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Food Report 2011 – California Grill

nicola — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:00:32 +0000

Set at the top of the Contemporary Resort this restaurant is a signature meal with beautiful views over the magic kingdom, which means fireworks are a special treat. We planned this for our last night and we watched the fireworks after our starters. The server was fantastic and held back our main meals until we were back at our table. The food was very very good.

Food on offer: American food with fine dining twist
Visit if you love: victoria and alberts, fine dining and an adult atmosphere.
Rating: 10/10

Triple Cheese Flatbread – Pecorino, Asiago, and Provolone with Sun-dried Tomato and Arugula Pesto

Complimentary Bread

Oak-fired Filet of Beef – horseradish whipped potatoes, heirloom baby rainbow carrots, teriyaki barbecue

Cast Iron-seared Bison – truffle mac & cheese, brussel sprouts, cipollini, smoked bacon, glace de viande

Tanzanian Chocolate Crème Brûlée Crème Brûlée with a Citrus Financier and Chocolate-Hazelnut Bark

S’Mores Valrhona Chocolate Cake – Warm chocolate cake w/molten center, Tahitian vanilla marshmallow, graham cracker sable, and peanut butter gelato

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Food Report 2011 – ‘Ohana

nicola — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:00:16 +0000

This beautiful family style buffet is located in the equally beautiful Polynesian Resort. It has character interactions during the day and an evening meal with a plethora of barbecued skewered meats on offer. We were a little underwhelmed with the starters and main accompaniments and felt rushed and a little ignored. We skipped dessert as we wanted to watch Hallowishes from the beach and were given no option to take desert home, we were late being seated despite having a 6 month old reservation under our belts. The meats were tough and chewy and the flavours not really wowing us which is a shame as the reviews for this restaurant are always high.

Food on offer: skewered meats cooked on an open fire.
Visit if you love: meats and all you care to eat meals
Rating: 5/10

Another restaurant we didn’t take any photos in, mainly because we were a little flustered and didn’t feel wowed with the experience. However here is the menu.

‘Ohana Welcome Bread, Mixed greens with a honey-lime dressing, Pineapple-Coconut Bread, Mixed Greens with Mango-Poppy Seed Dressing, Honey Coriander Chicken Wings, Pork fried dumplings, Sweet Golden Pineapple.
Oak Grilled Chicken, Asian Barbecued Pork Loin, Marinated Sirloin Steak, Spicy Grilled Peel – n – Eat Shrimp. Egg Noodles, Stir Fried Vegetables.
‘Ohana bread pudding served a la mode with Bananas and Caramel Sauce (we didnt have this)

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Food Report 2011 – Raglan Road

nicola — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:00:52 +0000

Located at Downtown Disney this is an Irish style restaurant and bar with evening entertainment and great food. It has traditional English/Irish dishes with a modern american twist and the service is loud and active. Really surprising how good this place was and on our favourites list now!

Food on offer: English/Irish classics
Visit if you love: Home food
Rating: 9/10

Bangers and Booz – Guinness and onion bangers on mash, topped with caramelized onions and beef stew

Keen Eye for the Shepherds Pie – We give the traditional shepherd’s pie a little makeover with our contemporary twist to this favorite dish

Fish and Chips – Our famous beer battered fish & chips served with our fresh tartar sauce. (tip-sprinkle some vinegar on both-tasty!)

Short Ribs – braised ribs with horseradish mash, carrots and parsnips

Trifle Sinful – kitchen baked Swiss roll, Gran Marnier, berries, custard and cream

Raspberry Pavalova

Please ignore my sisters over enthusiastic face.
Market Street – fresh fruit basket with natural yogurt and a honey drizzle

Dunbrody Kiss – Chef Dundon’s gift to America. Chocolate. Add chocolate. Then add some more. With us?

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Food Report 2011 – Via Napoli

nicola — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:00:35 +0000

Located in the Italy pavillion in Epcot this is a traditional italian style restaurant offering brick oven cooking and authentic pastas. It has a large airy dining area and is usually lively but not too loud. The pizzas here are the best onsite by far, however the pasta tickled our fancy this time.

Food on offer: Italian
Visit if you love: Pizza and pasta.
Rating: 10/10

Piatti alla Parmigiana – traditional preparation (chicken) with tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella, served with roasted potatoes

Spaghetti e Polpettine – hand-crafted veal meatballs & tomato sauce

Candele Al Forno – candle stick pasta, sausage ragu, polpettine meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta

Coppa di Brutti Ma Buoni – Ugly but Good, Amarena cherry & vanilla gelato sundae with the “ugly but good cookies”

Celebration Cake

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Food Report 2011 – Le’Cellier Steakhouse

nicola — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:00:12 +0000

Set in the Canadian pavilion in Epcot, this sought after restaurant is now signature but we ate her when lunch was counted as a single credit. The restaurant is very small which means tables are hard to book and ive never heard of anyone getting a walk up. The restaurant is split up by canadian province and we always seem to be sat in the one that makes the nuts… i never do remember the full story. We have the set menus which is great value on the dining plan.

Food on offer: Canadian American with a french twist
Visit if you love: Great food and cold sweats when making your ADR’s
Rating: 10/10

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup – Made with Moosehead Beer and Bacon

Le Cellier House Burger – roasted mushrooms, smoked bacon, maple barbecue, Black Diamond Cheddar, and crispy onions, and french fries

Chocolate Moose

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Food Report 2011 – The Wave

nicola — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:00:39 +0000

Surprisingly a single credit meal at the beautiful Contemporary Resort. This restaurant is high end, dark and full of unique flavours. Its not for everyone and maybe not for the fussy which is why we scored it as we did. The service was not memorable but not bad, and the food was ok. However the setting was lovely and the entrance WOW.

Food on offer: Steaks and american fine dining flavours
Visit if you love: Dark & fine dining in an adult atmosphere.
Rating: 7/10

We unfortunately took no photos here as it was sooo dark, nothing was coming out well so instead, heres a run down of what we ordered.

Cabernet-Tomato Braised Beef Short Ribs – with Stokes Farm Purple Sweet Potatoes, Cider-braised Brussels Sprouts, and Candied Elephant Garlic
Grilled Beef Tenderloin – Served with oven-dried tomatoes, roasted Fingerling potatoes, cabernet sauce and local greens
Oven Roasted Chicken – With Savory potato waffles, black eyed peas and rice
Chili-Soy Marinated Flat Iron Steak – Thai-Chili-Ginger Long Beans and Udon Noodles
Creamy Indulgence Trio – Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis, Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Drizzle & Chocolate-Passion Fruit Mousse with Pecan-Olive Brittle.

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Food Report 2011 – Yachtsman Steakhouse

nicola — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:00:44 +0000

Yachtsman Steakhouse – Signature Dinner
This is a signature restaurant (takes 2 table credits from your dining plan) set in the Yacht Club Resort. It is formal dress only and so were dressed in smart khaki, shirts and dresses. Its a shame when some people don’t make the effort here, as it should be somewhere you go for special meals. The service however lets it down for us, were used to the in your face approach and we felt a little deserted by our server who we only saw twice the whole meal. The food was lovely.

Food on offer: American with a posh twist.
Visit if you love: Victoria and alberts, fine dining and good wine.
Rating: 7/10

12-oz “Prime” New York Strip Steak – Carmody potato gratin and peppercorn brandy sauce

Beef Wellington Deconstructed – trio of wild mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, parsnips, potatoes, carrots, and cabernet wine sauce

Columbian River King Salmon – white asparagus puree, smoked salmon nage, English peas, fava beans, refined Huile d-Olive, and fine herbs

8-oz Center Cut Filet Mignon – Mashed Potatoes, and Cabernet Wine Sauce

Seasonal Peach Stack with champagne foam

Creme Brulee – Fresh Berries and Rolled Chocolate

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Food Report 2011 – Whispering Canyon Cafe

nicola — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:59 +0000

Whispering Canyon Cafe – Dinner
Located in the Wilderness Lodge Resort this is a bbq inspired restaurant with a signature dish – the all you care to eat skillet. Its a mammoth task, and its the only thing weve ever eaten here. One of our favourites as the atmosphere is fantastic and the service is always perfect!

Food on offer: BBQ skillet which is refilled as you eat. Fresh salad and fantastic cornbread.
Visit if you love: Flame Tree BBQ and meat.
Rating: 10/10

Bubblegum bottomless milkshake

Canyon Skillet – Mixed Greens Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Canyon Skillet – Cornbread

Smoked Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, Oven-roasted Chicken, Beef Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Cowboy Beans, and Corn on the Cob.

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Food Report 2011 – 50′s Prime Time Cafe

nicola — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:00:30 +0000

50’s Prime Time Cafe – Dinner
Located in Hollywood Studios this restaurant is set as a traditional 1950’s american home, where you the guests become cousins in your families home. They have great interaction here as well as a fantastic decor made to look like the inside of a home. The food is comfort food, good quality and service is always fantastic.

Food on offer: Homemade style american classics.
Visit if you love: Themeing and interaction meals
Rating: 8/10

Char-grilled Butcher Tender Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Sautéed Mushrooms, Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes, and Green Beans.

Mom’s Old Fashioned Pot Roast – Slow cooked ’til fork tender, served with mashed potatoes, carrots, celery and onions

Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken – served with mashed potatoes, chicken gravy and southern greens

Dad’s Brownie Sundae – Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, and Caramel topping

S’mores

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Food Report 2011 – Teppan Edo

nicola — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:00:14 +0000

Teppan Edo – Dinner
Located in the Japan Pavillion in Epcot, Teppan Edo is a show cooking restaurant serving noodles, meat and fish with veggies and traditional twist deserts. The food is cooked in front of you and you interact with the chef. We sat with other families, but felt a little squashed together as as family of 5 we were sat with two sets of couples. 1 person too many for a comfortable eat.

Food on offer: Japanese food with an american twist
Visit if you love: Show cooking!
Rating: 7/10

Show cooking – onion mountain.

Noodles

Nihonbashi – sirloin steak and chicken breast

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