Victoria & Alberts Main Dining Room 8/31/08

[TDC Nala]

By popular request. And yes the photos were taken before any of it was eaten.

Amuse Bouche. Don't ask me what all that stuff is.
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Paired with: Domaine Meriweather Brut Rose, Oregon 1999

Tamarind-Ancho Marinated Gulf Shrimp with Heirloom Tomato Vinagrette
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Paired with: King Estate Pino Gris, Oregon 2006

Poached South Carolina Quail with Black Mission Figs and Fuji Apples
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Paired with: Dr. Zenzen Valwiger Herrenberg Riesling Ausles, Mosel 2001

Florida Red Grouper Amandine with Bean Ragout and Marcona Almonds
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Paired with: Rosenthal "The Malibu Estate" Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo 2006

My friend's fish:
Ivory King Salmon with Torpedo Onions and Demi-Tasse Cup of Smoked Salmon
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Fennel Pollen Dusted Veal Tenderloin with Candied Marble Potatoes and Tomato Jam
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a88/cathlam/CIMG0009.jpg
Paired with: Las Terrasses, Priorat 2005

My friend's lamb:
Marcho Farms Lamb with Artichokes and Zellwood Corn
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a88/cathlam/CIMG0010.jpg

Cheese!
Colston Bassett Stilton, Monte Enebro and Thistle Hill Tarentaise
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Paired with: Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2001

Chocolate!
Tanzanian Chocolate Pyramid, Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle and Peruvian Chocolate Ice Cream and Puff Pastry
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(I paired this with Russian Earl Gray tea)

[Krissalee]

Oooooohhh! Looks delicious! Thanks for the photos. I am counting down the days to our 10th anniversary dinner on 10/24!!:hippie:

[jeminni]

Everything looks great.:goodvibes

[PEANUT1]

i'm so sorry to say...nothing in those pictures looked that yummy:confused:

[oybolshoi]

TDC Nala, thanks so much for posting these pictures. It all looks delicious ... even the lamb which I don't usually care for. And I love the amuse bouche ... why eat one when you can have four? :rotfl2:

Edited to ask: Was the foie gras still on the menu when you were there?

[TDC Nala]

TDC Nala, thanks so much for posting these pictures. It all looks delicious ... even the lamb which I don't usually care for. And I love the amuse bouche ... why eat one when you can have four? :rotfl2:

I don't care for it either, that is why it is my friend's lamb and not my lamb.

If my friend's name was Mary I could type that Mary had a little lamb. But his name is not Mary. And "Bruce had a little lamb" just sounds wrong. (None of my other friends got the lamb but their names aren't Mary either)

And four amuse bouche in one! :yay: I'm hoping next time for the Hollywood Squares of amuse bouche.

[Rebelmom67]

Tell your friend to get his money back!! LOL! I want Oybolshoi's menu when I go. :thumbsup2

[wilma-bride]

Great review and pics. Those desserts look heavenly - the rest of it is just a little bit too fussy for me.

[Uncleromulus]

This just got me in the mood for our dinner there next month!!

[iluvpluto27]

Thanks for the pictures. Can't wait to eat there again in a few weeks time.

[kabuki]

Thank you for posting! It all looked great to us! Jason's 1st trip to V&A in Oct. and the report made him very excited!

[kathyg]

That looks great!!! We are also going next month (for the first time) and I can't wait. We wanted the Chef's Table but had to wait list for that. Is it true you can get the Chef's Table menu in the main dining room also?

Thanks.

[TxDsnyGrl74]

Wow! It all looks fantastic! I can't wait until next month for my first V&A experience. :goodvibes

[Disneyfriend]

Thanks for posting these pictures! We've been to the V&A's Chef's Table once, in 2001, and are about to return to the main dining room next month.

One question - pardon my ignorance - but how does one eat the cheese course? With a knife and fork? How about the grapes served with the cheese course? (I would know what to do at a cocktail party, but I don't think I've ever had a cheese course at such a formal restaurant before. ;) )

[davinakb]

We wanted the Chef's Table but had to wait list for that. Is it true you can get the Chef's Table menu in the main dining room also?Not sure. We've done the CT twice, and both times we had dishes that were not offered in the dining room; though we saw dishes for the dining room that we did not have.

Anyway, thanks for the pictures and the review!!

[buckeyebill1995]

OOH that looks so good! Especially the quail! I can't wait to go for our anniversary!!! :banana:

[TheDISneyFamily]

Thanks for the great review & pictures! :thumbsup2 My yogurt isn't very appetizing anymore after seeing these! LOL! :rotfl: We're looking forward to another fabulous Chef's Table dinner in a few months! :yay:

[PaulaSB12]

That looks great!!! We are also going next month (for the first time) and I can't wait. We wanted the Chef's Table but had to wait list for that. Is it true you can get the Chef's Table menu in the main dining room also?

Thanks.

I did last year, my sister wouldn't go this year so its back next year for me.

[kathyg]

I did last year, my sister wouldn't go this year so its back next year for me.

That's great. Do you have to notify them in advance that you would like the CT menu? If so, how far in advance?

[NejTheLion]

We were told be the maitre'd that you could order the Chef's Table menu in the dining room. He did say that they need advance notice of a few days. You can always call the restaurant and confirm how far in advance they would like to know.

[engle]

All looks GREAT!!! We love V&A!!! Only 33 more days!!! The only mistake according to my DH is that you didn't order that carmelized banana gateau....it is so wonderful!!!! And none of the other courses look familiar....which makes me twice as excited!!!

[engle]

You haven't lived unitl you've eaten at V&A!!! I feel sorry for those who don't think the pics look FANTASTIC!!!!

For those in the know, DH and I recently ate at Charlie Trotter's in Chicago. While the experience was fantastic, the food just didn't compare. V&A all the way!!!

[thehails]

Wow :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

That looks fantastic. I might just have to convince DH that we NEED ;) to eat there in Feb!

[PaulaSB12]

That's great. Do you have to notify them in advance that you would like the CT menu? If so, how far in advance?

I asked when I booked if I could do the CT menu and was told I couldn't, was going to ring the restaurent but didn't get round to it. I was in WDW from the saturday with a meal at Narcoossee's on the sunday and my meal at V&A on the thursday so as I was there early I went in and asked. When I got back to my room there was a message on the phone saying I could have it, it was well worth the money and I can't wait to do it again :cool1:

[suzimar57]

your photos of the food look wonderful - thank you for sharing, since we'll never ever eat there! (not DHs type of food!)

[Tricia1972]

I cannot wait until our February 2010 when we get to do this again. Your pictures look amazing - thanks for sharing. This will help tide me over in the meantime.

[Robert P]

Those pictures looked great!!

[Minniespal]

Excellent:thumbsup2

[Twilightlover]

I miss Victoria and Alberts! It was the best $400 we ever spent. It was also our honeymoon so when else would you be able to justify spending that much. I didn't get to take pictures of everything but it was great to see yours to remind me of that amazing meal. For those who say it doesn't look appealing I have to be a bit judgmental in their knowledge of true fine dining. VA is fine dining it it's peak. The presentation is great but subtle, the flavors are amazing. The melon soup with sour cream AMAZING! We did the wine pairings too which where phenomenal and it was nice to have a waitress and waiter (you have two people serving you) who knew the food , knew what and how the wines matched in flavor and the regions. the harp player was great too not to mention the bathrooms. Ok I'm a little obsessed with VandA and I'm hoping that I can go again when we go again. It was a great experience!!

[engle]

Hey Twilightlover,

I understand what you mean by OBSESSED with V&A!!! I am too...do yourself a favor and do the Chef's Table next time....the obsession will only increase!! I laughed when you mentioned the bathroom...it does add to the total experience!!

[BriarRosie]

This just got me in the mood for our dinner there next month!!

You took the words right out of my mouth! I'm looking forward to my third visit to V&A, but this will be my first time in the main dining room. :goodvibes

I've consistently had 6 years between visits. :laughing:

[pixie08]

Oh gosh it all loooks amazing. It has been over a year since we had V&A's. For our anni in June I decided to have a private dinner event and forgo V&A"s and now I am dying for it. I have to wait until Jan:scared1:

Thanks for the pics!

[Twilightlover]

Hey Twilightlover,

I understand what you mean by OBSESSED with V&A!!! I am too...do yourself a favor and do the Chef's Table next time....the obsession will only increase!! I laughed when you mentioned the bathroom...it does add to the total experience!!

I want to do the chefs table for or Magical Gathering for all the couples. How much is it $650 for the entire table? You can have up to 12people though yes?

[NejTheLion]

I want to do the chefs table for or Magical Gathering for all the couples. How much is it $650 for the entire table? You can have up to 12people though yes?

No, it's priced per person, so you don't get a discount with more people. Last time we were there it was $165 per person and an additional $70 per person for the wine pairing.

[BriarRosie]

I want to do the chefs table for or Magical Gathering for all the couples. How much is it $650 for the entire table? You can have up to 12people though yes?

I think that might be the Chef's Domain details for Citrico's.
As someone else said, it's priced per person at V&A.

[copperbrick]

Wonderful job! How I love V&A - makes me wish I were there!