2015 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Menu Offerings
This year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is in full swing! It's one of my favorite times of year at Disney, and I just love that for the past several years Disney has really been working to note gluten free friendly items on the Marketplace Passports.
Here is a full listing of the current gluten free menu items based on the Marketplace Passport which I got in person at Epcot during the 2015 Food & Wine Festival. I have noted any items that I currently know to be dairy free or easily modified to be dairy free. Please note that any additional dietary needs outside of gluten free will be updated in this list, as I know them.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming.Sustainable Chew
- Pork Spareribs with Red Wine, Fennel, and Cheesy Mascarpone Grits sustainably presented on VerTerra Dinnerware – Gluten Free
- Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Figs and Pistachio Brittle – Gluten Free
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- Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Fresh Corn, Bacon, and Pepper Jam – Gluten Free, Can be made dairy free by removing the fresh corn puree
- New York Strip with Parsnip Silk, Balsamic Glaze, and Arugula Foam – Gluten Free, Can be made dairy free by removing the Parsnip Silk
- Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel – Gluten Free
Dominican Republic
- Lechon Asado: Roasted Pork with Mangu, Pickled Red Onions, and Avocado – Gluten Free
Greece
- Greek Salad in a Code – Gluten Free, Can be made dairy free by removing cheese
Desserts & Champagne
- Chocolate Cherry Explosion – Gluten Free (*Note: Disney's Special Diets Department has confirmed this is gluten free, despite some information that it is not as of 10/14/15)
Scotland
- Haggis with Neeps and Tatties: Traditional Haggis with Rutabaga and Mashed Potatoes – Gluten Free
- Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herb Sour Cream – Gluten Free
- Seared Sea Scallops with Spinach-Cheddar Gratin and Crispy Bacon – Gluten Free
Farm Fresh
- Griddled “Yard Bird” with Braised Greens and House-made Habanero Sauce – Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Patagonia
- Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Puree – Gluten Free
- Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri – Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Australia
- Grilled Sweet and Sour Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas – Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies – Gluten Free
Mexico
- Chilaquiles de Pollo: Corn Chips layered with seasoned chicken, queso fresco, sour cream, and cilantro – Gluten Free
Africa
- Berbere-Style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapenos, Tomato, and Pap – Gluten Free
Brazil
- Escondidinho de Carne: “Little Hidden One” layered meat pie with Mashed Yucca – Gluten Free
- Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans and Tomato – Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Pao de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – Gluten Free
Ireland
- Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – Gluten Free
Canada
- “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce – Gluten Free
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog, Gluten Free in Orlando and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2015 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine?
Classic Rum Cocktails Mixology Session -- 2014 Food & Wine Festival
*This Mixology session took place on September 25, 2014 at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival.
I've long wanted to attend a mixology session at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival and for some reason they have alluded me. I'm not sure if it's because the ones offered haven't appealed to me or the alcohol was not safe for me to consume on the dates I could attend. Either way, I was excited this year to attend the Classic Rum Cocktails Mixology session with John Meisler from Don Q Rum.
The demo featured 3 samples of classic rum cocktails, including a daiquiri (featuring Don Q Caliche Rum), a pina colada (which was gluten free and dairy free, score one for me!) and a drink called the Swizzle #9.Before we got a chance to sample our drinks, John Meisler talked to us a little bit about the Don Q brand and his background in food and beverage. You can catch some clips of this session on my YouTube channel. Here's one from his intro:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0vz8vH9MA
After some background, we then got to make (and taste) our first drink, the classic daiquiri. This was delicious. Fresh, light, and super easy to make. Why I don't make these at home is beyond me!
Our next drink was the Swizzle #9. This was a bit spicy with a touch of nutmeg. It made me think of the holidays, and it seems like a drink that would work well both hot and cold (it was served cold to us).
The final drink was the pina colada. This is another one of those, "Why don't I make this at home?" drinks. It made me think of a tropical getaway, or at least my Disney Cruise Line vacation and Castaway Cay.
The session itself was about an hour. And like Captain Jack Sparrow, I found myself asking, "But why is the rum gone?!" when the session ended. The drinks were delicious and the tips were really helpful. I also enjoyed John Meisler's witty banter and his wealth of food and beverage knowledge.With one mixology session under my belt, I'm ready to try some more, although this may be the only one I get to this season. If you get a chance, I highly recommend these!Have you been to a Food & Wine Festival special event? Which ones are your favorite?