Each year, the chefs at The Deconstructed Dish food studio get to show off their creativity. And while that is usually a good thing, we didn’t love any of the food items here this year.
We did, however, really enjoy the drinks, even if the function of the presentation isn’t great since the little capsules holding the strawberry are extremely top-heavy and fall out of the glass easily. That isn’t a problem if you only have 1 thing to carry, but if you have stuff in both hands, you might want to grab the shooter BEFORE you try to walk.
Located near Test Track, The Deconstructed Dish might be worth a stop if you’re looking for something unique to try, but unless you just want a drink (we recommend the Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Belgian Blonde Witbier and the Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep with Bourbon), we vote skip it.
Overview
The Deconstructed Dish Booth Menu
Food
GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly
Beverages
Photos & Reviews
Deconstructed BLT
Pork belly, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Visually it doesn’t appear like a BLT, but the combo of savory flavors is incredible. Nice portion. Would definitely order again.
Heather: The onion bread reminded me of Thanksgiving dressing. The pork belly had too much belly and not enough pork, and the tomato jam was just odd. I do not like this.
Felicia: The non-pork belly components are good, but the pork belly itself is so meaty and funky and not for me. I like some pork belly but this just tastes gritty and bleh.
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie
Flexible Key Lime curd, “Key Lime” mousse, graham cracker cake and meringues.
This is a Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Beautiful presentation, incredible flavor combos. Little sweet, but too much.
Heather: The textures separate were rough for me. And the flavors overpower each other so you might as well just make it the regular way, IMHO. Plus – the portion is small. So booo.
Felicia: I love key lime pie and this is a fun, tart play on it. It’s not my overall favorite, but the components are good.
Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep
Refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage, made with muddled limes, strawberries and mint.
Note: Also available without alcohol.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Really cute souvenir cup, slushy is refreshing. Great non-alcoholic drink option.
Heather: Although I love a good non alcoholic cocktail, these flavors really are better when there is bourbon to cut the sweet. I am not a bourbon fan, but I liked this one a lot less than the one with it.
Felicia: Super sugary but has more mint flavor than the one with bourbon had. I think this is a fun option for a non-alcoholic drink. Cute cup as well.
Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Belgian Blonde Witbier
A Belgian Blonde with 4.8% ABV.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Almost never a fan of Wicked Weed beers but this is my fave of theirs. Great light taste.
Heather: It’s just okay. It’s definitely a blank canvas…there isn’t a ton of flavor.
Felicia: Delicious classic witbier. Can definitely taste the coriander, orange, and clove. A nice flavorful beer that is still relatively light.
Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep with Bourbon
A refreshing beverage with lime, strawberries, mint and bourbon.
Note: Also available without alcohol.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Slushy with very obvious bourbon flavors to balance the sweetness. Good size drink.
Heather: So fresh! Very delicious. I feel like I just brushed my teeth. I only gave it a 4 because the little shooter thing of strawberry has a questionable look AND it falls out of the glass easily.
Felicia: Too sweet for an actual julep and don’t love the strawberry, but it is bourbon forward and I like that. Would be nice on a hot day.
Curious about all the other booths? Make sure to read over our collection of 2024 Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus, Photos, and Reviews. We’ve reviewed every booth at this year’s festival, and we definitely have some opinions and advice to share. And, if you’re heading to the festival this year, you’ll also want to check out our Complete Guide to the Epcot Festival of the Arts. It will provide you with valuable insights on what to expect, tips on planning your visit, and plenty of other useful information.