Does the thought of getting out that grill and inviting friends over to watch a little football sound enticing to you? Do you head out to the game six hours early just so you can tailgate? This year at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, a new session hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football will help you with some great ideas for your game day food. That’s a perfect pairing.
Served up on select Mondays throughout the festival, the 45-minute session will providing a tasting session that pairs tailgating-inspired food and beverages. You will taste a flight of three sample size food items inspired by the cities playing in the Monday Night Football game each week along with three different beverages. The talk will also feature culinary experts giving their instructions on how to prepare these dishes at home.
Note the following disclaimer:
The Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting is a complimentary program and will be offered on September 17, 24 and October 1, 8 and 15 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the Festival Center. Guests interested in attending may pick up a wristband at the Festival Center starting at 9 a.m. each Monday for that day’s seminar. All guests must be present to receive their wristbands. Both wristbands and seating at the event are available on a first come, first serve basis.
So whether you watch ESPN’s Monday Night football or just love to have the friends over for a game, you’ll leave this session ready to be the star of your local football cookout scene.
What is your favorite food for tailgating or watching games at home?