Dining changes at Epcot
(News | Source: Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel)
Epcot is changing some of its dining in the World Showcase to offer guests an expanded menu. San Angel Inn Restaurante was already expanded and given a new menu, but in the fall a tequila bar will open where the jewelry store was. Additionally, Cantina de San Angel will expand its waterfront seating allowing better viewing of Illuminations.
In Italy, L `Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante is closing and re-opening as Tutto Italia by the end of the month. It will eventually change again as the Patina Restaurant Group takes it over.
In China, the Nine Dragons Restaurant will be closed in 2008 while the kitchen is opened to the dining room allowing chefs to put on a show for guests.
Japan is having both the Teppanyaki Dining Rooms and Matsu No Ma Lounge remodeled and expanded. They are expected to open by the end of summer as the Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining restaurants specializing in teppanyaki cooking and sushi.
“I think this is what guests expect now, with more of the interactive experiences in our restaurants,” Epcot Vice President Jim MacPhee said. MacPhee also said that dining trends are moving towards interactive dining and healthier foods. Most restaurants have modified their menus to include less trans-fat.
