in a souvenir cup - Orange Bird Cone
DOLE Whip Orange in an orange cone topped with orange crisp pearls and an Orange Bird garnish
Terralina Crafted Italian
- Wondermade Key Lime Strawberry Shortcake
Italian biscuit, strawberry compote, frothed lime cream, and Wondermade key lime pie marshmallows
T-REX
- Florida Strawberry Shortcake Skewers
Fresh strawberry and pound cake skewers, vanilla ice cream, strawberry coulis and honey vanilla drizzle - Hidden Springs Ale Works Seasonal IPA
From local Tampa brewery Hidden Springs Ale Works
Vivoli il Gelato
- Mango Spritz
Mango sorbetto, sprite and prosecco - Key Lime Tiramisu
Layers of mascarpone cream with lady fingers soaked in a sweet key lime sauce
Wetzel’s Pretzels Kiosk
- Orange Dream
Sweet, creamy orange citrus granita layered with soft whip topping
Wine Bar George – A Restaurant & Bar
- Grilled Scallop Ceviche
Grapefruit, grilled tomatillos, cilantro and watermelon foam - Florida Frojito
A frozen mojito made with Florida watermelon, white rum and mint
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
- Wild Mushroom Gnocchi (Culinary Demonstration July 12)
Ricotta gnocchi, roasted "Fungi Jon" mushrooms, balsamic glazed shallots, wild arugula and shaved pecorino cheese - Passion of the Heights Beer
Locally brewed beer from Florida Avenue’s Passion of the Heights
Wondermade
- Key Lime Pie Marshmallows
Marshmallows made with Key lime juice, and rolled in crushed graham crackers
YeSake Kiosk
- Florida Fresh Poke Bowl
A combination of chicken, fresh vegetables, tempura crunch and creamy roasted sesame dressing - Florida Sunset
A refreshing combination of Nigori Cloudy Sake, banana and peach Monin syrup finished with Dole pineapple juice
Outdoor Vending
- Tequila Sunrise
Patrón Silver, Minute Maid orange juice and a float of grenadine syrup, garnished with an orange wedge - Sunshine Stroll
This locally brewed orange pilsner is a Disney Springs exclusive featuring sweet and tangy flavors with a hint of citrus
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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.
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