It’s my favorite time of year again – the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.

And you should know – it’s not all about the wine either.  Beer lovers will also find a happy place, so let’s get over that right now.

I will be checking out the event this weekend, and most likely going back again and again through the event, which runs through November 12.

Lots to talk about….the Food/Drinks, the Shopping and the Music.

So let’s start with food/drinks…

Booths this year include:

Argentina (introduced 1996)
Beef Empanada – $4.00
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée – $5.00

Drinks:
Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay – $3.75
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – $3.75
Terrazas Reserva Torrontes – $3.75
Terrazas Reserva Malbec – $3.50

Australia (introduced 1997)
Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze – $4.75
Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies – $5.75
Lamington – $3.00, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Rosemount Estate Traminer Riesling – $3.00
Rosemount Estate Chardonnay Semillon – $3.00
Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz – $2.50
Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet – $3.00

Belgium (introduced 2010)
Steamed Mussels in Hoegaarden Beer Broth and Baguette – $3.75
Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $3.00, Vegetarian
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles – $1.75, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Hoegaarden – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Stella Artois – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Leffe Blonde – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Iced Coffee – $7.50
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Canada (introduced 1996)
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup – $4.00
Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and “Minus 8″ Onion Jam – $4.25
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce – $6.50

Drinks:
Neige Première Apple Ice Wine – $5.25
Neige Bubble – $6.00
Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah – $5.25
Moosehead Beer – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Caribbean Islands (introduced 2011)
Ropa Vieja with Cilantro Rice – $3.50
Jerk Spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Chutney – $3.25

Drinks:
Bacardi® Frozen Dragon Berry Colada – $7.75 and $12.75*
Bacardi® Torched Cherry Frozen Cherry Limeade – $7.75 and $12.75*
*Served in a lightened Souvenir Cup

China (introduced 1996)
Mongolian Beef with Chinese Steamed Bun – $4.50
Pork Pot Stickers – $3.75
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables – $4.25
Mango Tapioca Pudding – $3.25

Drinks:
Tsing Tao Beer – $6.00
Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling – $3.50
Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah – $3.50
Happy Lychee with Vodka – $7.00
Sunny Guava with Coconut Rum – $7.00

Fife and Drum
Red Stag Lemonade by Jim Beam® – $8.50
Red Stag Honey Tea Lemonade by Jim Beam® – $8.50

Florida – New!
White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rilette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad – $4.00
Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro – $4.25

Drinks:
Florida Beer Company Florida Lager – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Florida Beer Company Key West Southernmost Wheat – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Florida Orange Grove Key Limen – $2.75
Florida Orange Grove Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria – $3.25
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

France (introduced 1996)
Escargots Persillade en Brioche – $5.25
Coq au Vin sur Gratin de Macaroni – $5.50
Créme Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait – $4.00

Drinks:
Chardonnay, Bouchard Aîné & Fils – $5.75
Merlot, Château de Mercade Bordeaux – $6.75
Sparkling Pomegranate Kir – $7.75
Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush – $9.75

Germany (introduced 1996)
Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese) – $3.25
Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll – $4.75
Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce – $3.50, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Selbach-Oster Estate Spätlese – $4.50
JH Selbach Riesling Classic – $3.00
JH Selbach Riesling QbA Red Label – $2.75
Niersteiner Spiegelberg Dornfelder – $2.75
Radeberger Pilsner – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Altenmünster Dunke – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Greece (introduced 1996)
Greek Salad with Pita Bread – $3.00, Vegetarian
Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey – $3.25, Vegetarian
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki – $4.25
Spanakopita – $4.00, Vegetarian
Dannon® Oikos® Greek Yogurt Cups – $3.25, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Domaine Skouras Moscofilero – $3.50
Domaine Skouras St. George – $3.25
Sigalas Assytiko – $3.50
Alpha Axia Syrah – $4.25

Hawaii (introduced 2011)
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise – $3.25,
Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips – $3.75

Drinks:
Seven Tiki® Mai Tai – $7.75
Heitz Cellar Chardonnay – $4.50
Kona Brewing Company Big Wave Golden Ale – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00
Kona Brewing Company Pipeline Porter – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Ireland (introduced 2001)
Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie – $6.00
Kerrygold® Cheese Selection: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Cashel Blue with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread – $3.50, Vegetarian
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache – $3.25, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Guinness – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25
Bunratty Mead Honey Wine – $5.00
Bunratty Potcheene Chilled Irish Coffee – $6.50
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Italy (introduced 1996)
Ravioli di Formaggio All’emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Mozzarella) – $5.50
Salsiccia e “Papacelli” Napoletani (Sweet Sausage, Red Pepper, Ciaibatta Bread) – $5.50
Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, Candied Fruit) – $3.50, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Moretti Beer – $8.00
Prosecco Zardetto – $8.00
Pinot Grigio Mezzacorona – $6.00
Chianti Castello di Quercetto – $6.00
Italian Margarita – $10.00

Japan (introduced 1996)
Spicy Hand Roll (Tuna & Salmon with Chili Pepper, Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil Topped with Kazan Volcano Sauce) – $4.95
Karaage Hand Roll (Crispy Chicken Breast with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise) – $4.25
California Roll (Avocado, Cucumber, Crab, Mayonnaise, Smelt Roe Rolled in Sushi Rice and Seaweed) – $3.95
Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Marinated Thinly Sliced Rib Eye with Sauteed Onions and Teriyaki Sauce Served in a Bun) – $4.50

Drinks:
Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer – $8.00
Sake-Kikusui Super Dry, Junmai – $7.00
Sake-Bishounen Junmai Ginjo – $8.00
Sake Strawberry Mist – $6.00

Mexico (introduced 1996)
Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla – $5.25
Taco de Filete with Cascabel Pepper Sauce and Scallions Served on a Flour Tortilla – $5.50
Natilla de Cajeta (Caramel Custard Served with Sauce) – $3.00, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Dos Equis Beer (20 oz) – $8.25
L.A. Cetto Chardonnay – $4.50
L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah – $4.50
Lime Strawberry Margarita On the Rocks – $7.75
Tequila Flight: Tequila Blanco, Reposado and Anejo – $12.50

Morocco (introduced 1996)
Kefta Pocket (Ground Seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket) – $5.00
Merguez Sausage (Beef and Lamb Sausage with Grilled Peppers and Onions) – $5.00
Baklava – $2.95, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Casa Beer – $6.00
Amazigh Red – $4.00
Sangria – $5.00
Mimosa Royale – $7.00

New Zealand (introduced 1997)
Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad – $5.00
Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney – $4.25

Drinks:
Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio – $4.75
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – $3.50
Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay – $3.50
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir – $4.75

Poland (introduced 1996)
Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream – $5.00
Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup – $3.00, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Chandon Carneros Chardonnay – $4.50
Tyskie – $6.00
Belvedere® Frozen Lemon Apple “Tea” – $8.50

Scandinavia (introduced 2011)
Taste of Scandinavia: Cured Salmon, Herring and Shrimp Salad – $4.00
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries – $3.50
Rice Pudding with Driscoll’s® Only The Finest Berries™ – $2.75, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Iron Horse Fairytale Cuvee – $8.75
Xanté – $6.00
Xanté Sunshine – $7.50

Singapore (introduced 2005)
Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice – $3.25
Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce – $4.25

Drinks:
Tiger Beer – $6.00
Marqués de Cáceres Satinela – $2.50
Singapore Sling – $7.75

South Africa (introduced 1997)
Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Braai Sauce – $5.00
Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket – $3.25, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Fairview Sauvignon Blanc – $2.50
Fairview Pinotage – $3.25

South Korea (introduced 2010)
Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw – $3.25
Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce – $3.00

Drinks:
Bohae Black Raspberry Wine-Bokbunjajoo – $4.00
Chung Ha Soju Fruit Slushy – $7.00
Chung Ha Soju – $6.50

Terra– New!
Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein Chick’n Breast – $3.75,Vegetarian
Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips – $3.75,Vegetarian
Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Coconut Foam – $2.75, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Paul Dolan Sauvignon Blanc – $4.25
Paul Dolan Pinot Nior – $4.25
Silk® Berry Smoothie – $3.75

Brewer’s Collection, (introduced 2003)
Radeberger Pilsner – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Altenmünster Oktoberfest – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Altenmünster Dunkel – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Hövels – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Schöfferhofer Weizen – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Berliner Kindl Dark – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
Sion Kölsch – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Cheese (introduced 2010)
Cheese Fondue with Sourdough Bread – $3.25, Vegetarian
Trio of Artisan Cheeses: Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese – $4.50, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Sterling Vintner’s Collection Sauvignon Blanc – $2.50
Sterling Vintner’s Collection Riesling – $3.00
Sterling Vintner’s Collection Pinot Noir – $3.50
Sterling Vintner’s Collection Meritage – $2.00

Craft Beers
Widmer Rotator IPA: Spiced IPA, Portland, OR – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Red Hook Pilsner, Seattle,WA – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Blue Moon Seasonal, Golden, CO – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Leinenkugel Berry Weiss, Chippewa Falls, WI – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Florida Beer Company’s Devil’s Triangle, Cape Canaveral, FL – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Abita Purple Haze, Abita Springs, LA – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Full Sail IPA, Hood River, OR – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Chico, CA – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein

Desserts & Champagne (introduced 2000)
Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate – $1.50,Vegetarian
Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote – $1.50,Vegetarian
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel – $1.50,Vegetarian
Dessert Trio – $3.75, Vegetarian, DDP Snack Eligible

Drinks:
Nesquick Frozen Chocolate Foam – $2.50
Nesquick Frozen Strawberry Foam – $2.50
Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial – $12.75
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial – $12.00
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial – $11.75
Moët & Chandon Impérial – $10.50

Hops & Barley (introduced 2005)
Linda Bean’s® Lobster Claw Cuddler® Chilled with Herb Mayonnaise – $6.50
Linda Bean’s® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll® – $7.50
Linda Bean’s® Maine Home Style Clam Chowder – $3.25
Pumpkin Mousse with Craisins and Orange Sauce – $1.50, Vegetarian

Drinks:
Samuel Adams Boston Lager® – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Samuel Adams® Seasonal – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat® – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
17th Anniversary Festival Beer– Samuel Adams® Chocolate Bock – 6 oz: $3.00, 12 oz: $5.50, 22 oz: $12.00*
Samuel Adams Light® – $6.00
Samuel Adams® Cream Stout – $6.25
Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA – $6.00
Angry Orchard Cider – 6 oz: $3.50, 12 oz: $6.75, 22 oz: $12.25*
* All 22 oz. receive a Souvenir Stein