So many must-haves! Where to begin??
For me, I guess I'd have to go with...
Risotto and Fried Chicken from Ralph Brennen's the risotto was some of the best I've ever had... it's been hard to have risotto anywhere else since then without comparing it (unfavorably) to the perfection that is Ralph Brennen's.
The fried chicken was also wonderful. Moist on the inside, crunchy on the outside. Mmm. I haven't tried the Plaza Inn's fried chicken yet, but I heartily recommend Ralph Brennen's.
Mickey Chocolate Tart and Practically Perfect Punch from Jolly Holiday Bakery both are exceptional. Pretty much everything at Jolly Holiday is great. My mother also adores their Matterhorn macarons, though I haven't tried those yet.
Mint Juleps from Basically Anywhere in NOS these are amazing! 'Nuff said.
Cinnamon Rolls from Various Places in the Parks the cinnamon rolls at the DLR are
so good. The frosting on top is cream cheese-y goodness, and the rolls themselves are just the right amount of cinnamon-y. Another plus is they're served at many different places throughout both parks, though I usually get mine from Pacific Wharf Café as soon as DCA opens in the morning.
(One note though is that they're pretty big and super rich, so eating even half of one can make you feel
stuffed!)
Eggs Benedict and Spaghetti from Storytellers Café the Eggs Benedict is delicious; the hollandaise is sublime. The spaghetti is hard to not love, as well. Plus, the atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely! <3
24-Layer Chocolate Cake from Steakhouse 55 this cake is amazing! It's gorgeous to look at, and tastes like heaven.
Jalapeño & Cheese Biscuits from Carthay Circle these are outstandingly yummy... really unique and hot and just gooey goodness.
Baked Potatoes from Harbour Galley these are great and easy to grab as a snack when the hungries kick in.
Sicilian Sausage from Award Wieners Like with the baked potatoes, these are super easy to grab, eat, and go. They're also better than I expected them to be! Super tasty stuff.
Cannonballs Sandwich from the Earl of Sandwich who can resist a good meatball sandwich? Especially a
really good meatball sandwich.