REVIEW: Braised Beef Poutine Proves to be a Winner at Refreshment Port for the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

During the food festivals at EPCOT, additional permanent locations around the park will add a specialty item or beverage to their usual lineup of offerings. At the Refreshment Port this year, Braised Beef Poutine and Maple Boursin Cheesecake have been added to the menu!

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Menu for Refreshment Port at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Food:

  • 🆕 Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Gherkin Relish – $9.50
  • Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans – $4.50

Beverage:

  • 🆕 Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro Red Wine – $7.00

Photos of Menu Items from Refreshment Port at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

*NEW* Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Gherkin Relish – $9.50

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Everyone on our team really enjoyed this. The fries were crispy and fresh, and the beef was tender and plentiful. It’s all topped off with a nice rich gravy as well.

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The cheese curds are okay, but the real standout here is the Boursin, which was plentiful and an excellent accompaniment to the beef. The gherkin relish was sparse, but complimented the dish well. We wished there was more of it, but overall, this is a winner!

Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans – $4.50

Epcot Food and Wine 2018 The Cheese Studio

Make way for maple cream! This stellar dessert arrives nice and cold with a great maple flavor that permeates the entire cheesecake. There’s easily enough to split among a family here, and at the price tag, you can’t go wrong with this fantastic dessert.

*NEW* Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro Red Wine – $7.00

Total Wine describes the Termes Tinta de Toro as “displaying bold, ultra-ripe black fruit shaded by mocha and spice flavors.”

Location of Refreshment Port at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The Refreshment Port is located just before the Canada pavilion as you enter World Showcase. You can find it at number 22 on the map below.

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These specialty items from the Refreshment Port will be available during the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which is running from July 15th to November 20th!

Author

  • Alicia

    Growing up a native Floridian, I've been visiting the parks since I was three months old. I love all things Winnie the Pooh, Hidden Mickey hunting, and dole whips. Questions or comments? Email me at alicia@wdwnt.com or find me on Instagram @aliciaj_13