The good, the bad and the downright delicious - 17 days of food in pictures

[jimenyfan]

Great pictures, I'm enjoying your report.

 

[bubblefactory]

These next shots are from two visits to the California Grill, food and service were excellent on both trips and because we had quite early dinners on both nights we didn't wait more than five minutes past our ADR times.


The bread basket

The starters

Traditional Lobster Bisque with Brandy Whipped Cream and fresh Tarragon

Sicilian Flatbread with Sopressata, Tomato Compote, Provolone Cheese and Pepperoncini Relish

Sauteed Hudson Valley foie gras with Croissant Bread Pudding, Plum Compote and Port Wine Jus

 

[bubblefactory]

Main courses we tried were :

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta, Button Mushrooms and Zinfandel Glaze

Pacific Halibut with Red Pepper-Fennel Compote, Cranberry Bean Galette, Buerre Blanc, and Serrano Ham

Roasted Lamb Tenderloin with Eggplant "two-ways", Rosemary Potatoes, Confit Garlic and Currant Tomatoes

Seared Hawaiian Kona Kampachi with Shiitake Mushrooms, Taro Gnocchi, Corn Butter Sauce, Togarashi

Oak-fired Filet of Beef with Boniato Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Haricot Vert and Teriyaki Barbeque Sauce

Childrens sirloin steak

 

[bubblefactory]

Deserts

Jennifer's Corner Champagne Grape Tart with Vanilla-Chevre Mousse and Cabernet Reduction

Blueberries and Lemon Warm Blueberry Crumble with Lemon and Buttermilk Sabayon

Valrhona Chocolate Cake and Apricots Warm Chocolate Cake with Molten Center, House-made Apricot Ice Cream and Apricot Sauce

Chocolate Temptation Chocolate Pyramid with Chocolate Gelato, Berry Compote, and Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch

Kids chocolate mousse

 

[BriarRosie]

Oh wow. You covered a lot of my favorite places.

I regret that the only one on your list I've got planned in a few weeks is California Grill. You had my favorite thing: the foie gras.

Of course, I do have "food envy" issues.
But I think I have planned stuff that will compensate for it during my upcoming trip.

 

[MickeyNicki]

Thank you so much for Cali Grill! How was the filet and the pork? Those are the 2 items that we want to order

 

[bubblefactory]

Thank you so much for Cali Grill! How was the filet and the pork? Those are the 2 items that we want to order

Both were absolutely perfect

 

[MickeyNicki]

Both were absolutely perfect

YAY That is exactly what I wanted to hear!

 

[dizneeat]

Wow! Amazing photos - now I want to go back to the California Grill right NOW - and I still have 318 days to wait!

 

[luvpooh]

the kampachi looks good and that grape tart looks AMAZING!
There's one thing wrong w/your foie gras - it looks too small!!!
love your reviews, looks like you hit up some great places.

 

[suzimar57]

the food looks wonderful - really wonderful!

 

[HonnyDipp]

OMGoodness! Everything looks so good, thanks for sharing!

 

[bubblefactory]

Next stop is Cape May Cafe for the breakfast buffet

Around the buffet there is

Smoked Salmon

Cream cheese and bagels etc.

A selection of bread and toasters are available

Fresh fruits

Yogurts, sauces and dressings

Biscuits, sausage gravy,

Omlette, bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs

Breakfast pizza, asparagus, breakfast potatoes and bread pudding

Oatmeal (porridge) and grits

A selection of pastries

 

[bubblefactory]

The food was OK but I was disappointed with the character interaction and the service. Our sever frequently disappeared for long periods of time leaving us without juice or coffee and was very poor at clearing the plates. I also told him at the start of the meal that we had a DDE card but he brought the check without being asked, and without the discount. We had to wait for him to reappear and then to go and amend it. Characters were very rushed and it was hard to get a decent picture with the tables so close.

 

[wilma-bride]

Really enjoying your reviews - looks like you had some wonderful meals.

 

[podsnel]

Excellent reviews and food porn- we have a reservation on 11/8 at CG, last night of vacation after our cruise- REALLY looking forward to that meal now!! And I will have to plan on Citricos for our next trip- you made both nights (even the 2nd one without the freebies) look sooooo enticing!! YUM!
Thank-you!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Thanks for the review of the Cape May bfst!

 

[Minniespal]

Fantastic

 

[DLo]

Wow - you ate good on your trip. great pics and reviews. looking forward to more.

 

[disneyquilter]

Love your reviews so far!!!