Orlando Serves Up Delicious Ways to Dine with Food Festivals

Orlando Florida is serving up some delicious ways to explore the culinary arts in September.

The Downtown International Beer & Food Festival is scheduled for September 19, from 6:30pm-11pm, and will showcase the delectable creations of 11 restaurants and bars throughout Cape Coral. Participants can dine on appetizers like sushi and pierogis and taste beers from Germany, Jamaica, Holland, Italy, Belgium and other locales from around the world. Tickets are $10 and guests must be 21 years old and older.

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Disney World Orlando offers a global experience to guests as they dine on delicious items from over 25 international marketplaces. This years event, scheduled for September 25- November 8, will spotlight cities from Italy, Thailand, New Zealand, Morocco, China and America. Daily wine and beer tastings will also serve up drinks from around the world.

Culinary demonstrations by some 250 chefs including such guest chefs as Todd English and Cat Cora are also scheduled. During the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival the “Eat to the Beat!” concert series will present artists like Kool & The Gang, Jon Secada and Spyro Gyra, among others.

The festival is included in regular Epcot admission.

September is also the time for Orlando Magical Dining Month. Held from September 1-30, this festival highlights local dining establishments while offering great prices to guests. Participating restaurants, including Emeril's Tchoup Chop and BICE Ristorante, will offer three-course prix fixe dinner menus for $20 or $30 (excluding beverage, tax and gratuity).