L’Art de la Cuisine Française – EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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A photo of the food studio booth for L'art de la Cuisine Française.

L’Art de la Cuisine Française first appeared at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts in 2018, and this year marks its seventh appearance. “Delight in French favorites, from savory to sweet. Pair your dish with wine or a frozen martini.” This year, the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 12 – February 19, 2024.

Menu for L’Art de la Cuisine Française at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The menu board for L'Art de la Cuisine Française.

Food:

  • Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl – $9.95
  • 🆕 Saumon Fumé Mousse et Aspic, Blini et Fromage de Chevre: Salmon Mousse, Smoked Salmon, Dill and Flaxseed Biscuit (Served Cold) – $7.95
  • 🆕 Vol-au-Vent de Saumon et Epinards, Sauce Chardonnay: Puff Pastry with Salmon and Spinach and a Chardonnay-Shallot Sauce (Served Warm) – $7.95
  • 🆕 Duo de Saumon Hot and Cold: Includes both Salmon Offerings – $14.75
  • 🆕 Moelleux aux Noisettes, Croustillant Noisettes, Coulis Framboise et Mangue: Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crunch and Mango-Raspberry Coulis – $9.25

Beverages:

*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.

  • Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka ($27/bottle), Vodka, Chambord Liqueur ($28/bottle), Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam – $15.25
  • 🆕 Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail: St. Germain Liqueur ($31/bottle), Sparkling Wine and Mint – $13.25
  • Charles Lafitte, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise, French Rosé Sparkling Wine ($15/bottle) – $9.75
  • 🆕 Pinot Noir J. de Villebois ($15/bottle) – $12.75

Photos of Menu Items from L’Art de la Cuisine Française at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl – $9.95

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Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl – $9.95 (Photo from 2019)
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Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl – $9.95 (Photo from 2019)

We usually don’t order brie, but this was rather enjoyable. The cheese wasn’t too sharp or pungent, which makes it more acceptable. The bread was nice and soft, a perfect pairing for the crème. It also takes a cute picture thanks to the artwork on the bread and the napkin set up. We rate this a 5 out of 7.

*NEW* Duo de Saumon Hot and Cold: Includes both Salmon Offerings – $14.75

A rectangular white plate with the cold salmon offering on the left and the hot salmon offering on the right.
Duo de Saumon Hot and Cold: Includes both Salmon Offerings – $14.75

The cold option is very fishy, but tasty. The biscuit pairs well with the salmon and the flavoring of the roasted red pepper dip is spicy and compliments the dish well. The hot option is a buttery, flaky French pastry with a perfectly cooked piece of salmon. It just may be the best savory new item at the Festival. We’d give the entire dish a 7 out of 7.

*NEW* Moelleux aux Noisettes, Croustillant Noisettes, Coulis Framboise et Mangue: Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crunch and Mango-Raspberry Coulis – $9.25

Molten lava cake on a rectangular white plate with mango-raspberry coulis styled like a flame.
Moelleux aux Noisettes, Croustillant Noisettes, Coulis Framboise et Mangue: Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crunch and Mango-Raspberry Coulis – $9.25
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Moelleux aux Noisettes, Croustillant Noisettes, Coulis Framboise et Mangue: Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crunch and Mango-Raspberry Coulis – $9.25

This is a pretty basic molten chocolate cake, similar to what you can find on any dessert menu. The crunchy top layer is probably the highlight of the dish. While the mango-raspberry coulis is nice, it doesn’t do much to enhance the dessert. We’d rate this a 4 out of 7.

Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka ($27/bottle), Vodka, Chambord Liqueur ($28/bottle), Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam – $15.25

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Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka ($27/bottle), Vodka, Chambord Liqueur ($28/bottle), Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam – $15.25

We expected this to be extremely sweet based on the description, however, this was a crowd pleaser. It’s well-balanced and sweet, but not too sweet where you lose the essence of this delicious cocktail. You can really taste the grape juice in this one. The lemon lime foam on top was somewhat flat, which was disappointing, but the Chambord is the highlight of the drink, pairing very well with the grape juice. This one gets a big thumbs up from us. We rate this a 6 out of 7.

*NEW* Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail: St. Germain Liqueur ($31/bottle), Sparkling Wine and Mint – $13.25

A yellow cocktail in a clear plastic flute sitting on a fence overlooking the water.
Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail: St. Germain Liqueur ($31/bottle), Sparkling Wine and Mint – $13.25

The elderflower flavoring is a bit lacking in this cocktail, leaving it to taste like a basic champagne. There are so many great beverages inside the France Pavilion, that we think this one is skippable. We would give this a 3 out of 7.

Charles Lafitte, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise, French Rosé Sparkling Wine ($15/bottle) – $9.75

According to Drizly, this sparkling wine has a “beautiful pale pink color, with slightly salmon reflections,” “floral aromas of a spring bouquet of flowers with subtle notes of little red berries,” with a taste of “delicacy and freshness, soft and elegant notes of strawberry combined with wildflowers.”

*NEW* Pinot Noir J. de Villebois ($15/bottle) – $12.75

From Vineyard Brands: “Youthful garnet color. The nose opens up to cherry and raspberry aromas. The palate is compellingly silky with a finish that showcases crunchy fruit. A very accessible Pinot Noir, perfect for drinking with grilled meats in the company of friends.”

Location of L’Art de la Cuisine Française at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

L’Art de la Cuisine Française is located on World Showcase Promenade across from the France Pavilion. You can find it at number 19 on the map below.

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