*Hey ChickenKing, since this thread is solely dedicated to the Food & Wine Festival, I changed up the format a bit to better fit the thread and event. For example, Booth instead of Restaurant since they are all booths of some sort. Just insert the country.*
Booth: Ireland
Item: Irish Cheese Sampling
Price: $4.00
Pros: The Apple Rasin Chutney is very sweet and surprisingly delicious. The green cheese was may favorite. It looks pretty weird and unappetizing, but it is surprisingly the better of the cheeses offered.
Cons: The cracker was heh.
Recommended: Sure, I would get it again. If you are a cheese lover this is for you for sure, especially if you are looking for new different cheeses not found in your local grocery store.
Booth: Scandinavia
Item: Kottbullar
Price: $5.00
Pros: It was very delicious.
Cons: It reminded me of your basic pre-frozen grocery store meatballs. Not anything new too much.
Recommended: Because I love meatballs, I would go for this again, but if your more interested in trying more unique dishes, I suggest skipping this one. But it is still very delicious.
Booth: France
Item: Coq au Vin
Price: $5.00
Pros: It is definitely something new to try and has a unique taste to it because of the wine used to make it. The unusual taste may seem a bit not so yummy at first, but is to be expected so. The potatoes were spot on and I think overal the dish is definitely unique and delicious.
Cons: The first time around a bit of an not desirable taste.
Recommended: I do recommend it for those looking to try something new and different. Honestly, I'd recommend it to anyone. It was just as great as the other foods I sampled.
Booth: Canada
Item: Cheddar & Lager Chowder
Price: $3.00
Pros: It is a very good chowder/soup. I was pleasantly surprised at the taste despite what the ingredients were and generally loved it.
Cons: I had a somewhat cold/warm portion.
Recommended: Yes, even though the temperature of the food wasn't desired, it still tasted pretty good.
Booth: Austria
Item: Schnitzelwich
Price: $5.00
Pros: I love schnitzel! It was my favorite European food that I just could not get enough of. The Busch Gardens F&WF version was the right portion and previously I didn't know you were supposed to eat the lemon, but when I ate the lemon with the meat it tasted amazing and the flavors blended really well together. I am already looking for recipes on making pork schnitzel. Now if only we can get schnitzel on a stick
Cons: Absolutely None!
Recommended: Of Course!
Booth: Germany
Item: Currywurst
Price: $4.00
Pros: Very much hot dog-like and the potatoes were good. Once again, if you are looking for new flavors to put in your mouth, this is a dish for you. Definitely has a different taste and take on hot dogs with fries and ketchup.
Cons: Kind of a German-ized version of hot dogs and fries with ketchup but fancier.
Recommended: Yes for those interested in different tastes and expanding their horizons of food. I think this is one of the more generic yet unique dishes they have to offer.
Booth: Germany
Item: Rahmgulasch
Price: $5.00
Pros: The veal with mushrooms and onions was spot on awesome. Definitely one of my top favorites as far as entrees go. The pastry shell is crunchy and makes for a great bowl type thing almost like a bread bowl.
Cons: The pastry shell is flaky and is hard to eat while eating the stew at the same time to get maxed flavors.
Recommended: Totally, you can't go wrong here.
Booth: Italy
Item: Tiramisu
Price: $3.00
Pros: Crazy coffee flavor!
Cons: None at the moment I can think of.
Recommended: Yes BUT only for those who enjoy the taste of coffee and more especially the taste fo espresso. If you are not a fan of such drinks, I suggest avoiding this dish.
Booth: Italy
Item: Panna Cotta
Price: $2.00
Pros: What is not a pro? Creamy, pudding-like, with vanilla flavor. Definitely a yummy dish and the strawberries are just a plus.
Cons: Not very unique flavor, just fancy presentation of vanilla pudding.
Recommended: Totally, if you love vanilla pudding this is your dish. Not exactly the type of unique food I'd expect, but still yummy none the less.
Booth: Spain
Item: Chorizo Empanada
Price: $4.00
Pros: It isn't too spicy to scare away the mild lovers, yet just spicy enough.
Cons: None really.
Recommended: Yes. I originally was a bit intimidated because I am not a spicy food person, yet it wasn't super spicy to where I didn't enjoy it. It was a mild spicy of just the right spice and it was much more enjoyable than I thought it would have been.
Booth: Greece
Item: Salata
Price: $3.00
Pros: Pita Chip
Cons: It's practically your same ol' salad.
Recommended: This is one I would skip, especially if I am trying to taste the more unique foods. This was really much like your basic salad at home and had nothing too crazy special about it. What more do you expect from salad?
Booth: Greece
Item: Baklava
Price: $2.00
Pros: Sweet as can be!
Cons: Too flaky and too thick.
Recommended: Sure if you love your teeth rotting from the sweetness. I swear they must dip this into a clear sugar glaze much like donuts but sweeter
And there are my current reviews of foods I have sampled. More to come, hopefully!