Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 has brought the Taste of the Mediterranean to CityWalk.

Menu for Taste of the Mediterranean at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Food:

• 🆕 Crepe Suzette – $6.99
• 🆕 Grilled Octopus with Rice – $14.99

Beverages:

• 🆕 Francois Montand Brut Sparkling – $13
• 🆕 Bertrand Corbieres Heresie – $12
• 🆕 Mas La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon – $16
• 🆕 French Wine Flight – $18.50
• 🆕 Monograph Agiorgitiko – $14
• 🆕 Monograph Assyrtiko – $16

Photos of Menu Items for Taste of the Mediterranean at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

*NEW* Crepe Suzette – $6.99

topped with a Grand Marnier orange sauce

This portion is small, but not bad for the price. They weren’t our favorites but were pretty good. The orange isn’t overpowering, it really just subtly completes the crepe. The dish is not anything that was truly  “wow” and might even be forgettable (if it weren’t for the unforgettable sunset behind it).

*NEW* Grilled Octopus – $14.99

marinated grilled octopus with tomato, oregano, and lemon herb rice

This dish comes with a huge piece of octopus and it’s undeniable that it is octopus.

This is a great way to experience new dishes and try things outside of your comfort zone without the full commitment of dining in a restaurant. The octopus was tender and juicy and cooked perfectly. It wasn’t rubbery or dried out or tough and it didn’t have any kind of “fishy” taste, it was just nice and tender, almost like the texture of a scallop.

The char on the outside was what did it for us. It gave the octopus just a slight crispness and charred taste that took it up a notch. Add in the tomato and rice and you have a winner.

*NEW* Francois Montand Brut Sparkling (ABV 11%) – $13

aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit give way to a creamy and smooth palate with flavors of freshly baked bread, golden delicious apples, and Meyer lemons

*NEW* Bertrand Corbieres Heresie (ABV 14%) – $12

a velvety texture with a balanced finish, notes of fresh fruit, morello cherry, wild raspberry, and spices

*NEW* Mas La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon (ABV 13.5%) – $16

intense fruit concentration laced with developed tannic structure, good intensity and nice, juicy mouthfeel

*NEW* French Wine Flight – $18.50

Francois Montand Brut Sparkling, Bertrand Corbieres Heresie, Mas La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauv

*NEW* Monograph Agiorgitiko (ABV 12.5%) – $14

Nemea grapes present a smooth body and complex aroma of prickly pear, pomegranate and butterscotch

*NEW* Monograph Assyrtiko (ABV 12.5%) – $16

youthful with refreshing acidity with notes of citrus fruits, honeysuckle, lemongrass, and stone fruit with a touch of salinity

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from February 4 through April 16. Let us know what you’re trying in the comments below!

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