It’s an exciting time, as we count down the days until the 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival gets underway!
Of course, around here, we’re most interested in the Outdoor Kitchens! We’re so excited to see the return of these kiosks stationed around World Showcase.
2015 will mark the third consecutive year that guests of the Festival can enjoy sips and tapas-sized dishes, themed to celebrate the bounty of the garden.
And while we’re still awaiting the full menus, we do have some news regarding some of the new dishes that will debut at this year’s festival.
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens
First off, let’s discuss which Outdoor Kitchens you can expect to see this year. While we haven’t heard word which Kitchen from 2014 won’t return, we know that Botanas Botánico will debut. Check out this post about Botanas Botánico to learn more about its menu.
Fleur de Lys in the France Pavilion Returns
That means we anticipate at least one 2014 Kitchen will be absent, as we expect there to be 11 kitchens.
So far, we know the following will return:
- Fleur de Lys in the France Pavilion
- Taste of Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion
- Hanami in the Japan Pavilion
- The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews Outdoor Kitchen in the America Pavilion
- Primavera Kitchen in the Italy Pavilion
- Lotus House in the China Pavilion
- Jardin de Fiestas in the Mexico Pavilion
- Florida Fresh
- Pineapple Promenade
- Urban Farm Eats
Does that mean that the Buttercup Cottage in the UK Pavilion gets the axe this year? We super hope not — the Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare and the Lemon Scones were to die for last year!!
As far as dishes go, there are certainly some exciting things that we can’t wait to try. We hear that fan favorites, like Frushi, will return.
Frushi (Fresh Strawberries, Pineapple and Cantaloupe Rolled with Coconut Rice, atop a Raspberry Sauce Sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream)
Chefs will also take advantage of the Florida strawberry season once more by offering Beijing Candied Strawberries.
Beijing-Style Candied Strawberries Return to the Lotus House
New for 2015! New Flower and Garden Festival Dishes Debut
But we also have a few details on brand new menu items. Look for the [Read more…]
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