{"id":209179,"date":"2026-03-07T16:33:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/209179\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:33:18","slug":"10-best-things-to-eat-and-drink-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/209179\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best things to eat and drink \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foodies flocked to Disney California Adventure for the 2026 Food & Wine Fest to sample and share small plates highlighting California-grown ingredients while grazing from one booth to the next on an epicurean adventure.<\/p>\n

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival<\/a> kicked off on Friday, March 6 and runs through April 27 with local, celebrity and Disney chefs offering cooking tips during culinary demonstrations, tasting seminars and signature events.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE: Disneyland\u2019s 2026 Food & Wine Festival: 25 new things to eat and drink<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 Food & Wine Fest returns with eight festival marketplace booths offering small plates highlighting California-grown ingredients. DCA eateries and food stands as well Downtown Disney restaurants will also serve festival fare.<\/p>\n

Food & Wine Fest Sip and Savor passes are back again this year that allow visitors to purchase a prepaid card with eight or four digital coupons good for individual items at food and beverage stands throughout the event.<\/p>\n

\"Kassandra<\/p>\n

Kassandra Blancarte and Alejandra Forsberg take pictures of their drinks during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Sylver<\/p>\n

Sylver Meadows, 6, hugs Chef Goofy as he signs an autograph during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jamie<\/p>\n

Jamie Fleming, left, and Gina Holt get the Frozen Banoffee Banana \u2013 Milk chocolate-dipped frozen banana with toffee pieces, caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle \u2013 at Clarabelle\u2019s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream on Buena Vista Street during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Brady<\/p>\n

Brady MacDonald shakes his Chicharr\u00f3n Nachos to mix them up with; chicharr\u00f3n, chorizo, cheese sauce, tomatoes and salsa verde at California Craft Brews festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Pandan<\/p>\n

Pandan Latte Churro; coffee sugar, pandan whipped cream and toasted coconut shavings at Terran Treats in Avengers Campus during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Pandan<\/p>\n

Pandan Milk Tea; oat milk and toasted coconut with brown sugar tapioca spheres topped with coconut cold foam at Lucky Fortune Cookery in San Fransokyo during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Bulgogi<\/p>\n

Bulgogi Bowl; Bulgogi beef and gochugaru-marinated cucumbers over rice garnished with spicy mayo, crispy shallots and sesame seeds at Lucky Fortune Cookery in San Fransokyo during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Ube<\/p>\n

Ube Latte with Matcha Foam; Ube milk with matcha cold foam at the Cappuccino Cart in San Fransokyo during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Green<\/p>\n

Green Pozole; traditional Mexican stew with chicken and hominy served with chips at Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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Kassandra Blancarte and Alejandra Forsberg take pictures of their drinks during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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A Sip and Savor card with eight tabs good for individual items at food and beverage stands throughout the festival costs $64 for 8 items with a $5 discount for Magic Key annual passholders. The 4-item Sip & Savor pass costs $34 with no AP discount available.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to buy your food at the booth where it\u2019s served. The best bet is to figure out everything you want to eat and order it all at once from the register stand with the shortest line. Then you can pick up your food whenever you want.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE: Disneyland\u2019s Butterbeer knockoff tastes exactly like Universal\u2019s original \u2014 with one big difference<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo booth had the shortest line with the most open cashiers on opening day \u2014 in part because it was furthest from the front entrance and had the least festival traffic.<\/p>\n

The Peppers Cali-Ente booth had the longest line of the day because it had three of the best items at the festival that all landed in our Top 5.<\/p>\n

Here are the Top 10 things I ate and drank from the Sip & Savor menu at DCA\u2019s 2026 Food & Wine Festival.<\/p>\n

\"RamenRamen Mac & Cheese; Furikake crumble, fish cakes, green onions and chile crunch at the Peppers Cali-Ente festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n1) Ramen Mac & Cheese<\/p>\n

Peppers Cali-Ente<\/p>\n

Furikake crumble, fish cakes, green onions and chile crunch<\/p>\n

I was expecting ramen noodles, but the mac & cheese was made with traditional elbow pasta.<\/p>\n

The spicy chili crunch and gummy-textured fish cakes gave the dish just the right flavor profile that played on the idea of a classic ramen bowl.<\/p>\n

This take on Japanese comfort food mixed with an American staple like mac & cheese is what I love most about the Disney Food & Wine Fest \u2014 culinary mashups that bring cultures together.<\/p>\n

\"TortaTorta Ahogada; braised pork carnitas, frijoles charros, pickled onion and salsa at Mercado de Antojos festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n2) Torta Ahogada<\/p>\n

Mercado de Antojos<\/p>\n

Braised pork carnitas, frijoles charros, pickled onion and salsa<\/p>\n

The Torta Ahogada is a signature \u201cdrowned sandwich\u201d from Guadalajara that looked like a wet burrito even though it was built like a sandwich.<\/p>\n

There was no way I could have eaten this with my hands. It\u2019s a fork-and-knife dish all the way.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t too soggy for a wet item even though the bread was soaked in spicy salsa sauce.<\/p>\n

You could easily make a meal out of the torta \u2014 unlike most of the other Sip & Savor items that are meant for sampling and strolling.<\/p>\n

\"PorkPork Chile Verde Chalupas; a chalupas filled with pork in salsa verde, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and queso fresco served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco at Paradise Garden Grill in Paradise Garden during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n3) Pork Chile Verde Chalupa<\/p>\n

Paradise Garden Grill<\/p>\n

Chalupa filled with pork in salsa verde, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and queso fresco<\/p>\n

There was no surprise twist here with this traditional Mexican snack served on a deep-fried masa dough \u201cboat\u201d \u2014 which chalupa translates to. Just a great chalupa with a nice texture to the chalupa shell and tasty green chile salsa on the pulled pork.<\/p>\n

The chalupa was about the size of a street taco with maybe three or four bites.<\/p>\n

Paradise Garden Grill sells a meal-size version with rice and beans if you want more than one chalupa, but that\u2019s not available with the Sip & Savor pass.<\/p>\n

\"StrawberryStrawberry Guava Lemonade; Simply Lemonade, strawberry pur\u00e9e and guava syrup topped with vanilla cream and freeze-dried strawberries at the Peppers Cali-Ente festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n4) Strawberry Guava Lemonade<\/p>\n

Peppers Cali-Ente<\/p>\n

Lemonade, strawberry puree and guava syrup topped with vanilla cream and freeze-dried strawberries<\/p>\n

Lemonade is one of my four basic food groups and this twist is by far one of my favorites yet.<\/p>\n

The combination of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries gave this drink an amazing aroma.<\/p>\n

I could drink this all day \u2014 which could be dangerous.<\/p>\n

\"Taj\u00ednTaj\u00edn Habanero Seasoned Wings with Taj\u00edn chile-lime sauce at the Peppers Cali-Ente festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n5) Tajin Habanero Wings<\/p>\n

Peppers Cali-Ente<\/p>\n

Seasoned with Tajin chile-lime sauce<\/p>\n

Hot wings have pretty much become a staple of the Disney Food & Wine Festival and this year\u2019s twist is one of the best yet.<\/p>\n

The Tajin Habanero Wings were tender, moist and delicious, especially considering they came out of a food booth.<\/p>\n

The Tajin replaces the spice with a sweetness and tanginess that left me craving more.<\/p>\n

The small Sip & Savor serving comes with three wings that are perfect for sharing.<\/p>\n

\"FrozenFrozen Banoffee Banana; Milk chocolate-dipped frozen banana with toffee pieces, caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle at Clarabelle\u2019s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream on Buena Vista Street during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n6) Frozen Banoffee Banana<\/p>\n

Clarabelle\u2019s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream<\/p>\n

Milk chocolate-dipped frozen banana with toffee pieces, caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle<\/p>\n

The candy bar toppings sprinkled on the frozen banana tasted like a Heath, Skor or Caramello.<\/p>\n

Obviously, the Disneyland chefs were inspired by the Sugar \u2018n Spice ice cream stand on Balboa Island known for frozen bananas and Balboa bars.<\/p>\n

Tell your friends or loved ones to get their own frozen banana if they ask for more than one bite.<\/p>\n

\"ChickenChicken and Waffle Mole Taco; waffle taco shell filled with chicken in spicy mole sauce, white rice, pepitas and sesame seeds at Hollywood Lounge and Studio Catering Co. in Hollywood Land during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n7) Chicken and Waffle Mole Taco<\/p>\n

Hollywood Lounge and Studio Catering Co.<\/p>\n

Waffle taco shell filled with chicken in spicy mole sauce, white rice, pepitas and sesame seeds<\/p>\n

The Disneyland chefs clearly had fun developing this humorous play on chicken and waffles.<\/p>\n

The slightly sweet waffle was chewy even though it looked like a hard taco shell.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a big fan of mole and hope this tasty take on the Mexican culinary staple shows up more often throughout the parks.<\/p>\n

The three-bite taco was the perfect snack size sampler if you\u2019re tasting your way through the festival.<\/p>\n

\"CherryCherry Cola Cold Brew; Joffrey\u2019s Coffee 70th Anniversary Blend, oat milk and vanilla cr\u00e8me and cherry syrups topped with a cherry cola cold foam and a maraschino cherry at the LA Style festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n8) Cherry Cola Cold Brew<\/p>\n

LA Style<\/p>\n

Oat milk and vanilla creme and cherry syrups topped with a cherry cola cold foam and a maraschino cherry (Sip & Savor)<\/p>\n

Disneyland\u2019s latest twist on cold brew is the perfect combination of coffee, cream and Cherry Coke flavors.<\/p>\n

The cold brew tastes like a cross between a chocolate-covered cherry cordial and coffee candy.<\/p>\n

Fortunately it\u2019s not too sweet, like far too many of Disneyland\u2019s drinks.<\/p>\n

\"CarbonaraCarbonara Pizzetta; white sauce, Nueske\u2019s applewood smoked bacon and black pepper drizzle at the LA Style festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n9) Carbonara Pizzetta<\/p>\n

LA Style<\/p>\n

White sauce, applewood smoked bacon and black pepper drizzle<\/p>\n

This looked like a little Lunchable-sized pizza, but it tasted more like cheese bread.<\/p>\n

It was pretty doughy and bready with a strong peppery aftertaste from the pepper drizzle.<\/p>\n

Once I got \u201cpizza\u201d out of my head I liked it.<\/p>\n

\"Chicharr\u00f3nChicharr\u00f3n Nachos; chicharr\u00f3n, chorizo, cheese sauce, tomatoes and salsa verde at California Craft Brews festival marketplace food booth during the California Food & Wine Festival inside California Adventure running March 6 through April 27, 2026. Photographed on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\n10) Chicharron Nachos<\/p>\n

California Craft Brews<\/p>\n

Chicharron, chorizo, cheese sauce, tomatoes and salsa verde<\/p>\n

Every year there\u2019s an oddball item on the menu that you\u2019ve just got to try \u2014 and this year that prize goes to the Chicharron Nachos.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the most unique thing I\u2019ve ever tasted at the Disney Food & Wine Festival.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never eaten \u201cnachos\u201d out of a cup \u2014 although that certainly made them easier to walk around with.<\/p>\n

The chicharrons serve as the tortilla chips in these nachos that are pretty spicy by theme park standards.<\/p>\n

You can see all the layers of individual ingredients when you first get the cup o\u2019 nachos until you \u201cshake it up\u201d as you\u2019re instructed.<\/p>\n

The shaken Chicharron Nachos look pretty nasty, but fortunately they taste much better than they look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Foodies flocked to Disney California Adventure for the 2026 Food & Wine Fest to sample and share small…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":209180,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[2223,163,165,164,7,2222,1341,611,420],"class_list":{"0":"post-209179","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-anaheim","8":"tag-amusement-parks","9":"tag-anaheim","10":"tag-anaheim-headlines","11":"tag-anaheim-news","12":"tag-california","13":"tag-disney-california-adventure","14":"tag-disneyland","15":"tag-orange-county","16":"tag-things-to-do"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=209179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209179\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/209180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=209179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=209179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}