Limited-Time Holiday Food Items Unveiled at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled a delightful array of limited-time holiday food items available at Epic Universe this festive season. Get ready to indulge in a culinary journey through the holidays!
Atlantic in Celestial Park
The seafood restaurant Atlantic offers five holiday delights that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine your holiday wreath not just hanging on your door but also on your plate! Atlantic's chef, Brian Lamparski, shares his creative process behind the House Seasonal Salad. This dish is a masterpiece, combining candy cane beets, watercress, honey-glazed pistachios, Florida citrus, and goat cheese crema. It's a flavor explosion you won't forget!
Ever wondered who indulges in Smoked Salmon Rillette during the holidays? It's you! But Chef Brian's childhood memories inspired this dish. Growing up in Chicago, he and his father would visit a local spot for smoked trout, sturgeon, and salmon, a tradition they cherished on Christmas Eve. Atlantic's in-house smoked salmon, tossed in yuzu aioli, is served with salmon roe, chive coral, and focaccia bread, paying homage to his father's culinary heritage.
The hearty Duck Breast at Atlantic has a heartwarming story behind it. Inspired by his wife's family holiday traditions and a classic holiday movie, Chef Brian crafted this dish. The duck is seared and seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder, served with honey carrot puree, sweet thumbelina carrots, fungi jon mushrooms, and a side of apple lacquer. It's a feast fit for any holiday celebration!
For those who love their surf and turf with a twist, Atlantic's holiday Surf & Turf is a must-try. This 8 oz. premium, char-grilled Black Angus filet is served with Maine lobster mac & cheese and garnished with fine herbs. Chef Brian's unique take on this classic combination is sure to delight!
But wait, there's more! Chef Brian's opinion on cheese and seafood pairing is intriguing. He believes they don't naturally go together, but when mascarpone cheese is added, it creates a harmonious balance, complementing the lobster instead of overwhelming it.
Nothing beats a warm, comforting stew during the chilly holidays, and Atlantic's Seafood Stew is a seafood lover's dream. Filled with seared diver scallops, mussels, jumbo shrimp, roasted marble potatoes, confit tomatoes, and a side of sauce rouille, it's a traditional Spanish delight that will warm your soul.
Bonus Holiday Treats in Celestial Park
Your holiday journey continues at Celestial Snacks, where you'll encounter the ever-delicious Holiday Churro. This gingerbread churro is topped with peppermint marshmallow and holiday sprinkles, and it's adorned with a cute white chocolate Santa. It's a sweet treat you won't want to miss!
Over at Frosty Moon, get ready for a peppermint paradise! The Chocolate Peppermint Soft Serve combines peppermint-flavored ice cream with creamy chocolate, creating a sensational holiday flavor explosion. Trust me, you'll want to try both treats!
Isle of Berk Snoggletog Cone
While not officially announced, Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel and Spit Fyre Grill in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk offer a special Snoggletog Harvest cone. This creamy mac and cheese cone is topped with pulled maple-glazed turkey, spiced lingonberry drizzle, roasted sweet potatoes, sage chimichurri, and crispy stuffing crumbles. It's a hearty and flavorful holiday treat!
This holiday season at Epic Universe is even more magical with Christmas decorations in Celestial Park and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Get ready for a festive adventure like no other!
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