Country Cuisine Confidential 2010
All You Need to Know About All There Is to Eat and Drink at the Food & Wine Festival
A handbook (in 23 parts!) of the cuisine from each country participating in the 2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Each installment examines, reviews, and de-mystifies the food and drink on the menu of a single country.
Use the handbook to help find the dishes you will enjoy most - and avoid those you'll enjoy least.
Food: Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Puree | Roasted Corn and Cheese Empanada
Drink: Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec | Bodega Norton Cosecha Tardia | Kaiken Cabernet | Pascual Toso Torrontes
Location: Showcase Plaza next to the Brazilian booth and near the entrance to the Mexico Pavilion
Food: Seared Barramundi with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, and Lemon Oil | Grilled Lamb Chop with Roasted Potato Salad and Red Wine Reduction | Lamington
Drink: Rosemount Traminer Riesling | Marquis Philips Shiraz | Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet | Nugan Estate Riverina Chardonnay
Location: Between the Japan and Morocco Pavilions
Food: Steamed Mussels with Roasted Garlic Cream | Freshly Baked Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Drink: Stella Artois | Godiva Chocolate Iced Coffee | Leffe | Hoegaarden
Location: Outside the French Pavilion next to the Spanish booth
Food: Grilled Pork Skewer with Farofa | Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime
Drink: Leblon Frozen Caipirinha
Location: Showcase Plaza next to the Argentinian booth and across from the Puerto Rican booth.
Food: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup | Maple-Glazed Salmon with Lentil Salad | Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta | Nanaimo Bar
Drink: Moosehead Beer | Vidal Icewine | Chateau De Charmes Riesling | St. David's Bench Vineyard Merlot
Location: Outside the Canada Pavilion
Food: Shrimp Ceviche | Pastel de Choclo
Drink: Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay | Casa Carmenere | Montes Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
Location: Showcase Plaza next to Desserts & Champagne booth
Food: Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles | Pork Pot Stickers | Xinjiang Barbecue Chicken Stick | Caramel Ginger Ice Cream
Drink: Tsingtao Beer | Dragon's Hollow Chardonnay | Green Tea Plum Wine Cooler | Happy Lychee
Location: Outside the China Pavilion
Food: Escargots Persillade en Brioche | Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Mashed Potatoes | Creme Brulee au Chocolat au Lait
Drink: Chardonnay, Private Selection, Barton & Guestier | Merlot, Chateau Des Deux Rives, Bordeaux | Sparkling Pomegranate Kir | Parisian Cosmo Slush
Location: Outside the France Pavilion
Food: Spatzle Gratin with Ham and Cheese | Nurnberger Sausage in a Pretzel Roll | Apfel Strudel featuring Werther's Original Karamell Sauce
Drink: S.A. Prum Essence Riesling | Hooked Riesling | Gunderloch Diva Spatlese Riesling | Rudi Wiest Rhine River Riesling | Radeberger Pilsner | Altenmunster Octoberfest
Location: Outside the Germany Pavilion
Food: Greek Salad with Pita Bread | Spanakopita | Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki | Baklava
Drink: Boutari Moschofilero | Enoteca Emery Athiri Mountain Slopes | Boutari Naoussa | Atlantis White
Location: Between the Canada Pavilion and Showcase Plaza, not far from the Charcuterie & Cheese booth.
Food: Lobster and Scallop Fisherman's Pie | Kerrygold Cheese Selection | Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Irish Cream Ganache
Drink: Guinness Draught | Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
Location: Outside the United Kingdom Pavilion
Food: Polpettine Toscane with a Rosemary Breadstick | Baked Cheese Ravioli with Creamy Bolognese Sauce and Melted Mozzarella | Cannoli Al Cioccolato
Drink: Primavera Fruit Smoothie | Fantinel Prosecco | Chianti Placido Banfi | Pinot Sartori | Moretti Beer
Location: Outside the Italy Pavilion
Food: Spicy Tuna Roll | California Sushi Roll | Tuna Sensation | Wafu Ribettes
Drink: Kirin Draft Beer | Hatsumago Sake | Denemon Junmai Sake
Location: Outside the Japan Pavilion
Food: Tamal al Pollo | Taco de Chilorio | Esquites | Churro
Drink: Dos Equis Beer | Passion Fruit Frozen Margarita | Conga Fruit Punch | L.A. Cetto Chardonnay | L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah
Location: Outside the Mexico Pavilion
Food: Kefta Pocket | Falafel Pita Pocket | Baklava
Drink: Amazigh Red Wine | Sangria | Tangerine Mimosa Royale | Iced Mint Tea | Casa Beer
Location: Outside the Morocco Pavilion
Food: Seared Sea Scallop with Vegetable Slaw and Lemon Oil | Lamb Slider with Tomato Chutney
Drink: Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon | Villa Maria Private Bin "Unoaked" Hawkes Bay Chardonnay | Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Pinot Noir
Location: Showcase Plaza in the direction of the Canada Pavilion
Food: Kielbasa and Potato Pierogies with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream | Golabki
Drink: Chopin Strawberry Balsamic Chiller
Location: Outside the Norway Pavilion
Food: Asopao de Pollo | Medianoche Sandwich
Drink: Bacardi Frozen Torched Cherry Colada | Bacardi Frozen Limon Mojito
Location: Showcase Plaza in the direction of the Mexico Pavilion
Food: Shrimp Cake with Singapore Noodle Salad | Coconut-Braised Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice
Drink: Singapore Sling | Tiger Beer
Location: Near the Outpost next to the Brewer's Collection booth
SOUTH AFRICAComing Soon
Food: Flavor of Africa | Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Puree and Mango Barbecue Sauce
Drink: La Capra Pinotage | La Capra Shiraz | La Capra Chardonnay | La Capra Sauvignon Blanc
Location: Near the Outpost between the Germany and China Pavilions
SOUTH KOREAComing Soon
Food: Lettuce Wraps with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw | Barbecue Short Rib with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi
Drink: Honey Ginger Tea | Jinro Chamisul Soju | Bohae Bokbunjajoo
Location: Outside the China Pavilion
SPAINComing Soon
Food: Taste of Spain | Seared Albacore Tuna with Romesco Sauce | Spanish Almond Cake
Drink: Marques de Caceres Rioja Crianza Red | Marques de Caceres Rioja White | Paul Cheneau "Lady" Blanc de Blancs Cava
Location: Outside the France Pavilion next to the Belgian booth
UNITED STATESComing Soon
Food: Bison Chili with Wild Mushrooms, Cabernet, and Pepper Jack Cheese | Heirloom Tomatoes with Oregon Blue Cheese, Red Onions, and Basil
Drink: Sagelands Vineyard Merlot Four Corners | Sagelands Vineyard Riesling Columbia Valley | Red Stag by Jim Beam
Location: Outside the Japan Pavilion