{"id":3213,"date":"2016-09-12T13:30:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T17:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alcapones.com\/blog\/?p=3213"},"modified":"2018-01-19T15:20:57","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T20:20:57","slug":"international-food-wine-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alcapones.com\/blog\/international-food-wine-festival-3213","title":{"rendered":"Annual International Food & Wine Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year beginning mid-September to mid-November, Epcot\u2019s International Food & Wine Festival<\/strong>\u00a0attract visitors to experience a\u00a0food celebration<\/strong>. This year marks the 21st annual festival which features more than 270 chefs <\/strong>and\u00a0several culinary stars.<\/strong> Festival guests will enjoy a variety of international cuisine<\/strong> during dinners and tasting events. There will also be culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars, cheese seminars, entertainment and many other food-related activities.<\/p>\n

Tip: <\/strong>Buy a Food &\u00a0Wine Festival gift card and pay your way around the World Showcase. It\u2019s much easier and quicker than digging for cash or credit cards as you go from location to location.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Around\u00a030\u00a0international marketplaces<\/strong> will feature bite-sized portions paired with beer, wine and inventive new cocktails. These appetizer-sized portions usually range in price from $5 to $15 and provide the perfect opportunity to try traditional cuisine from around the world.\u00a0The event this year lasts from September 14\u00a0through November 14, 2016.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What’s New at This Year’s Food & Wine Festival?<\/h3>\n

This year there are new\u00a0tasting marketplaces.<\/strong>\u00a0Chocolate Studio will offer delectably dark and milky sweet treats. Islands of the Caribbean will feature such dishes as Jamaican Beef Patty with black beans and rice, and a seared grouper dish with coconut sauce rice. The Food & Wine Festival will also feature an all-new Wine & Dine Studio. It will offer a medley of wines paired with pork tenderloin and scallops. Keeping with a sustainable-theme in many new Epcot restaurants, Greenhouse Guru hosted by Village Farms will also have an eco-friendly kiosk.<\/p>\n

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Also\u00a0new at this year’s Food & Wine Festival\u00a0is a Rockin’ Burger Block Party<\/a>. It will be held\u00a0on 3 different dates from 7-9pm at World ShowPlace. Celebrity chefs will amp up this traditional sandwich like never before!<\/p>\n

Celebrity chef appearances<\/strong> include Masaharu Morimoto, Paul Wahlburg, Maneet Chauhan, Graham Elliot, Geoffrey Zakarian, Fabio Bongianni, Elliott Farmer and dozens of others.\u00a0ABC\u2019s hit daytime talk show The Chew<\/strong> will also be broadcasting live and sharing recipes. Five shows will be taped on October 5 to October 7, 2016.<\/p>\n

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Eat to the Beat Concert Series<\/h3>\n

In addition to great food, some pretty awesome entertainment is offered as well. This ‘ultimate dinner show’ features new entertainment each year. These acts join\u00a0popular\u00a0acts that have performed in years past to create an entertainment lineup that is sure to please event attendees. A wide range of musical genres are offered \u2013 all top-notch performers. New acts this year include:<\/strong><\/p>\n