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18 mouthwatering tastes from the 21st annual Epcot Food and Wine Fest

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 10:43 pm

Not only did we experience a whirl of flavors from around the globe, we also witnessed a singing sushi chef (Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto) and got caught in a refreshing downpour. There's nothing more Florida than that.

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Seared scallop with truffle celery root puree, Brussels sprouts and wild mushrooms (Wine & Dine Studio)

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Seared scallop with truffle celery root puree, Brussels sprouts and wild mushrooms (Wine & Dine Studio)

Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato (Brazil)

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Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato (Brazil)

Duck confit with creamy polenta and fire-roasted salsa (Greenhouse Guru hosted by Village Farms)

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Duck confit with creamy polenta and fire-roasted salsa (Greenhouse Guru hosted by Village Farms)

Smoked beef brisket and pimento cheese served on griddled garlic toast (Hops & Barley)

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Smoked beef brisket and pimento cheese served on griddled garlic toast (Hops & Barley)

Butter chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread (Africa)

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Butter chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread (Africa)

Loaded Greek "nachos": pita chips, meatless sausage crumbles, vegan tzatziki (Greece)

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Loaded Greek "nachos": pita chips, meatless sausage crumbles, vegan tzatziki (Greece)

Trio of cheeses: La Bonne Vie goat cheese; Karst Cave-aged cheddar; Stateboro blue cheese

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Trio of cheeses: La Bonne Vie goat cheese; Karst Cave-aged cheddar; Stateboro blue cheese

Liquid nitro chocolate-almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel (Chocolate Studio)

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Liquid nitro chocolate-almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel (Chocolate Studio)

Quesito: puff pastry with sweetened cream cheese and guava sauce (Islands of the Caribbean)

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Quesito: puff pastry with sweetened cream cheese and guava sauce (Islands of the Caribbean)

Spicy sushi roll: tuna and salmon with Kazan volcano sauce (Japan)

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Spicy sushi roll: tuna and salmon with Kazan volcano sauce (Japan)

Traditional Scottish lamb stew with neeps and tatties (Scotland)

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Traditional Scottish lamb stew with neeps and tatties (Scotland)

Boeuf bourguignon with cabernet-braised short ribs and mashed potatoes (France)

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Boeuf bourguignon with cabernet-braised short ribs and mashed potatoes (France)

Beer flight (Craft Beers)

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Beer flight (Craft Beers)

Chocolate baklava with toasted almonds and dark chocolate sauce (Morocco)

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Chocolate baklava with toasted almonds and dark chocolate sauce (Morocco)

Escargot croissant with garlic and parsley (France)

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Escargot croissant with garlic and parsley (France)

Twining's pumpkin chai tea and caramel milkshake (Ireland)

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Twining's pumpkin chai tea and caramel milkshake (Ireland)

Showers can provide some much-needed relief during the festival, especially in September

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Showers can provide some much-needed relief during the festival, especially in September

Iron Chef Morimoto makes a surprise appearance and croons to the gathered media

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Iron Chef Morimoto makes a surprise appearance and croons to the gathered media

Nothing typifies the cuisine of Canada more than cheddar cheese soup (Canada)

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Nothing typifies the cuisine of Canada more than cheddar cheese soup (Canada)

3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA (Craft Beers)

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3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA (Craft Beers)

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