The 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is less than a month away!
The big day is September 25 – that’s the beginning of seven weeks of incredible food and drinks in Epcot! And this year marks the Festival’s 20th anniversary so you know it’s going to be something special.
This year’s Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage and Mixology Seminars promise something for everyone; but, the food and drinks at the Marketplace Booths are what we’re most excited about.
Today we’re going to showcase two booths – one of which hasn’t been at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival since 2007! We’re talking about fan-favorite Brazil, which returned to the festival in 2013 and the Dominican Republic, which is making a return after several years away from the festival!
Dominican Republic Marketplace Booth
The Dominican Republic has been on hiatus since 2007 but is returning to the festival and we can’t wait to try all the dishes from this Caribbean island nation!
The booth used will be the brand new-last-year booth that was created for Puerto Rico. With PR not returning to the festival this year, DR will take over that booth and location!
The Puerto Rico Booth from last year will now be the Dominican Republic Booth!
2015 Dominican Republic Marketplace Booth Menu
- Lechon Asado: Roasted Pork with Mangu, Pickled Red Onions and Avocado
- Souffle de Yuca: Yuca Souffle topped with Griddled Cheese
- Pescado con Coco: Seared Grouper, Pigeon Peas and Rice, and Coconut Sauce
- Caramel Flan with Roasted Pineapple
- Presidente Beer
- Frozen Dominican Pina Colada Featuring Don Barcelo Blanco Rum
- Frozen Sugar Cane Cocktail Featuring Don Barcelo Blanco Rum
The Dominican Republic will feature all-new dishes including the Pescado con Coco, with Seared Grouper, Pigeon Peas and Rice, and Coconut Sauce.
Pescado con Coco — seared grouper pigeon peas and rice and coconut sauce
I’m looking forward to trying that Souffle de Yuca.
Brazil Marketplace Booth
returned to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival in 2013 and we’re happy to see it back again for 2015! I got a chance to try the Escondidinho at a preview and I was very impressed!
2014 Brazil Marketplace
2015 Brazil Marketplace Booth Menu
- Escondidinho de Carne “Little Hidden One”: Layered Meat Pie with Mash Yucca
- Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans and Tomato
- Pao de Queijo – Brazilian cheese bread
- Cocada – Brazilian coconut candy
- Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
- Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine
- Frozen Caipirinha featuring Leblon Cachaça
escondidinho de carne layered meat pie
The Pao de Queijo – Brazilian cheese bread – was a hit last year and we are excited to see it back on the menu again for this year.
Brazilian Cheese Bread
Last year the Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans and Tomato also featured avocado, but this year’s version might be missing that component. Either way, I still think it will be a hit like it was last year.
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado and Cilantro from 2014 — 2015 version may not include Avocado
You’ll want to make sure to save room for dessert in Brazil because the Cocada – Brazilian Coconut Candy is super yum.
Coconut Candy
And we can’t forget about the beverages! Brazil is serving up Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer, Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine, and the Frozen Caipirinha featuring Leblon Cachaça.
Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
Beer is always a good choice, but on those hot Food and Wine Festival days nothing beats a Frozen Caipirinha from Brazil. This is one of our all-time favorite festival drinks!
Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça
Or maybe you prefer a bubbly glass of Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine!
Carnaval Moscato
Save room for these two booths on your visit!
Don’t forget to visit the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Booths and Menus page to check out all the booths at this year’s event!
Start Your Planning Today! The DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book is now available!
Want even more great tips? This 240+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Order your 2015 edition today!
Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World!
Use code Chefs at check-out for a $3 discount!
Be sure to check our main Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page frequently for updates, and also check out Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101 for even more information about the festival!
Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info?
We have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Here’s what we know so far…
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index — Full Menus and Food Photos Now Available!
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations
2015 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon
2015 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
Food and Wine Festival 101
2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS
2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items
How to Book Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events
To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) (join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about more details!). Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, Mixology Seminars, and general admission for some special events are bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com.
Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents are eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and mixology seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Discounts are by phone at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) or through DVC Member Services. Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.
What are you looking forward to sampling at the Dominican Republic and Brazil Marketplace Booths? Leave us a comment and let us know!
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