EPCOT describes the Cuisine Classique booth at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts as, “braised dishes inspired by classic art of the 18th and 19th centuries.” A quick glance at the menu suggests there’s a nice balance of delicious bites, desserts, and plenty of wine, so let’s dig in!
Menu for Cuisine Classique at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Food:
- Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic – $8.00
- Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc (GF) – $7.50
- Saint-Honoré Tart: Caramel Cream Tart with Caramel Glaze topped with Cream Puffs – $6.00
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie – $5.50
Beverages:
- Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY (5.5% ABV) – $4.50
- Concrete Beach Brewery Rosé Ale, Miami, FL (6.2% ABV) – $4.50
- Frozen Rosé – $6.50
- Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series, Logrono, Spain ($20/bottle) – $6.00
- Domaine Savary Chablis, Burgundy ($27/bottle) – $8.00
- A Play on Rosé Flight – $10.50
Photos of Menu Items from Cuisine Classique at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic – $8.00
The meat was extremely tender, we didn’t even need a knife. The parsnip puree added another great layer to this well-plated and hefty dish. Ours came with two pieces of the short rib, simple enough to split with a friend and/or loved one. Recommended.
Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc – $7.50
This was a very light fish. Again, another tender item that we didn’t need a fork for. We were surprised at the quality of these items, especially with so many misses at Food & Wine because of quality. Another amazingly recommended dish, and one of the few Gluten Free options available.
Saint-Honoré Tart: Caramel Cream Tart with Caramel Glaze topped with Cream Puffs – $6.00
Your winner for the best dessert of the festival. It’s an impossible combination of caramel, chocolate, and love for the art of dessert. Pick yourself up one, but you may find it difficult to share because of how good this is. Make sure you get the chocolate sauce in every bite, it’s worth the effort.
Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie – $5.50
I was thoroughly surprised by how good this cookie was, but also the time that went into making it is impressive. When we got the cookie, the “paint puddles” were not all dripping down the cookie, but carefully placed by a chef at the booth upon ordering. Every item at this festival requires some time to prepare for perfect presentation, and even this jumbo chocolate chip cookie is no exception. If you are in the mood for a chocolate chip cookie, this will hit the spot.
Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY (5.5% ABV) – $4.50
Angry Orchard describes this as “made with rare, red flesh apples from France. Each apple is crisp, juicy and red to the core, adding an irresistible rosy blush and apple-forward taste with a refreshing dry finish.”
Concrete Beach Brewery Rosé Ale, Miami, FL (6.2% ABV) – $4.50
Concrete Beach Brewery says:“Rosé Ale is an innovative beer inspired by the classic Rosé wine. With a touch of tannins, a splash of Zinfandel grape, a hint of blueberry and subtle sweetness, this clear-filtered, deep pink beer is perfect for wine and beer fans alike.”
Frozen Rosé – $6.50
Frozen Rosé’s are becoming increasingly popular at these festivals, so here’s the obligatory offering this time around.
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series, Logrono, Spain ($20/bottle) – $6.00
Campo Viejo offers these tasting notes: “Ruby-red colour with a golden rim. Bright and deep. Complex aromas. There is a great balance between the fruit (cherries, black plums, ripe blackberries) and the clean nuances coming from the wood (clove, pepper, vanilla and coconut). The nose is further enriched by the aromas that develop during bottle ageing. Smooth and balanced on the palate with a full, elegant feel and a long, lingering finish.”
Domaine Savary Chablis, Burgundy ($27/bottle) – $8.00
Domaine Savary provides these tasting notes: “Beautiful white gold color with green hues. Bright, luminous and clear. Youthful appearance. The nose is rich, ripe, he favors first flowers, then he reveals fruity aromas with soft and sweet scents. The palate is powerful with a nice mineral footprint that enhances the fruity and vegetal end. The soft fits perfectly with the liveliness in a strong structure that expresses the Chablisienne race.”
A Play on Rosé Flight – $10.50
This is one of the worst, if not the worst flight we’ve had. All of them tasted a little off in flavor. The Angry Orchard one tasted a bit medicinal. I wouldn’t bother with this.
Location of Cuisine Classique at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Cuisine Classique is conveniently located adjacent to the Germany pavilion on the World Showcase Promenade. You can find it at number 8 on the map below.
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts is hands down our favorite festival at this park, and it’s because of booths like these! Every bite of all of the different dishes we had was phenomenal and we can’t recommend stopping by this booth during the festival run at least once.