REVIEW: New Asparagus, Herb-Crusted Spring Lamb and Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Delight at EPCOT Farmers Feast for 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Matthew Soberman

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REVIEW: New Asparagus, Herb-Crusted Spring Lamb and Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Delight at EPCOT Farmers Feast for 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

The weather is getting warmer and springtime is in the air, which brings a brand-new menu to EPCOT Farmers Feast as part of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!

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Three new food items have debut at the booth located within World Showplace, including an asparagus dish, herb-crusted spring lamb, and a new upside-down cake.

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These replace the spring onion soup, duck confit, and beet dish that were at the booth, which features a rotating menu, when the festival began in March.

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We’re eager to try these new springtime flavors, so let’s dig in!

Warm Asparagus served with Truffle Vinaigrette, Spring Pea Espuma, Parmesan and Fresh Truffles — $5.25

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The asparagus was perfectly cooked. It wasn’t limp, chewy or crunchy. We also enjoyed the seasoning, which was salty without being overpowering.

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We loved the spring pea espuma (a type of culinary foam) on the side. We would have liked the green garish to be served a bit more broken up, as it was hard to cut or chew up.

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The grated parmesan was a wonderful added flavor. This was very good, and something we would get again.

Herb-Crusted Spring Lamb served with Marble Potatoes, Spring Vegetables and Red Wine Butter Sauce — $7.75

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This was another winner. The lamb cut easily with the plastic knife, and was seasoned so nicely without it detracting from the really nice meaty flavor.

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The vegetables and potatoes on the side were prepared very well. They weren’t mushy and were flavored very nicely as well.

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Overall, this was a really flavorful, superb dish. Meat lovers will want this one especially. This is worth coming back for.

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake served with Crème Fraîche Whipped Cream — $4.75

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This dessert was very fruit-forward, coming off as tart, but still very good. The cake was very moist, but that wasn’t a bad thing.

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You could taste the rhubarb, which was subtle and complimented the strawberry nicely.

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While the white dollop next to the cake might look like ice cream, it’s actually fresh whipped cream. It was delicious! The whole dish was amazing, and rounded out a trio of rather impressive items.

Hungry (or should I say thirsty) for more? Be sure to also check out our review of the blood orange beet cocktail also featured at EPCOT Farmers Feast!