Disney4me Posted July 27, 2023 Report Posted July 27, 2023 Y’all. We are eating SO much food today — and we have ZERO regrets. Italy Booth 2022 Why? That’s because the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has kicked off, and we are making our way around the festival enjoying all the new merchandise, the Eat to the Beat concert series, and — of course — THE FOOD! We’re now headed to the Italy booth to eat MORE, so come along with us! Menu This year’s booth is REALLY exciting because all the food items are 100% NEW! Yes! We love new food! We’re looking forward to trying the Focaccia Ripiena, Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout, and Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake. 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats As we mentioned, all the food here is new this year. Ciao from Italy! This booth has several NEW menu items this year! Focaccia Ripiena: Baked Focaccia, Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce and Burrata CheeseCavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked BaconLemon Ricotta Cheesecake pic.twitter.com/bJ9Mli8Rv0 — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) July 27, 2023 First, we grabbed the Focaccia Ripiena for $9, which is made with Freshly Baked Focaccia, Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, and Burrata Cheese. We mean, they knew they had us by putting cheese on this thing, right? Focaccia Ripiena: Freshly Baked Focaccia, Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce and Burrata Cheese This snack feels like it’s mimicking a meatball sub on a crouton to us. Lots of cheese! We love the Burrata cheese for its flavor, and we think this is a solid snack, but it’s nothing extraordinary. A bite Next up, the other new savory item here, is the Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon for $10. It really does NOT look very appetizing on first glance…but maybe the taste will surprise us? We hope? Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon GOOD NEWS: It’s delicious! This reminds us of chicken alfredo parmesan so much! We really enjoyed the creaminess of the dish with the crunchiness of the bacon on top. Even with a face that only a mother could love, this pasta is a must-try in our books. Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon Finally, we need to add dessert to the list, so we ordered the Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote for $8. Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote This one is a mystery, so we didn’t know what to expect going in. The ricotta makes the cheesecake nice and fluffy, but the rest of the cheesecake cuts the sharpness of the ricotta down. The strawberries are deliciously fresh and add some great flavor, but the real texture and flavor comes from the cheesecake. Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote Okay, we’ve had ALL that food, so let’s take a look at the drinks here. Drinks We decided to wash down our meal with the returning Italian Sangria for $12, which you can get with either White or Red Wine. Italian Sangria While this drink was decent, it wasn’t super memorable. It almost tastes like fruit punch with that added alcoholic kick, so if that’s up your alley, we say give it a try, but there are lots of other exciting drinks around the festival. It looks like fruit punch too The Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello is also returning this year. In the past, it’s been one of our favorites because we always find it so refreshing (especially on those hot Florida days). We will warn you, though: this one is tart, so pucker up! Italian Margarita (2022) You’ll also find other returning beverages here, including Prosecco, Moscato, Chianti, and Peroni Pilsner OVERALL Overall, we think this booth has some good options, especially if you’re looking for something a little closer to Italian comfort food, but it’s really nothing to write home about. We don’t think you’ll be disappointed by this booth, but it didn’t knock our socks off, so it may not be the best place to spend your money. Our Italy spread But wait, there’s more! We’re just getting started at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. We’ll be visiting EVERY SINGLE FOOD BOOTH and trying out a LOT more food, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews, as well as our list of the BEST things we ate and drank at the festival. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments!The post Bless Its Heart, This Pasta Is NOT Winning Any Beauty Pageants in EPCOT (But It's REALLY Tasty!) first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote
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