Disney4me Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 The 2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is just around the corner. And today, we’re getting lots of news about how the Festival will take shape this Spring!Mark you calendars for March 2-May 30, 2016, as the festival celebrating all things that grow expands to a record 90 days!This year’s event promises to be just as gorgeous as ever. But if you’re anything like us (and I know you are!) you have one question: What about the FOOD?Once again, the Flower and Garden Festival will have a heavy emphasis on fresh ingredients at Outdoor Kitchens.Jardin de Fiestas Outdoor Kitchen in the Mexico Pavilion Is Always a FavoriteWith a couple of new ones debuting, plus other big news — there’s plenty of new stuff to enjoy!New For 2016! La Isla Fresca and Cider House Outdoor KitchensOutdoor Kitchens debuted at the Flower and Garden Festival around World Showcase a few years ago, and now we don’t know how they ever did the event without them. This year, Epcot will debut 2 brand new Outdoor Kitchens, which will bring the number to 13.Details are still emerging, but we know that the Kitchens will be called La Isla Fresca and Cider House.La Isla Fresca will emphasize Caribbean influences, with dishes like Jerk-Spiced Grouper or Chicken with Mango Salsa, and Jamaican Braised Beef with Pigeon-Pea Rice.Jerk spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Salsa, a Previous Food and and Wine Festival OfferingCider House, on the other hand, will feature a fresh palate of bright fruit flavors paired with cheese. Look for a Field Greens Salad with greens harvested from The Land pavilion, Heirloom Apples, Stilton Cheese, and Dried Blueberries — the perfect dish to complement a Blueberry Hard Cider produced locally in Plant City, Florida.Blackberry Pear Cider was a Favorite at Last Year’s FestivalStay tuned as we cover lots of other new food and beverage offerings from the remainder of the Outdoor Kitchens! Once again, the lineup includes the following:Urban Farm EatsPineapple PromenadeFleur de LysFlorida FreshTaste of MarrakeshHanamiTHE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and BrewsPrimaveraLotus HouseBauernmarktJardin de FiestasOther Festival Food HighlightsIn addition to Outdoor Kitchens, the Festival will also spotlight other edible gardening endeavors. A new Edible Flower Garden will be located near The Land Pavilion, and promises to offer lots of inspiration for brightening up your plates with flowers. And once again in 2016, Fun Fresh Weekends will take place over the course of the Festival, and will highlight a new theme each week. While the themes include a diverse offering, we’re especially looking forward to April 29-May 1, and the celebration of Florida Fresh Weekend, celebrating all of the fabulous food that Florida has to offer!We Look Forward to All the Flavors of This Year’s Event!We’ll be bringing you all the news about this exciting event as it unfolds. Stay tuned to the 2016 Disney Food Blog Flower and Garden Page for the latest!Now let’s hear from you. What are you most looking forward to trying at the 2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Leave a comment and share with us!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:News! 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival FULL Food Menus! News! Menu Item Photos from the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — Plus Cooking Demos! News! New Botanas Botánico Outdoor Kitchen Debuts at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, Plus Garden Rocks Concert Line Up View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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