It is something that I'm not sure I completely appreciated until I moved here to Ohio.
Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because we are a week away from the start of my favorite time of year: the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
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| A poster from the French Pavilion during last year's Fest. |
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Food and Wine Fest, as it is commonly referred to, is the single most delicious and fun time you can visit the happiest place on Earth.
The World Showcase portion of the Epcot park, which has pavilions representing 11 different countries, is transformed into a culinary trip around the world. Countries which are not normally part of the showcase have carts and stands featuring small plates and wines, allowing you to get a taste of many cultures without having to spend all that money on airfare. And for somewhere around $4 to $8 for each plate, you won't be too broke by the end.
Unless you want to be. There are a plethora of exclusive events that require extra fees beyond park admission to take part in. The range from the simple cooking demos that will run about $10 extra, to extravagant parties and fine dining events that can cost as much as $450 per person. Needless to say, I've never taken part in those.
I've gone to the standard Fest every year for the past 3 or 4 years though, and each time I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. This year will be the first year I will be legally allowed to partake in the wine part of Food and Wine Fest, so I am trying desperately to make it down there to have the full experience.
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