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kabuki

10-30-2009, 11:07 AM

OK! We are back from our best trip ever! :woohoo: Why was it the best you might ask?! Well, some could say it was ignoring reservations that I was up at 4am to make months before so that we could continue to sample EVERY Food booth item. It could have been the fact we kept falling into the same Ditch over and over again! Maybe it was the two Wine View Lounges and all the classes that were all very worth the price to us. We think it's because of all this and the fact that we met some amazing people that will turn into life long friends - and we found a new trip mascot a few days in! ;) So come along for the pictorial journey with us. Well, at least what we can post! :thumbsup2

Our 1st restaurant review will be for Kouzzina - we arrived the night before and had a few booth items, some Ditch time(that we will include at a later date) and a drink with friends but we will start here!

We had a 7:30am ADR that we missed due to the fact that I was sleeping at 7:30am in Orlando is 4:30am in San Diego. We made it by 8 am and they were happy to see us, sat us right away and only had 6 other tables filled the whole time we were in the place.
We were told to order the Sangria but we were out till 1 am having a drink and a great get to know you the night before so we went for the pressed pot coffee!
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Oh wonderful Coffee - help me start the day!
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We went into this vacation saying we would try and split items (so we could eat more - I mean try more) so we picked the fruit plate that came with greek yogurt!

last healthy thing we will eat!

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I have to say this was wonderful! The yogurt was like breakfast cheese and the fruit was FRESH! Fruit at Disney is much like the Disney bacon - Never crispy and never satisfying! Not this ,it was perfect! Sweet, juicy and not a 4 day old banana to be seen! (:banana:)

Then we had the Stacked Kouzzina Breakfast-Two Poached Eggs, Kalamata Olive Toast, Artichoke Spread, and Sweet Potato Hash with choice of Bacon or Chicken Sausage
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This was better then I had hoped! Eggs poached perfect, Olive toast Fantastic, Artichoke was garlicky enough to scare away Dracula and the hash was SO GOOD! We opted for the chicken sausage and our server told us it was 95% fat-free, not that I care on vacation but it was amazing to me that it tasted as good as it did being low in fat!

redzinner

10-30-2009, 11:27 AM

On board for your Wine Vu Revues (it was a variety show, right?) kabuki!

kabuki

10-30-2009, 11:38 AM

On board for your Wine Vu Revues (it was a variety show, right?) kabuki!

We were so happy to meet Sue and John at the 2nd Wine "cage" but wished we could have met you too!
It was a variety show - ;)

BriarRosie

10-30-2009, 01:45 PM

I want to "squee" because I didn't have to follow a Brenda pimpage to find this. :laughing:

The Kouzzina breakfast looked fabulous! I may have to hit that in December.

MyTalula

10-30-2009, 01:52 PM

Jumping onboard from the start! Can't wait for the rest of your reviews and pictures!!! :banana::banana:

MickeyNicki

10-30-2009, 02:53 PM

Count me in for fun and food and whatever else you can fling at me :rotfl:

kabuki

10-30-2009, 04:07 PM

I want to "squee" because I didn't have to follow a Brenda pimpage to find this. :laughing:

The Kouzzina breakfast looked fabulous! I may have to hit that in December.

I don't think Brenda has seen this to "pimp" me out yet, or she know s the photos I have taken! :rotfl2:

Jumping onboard from the start! Can't wait for the rest of your reviews and pictures!!! :banana::banana:

Happy to have you along! More to come soon!:goodvibes

Count me in for fun and food and whatever else you can fling at me :rotfl:

So happy to see you here .. I love your reviews! Flinging more in a bit!:lmao:

KatMark

10-30-2009, 06:39 PM

This sounds like fun...I'm in.

jeminni

10-30-2009, 07:45 PM

I'm in too. Bring on the reviews. :goodvibes

oybolshoi

10-30-2009, 08:06 PM

WOO HOOTY HOO!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

I cannot wait to see all of your pictures and read your reviews and re-live the best trip evah!

AND ... I figured out why we received 12 inches of rain here in Stinktown this October: whenever the most interesting man in the world thinks sad thoughts it rains. He was obviously upset that we all had to leave WDW. :rotfl2:

PS. Now you is pimped!

2xcited2sleep

10-30-2009, 08:30 PM

Can't wait!! popcorn::

ChelleinNC

10-30-2009, 11:44 PM

I'm here thanks to Bendy's pimping :laughing:

madameleota71

10-30-2009, 11:49 PM

I'm in too..bring on the food!:cool1:

PNO4TE

10-31-2009, 12:50 AM

Made it!

dizneykid

10-31-2009, 10:04 AM

Count me in too!!

Me&3

10-31-2009, 10:41 AM

Count me in too popcorn::

mcrabeck

10-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Looking forward to your reviews! popcorn::

kabuki

11-01-2009, 05:17 PM

Thanks for showing up everyone and Me&3 we loved meeting you if it was only for a couple seconds. We had to run off to a class! :thumbsup2

kabuki

11-01-2009, 05:33 PM

So a bit of non-food porn but when Jason and I booked our trip in November of last year (thank you DVC) we thought we would take our red-eye out but when we saw so many friendies coming at that time and the miracle that Jason didn't have to be away most of the month, we called to see if we could add a day to our trip. Parting of the clouds and the rainbow showed - one room at the Boardwalk with a pool view and then the rest switch to a standard view.

So Pool View Day 1

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Standard View 9 days -or the look and see what bus it is now room!

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The Standard view was very quiet and we didn't have to share a wall with the one side. It was just going from a postcard of a view to the Magical Express docking station was funny to us! :lmao:

oybolshoi

11-01-2009, 05:39 PM

Chelsi ... you've got a double-tag and I've got a starring role in one! :rotfl2:

My friendie, we've both arrived!!! :thumbsup2

kabuki

11-01-2009, 05:41 PM

OK! So after my Kouzinna breakfast it was time to head into Epcot and see the festival center! I love the festival center!! The air conditioning is always perfect, the bathrooms are clean and quiet and I can get a glass of wine at 9am! Sweet wonder that it Disney Food and Wine Festival!

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A glass of prosecco and a box of popcorn is my usual Disney breakfast, but we had already eaten so no need for all those carbs! :rotfl2:

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Wine in hand we picked up our class tickets for the day from the Disney mis-information station (thank you Brenda!) and headed out to do some rides until the Rope Drop of the Food Booths! :yay:

kabuki

11-01-2009, 05:56 PM

Jason Comment

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A quick comment about rope drop and the 11 am Food Booth scramble.

1st, Thank you to Cork, New Zealand, Santiago, and Rio for opening up to 15 minutes early on somedays so we could get our food fun on.

2nd, For those who felt it necessary to run into the world showcase at rope drop ... What were you running to???:confused3 Just curious. Besides I can't run without spilling the wine sample from the previous booths!
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oybolshoi

11-01-2009, 05:59 PM

2xcited2sleep

11-01-2009, 06:01 PM

Gorgeous pool view room! The next view does stand in stark contrast. :rolleyes1

I love the festival center!! The air conditioning is always perfect, the bathrooms are clean and quiet and I can get a glass of wine at 9am! Sweet wonder that it Disney Food and Wine Festival!

The very definition of heaven. :cloud9: In fact, I believe that your report last year is what turned me on to the festival center and the economical glass of prosecco. Thank you!! :)

A glass of prosecco and a box of popcorn is my usual Disney breakfast, but we had already eaten so no need for all those carbs! :rotfl2:

Breakfast of champions. I like it! :thumbsup2

Keep those updates coming! Love the new tags!! :upsidedow

PNO4TE

11-01-2009, 06:07 PM

Chelsi ... you've got a double-tag and I've got a starring role in one! :rotfl2:

My friendie, we've both arrived!!! :thumbsup2

How very cool!!

kabuki

11-01-2009, 06:08 PM

1st Booth of the trip - Mexico City! :goodvibes Always a Favorite but they had taken away one of our most bestest items from the past - would they disappoint?! WE SAY NO!

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• Taco de Cochinita Pibil (Corn Tortilla filled with Shredded Pork and Purple Onions) $3.75
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This was really good! Pork was plentiful and had a lot of flavor and I loved the pickled onions!

Next Booth Barcelona -

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Red Snapper Escabeche $4.50
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We loved this! The fish was cooked perfect and the "salsa" was capers and yummy veggie goodness!

How did we get to Poland so quick from Spain but here we are -
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Braised Pork Shank with Cabbage and Fresh Herbs $3.50
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This was good - not great but good! With all really good food at the festival this year we thought that this was just standard!

oybolshoi

11-01-2009, 06:17 PM

How very cool!!

I think I'm going to have to add another profession to my resume: Food Porn Pimp. :lmao:

kabuki

11-01-2009, 06:18 PM

China -
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Shrimp Rice Pancake $3.50
Happy Lychee $7.00

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The Good News! The Happy Lychee lived up to it's name! It tasted like Lychee and made me HAPPY! :rotfl: Just enough liquid love to make the crying children from the Princess Breakfast fade into the background! :rotfl2:

The Bad News! The Shrimp Pancake was more like the Flavorless Eraser! We did squirt some hot sauce to make it taste like something but it was not worth the effort!

Jason Comment
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Would it kill China -booth to cook up some tasty noodles once in a while? :confused3 I say these were BAH!:mad:

kabuki

11-01-2009, 06:22 PM

This may be my all-time favorite picture from the Day of the Ditch. :lmao:
But we do have so many to choose from! :rotfl2:
I can't believe he OK'd thisone as his comment picture!:lmao:
Gorgeous pool view room! The next view does stand in stark contrast. :rolleyes1

The very definition of heaven. :cloud9: In fact, I believe that your report last year is what turned me on to the festival center and the economical glass of prosecco. Thank you!! :)

Breakfast of champions. I like it! :thumbsup2

Keep those updates coming! Love the new tags!! :upsidedow

WOW! I am happy that I am able to spread the love!:lovestruc It is a great deal!!

How very cool!!

I feel like I have arrived! :banana:

I think I'm going to have to add another profession to my resume: Food Porn Pimp. :lmao:

I am going to have to get you a hat! pirate:

kabuki

11-01-2009, 06:35 PM

Yes, we are still hungry! :lmao:

New Delhi
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Rice and Lentil Crepe with Potato and Onion Filling $3.25
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Again - I thought this we good but not a good as others. They were making them to order but I swear they were using the pancake batter in a squirt can from Costco for the crepes! :lmao:

Off to Tokyo -
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Sukiyaki Beef Roll $4.00
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This was fine - not sushi but fine. I get why they can't go to far out of the box but come on! This is the Hot Wing of Sushi rolls! Good for the masses, edible but I don't think I can go to Japan any time soon and ask for a beef sukiyaki roll without being thrown from the country!

Last stop before our 1st class - Morocco
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Baklava $2.95
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I thought this was ok but I am not a Baklava person so gues who you get to hear from again!

Jason Comment

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Darn fine Baklava Tasty-Goodness!:banana:

PNO4TE

11-01-2009, 07:00 PM

I think I'm going to have to add another profession to my resume: Food Porn Pimp. :lmao:

Very fitting, my dear. ;)

BriarRosie

11-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Good lord, I leave for one second and Chelsi's got two tags and puts out random "Jason comments" with the funniest picture I've ever seen. I am so bummed I was not at the Ditch that day. :rotfl2:

And then, I see a comment about pancake batter from Costco that squirts out of a can and I just lose it. I was at Costco a few hours ago. And I had never seen said squirty batter before. It looked like whipped cream cans, and yet, the concept seemed a bit scary. Just wanted to share how funny I found your reference to said batter. :laughing:

kabuki

11-01-2009, 07:53 PM

ChelleinNC

11-02-2009, 07:07 AM

Me&3

11-02-2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks for showing up everyone and Me&3 we loved meeting you if it was only for a couple seconds. We had to run off to a class! :thumbsup2

Yes it was very nice maybe next time we can all meet up for a longer time:goodvibes.

Ciciwoowoo

11-02-2009, 05:04 PM

My mom bought me the squirt can pancake stuff from Costco once because they were demo'ing it. Oh my, ick!!!! My 12 year old son wouldn't eat it, and you know they will eat about anything that isn't healthy! :lmao:

Everything looks yummy so far!

TigerKat

11-02-2009, 07:52 PM

Signing on late to the party, but I'm here!:goodvibes

TigerKat

11-02-2009, 07:58 PM

Chelsi ... you've got a double-tag and I've got a starring role in one! :rotfl2:

My friendie, we've both arrived!!! :thumbsup2

How awesome!:thumbsup2

Jason Comment

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This is hysterical!:rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-02-2009, 08:49 PM

Hey Chelsi ... Jay has Guitar Hero on the Wii right now and he's playing "I'm Sucking a Donut!!" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I only mentioned that here because it's a food report and donuts are food. And purple is a fruit. :lmao:

kabuki

11-02-2009, 08:58 PM

Signing on late to the party, but I'm here!:goodvibes

Not Late - Just in Time!:thumbsup2

Hey Chelsi ... Jay has Guitar Hero on the Wii right now and he's playing "I'm Sucking a Donut!!" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I only mentioned that here because it's a food report and donuts are food. And purple is a fruit. :lmao:

"I'm sucking a Donut!" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: and cause it's funny!

oybolshoi

11-02-2009, 10:15 PM

Not Late - Just in Time!:thumbsup2

"I'm sucking a Donut!" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: and cause it's funny!

Those donuts in Italy were awesome ... I wish we were all eating them right now, with some beer. :lmao:

robinm1215

11-02-2009, 10:28 PM

Hi Chelsi!

Just signing on. Can't wait to read the rest of your reviews, especially the ones related to the Ditch. That picture of Jason is hilarious!:rotfl::rotfl:

kabuki

11-02-2009, 10:37 PM

Hi Chelsi!

Just signing on. Can't wait to read the rest of your reviews, especially the ones related to the Ditch. That picture of Jason is hilarious!:rotfl::rotfl:

I am so happy your here! I will post more tomorrow - tonight was a night of computer recovery and nacho hats! All is good in my world!:rotfl2:

dizneeat

11-03-2009, 04:34 AM

Better late than never! I am so in here! :goodvibes Great food pics and reviews! Keep 'em coming! ;)

Kitchensink

11-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Chelsi, I noticed in the pictures of you standing next to the menu board from each country, and you have taken the Brenda (bendy) pose. You are missing a leg on many of them. Ha Ha!
I liked your comment about China's pancake - eraser - that's a good description.
Keep up with the report -the whole trip report this year.
It was nice to see both of you again this year, and maybe next year at Disneyland's festival.
Karen

kabuki

11-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Better late than never! I am so in here! :goodvibes Great food pics and reviews! Keep 'em coming! ;)

Thanks for coming along! :thumbsup2

Chelsi, I noticed in the pictures of you standing next to the menu board from each country, and you have taken the Brenda (bendy) pose. You are missing a leg on many of them. Ha Ha!
I liked your comment about China's pancake - eraser - that's a good description.
Keep up with the report -the whole trip report this year.
It was nice to see both of you again this year, and maybe next year at Disneyland's festival.
Karen

Hi Karen! Yes I did do that - it's my hurry up and take a picture so I can get food pose! :rotfl2:
Hope you come out this year for Disneyland! Should be good - let us know if you do!:yay:

kabuki

11-03-2009, 03:07 PM

OK! On with the day!
We headed over to the Festival Center for back to back culinery demos. We booked the Todd English at because as much as we enjoy drinks and apps at Blue Zoo we didn't think the price of the signature dinner was worth it for us. After reading and hearing a lot of reviews of it, I know we made the right choice!

Tickets for the demo!
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We were told when we picked up he tickets to arrive and get in line at least 1/2 hour a head of time. Since we didn't feel the need to see how orange his fake tan was going to be up close and person :rotfl2:,we got in line 15 minutes before. Lots of people a head of us and lots behind. Not a bad seat in the house in my opinion and they do have TV screens if you need them!

Menu -
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Four Story Hill Farm Dry Aged Beef with Anson Mills Corn Polenta, Seasonal Mushroom Ragout and Swiss Chard. Served with Figge Cellers Syrah.

We were seated 2nd section back. Great view and we happend to be next to-
Lori and the only person I know who I know who can rock a "soylet green" t-shirt!:thumbsup2
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Mr. Figge came out at discussed his wine and the sample came out - We were told to take a sip and save some for the food. No I didn't take a picture because I was scared the wine would evaporate with the flash there was so little! For $5 I didn't expect a glass of wine or even a 1/2. When we go to wine country and do tasting I know what you receive but this was in a cup the size of an ant jacuzzi. It got more embarrassing when Todd English came out and was making fun of the amount poured -bad!:sad2: It was a very nice wine and Mr. Figge(-pudding:lmao: )was a good speaker.

Then Pam started to gush and you knew who was about to arrive - Yes, direct from a two hour selling spree on QVC - TODD ENGLISH!

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He was like a game show host and almost as bronze as George Hamilton!:rotfl2:
We talked a lot about the meat and mushrooms which I remember nothing of because of someone - :rolleyes1 who made me laugh all the way through!
Finally we got to eat -
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The food was wonderful, big sample and the wine did work well with it!

Here is Todd, Pam, and Figge taking questions at the end!
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All and all it was a lot of fun and worth $5 or even $8 if we would not have had the early ticket price for TIW!

After he was signing his book and had maybe 5 people in line. They told us he was more then happy to sign our menus also so we went a head and did that because I didn't want his book! He wasn't as happy that I was just getting the menu signed but oh well! :rotfl:

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kabuki

11-03-2009, 03:27 PM

So after a few minute break and talking with a bunch of Dis-folk we had to get back in line for Donald Link. He is the chef from Couchon and Herbsaint in New Orleans.

Back in line!
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Menu
Chicken Piquant with a Barbie glass of Moet Chandon Rose!
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We again had a nice talk about from the wine distributer for Moet this time and he talked about how Americans see sparkling wine as a special occasion wine and we should be drinking it more often. As he said this I thought - well, send me a case or two and I'd be happy to promote that attitude at my house! :lmao:

Then Pam introduced Chef Link.
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He was much more soft spoken then Todd English and HE ACTUALLY COOKED! :scared1::lmao: He showed us how to cut up a chicken and it was amazing to see someone skilled able to disassemble a bird in a minute. After he went on to talk about home cooking in New Orleans. Jason and I enjoyed him very much!
Now the food!
Chicken Piquant!
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This was SO good. Right amount of spice and the most amazing thing, He made the chicken taste like pork! I tend to bag on chicken more then I should. I like it but it's week day food, I make chicken 10,000 ways during the week. It's easy, cheap and alright. This was GREAT! It was so great that we purchased the cookbook and we made it on Halloween! It was EASY and Wonderful.

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With very full stomachs we went back to check into our new room and rest for dinner. Flying Fish next! :dance3:

ChelleinNC

11-03-2009, 04:25 PM

Yum :goodvibes but a thimble of wine just doesn't cut it :sad2:

TheMaxRebo

11-03-2009, 05:06 PM

Just catching up ... great start!

Glad your demos were good - we enjoyed ours as well

Also, your Koussina breakfast looked a lot better than our dinner there ;)

lastly, that picture from The Ditch makes me regret going there so early in the day - there were nigh shenanigans going on at that time ... just Tequila right as it hit noon :lmao:

shovan

11-03-2009, 05:58 PM

Hey there! I somehow missed Bendy' pimping of your review. :upsidedow

Love the "with" drink pics at each menu! Jason's hat!!! :eek: I'm so sorry we did not get to meet that side of Jason! :laughing:

I'm still sad we missed all the fun in the back for those 2 demos! :sad1:They snuck DBob & his chair around to the front, but we did get to see the fake tan up close & personal. ;)

oybolshoi

11-03-2009, 07:54 PM

figge pudding ... snort. :lmao:

ant jacuzzi ... giggle. :rotfl:

Soylent Green ... now with more girls! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

kabuki

11-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Yum :goodvibes but a thimble of wine just doesn't cut it :sad2:

Yes, we were talking about it again. It was just sad!

Just catching up ... great start!

Glad your demos were good - we enjoyed ours as well

Also, your Koussina breakfast looked a lot better than our dinner there ;)

lastly, that picture from The Ditch makes me regret going there so early in the day - there were nigh shenanigans going on at that time ... just Tequila right as it hit noon :lmao:

Next time we will have a DIS meet in the Ditch - it might just close the place! :rotfl2:
Hey there! I somehow missed Bendy' pimping of your review. :upsidedow

Love the "with" drink pics at each menu! Jason's hat!!! :eek: I'm so sorry we did not get to meet that side of Jason! :laughing:

I'm still sad we missed all the fun in the back for those 2 demos! :sad1:They snuck DBob & his chair around to the front, but we did get to see the fake tan up close & personal. ;)

I am hoping you get the chance to see that side of Jason! He is a big goof ball tequila or not!
:goodvibes
I am sorry you and Bob were that close to the TAN! It was blinding!:lmao:

figge pudding ... snort. :lmao:

ant jacuzzi ... giggle. :rotfl:

Soylent Green ... now with more girls! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

:dance3:

shovan

11-04-2009, 03:40 PM

I am hoping you get the chance to see that side of Jason! He is a big goof ball tequila or not!
:goodvibes
I am sorry you and Bob were that close to the TAN! It was blinding!:lmao:
:dance3:

I'm glad to hear it won't take tequila for Jason to be goofy! Tequila doesn't pair well with boiled crawfish! :laughing:

I have to admit I did find Toddy quite charming even with the eerie orangy glow! :guilty: Although he was much less than charming for the signature dinner.

It's neat that he you got him to sign your menu, I wasn't buying the book just for his signature!

We were seated up front with a young gentleman who was much more excited than all the gals to see the Todd in person! He did have a neat idea, he has a chef's coat that he gets signed by the celeb chefs. He was literally giddy, because he had a saved the front chest portion for Todd to sign! Even though he had 2 of his books at home, he purchased another to be assured of getting his hearthrob's sigge!

kabuki

11-04-2009, 03:45 PM

Ok! After a clean up Jason and I went to our ADR for Flying Fish - yes, folks we can still eat!

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

We arrived when they opened and had a great table near the kitchen and bar. It never got packed that night and the service was wonderful!

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We tried the Sparkling Wine flight -$20.00

Iron Horse Brut Rose -Sonoma

Moet White Star -France

Lucien Albrecht Brut- France -Alsace

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I liked them all but I love sparkling roses so the Iron Rose was my favorite!

Then the chef brought over an amuse. He acted like he had remembered us from the year before and we have visited Flying Fish many times but I think
we were being confused with someone else. He was very sweet and it was fun talking to him! The amuse was a potato pancake with smoked salmon and yummy fishy eggs!http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/WDW%202009/WDW2009foodandwine169.jpg

Since we had eaten all day we split everything, which is normal for us!:lmao:

We started with Our Chef's Special Thunder Appetizer: Spicy Tuna Roll $14.00

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It was good, not spicy but good!

Then we got - Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala, Yellow Beefsteak and Tiny Grape Tomatoes - Radicchio, Balsamico Syrup, Exotic Peppercorns, tiny basil, and Sicilian Olio Verde $15.00

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We love this - the tomatoes taste like they do when you grow them yourself and the cheese is SO YUMMY!

For dinner we chose the Oak-grilled Hand-harvested Maine Scallops -- Pumpkin and Mascarpone-laced Risotto di Carnarolli, Prosciutto di Parma Cracklins $36.00

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Then we had cappuccinos and split the Banana Napoleon with Mascarpone Cheese and Caramel!
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This was AMAZING! Not too sweet and super crunchy! I wish I had it right now!

WOW! We ate a lot and that is only the 1st day! :eek: We did meet Jay and Brenda for a drink this night but having such a good time we forgot to take a picture!
More to come! Thanks for reading!

kabuki

11-04-2009, 03:50 PM

I'm glad to hear it won't take tequila for Jason to be goofy! Tequila doesn't pair well with boiled crawfish! :laughing:

I have to admit I did find Toddy quite charming even with the eerie orangy glow! :guilty: Although he was much less than charming for the signature dinner.

It's neat that he you got him to sign your menu, I wasn't buying the book just for his signature!

We were seated up front with a young gentleman who was much more excited than all the gals to see the Todd in person! He did have a neat idea, he has a chef's coat that he gets signed by the celeb chefs. He was literally giddy, because he had a saved the front chest portion for Todd to sign! Even though he had 2 of his books at home, he purchased another to be assured of getting his hearthrob's sigge!

That is a cool idea with the coat! He is charming and I see why people like him - he's a handsome man and he can work a room! I would have loved to talk to the young man who was there to see Chef Todd. I love when people are excited and get to meet people they have looked up to. I have been the crazy fan before (CRAZY) so I think it makes me feel normal! :rotfl2:

mhmcduff

11-04-2009, 07:25 PM

kabuki

11-04-2009, 07:47 PM

Just curious we were at WDW during Food and Wine but only did a few stations in Epcot as we have young children- next year we are thinking of going for a long just adults weekend- where is the festival center in Epcot- we probably walked right by it- thanks!

It's in the old Wonders of Life pavilion between Universe of Energy and Space!

Have fun next year!:yay:

2xcited2sleep

11-04-2009, 07:49 PM

Sparkling wine flight... you had me at hello! :) Flying Fish looks yummy.

kabuki

11-04-2009, 07:51 PM

Sparkling wine flight... you had me at hello! :) Flying Fish looks yummy.

OK! I need my ticker for next year! That is great!:lovestruc

MickeyNicki

11-05-2009, 12:09 PM

Oh man do we love Flying Fish! I was hoping they would have the pumpkin risotto when we at there in early Oct but they didnt have it yet...luckily I tried it in 08 and it was wonderful!

My hubby orders that tomato salad every time we eat at FF

shovan

11-05-2009, 03:55 PM

We also had some great food at FF again this year! The white chocolate creme brulee was the best one that we've ever tasted! All of 6 of us at the table had to try it & it was killer.

Googelibear

11-05-2009, 07:15 PM

signing on :)

ChelleinNC

11-05-2009, 08:28 PM

I want those scallops :yay: Ok, I want the whole meal :goodvibes

robinm1215

11-06-2009, 12:13 AM

Loving your reviews so far. Your demos looked like a lot of fun, especially the Todd English one.

And Flying Fish looked wonderful! Glad you had a nice dinner. I also went there one night and had that tomato/mozzarella salad and the red snapper with the pumpkin risotto, and some fabulous apple tart thingy for dessert that was my favorite dessert of the trip. I wish I could have dinner there tomorrow!

Next time we will have a DIS meet in the Ditch - it might just close the place! :rotfl2:

I love the idea of a DIS meet at the Ditch. We'll have to plan that for next October, hopefully our dates will overlap :thumbsup2
I went out for Mexican food for dinner tonight (not that there's any real Mexican food around here...) but they definitely didn't have any margaritas on their menu like the Ditch, so I just stuck with coke:lmao:

cdtommie

11-06-2009, 09:58 AM

Kabuki, hello! It was awesome to meet you and Jason and to be at the scene of the crime ie. Jason's ditch picture!

kabuki

11-06-2009, 10:46 AM

Kabuki, hello! It was awesome to meet you and Jason and to be at the scene of the crime ie. Jason's ditch picture!

We loved being able to meet you both and have a GREAT day at the Ditch! I still can't believe how that worked out! All so fun! Also the Wine View was good after the figured stuff out! Did the bartender make anything fun and new for you at the last PFTS?!
If you are ever out this way, we would love to meet up at Stone with you !:banana:

cdtommie

11-06-2009, 12:18 PM

We loved being able to meet you both and have a GREAT day at the Ditch! I still can't believe how that worked out! All so fun! Also the Wine View was good after the figured stuff out! Did the bartender make anything fun and new for you at the last PFTS?!
If you are ever out this way, we would love to meet up at Stone with you !:banana:

I think he ended up making the same drink as the week before - his cordial version of a long island ice tea for Mary Ann and a gin and tonic (I know, boring) for me.

It was truly an awesome trip and amazing to meet some of our favorite Dis board people. Boy, I wish I was there right now for the final weekend and to see a band I really love - Los Lobos.

It was great that they gave us a ten minute "warning" that Taylor Dayne was starting so we could get as far away as possible - I was telling the guy at the Sam Adams booth to hurry up :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-06-2009, 12:27 PM

I think he ended up making the same drink as the week before - his cordial version of a long island ice tea for Mary Ann and a gin and tonic (I know, boring) for me.

It was truly an awesome trip and amazing to meet some of our favorite Dis board people. Boy, I wish I was there right now for the final weekend and to see a band I really love - Los Lobos.

It was great that they gave us a ten minute "warning" that Taylor Dayne was starting so we could get as far away as possible - I was telling the guy at the Sam Adams booth to hurry up :rotfl2:

I know - Taylor Dayne?? and we have nice signed photos of her and John Secada!:eek: I wonder what friend will get them as a ****ie prize for Christmas from me! :rotfl2:

TDC Nala

11-06-2009, 03:29 PM

There so needs to be a DisDitch meet next year.

I thought it was great that everyone was mixing up all the Taylors - Taylor Dayne, Taylor Hicks (who I heard referred to as Taylor Swift once, oops, wrong Taylor, not even close)

everyone needs to bring a Taylor to the ditch meet then.

cdtommie

11-06-2009, 03:52 PM

Catherine, I'm bringing Lawrence Taylor (sorry about that for a Redskins fan).

shovan

11-06-2009, 03:54 PM

Catherine, I'm bringing Lawrence Taylor (sorry about that for a Redskins fan).

:rotfl2::rotfl:

TDC Nala

11-06-2009, 04:53 PM

Catherine, I'm bringing Lawrence Taylor (sorry about that for a Redskins fan).

Joe Theismann is staying home, then.

I'm thinking of bringing Former President James Taylor. The Simpsons freaks will get that one

kabuki

11-06-2009, 06:54 PM

We are bringing James Taylor and sending him in 1st to clear out everyone with his singing! His back up people will be Taylor Swift and Taylor Hicks. He will also have both Roger Taylors (from Queen and Duran Duran) playing drums for him! Then Elizabeth Taylor will come in and drink with us!:rotfl2:

kabuki

11-06-2009, 06:55 PM

Oh and Tommie - no LT or we bring Jason Taylor! :lmao:

TDC Nala

11-06-2009, 07:11 PM

And then Kanye West will show up and say the best margaritas are the ones outside. :sad2:

oybolshoi

11-06-2009, 07:17 PM

We will just bring a tailor ... ;)

BTW ... this awesome hat showed up at my house this week. Wait until you see the pictures ...

kabuki

11-07-2009, 12:41 AM

We will just bring a tailor ... ;)

BTW ... this awesome hat showed up at my house this week. Wait until you see the pictures ...

:wizard: It's a magic hat!

oybolshoi

11-07-2009, 10:34 AM

Look at what Kabuki sent her pimpin' friendie Bendy! :rotfl2:

Every restaurant's nightmare
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What do you mean you don't serve foie gras?
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Smells like 67% bittersweet cocoa powder from the Amazon ...
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Tasty; and it makes me look like FDR with cleavage!
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It's been a real pleasure to pimp you.
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kabuki

11-07-2009, 10:43 AM

oybolshoi

11-07-2009, 10:48 AM

:lmao: I thought you'd like these! And the hat is oddly becoming ... I may have to wear it to some local events we're going to be attending in the next few weeks. ;) :rotfl2:

THAT IS PERFECT! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::r otfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rot fl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: What a great day to start the day!

kabuki

11-07-2009, 10:51 AM

:lmao: I thought you'd like these! And the hat is oddly becoming ... I may have to wear it to some local events we're going to be attending in the next few weeks. ;) :rotfl2:

Well, you are a famous food blogger - they should seat you at a better table at least! I mean now you have the gear!:lmao:

oybolshoi

11-07-2009, 10:59 AM

Well, you are a famous food blogger - they should seat you at a better table at least! I mean now you have the gear!:lmao:

If I can lose the appropriate poundage ... next year for Halloween I'm dressing up for real as food porn pimp. I'll scare and scar the neighborhood kids! :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-07-2009, 11:02 AM

If I can lose the appropriate poundage ... next year for Halloween I'm dressing up for real as food porn pimp. I'll scare and scar the neighborhood kids! :rotfl2:

Well, That will take about a second to loose! I didn't see ANY extra poundage on you at all! :flower3:

oybolshoi

11-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Well, That will take about a second to loose! I didn't see ANY extra poundage on you at all! :flower3:

You're too kind. I'm up 20 pounds from this time last year and 30 pounds over my ideal weight according to people with lots of degrees who are waaay smarter and less well-fed than me. :rotfl2: But I bet they don't have nearly as much fun! :thumbsup2

kabuki

11-07-2009, 11:15 AM

You're too kind. I'm up 20 pounds from this time last year and 30 pounds over my ideal weight according to people with lots of degrees who are waaay smarter and less well-fed than me. :rotfl2: But I bet they don't have nearly as much fun! :thumbsup2

Those people are jealous! They are NOT "THE FOOD PIMP!" Obviously not fans of the cheese plate! I say not trustworthy! :lmao:

TDC Nala

11-07-2009, 02:48 PM

FDR with cleavage :lmao:

She looks kind of like the Cat in the Hat gone radioactive.

hmgray95

11-07-2009, 08:44 PM

That hat is so wrong and yet so right at the same time! Chelsi, that was a great find!

MrsSpratt

11-07-2009, 09:00 PM

You had me at Chef Link.

DH and I ate at Herbsaint on our Honeymoon; we ate at Cochon last Mardi Gras - I can't imagine anything more divine then the pork cheeks at Cochon - and their greens! And the Chef's bar!

Sorry. Highjack over.

PNO4TE

11-07-2009, 09:06 PM

The hat is. perfect.

MrsSpratt

11-07-2009, 09:09 PM

Now that I"ve read the whole thing...

from Bendy's food porn pimp hat to TDCnala's "Anthony Bourdain's NO Reservations: Theme Parks" logo - I have to go to bed now. I have officially laughed too hard. (Where do you sign up to be a food porn 'Ho?)

kabuki

11-08-2009, 12:44 AM

That hat is so wrong and yet so right at the same time! Chelsi, that was a great find!

Thank you! That is what I thought of it and my lovely Bendy is the one person the should wear it!:lmao:
Now that I've read the whole thing...

from Bendy's food porn pimp hat to TDCnala's "Anthony Bourdain's NO Reservations: Theme Parks" logo - I have to go to bed now. I have officially laughed too hard. (Where do you sign up to be a food porn 'Ho?)

I think you signed in when you read this post! :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-09-2009, 01:48 PM

Sorry it's been so long on an update. I hate a new computer and it's not compatible with Photbucket's mass upload thing so it takes forever to get photos in!

Day 2 October 17th or take it easy so we can enjoy Party For the Senses Day!

Well surprise we are back at EPCOT for more food booths and a culinary seminar!

We started with the Lamb Slider at New Zealand

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I would love to tell you about it but I have a photo that will tell you how I felt!

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I like lamb - this was a meat clot on a dry bun with tomato paste. Jason liked it but he is like Mikey and will eat anything! :lmao:

Off to Cork - land of my hubbies people - look how happy he is!

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Fishermans Pie
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We both loved this! I am happy that it was cooler at the start of the trip so we could try soups and stews without feeling uncomfortable! This was great, rich and full of lobster!
:yay:

Off to Franceland. I wante dto try the new Cosmo Slushie. I am a BIG fan of the lemon one and hoped this would live up to it! We also got the short ribs and potatos!
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The slushie was dark red and tasted like Hawaiian Punch with a kick. I liked it but not as much as the lemon one. What is not to like about the short ribs?! Potato meaty goodness!

New Orleans for Crawfish Etouffee
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We loved both the gumbo and the etouffee this year! Two thumbs up!:thumbsup2

kabuki

11-09-2009, 02:06 PM

Then off to Vienna -
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Mushroom Soup with Chive Dumplings
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I thought this was the worst this at the festival. It was flavorless and has a piece of mush that was just icky in it!

Off to Munich for Nuernberger Sausage on a Pretzel Roll

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This tasted great but I think someone at Disney was playing a joke with the size of sausage to bun! This was the most PG picture we had from this booth!
:littleangel:

Off to Rio
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Grilled Pork Skewer with Farofa
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This tasted good but it looked strange! Let's just say that "someone" later in the week commented on it by talking about a litter box!:eek:

Last booth of the day

San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
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It was chicken and rice and A LOT of it! It was done well but nothing unusual!

Then it was time for Greg Richie from Emeril's Tchoup-Choup with Coppolas Vorte Sante wines

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Chef Richie seemed like a very nice person and he talked about the restaurant since he had taken over - after Pam had finished gushing. Jason and I have eaten at Tchoup Chop in the past but not since Chef Richie took over. The food we had was amazing. We were excited to go to the demo but had hoped for more then pork dumplings. They were good but I guess I had expected more from him. The wine was not something I like to drink. It was a BIG buttery Chardonnay from California (in a little tiny glass)

All in all this was OK but again not our favorite!
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shovan

11-09-2009, 03:03 PM

Chelsi, I think this pic of Citrico's veal shank goes in the same file with the sausage on the itty bitty bun!

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kabuki

11-09-2009, 03:19 PM

Chelsi, I think this pic of Citrico's veal shank goes in the same file with the sausage on the itty bitty bun!

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:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:
Disney food porn at it's best!

TigerKat

11-09-2009, 03:27 PM

Chelsi, I think this pic of Citrico's veal shank goes in the same file with the sausage on the itty bitty bun!

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I'll never forget how hard we laughed that night over this!:lmao:

shovan

11-09-2009, 03:33 PM

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:
Disney food porn at it's best!

I thought you'd appreciate that! :laughing:The 6 of us that were there laughed so hard & so loud that we thought they would throw us out. It was also quite tasty.;)

I agree the Fisherman's was great. We were really surprised how good that etouffee was this year!

The Votre Sante was big & buttery? I know it's passe' but sometimes I'm really looking for a big buttery chard & it's getting harder to find.

shovan

11-09-2009, 03:37 PM

I'll never forget how hard we laughed that night over this!:lmao:

You must your radar out, looking for this picture! :rotfl:

ChelleinNC

11-09-2009, 04:18 PM

kabuki

11-09-2009, 05:15 PM

I thought you'd appreciate that! :laughing:The 6 of us that were there laughed so hard & so loud that we thought they would throw us out. It was also quite tasty.;)

I agree the Fisherman's was great. We were really surprised how good that etouffee was this year!

The Votre Sante was big & buttery? I know it's passe' but sometimes I'm really looking for a big buttery chard & it's getting harder to find.

Not passe' just not what I like but I thought it would be something I would pick up for Jason's Mom who LOVES that type of big and buttery chard. I would look for it and also they have one called director's cut that is on the same level of butter.

I always say - drink what you love. People who take it all so seriously have to remember one thing -

It's all just fermented grape juice!
:love:

shovan

11-09-2009, 05:42 PM

Not passe' just not what I like but I thought it would be something I would pick up for Jason's Mom who LOVES that type of big and buttery chard. I would look for it and also they have one called director's cut that is on the same level of butter.

I always say - drink what you love. People who take it all so seriously have to remember one thing -

It's all just fermented grape juice!
:love:

Thanks, I'm going to look for it. I don't think we've tried Coppola's chards. I do love the Claret they have.

I didn't mean you thought it was passe' but the wine makers sure seem to feel that way. We do drink what we like even iwhen it makes us look like cheapskates. :laughing: Bringing that Caposaldo Prosecco to Bendy's party was a case in point, I was worried but it was good stuff & I couldn't justify spending more to look not cheap!:laughing:

kabuki

11-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks, I'm going to look for it. I don't think we've tried Coppola's chards. I do love the Claret they have.

I didn't mean you thought it was passe' but the wine makers sure seem to feel that way. We do drink what we like even iwhen it makes us look like cheapskates. :laughing: Bringing that Caposaldo Prosecco to Bendy's party was a case in point, I was worried but it was good stuff & I couldn't justify spending more to look not cheap!:laughing:

No worries, I didn't think you were talking to me. I do understand about wine people making you feel cheap - I think they do that to try and make some strange illusion about wine. It's horrible!!! I was at an event once and asked the price of a wine and the person pouring looked like I just spit in his glass! I just laughed at him and said well, I guess I won't be buying any!:rotfl:
I personally love the Prosecco you brought to the party! It's my morning breakfast at the Festival!:rotfl2: We have a place near us called San Diego Wine Company and they have all these amazing finds on all types of really great wine! We just found a Cava for $6 that is fantastic!

oybolshoi

11-09-2009, 07:33 PM

kabuki

11-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Meat clot on a bun ... :lmao:

Jay asked me to comment that it was a spicy meat clot and it even came with plasma (OK ... getting too gross now??? :laughing:).

And oh .... the clumping cat litter on a skewer!!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

We miss you guys. :hug:

And Sheryl ... I loved the proseco you brought that night. It's the boozy thought that counts, not the pricetag. :hug:

plasma!:lmao: That was not good .. Jason is yelling at me in the other room saying "I liked it!"!

We tried to get Marie the strange French Cat -to take the littler shot but if we can't get Chip and Dale to have a picture with us and beer ... let us say -It was a NO GO!:rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-09-2009, 08:56 PM

plasma!:lmao: That was not good .. Jason is yelling at me in the other room saying "I liked it!"!

We tried to get Marie the strange French Cat -to take the littler shot but if we can't get Chip and Dale to have a picture with us and beer ... let us say -It was a NO GO!:rotfl2:

My Jason liked it too ... but we love the term meat clot. Every time we say it we bust out laughing. :rotfl2:

And I forgot about Marie ... :laughing: ... did we tell you that as we were leaving Epcot on that Friday that we were going to get in line to have a picture taken with her and just as we walked up she pranced off with her handler (I'm pretty sure I saw some rainbow twine being dangled by the handler ... :rotfl2:).

kabuki

11-09-2009, 09:00 PM

My Jason liked it too ... but we love the term meat clot. Every time we say it we bust out laughing. :rotfl2:

And I forgot about Marie ... :laughing: ... did we tell you that as we were leaving Epcot on that Friday that we were going to get in line to have a picture taken with her and just as we walked up she pranced off with her handler (I'm pretty sure I saw some rainbow twine being dangled by the handler ... :rotfl2:).

She's a scary cat! The should have Remy come out and she can run after him! If she could catch him while wearing the 1,000 lb bow she has on she could throw him to the ground and thump him with her back legs!

What too Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom???!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-09-2009, 09:06 PM

She's a scary cat! The should have Remy come out and she can run after him! If she could catch him while wearing the 1,000 lb bow she has on she could throw him to the ground and thump him with her back legs!

What too Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom???!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

I would pay good money to see that happen right outside Chefs de France. Can you just imagine the horrified looks on the faces of all the diners inside as they watch the carnage unfold right outside their windows? :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-09-2009, 09:11 PM

I would pay good money to see that happen right outside Chefs de France. Can you just imagine the horrified looks on the faces of all the diners inside as they watch the carnage unfold right outside their windows? :rotfl2:

They make me watch Mimes falling off chairs! it's like "When Cirque goes Bad!":rotfl2: I'll take animal planet!

BriarRosie

11-09-2009, 09:13 PM

Damn, I'm falling behind, and I hadn't brought a Taylor here yet.

So I'll bring Koko Taylor, queen of the Chicago blues scene.

Loved the pimp hat. :thumbsup2

And yes, there needs to be a Ditch meet. :banana:

Now please, pass some of the kitty litter pork skewers! :laughing:

kabuki

11-09-2009, 09:19 PM

oybolshoi

11-09-2009, 09:25 PM

Ya know ... if that kitty litter skewer had worked with Marie you could have titled your picture ....

Aristocraps!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

BriarRosie

11-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Ya know ... if that kitty littler skewer had worked with Marie you could have titled your picture ....

Aristocraps!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Oy, that's so bad, it's good. :worship:

oybolshoi

11-09-2009, 09:33 PM

Oy, that's so bad, it's good. :worship:

I couldn't help my myself. :lmao: Puns are to Bendy as ... booze is to Bendy. :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-09-2009, 09:42 PM

Ya know ... if that kitty littler skewer had worked with Marie you could have titled your picture ....

Aristocraps!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

:worship::rotfl2::worship::rotfl2::worship::rotfl2 ::worship::rotfl2:

Briarmom

11-09-2009, 10:12 PM

Chelsi, I think this pic of Citrico's veal shank goes in the same file with the sausage on the itty bitty bun!

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That picture with the word 'shank'...:lmao:

Ditch MEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lovestruc

Name the date!!

I couldn't help my myself. :lmao: Puns are to Bendy as ... booze is to Bendy. :rotfl2:

My son is learning how to pun. I thank Phineas and Ferb.

shovan

11-10-2009, 10:06 AM

aristocraps!!! & veal shank!!!! :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl: Thanks, I think the coffee shooting out of my nose, finally cleared my sinuses!!!

hmgray95

11-10-2009, 10:41 AM

Are you sure you guys aren't still drunk from your time at the Ditch?? You are in rare form, my friends!:lmao:

oybolshoi

11-10-2009, 10:36 PM

We got a meat clot with chunky plasma for our fourth course tonight at the beer & food pairing (7 beers and 5 food courses ... yum!). :rotfl2:

You know what would have made a good evening the bestest? If you guys had been there with us. :hug: :thumbsup2

kabuki

11-11-2009, 12:28 AM

ChelleinNC

11-11-2009, 10:47 AM

Are you sure you guys aren't still drunk from your time at the Ditch?? You are in rare form, my friends!:lmao:

I'm wondering myself

We got a meat clot with chunky plasma for our fourth course tonight at the beer & food pairing (7 beers and 5 food courses ... yum!). :rotfl2:

You know what would have made a good evening the bestest? If you guys had been there with us. :hug: :thumbsup2

awww

kabuki

11-11-2009, 05:45 PM

Time For - Party for the Senses or how we paid to sit in a cage! :rotfl:

As anyone who has ever read a comment from me before knows, Jason and I love us some Party for the Senses! This is the 6th year in a row we have attended at least one weekend of our trip, with most vacations packing (and I mean packing) in a double header that leaves me happy - yet wondering how I can do that much food damage to myself in 2 1/2 hours! :laughing: We have never been disappointed in a PFTS, but we also look at it for different things than some I have seen posted.

#1 We have never needed a seat and have never had a problem with someone telling us we couldn't "borrow" space at a stand-up stable to enjoy our food. We understand some people do need a table, I am just talking for us!

#2 Some weeks the food is better than others depending on tastes but I have never had one PFTS when we walked out thinking - "Boy! All that food really stunk a monkey!" Most of the time I walk away wondering why I can't have the recipe to 1/2 the items made!

#3 When we book events we look at it as money spent and it is our job to mess it up. Yes, the rude pushing of the past bothered me but I am also on my one big vacation a year and if I wasn't able to handle an occasional cattle call then I wouldn't be at the Happiest Place on Earth spending my time and money. I have been pushed and shoved way more trying to get a coffee near rope drop at MGM - sorry Hollywood Studios - then I have ever been at PFTS!

This all said when the special events came out this year we looked at other dinners and nothing did it for us so we went and booked our usual two weekends! We didn't know what to expect but being the kids who didn't want to be the only one's without a Wii under the Christmas tree, we also booked the Wine View Lounge for both nights.

On with the show - Jason and I never got "the call" to tell us what to do or when to show up but we knew, being Disney they would have a sign! Low and behold - SIGN
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This is me after check in - It was off to the left by the coffee cart. You check in, get a wrist band and a magnet that was strong enough to pull fillings out. :eek: This was to identify you when they let you in early and walked in and out of the WVL area. They told us we could come back at 6 and they would be letting us in. We came back a few minutes before and they had already started letting people in. At this point you walk into what I used to call Holding Area 2 (outside gate being Holding Area 1); and were offered the signature drink of PFTS this year - a glass of Prosecco and Hibiscus syrup with a Hibiscus flower in it! The drink was nice, not too sweet and I saw people taking as many as they wanted. I was having one!:goodvibes

Drinks!
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Holding Area 2

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After a few minutes here, you are asked to walk over to the far side of the room and they check you off another list and give you a piece of paper with your name. Your party was then individually escorted to the Wine View Area and seated at your own private table. Your glass and plate were also waiting for you. You meet the person assigned to your table for the evening. They bring you water, explain that you have a full premium bar and they were happy to bring you anything you would like on top off the beverages out in the room. They really took great care of us within the WVL before, during and after PFTS.

our table
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ChelleinNC

11-11-2009, 05:53 PM

Great start :cool1:

kabuki

11-11-2009, 05:59 PM

Then you received a special amuse at the table - this week it was a Nicoise Salad in a bite!

Tuna Salad goodness!
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After this you had about a 1/2 hour to eat and drink in the room until they let the rest of the Party People in! The week was considered "Classical" as a theme, something that on this week I don't think anyone payed close attention to. The food was good just not themed. They did have a band playing classical music which was a nice touch and I have to say for me better then the scary Cirque people running after me! :rotfl2:

I have some of our favorites for pictures -
On with the show!

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oybolshoi

11-11-2009, 06:05 PM

YUM! This sounds like a PFTS that Jay and I would have really liked and the more I hear about the wine lounge the more I think it would have been great to try. I like it when Disney lets me pay lots of money to feel special ... and throw extra drinks, early eating, and giftbags into the mix and now we're latecomers! :rotfl2:

Loving the review so far! :thumbsup2

kabuki

11-11-2009, 06:19 PM

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The Band! Beef It's What's for Dinner! :thumbsup2
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Our Bar! Which I have to say I did NOT take advantage of this time. I was too busy eating and drinking Moet! :lovestruc Jason did ask what kind of flavored vodka they were serving and got a sampler of 6 different shots!:scared1: I also know a few people who tried every drink I think they had!

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Private Cheese Table!:worship:
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All in all it was a great night. We over ate and drank as usual and I thought the food was better than the year before. I did think for this week that the wines were lacking WAY below the level in the past but lots of different alcohol - made up for it this time. The wines the following week were better but I hope that more attention is paid to that area of the party next year. We didn't spend much time at our table but it was nice to have a place to rest and leave my coat. We know that if they offer the WVL again we would definitely pay for it. Just being able to go in early and avoid the cattle call was a plus but if you are doing it just for the table, they had more than enough seating for everyone without the up charge!

When we left we received our glass to take home and this exciting bad of CWP (Crap with Purchace :lmao:)
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Yes, don't get too excited it IS a signed autographed picture of Jon Secada! It also had a Twinings Tea assortment, the Hibiscus syrup and flowers, truffles and the menu from the party!

oybolshoi

11-11-2009, 06:35 PM

Private cheese table? :love::love::love::love:

kabuki

11-11-2009, 06:38 PM

After a Party for the Senses we stumbled back to our room and changed to head over to the Beach Club. That night oybolshoi (Brenda or Bendy to all who love her) had invited many people to come celebrate her birthday with Cake and Booze! (SEE WHY WE LOVE HER!) I know that she has already posted some great pictures of that night and her cake but Jason and I wanted to take time to -
Thank You Brenda and Jay - not only did you make up our forever cool buttons and start this whole food and booze tour going for a lot of us this year but you then had a great get together where we were allowed to meet so many wonderful people! It was a perfect night and we were talking and having such a good time we regret not taking pictures with everyone!

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Good People!
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kabuki

11-11-2009, 06:40 PM

Private cheese table? :love::love::love::love:

Yes, we could have sat and had the thing to ourselves! No one was eating it! :confused3

ChelleinNC

11-11-2009, 06:55 PM

you had me at bar ;)

TigerKat

11-11-2009, 07:05 PM

WOW Chelsi, I'm really impressed with the Wine View.....private cheese table!!!! I think we would love it!

kabuki

11-11-2009, 07:08 PM

you had me at bar ;)

:) US TOO! Next year if it's the same I am saving the old liver up to really give it a try! :rotfl2:

WOW Chelsi, I'm really impressed with the Wine View.....private cheese table!!!! I think we would love it!

I have to say we were also! It was a lot of fun, casual and they told us it was a big hit so I hope it happens again! Maybe a DIS meet in the Wine View Lounge!?!:banana:

oybolshoi

11-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Awww, thank you. :hug: And I really mean that ... thanks to everyone who showed up that night to make it so much fun. I'll never forget the big 4-0 with my DIS foodie friendies - you guys are the reason it turned out as well as it did. :grouphug:

BTW ... Jay is a chick magnet! :lmao:

After a Party for the Senses we stumbled back to our room and changed to head over to the Beach Club. That night oybolshoi (Brenda or Bendy to all who love her) had invited many people to come celebrate her birthday with Cake and Booze! (SEE WHY WE LOVE HER!) I know that she has already posted some great pictures of that night and her cake but Jason and I wanted to take time to -
Thank You Brenda and Jay - not only did you make up our forever cool buttons and start this whole food and booze tour going for a lot of us this year but you then had a great get together where we were allowed to meet so many wonderful people! It was a perfect night and we were talking and having such a good time we regret not taking pictures with everyone!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine383.jpg

Good People!
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PixieDustandEeyore

11-11-2009, 07:35 PM

Awesome reviews... interesting gift a picture of Jon Sedaka... no Johnny Depp would have been nice

TigerKat

11-11-2009, 07:59 PM

Briarmom

11-11-2009, 08:04 PM

Yes, don't get too excited it IS a signed autographed picture of Jon Secada!

Sweet.
Mother.
Of God.
:lmao::lmao::lmao:
I am seriously dying here.

Oh, and I saw Jon Secada on one of my Grad Nite trips. He was the entertainment. Maybe those pics are from then. :lmao:

oybolshoi

11-11-2009, 08:06 PM

Thanks to you for inviting us all to celebrate with you!:goodvibes...and for giving us free little bottles of booze.:laughing:

Bendy does what she can for her friendies ... after all, we know what's important! :lmao:

kabuki

11-11-2009, 08:32 PM

Awww, thank you. :hug: And I really mean that ... thanks to everyone who showed up that night to make it so much fun. I'll never forget the big 4-0 with my DIS foodie friendies - you guys are the reason it turned out as well as it did. :grouphug:

BTW ... Jay is a chick magnet! :lmao:

Chick magnet!? I think he has the pull with us ALL!
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:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Awesome reviews... interesting gift a picture of Jon Sedaka... no Johnny Depp would have been nice

Yes! Johnny Depp would have been a better choice - I might have gone the concert then! :lmao:

Thanks to you for inviting us all to celebrate with you!:goodvibes...and for giving us free little bottles of booze.:laughing:

YES .. she didn't even need to give us booze but don't tell her that!

Sweet.
Mother.
Of God.
:lmao::lmao::lmao:
I am seriously dying here.

Oh, and I saw Jon Secada on one of my Grad Nite trips. He was the entertainment. Maybe those pics are from then. :lmao:

We have two if you want one ... ANYONE??? :lmao::lmao::lmao:

hmgray95

11-11-2009, 08:46 PM

Two autographed pictures of Jon Secada!?! Have you died and gone to heaven?:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Seriously, the PFTS looks like it was a great time, and it sounds like the WVL was definitely worth the extra moolah.

oybolshoi

11-11-2009, 09:46 PM

If you can turn that picture of Jon Secada into a picture of Jon Cicada chirping happily while devouring America Gardens ... then I'd take one! :rotfl2:

Briarmom

11-11-2009, 09:53 PM

If they are suitable for framing, I say buy two cheap frames and voila! Two, count 'em, TWO Christmas presents.:thumbsup2

2xcited2sleep

11-12-2009, 06:05 AM

Wow. The wine view lounge looks terrific. Between the private cheese bar and regular bar I'm not sure I'd even leave the "cage." :)

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 10:26 PM

Kaaaaaboooooookeeeeeee .... where are you??? :goodvibes

kabuki

11-12-2009, 10:45 PM

Kaaaaaboooooookeeeeeee .... where are you??? :goodvibes

Im here! :banana:

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 10:51 PM

Im here! :banana:

Hiya friendie! :hug: Suffering from F&W letdown over here ... and now I've made Jay sick. You could name a beer after us: Hacker-Wheeze. :lmao:

kabuki

11-12-2009, 10:54 PM

Hiya friendie! :hug: Suffering from F&W letdown over here ... and now I've made Jay sick. You could name a beer after us: Hacker-Wheeze. :lmao:

OH! I am sorry he is sick! No donuts song tonight?
You could be a wine - a Gross-Wheezer-Miner ;)

kabuki

11-12-2009, 10:56 PM

OK! Brenda needs food Porn .. Let me get into Photoclucket:rotfl2:

You do realize this is Victoria and Albert' s Day!

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 10:59 PM

OH! I am sorry he is sick! No donuts song tonight?
You could be a wine - a Gross-Wheezer-Miner ;)

No donut sucking, which is a real shame. :lmao: He's been hooked on some weird retro-Mario game this week and has been neglecting guitar hero. But he lurves me because the dount song is always his first selection. :laughing:

And ... :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: ... with the wine! We could start our own label. :laughing:

I've been ogling Vegas restaurants tonight ... there's a sushi place at Caesar's Palace that looks interesting ... but there's also Shibuya at MGM. So many restaurants so little time (and money).

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 11:03 PM

OK! Brenda needs food Porn .. Let me get into Photoclucket:rotfl2:

You do realize this is Victoria and Albert' s Day!

Drum roll please! :cool1:

I wonder if we earned ourselves a lifetime ban from V&A? They must have breathed a sigh of relief when we all finally decided to leave. :lmao:

kabuki

11-12-2009, 11:15 PM

Day Three - Sunday October 18th - Victoria and Albert's or what I like to call DO I NEED TO BUY A JACKET? IT'S COLD!:lmao:

We left Epcot for the 1st time! The main reason was we had dinner reservations with Friends at V&A that night and as you can see Jason and I cannot be trusted with food and booze at EPCOT! :rotfl2: I had to talk him out of the French Regional Lunch that day for goodness! :rotfl:
So we knew we could go light at Hollywood Studios!

So we walked on over and I was shivering! THIS IS FLORIDA!?! I have never been cold here in October in my life. I don't usually need a coat till I am back on the plane home! Lucky I did have a small jacket but - as you can see I was still COLD!

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Jason and I feel that this cold spell was brought on by the Mayan Calendar Predictions and that the end is coming - this is why we don't mind eating our weight worth of food on vacation! :rotfl2: Who needs a liver - it's all over in 2012!:rotfl:

So we rode my favorite ride at HS The Great Movie Ride (Great is in the title - how could it be bad?) and walked around until our lunch reservations at Brown Derby!
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We said we were going light and we meant it! :eek:

Jason with the menu wanting a steak he can't have! :thumbsup2
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See his new LONG SLEEVE SHIRT!?

So we split
The Butter Nut Soup with Cream fresh -ie-fresh
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This was good and rich!

Chopped Cobb Salad! Always a winner!
I love they call it a salad with 4lbs of bacon and blue cheese!:rotfl::lovestruc
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And Grapefruit Cake!!!! I love this! :woohoo:
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After lunch we did what we always do after we have lunch at HS - we left! We love the restaurants there but we can't seem to find much pull after a couple hours. So it was a day of rest and getting ready for V&A!~

kabuki

11-12-2009, 11:17 PM

No donut sucking, which is a real shame. :lmao: He's been hooked on some weird retro-Mario game this week and has been neglecting guitar hero. But he lurves me because the dount song is always his first selection. :laughing:

And ... :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: ... with the wine! We could start our own label. :laughing:

I've been ogling Vegas restaurants tonight ... there's a sushi place at Caesar's Palace that looks interesting ... but there's also Shibuya at MGM. So many restaurants so little time (and money).

RETRO MARIO GAME! I'll Be at your house in 3 hours! :rotfl2:
I need a list for Vegas and what your thinking of Bon Apps Wise!:yay:

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 11:20 PM

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 11:23 PM

RETRO MARIO GAME! I'll Be at your house in 3 hours! :rotfl2:
I need a list for Vegas and what your thinking of Bon Apps Wise!:yay:

The light is always on for you guys! :goodvibes

As for Vegas ... do you want the FEED ME list or the WE'RE NOT MADE OF MONEY list? :lmao:

kabuki

11-12-2009, 11:25 PM

If it's not because of the Mayan Calendar then the cold weather is our fault ... the last time it was that cold in FL when we were there in October was when Jon and Grimace joined us for vacation. Coincidence that X&Y arrived on the same day as this cold front?

I THINK NOT! :rotfl2:

The soup looks tasty ... maybe on a future trip we will keep our lunch ADR for the Brown Derby. I still sturggle with their menu, though; it just seems very limited and pricey. I think we'd be happier with the F&W booths. ;)

We will make a deal with you - Every time we bring people it's record heat - so if we don't bring anyone and just meet up it will be 75!!! :confused3

We like the Brown Derby but the menu never changes - love the atmosphere and the CAKE - The booths were so good this year I didn't miss any ADR's we "called to cancel":littleangel: Plus we had great company! :flower3:

kabuki

11-12-2009, 11:25 PM

the light is always on for you guys! :goodvibes

as for vegas ... Do you want the feed me list or the we're not made of money list? :lmao:

yes!:dance3:

kabuki

11-12-2009, 11:36 PM

oybolshoi

11-12-2009, 11:39 PM

OK! After a Nap (OH YEA!) and some down time - A.K.A. wine in the room! We got ready for V&A!

BriarRosie - Lori contacted us in May and noticed that a few of us had our 40th Birthday this year and offered to try and set up a dinner at Victoria and Albert's! This turned out to be one of the best nights of the trip and all I have to say is anyone else eating in the dining room that night - "We would say we were sorry but it was too much FUN!" :wizard:

Plate - not for sale - taken away as soon as they seat you so you don't take a free gift! :)
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People at the party -
Jason and I
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine422.jpg

Lori and Catherine
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine429.jpg

Brenda and Jay
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine427.jpg

That is a great picture of you and Jason! And a great picture of Lori & Catherine. I still look like a ripe pistachio nut ... :rotfl2:

And I agree ... we were having so much fun ... there were times that I thought no one else was even in the restaurant because it seemed like they were all whispering when they even bothered to speak with each other. Or else they were distracted trying to pick a better song than we did for the harpist to play. She was stoic ... TO THE EXTREME! :lmao:

kabuki

11-12-2009, 11:57 PM

You looked amazing! So did I - I was Be-Dazzled!:rotfl: I was cold and no one offered me anything 100 % cashmere!

By the way - SEND IN THE CLOWNS???!!! You noticed they took away our butter knives when you asked her to play it! :rotfl2: It was perfect! I thought I was going to spray Pommery all over Jay!

Jason just said so much for a "formal review of V&A":rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

OK! back to the show!

We sat down and they didn't really ask if we were having the wine pairing! I think by the fact we were already loud and shiny that it was a given!

Here comes the amuse for my bouche! !

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Forgive me and look at Catherine's review from the night for what it all was! My favorite was the Octopus Salad! Jason liked the egg cup thing!
Yes! I said EGG CUP THING! I wasn't paying attention - I had Pommery Brut in my glass and "Send in the Clowns" eating away at my brain via the paid off harpist!

kabuki

11-13-2009, 12:08 AM

Next Jason and I both shuffled off to Buffalo!

It was Colorado Buffalo with Fennel, Olives, Artichokes and Sherry Vinaigrette!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine435.jpg

This was really great! I love olives and fennel! This was tender and great and everything you wanted in good beef!

2nd course I had the Main Diver Scallop with Zellwood Corn
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine437.jpg
Perfect scallop - beautiful and sweet!

Jason had the King Salmon with Asparagus,Crab and Bearnaise
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine438.jpg
I knew Jason would get this when I saw the menu - "does it come with a rich sauce? I'll take it!" :lmao:

Next I had the Poulet Rouge with Mushroom-Truffle Ragout, Porcini and English Peas!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine439.jpg

I think this was my Favorite of the night! It was amazing!

Jason had the duck breast, Sausage and confit with salsify and Squash puree
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine440.jpg

He liked it but also though my "little chicken" was better!

oybolshoi

11-13-2009, 12:08 AM

I like the more informal approach to this review ... that way people who might think V&A is too stuffy or refined or "high-class" will know that all with cash to spend are welcome here. ;););)

I had to request Send in the Clowns ... it was a moral imperative. :lmao: Although I did feel bad for the harpsit when we all laughed through her lovely rendition of the song ... it's just that I had Krusty the Klown singing the lyrics in my head and well, I have a hard time not sharing the mirth when King Giggle knocks on my brain. :laughing:

kabuki

11-13-2009, 12:12 AM

Next time we go it's a harptacluler event

Cat's in the Cradle
Knock-en on Heaven's Door
Yesterday

We will clear them out one way or another! :lmao:

oybolshoi

11-13-2009, 12:17 AM

Next time we go it's a harptacluler event

Cat's in the Cradle
Knock-en on Heaven's Door
Yesterday

We will clear them out one way or another! :lmao:

How do you think The Girl from Ipanema would sound on the harp? :rotfl2:

OK ... I gotta get some sleep. Thanks for the wonderful memories!!! :hug:

kabuki

11-13-2009, 12:19 AM

On with the food -
I had the Niman Ranch lamb with Fresh Cannellini Beans Cassoulet

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This was really good but the wine with it was AMAZING! a baby amarone! Baby lamb - baby wine - GET IN MY BELLY! I want my baby back baby back.. oops sorry! :lmao:

Jason had the Veal Tenderloin with Potatoes and sauce soubise!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine442.jpg

See the little tiny meat straw? It was no Citricos but it was good! :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-13-2009, 12:21 AM

The rest tomorrow! Sleepy time! :wizard:

robinm1215

11-13-2009, 12:28 AM

Hi Chelsi! I am really behind, so let's see, what did I miss. PFTS looks great and it seemed like the wine view lounge worked out pretty well. I have never been to PFTS but I think I just might have to try that next year. In the past no one wanted to go with me (too expensive...) and this year I just wasn't sure how I would feel doing it by myself. Well, I guess I have a while to think about if I want to try it next year.

Nice pictures of Brenda's party! That was a really fun night!

I've never been to Hollywood Brown Derby but your food looked good. Honestly that it my least favorite park and I don't really spend too much time there anymore so I know how you feel.

Sounds like you all had a lot of fun at V&A. Can't wait for the rest of the review:thumbsup2

Oh, I'm probably the one to blame for the cold weather. After all, it was just as cold last year when I was at F&W so I definitely think it's me:goodvibes I'm sure since I complained about it being cold these last 2 years that next year I will be there for a heat wave:rotfl:

oybolshoi

11-13-2009, 08:47 AM

Somehow I missed the meat straw that night ... :confused3 Too much wine, I guess. :lmao:

I wonder what the staff at V&A would do if someone asked for the Citricos meat straw instead? "Could you replace this please? It's not of sufficient size to satisfy my meat goo needs." :rotfl2:

On with the food -
I had the Niman Ranch lamb with Fresh Cannellini Beans Cassoulet

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine441.jpg

This was really good but the wine with it was AMAZING! a baby amarone! Baby lamb - baby wine - GET IN MY BELLY! I want my baby back baby back.. oops sorry! :lmao:

Jason had the Veal Tenderloin with Potatoes and sauce soubise!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine442.jpg

See the little tiny meat straw? It was no Citricos but it was good! :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-13-2009, 04:37 PM

If they are suitable for framing, I say buy two cheap frames and voila! Two, count 'em, TWO Christmas presents.:thumbsup2

I just told this to Jason and he said "perfect idea for work gift exchange!" Too bad everyone is way younger then 40 and wont know who Jon Secada is! :lmao:

Hi Chelsi! I am really behind, so let's see, what did I miss. PFTS looks great and it seemed like the wine view lounge worked out pretty well. I have never been to PFTS but I think I just might have to try that next year. In the past no one wanted to go with me (too expensive...) and this year I just wasn't sure how I would feel doing it by myself. Well, I guess I have a while to think about if I want to try it next year.

Nice pictures of Brenda's party! That was a really fun night!

I've never been to Hollywood Brown Derby but your food looked good. Honestly that it my least favorite park and I don't really spend too much time there anymore so I know how you feel.

Sounds like you all had a lot of fun at V&A. Can't wait for the rest of the review:thumbsup2

Oh, I'm probably the one to blame for the cold weather. After all, it was just as cold last year when I was at F&W so I definitely think it's me:goodvibes I'm sure since I complained about it being cold these last 2 years that next year I will be there for a heat wave:rotfl:

I knew I could blame you! :rotfl: Next year if you are going at the same time as Jason and I you can do PFTS with us and our friends! We would love to have you along!!!!:banana:
Somehow I missed the meat straw that night ... :confused3 Too much wine, I guess. :lmao:

I wonder what the staff at V&A would do if someone asked for the Citricos meat straw instead? "Could you replace this please? It's not of sufficient size to satisfy my meat goo needs." :rotfl2:

V&A Should have meat straw envy after being at Citricos! Really? Look at Shovans picture earlier in the post! It's magnificent in a scary way! :laughing:

TigerKat

11-13-2009, 04:56 PM

V&A Should have meat straw envy after being at Citricos! Really? Look at Shovans picture earlier in the post! It's magnificent in a scary way! :laughing:

::yes:::rotfl2:

kabuki

11-13-2009, 05:08 PM

V&A Part 2

I am back and we are on to the CHEESE! Jason and I both got this, I know something else was offered but when I hear the word cheese the rest of the "or so and so is offered" sounds like Charlie Browns Teacher - wa wa wa ..:rotfl2:

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Colston Bassett Stilton, Couch Farms Goat, 36 month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Epoisses (or as I called it stinky socks!)

All were great but for my true love you can't beat the Stilton! It was perfect!

We all got the coffee - I guess now they offer a billion kinds but we went with what they serve with the dinner. It's really good!

We have all seen it before but it's so cool!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine445.jpg

Time for dessert - I usually let Jason pick what we get for sweets because I would rather have french fries - I like starch and salt and he is the sweets person! See why we are together?!:lovestruc

So he picked the trio of chocolate for himself -
Tanzanie Chocolate Pyramid, Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle, and Peruvian Chocolate Ice Cream on Puff Pastry!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine447.jpg

Our favorite out of the three was the thing that looked like the chocolate eye lash! :rotfl: The ice cream was wonderful!

My dessert was Meyer Lemon and Blood Orange Purse with Blackberry-Violet Sherbet

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I have to say the purse wasn't very lemon at all and just really sweet - I loved the sherbet - it tasted like violet candy!
At this point we are 4 hours into our night and they bring out the end of the night sweets - I am sure they were also thinking "are they leaving yet?":rotfl2: It's not that we were obnoxious - we were just laughing A LOT! Most people ate and left, some hardly looked across the table at each other!

These are the get the heck out candies!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine455.jpg

Then Brenda pulls out gifts for all of us! Chocolate Cigars!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine450.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine454.jpg

Very amazing rich dark chocolate so we had to have after dinner drinks right?
:teacher:
Here I am with everyone's drink!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine458.jpg

Brenda being the best penguin from Batman she can!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine457.jpg
She is too cute and funny for her own good!

and another reason all the girls and my husband loves themselves some Jay!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine453.jpg

5 1/2 hours later we all are full of food and booze - but I have to say it was the laughter that made my sides hurt! I am so happy we did this and so grateful to BriarRosie for setting it all up and making it happen. She even had Happy 40th on all us 40th people's menus! Very thoughtful and sweet! I feel that Jason and I made real friends on this trip which is something that is hard and rare to do!

More later - I am off to buy Booze at Costco! The holidays are coming and we are low! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-13-2009, 07:52 PM

:rotfl2: Those pictures just crack me up! :lmao:

We had a great time that night ... I'm so glad we decided to have dinner together. Great food and great friends ... :love:

PNO4TE

11-13-2009, 08:24 PM

You guys had a ball at V & A!! Thanks for posting the photos. :goodvibes

TigerKat

11-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Y'all had way to much fun!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

oybolshoi

11-13-2009, 11:21 PM

BTW ... I apppear to be flashing my dessert cleaves again. I must be a closet exhibitionist. :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-14-2009, 12:14 AM

You guys had a ball at V & A!! Thanks for posting the photos. :goodvibes

Y'all had way to much fun!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

We did you guys! It was such a fun time! Wish you were both able to join us! Next time we take over the room! :lmao:

BTW ... I apppear to be flashing my dessert cleaves again. I must be a closet exhibitionist. :rotfl2:
Closet? Ummmm .. I say it doesn't take a closet but a Ditch!;)

oybolshoi

11-14-2009, 08:42 AM

Closet? Ummmm .. I say it doesn't take a closet but a Ditch!;)

:lmao: So ... to steal Hillary Clinton's book title ... rather than It Takes a Village I should title my biopic It Takes a Ditch? :rotfl2:

ChelleinNC

11-14-2009, 11:06 AM

2nd course I had the Main Diver Scallop with Zellwood Corn
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine437.jpg
Perfect scallop - beautiful and sweet!

Jason had the King Salmon with Asparagus,Crab and Bearnaise
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine438.jpg
I knew Jason would get this when I saw the menu - "does it come with a rich sauce? I'll take it!" :lmao:

How do you decide between the scallops & the king salmon with really rich sauce :confused3 OMG they both look to die for good!

This was really good but the wine with it was AMAZING! a baby amarone! Baby lamb - baby wine - GET IN MY BELLY! I want my baby back baby back.. oops sorry! :lmao:

:lmao:

We all got the coffee - I guess now they offer a billion kinds but we went with what they serve with the dinner. It's really good!

We have all seen it before but it's so cool!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine445.jpg

Time for dessert - I usually let Jason pick what we get for sweets because I would rather have french fries - I like starch and salt and he is the sweets person! See why we are together?!:lovestruc

So he picked the trio of chocolate for himself -
Tanzanie Chocolate Pyramid, Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle, and Peruvian Chocolate Ice Cream on Puff Pastry!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine447.jpg

Our favorite out of the three was the thing that looked like the chocolate eye lash! :rotfl: The ice cream was wonderful!

At this point we are 4 hours into our night and they bring out the end of the night sweets - I am sure they were also thinking "are they leaving yet?":rotfl2: It's not that we were obnoxious - we were just laughing A LOT! Most people ate and left, some hardly looked across the table at each other!

These are the get the heck out candies!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine455.jpg

Then Brenda pulls out gifts for all of us! Chocolate Cigars!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine450.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine454.jpg

Very amazing rich dark chocolate so we had to have after dinner drinks right?
:teacher:
Here I am with everyone's drink!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine458.jpg

Brenda being the best penguin from Batman she can!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine457.jpg
She is too cute and funny for her own good!

and another reason all the girls and my husband loves themselves some Jay!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Vic%20and%20Als%20Day/WDW2009foodandwine453.jpg

5 1/2 hours later we all are full of food and booze - but I have to say it was the laughter that made my sides hurt! I am so happy we did this and so grateful to BriarRosie for setting it all up and making it happen. She even had Happy 40th on all us 40th people's menus! Very thoughtful and sweet! I feel that Jason and I made real friends on this trip which is something that is hard and rare to do!

More later - I am off to buy Booze at Costco! The holidays are coming and we are low! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Coffee maker is still so cool! The chocolate desserts look great :thumbsup2 The candies look YUM!

Brenda and her gifts :cloud9: and BriarRosie setting up the 40th celebration :worship: What an incredible night :goodvibes

shovan

11-14-2009, 10:22 PM

OMG you guys sure know how to have fun!!:worship: I'm so jealous! The Wine View room looked awesome plus V&A I have no words for.

Meat straw!:rotfl2: L
Let's just say that I'm glad they gave me the spoon at Citrico's & I didn't have to suck on that! :rolleyes1

jasperess

11-15-2009, 03:14 AM

How much wine do they give you per course at V&A's? I want to try it with wine pairings, but I'm worried that it'll be too much for me to drink :) Thanks!

kabuki

11-15-2009, 12:22 PM

How much wine do they give you per course at V&A's? I want to try it with wine pairings, but I'm worried that it'll be too much for me to drink :) Thanks!

It's a glass of wine with every course plus champagne or sparkling with the amuse. 6 Glasses and we all split a end of dinner drink! The wines they pour are wonderful and I think you could split one pairing if you asked. I have seen people do it!

hmgray95

11-15-2009, 02:24 PM

Looks like a fun and delicious time was had by all!

jasperess

11-16-2009, 12:27 AM

It's a glass of wine with every course plus champagne or sparkling with the amuse. 6 Glasses and we all split a end of dinner drink! The wines they pour are wonderful and I think you could split one pairing if you asked. I have seen people do it!

Sounds great, thanks!

oybolshoi

11-16-2009, 09:20 PM

Bumpin mah friendie kabooooookeeeeeeee becuz her food report is awesome fun and it only gets better from here. :cool1:

BriarRosie

11-17-2009, 12:10 AM

I come back from Vegas and find a mess o' fun here! Now I can post the same pics, different angle of all those hilarious V&A shamelessness! :rotfl2:

While we were in Vegas, I told Catherine that we need a girls' trip there. I'm picturing V&A silliness on a grander scale. :banana: When I got my foie gras fix, I said out loud, "Suck it, Disney!", since WDW banned the stuff.

oybolshoi

11-17-2009, 07:11 AM

shovan

11-17-2009, 09:32 AM

kabuki

11-17-2009, 11:58 AM

i come back from vegas and find a mess o' fun here! Now i can post the same pics, different angle of all those hilarious v&a shamelessness! :rotfl2:

While we were in vegas, i told catherine that we need a girls' trip there. I'm picturing v&a silliness on a grander scale. :banana: When i got my foie gras fix, i said out loud, "suck it, disney!", since wdw banned the stuff.

yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kabuki

11-18-2009, 04:06 PM

Day 4 Out late with Friends so what do we need?! That's right more food booths!:banana:

So with a later start Jason and I are back at Epcot to proceed on our eating adventure!

This time it's Greece who opens early!
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• Greek Salad with Pita Bread $2.75 Boutari Moschofilero $3.50,
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This was a large portion and was REALLY SALTY! I like salt but it was a bit much!

Next up Canada-
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I usually avoid Canada like the plague! The smell that comes away from that booth at some points about kills me - strong fishy smell on a HOT day is not the making of a happy me! :eek: I also like the Cheddar Cheese soup but I think I am also over it. Jason looks at me every time I say this like "keep it down or we will get kicked out of the park!" but I can't help it! This year we heard rumblings from our friend Jay that the sausage was good so .. here it is!

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup $3.75
• Spicy Chicken Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta $3.75
Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard Chardonnay $4.25

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See the soup - don't take away my Disney membership we had it! :rotfl2: It was the usual soup, cheesy -pepper goodness!
The sausage was GREAT - I have to say thinking back it was one of my top three of the festival! I loved the onion jam they put on it, the polenta was good and the sausage had a good kick to it! Great hang-over food! :lmao:
The wine on the other hand tasted like AMMONIA :scared1: It was horrible! It was a dumper!

After that it was back to Mexico for -
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• Tostada de Pollo (Corn Tortillas Filled with Chipotle Chicken) $4.00
• Mousse de Piña y Coco $3.00

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The Tostada was a good crunchy beany fun filled couple of bites!
Jason loved the Mousse - it tasted like coconut whipped cream!

Back for more later!

oybolshoi

11-18-2009, 07:43 PM

kabuki

11-18-2009, 08:11 PM

Glad to hear you liked the Canadian snausage ... now that I think it about it there were a lot of sausages at the Festival this year. Someone on the planning committee must have an oral fixation. :lmao:

On the planning committee? I think the person supervising the food at Disney has one thing in mind at all times! :rolleyes1
Do I need someone to post a meat straw picture again!:rotfl2:

robinm1215

11-18-2009, 11:38 PM

I knew I could blame you! :rotfl: Next year if you are going at the same time as Jason and I you can do PFTS with us and our friends! We would love to have you along!!!!:banana:

Aw, thanks Chelsi, I would love to join you for PFTS! My tentative dates for next year are Oct 6-16, give or take a day or 2 at either end. I think you said you already had your dates for next year so let me know what they are and hopefully we'll overlap some:thumbsup2

The rest of your V&A dinner looked great. Seems like you all had a little too much fun! That's another place I'd like to try one day.

Your food booth pictures look good too. Makes me miss the F&W festival :sad1:

kabuki

11-18-2009, 11:49 PM

Aw, thanks Chelsi, I would love to join you for PFTS! My tentative dates for next year are Oct 6-16, give or take a day or 2 at either end. I think you said you already had your dates for next year so let me know what they are and hopefully we'll overlap some:thumbsup2

The rest of your V&A dinner looked great. Seems like you all had a little too much fun! That's another place I'd like to try one day.

Your food booth pictures look good too. Makes me miss the F&W festival :sad1:

Hey! We will be at the Festival the 30th of Sept to the 10th so we will have some over lap time and maybe we can do a PFTS but if not drinks or booths or something!!!!:banana:

We miss it too.. every time I walk in the morning I feel like.. now why is the Ditch not right here?!:rotfl2:

PNO4TE

11-19-2009, 09:31 AM

My tentative dates for next year are Oct 6-16, give or take a day or 2 at either end.

We will be at the Festival the 30th of Sept to the 10th

Well, we may have a DISmeet in the making again. My tentative dates are 9/25-10/3. I have a DIS friend who is running in the inaugural Food & Wine Marathon on the 2nd and we plan to be at the Party afterward in Epcot that night.

shovan

11-19-2009, 09:49 AM

Really! What was up with sausages & meat straws this year?!

I think it was Bendy's Jay sending everyone in the direction of true food porn this year?! :confused3
He told us about the Canadian sausage & may have mentioned the german sausage as well! He sent TigerKat( & thus myself) in search of that HUGE veal shank/meatstraw at Citrico's! Mmmmmnnnn :confused3 just wondering?? :rolleyes1

We may have to rethink my F&W dates for next year. I was hoping to get in on the ditch-meet but we were thinking mid-Oct. again.

kabuki

11-19-2009, 10:50 AM

Well, we may have a DISmeet in the making again. My tentative dates are 9/25-10/3. I have a DIS friend who is running in the inaugural Food & Wine Marathon on the 2nd and we plan to be at the Party afterward in Epcot that night.

YEA! This sounds good to us!
Really! What was up with sausages & meat straws this year?!

I think it was Bendy's Jay sending everyone in the direction of true food porn this year?! :confused3
He told us about the Canadian sausage & may have mentioned the german sausage as well! He sent TigerKat( & thus myself) in search of that HUGE veal shank/meatstraw at Citrico's! Mmmmmnnnn :confused3 just wondering?? :rolleyes1

We may have to rethink my F&W dates for next year. I was hoping to get in on the ditch-meet but we were thinking mid-Oct. again.

YES! It is all Jay - He's the one! He's so unassuming but look at all the evidence! :lmao:

We picked our days to get more time out of our year pass! This is why the early dates .. DITCH MEET! I hope we can over lap on some time - Now we just have to get Brenda and Jay to stop in for at least a night from the boat trip!!:rolleyes1

shovan

11-19-2009, 11:02 AM

YES! It is all Jay - He's the one! He's so unassuming but look at all the evidence! :lmao:

We picked our days to get more time out of our year pass! This is why the early dates .. DITCH MEET! I hope we can over lap on some time - Now we just have to get Brenda and Jay to stop in for at least a night from the boat trip!!:rolleyes1

Oh yes the more I think about the more I blame Jay! I mean very nonchalantly mentions, the Canadian sausage, the veal shank, etc., etc. But now I do think there was a mischievous gleam in his eye! ;)

I'll check with DH on our dates for '10. We are good on our passes, just renewed them to get the 15 month deal.

TDC Nala

11-19-2009, 12:09 PM

Thinking of October 9-18 but I will probably end up doing weekends again - work probably wont' let me off that long.

kabuki

11-19-2009, 12:13 PM

Thinking of October 9-18 but I will probably end up doing weekends again - work probably wont' let me off that long.

COOL! We Will have to start this ball rolling! Maybe the day you get in would work?!:banana:

BriarRosie

11-19-2009, 01:51 PM

Thinking of October 9-18 but I will probably end up doing weekends again - work probably wont' let me off that long.

That would be more likely my dates due to the typical work restrictions for my vacation time. More like Oct 9-17 for me, though.

kabuki

11-19-2009, 02:32 PM

That would be more likely my dates due to the typical work restrictions for my vacation time. More like Oct 9-17 for me, though.

Well .. lets try for on day cross over at least!:thumbsup2

TDC Nala

11-19-2009, 02:49 PM

actually it might be better for me to wait until the events are released if I'm booking weekends, but if everybody wants to do PFTS on Oct. 9 that can be arranged - that way I would know I can have at least one weekend at the Beach Club (it might be full by July.)

kabuki

11-19-2009, 02:56 PM

TDC Nala

11-19-2009, 05:09 PM

Got on the horn to DVC and booked October 7-11 at BCV so it looks like I will be at PFTS on the 9th anyway. (I probably won't spring for the wine view room though - I had plenty of booze without the extra $75 and besides unless I sign up with somebody they will put me at a table for one and what fun is that - but I can rattle the bars on the fence)

robinm1215

11-20-2009, 12:10 AM

Hey! We will be at the Festival the 30th of Sept to the 10th so we will have some over lap time and maybe we can do a PFTS but if not drinks or booths or something!!!!:banana:

We miss it too.. every time I walk in the morning I feel like.. now why is the Ditch not right here?!:rotfl2:

Yay for the overlap! :banana: Yes, PFTS, drinks, food booths, drinks, we will definitely meet up for something! Did I mention drinks??!! :lmao: We have almost a whole year to plan!:goodvibes

I really miss the Ditch too -- I have talked it up so much to my friends they think I'm crazy. I'm going to end up with tequila and margarita mixers for holiday gifts this year :rotfl: Which is not necessarily a bad thing -- it's just I don't think I could ever duplicate the Ditch's margarita yumminess:worship:

Well, we may have a DISmeet in the making again. My tentative dates are 9/25-10/3. I have a DIS friend who is running in the inaugural Food & Wine Marathon on the 2nd and we plan to be at the Party afterward in Epcot that night.

That would be more likely my dates due to the typical work restrictions for my vacation time. More like Oct 9-17 for me, though.

actually it might be better for me to wait until the events are released if I'm booking weekends, but if everybody wants to do PFTS on Oct. 9 that can be arranged - that way I would know I can have at least one weekend at the Beach Club (it might be full by July.)

Twist our arms! ;) We are in!!!!!:banana:

Sounds like quite a few of us will be there at the same time next year!
Count me in for PFTS on the 9th too. And of course we'll have to plan a Ditch meet :thumbsup2

Got on the horn to DVC and booked October 7-11 at BCV so it looks like I will be at PFTS on the 9th anyway. (I probably won't spring for the wine view room though - I had plenty of booze without the extra $75 and besides unless I sign up with somebody they will put me at a table for one and what fun is that - but I can rattle the bars on the fence)

I'm booked at Kidani right now but plan on calling right at 7 months and switching to Beach Club or Boardwalk if available, otherwise I will wait list. I've never stayed at either of those resorts and I figured F&W would be the perfect time so I hope I can get in.

Can't wait for F&W 2010!

TDC Nala

11-20-2009, 08:35 AM

I own BCV, so I'm able to book it now (I bought it for that reason), but if I wait until July for the other weekends, I'm probably going to be out at Kidani myself (actually hoping for Old Key West, it's bigger and closer). So this will be my stroll over to Epcot weekend for sure.

Only problem I anticipate is that I'm flying on Columbus Day but I can get started looking for flights early.

kabuki

11-20-2009, 11:29 AM

This all sounds Perfect! Now when do they release the info for the food events!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

TDC Nala

11-20-2009, 01:22 PM

how about July? can you wait that long?

kabuki

11-20-2009, 02:31 PM

how about July? can you wait that long?

Its going to be hard but I guess I have to!

Jason and I are off to WDW for a few days in December! :banana:
Dec 14 -the 18th
We will have to Dive into the Ditch then and pretend we have the info!

hmgray95

11-20-2009, 02:47 PM

TDC Nala

11-20-2009, 04:16 PM

I will have just left the Ditch on the 8th. Lori will have just left it on the 14th. Are we tag teaming the place or what?

oybolshoi

11-20-2009, 09:44 PM

Friendies ... the newest community food porn thread has started. Join us!! :thumbsup2

kabuki

11-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Yay! Another trip....that means another food report, right Chelsi?!?

I'm not sure when we are going next year....hoping to do free dining in September, but it will depend upon DD's school schedule....if not, we'll probably be going in August, so it looks like I will miss another year of Ditch hijinks.:sad2:

Yes, I will have gotten through this one before we leave in Dec. - I hope and we will do one for all the winter food and drink to be had! I just saw a post from MickeyandNicky and it looks like I have wrm booze to try!:banana:

I will have just left the Ditch on the 8th. Lori will have just left it on the 14th. Are we tag teaming the place or what? Yes! I wish they were open for breakfast on the 14th because I know we would be meeting Lori for a good bye drink at the Ditch!:rotfl2:

Friendies ... the newest community food porn thread has started. Join us!! :thumbsup2
I am in!:love:

oybolshoi

11-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Is it wrong to ask you to raise a glass to absent friends who dearly wish they could be there with you to make even higher high-jinks? :goodvibes

kabuki

11-22-2009, 11:08 AM

Is it wrong to ask you to raise a glass to absent friends who dearly wish they could be there with you to make even higher high-jinks? :goodvibes

Brenda - You and Jay are never far from our thoughts - so you both with be apart of the high-jinks so how!:thumbsup2

oybolshoi

11-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Any reviews to share? I'm trying to avoid my workout and my junk that I brought home from the office to work on this weekend. :goodvibes

kabuki

11-23-2009, 12:44 PM

Sorry! I have been lazy and reading everyone else 's reviews!

After a few booths this day was our La Crema Pinot Class. They had three Pinots - all good and of course the one I liked was only through the wine club!

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You drink through your mouth Jason!:rotfl2:
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Then is was back for more food booth yummies!
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• Beef Empanada with Tomato Salsa $4.25 and a Malbec!
We liked this and think it's the best Empanada they have done at the festival so far!
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Desserts & Champagne • Frozen Grand Marnier Parfait, Orange Coulis
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This tasted like a 50/50 bar - I don't like 50/50 bars :headache: But It had sugar and Jason loved it!
Next up - San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Ham Croquette/Croquettas de Jamon $3.25

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These were ham fish stick with thousand island dressing! :lmao: They were not my favorite thing but also not horrible!

We didn't get Ice Cream but we did play in the truck!
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Off to Japan to Try the Tuna Sensation!
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We both liked this a lot! Avocado and Tuna goodness! Loved the Sesame dressing :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 two thumbs up!

As we walked by Hopes and Barley we both stood and looked at the menu! We knew we wanted to try the Festival Ale. We always seem to like it! The food has us in a quandary - The Crab Cake is always mushy, I order it and then I think why didn't we just wait for Flying Fish crispy goodness?! Jason was saying we should get it so up to the booth I go and as I am waiting I look over to see a man SPITTING A CRAB CAKE BITE BACK ON HIS PLATE?!?!?! :scared::sad2::scared1: I have a pretty good stomach but I can't handle seeing stuff like that! NEEDLESS to say - I ordered the Lobster Roll for Jason and got my beer!

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The Lobster roll was better then last year - according to Jason I was still in Crab Cake hell but still not worth the 7.25 price! We also again loved the Festival Beer! I am not a huge beer drinker but did like this a lot!

Then we went back to the Ditch before heading out to try a couple more Margaritas!!!! - Hey I had to wash away the crab cake guy!:laughing:

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This was the Jalapeno Margarita -Spicy and wonderful
and the Blood Orange! Sweet and tart and perfect!

On our way back to the Boardwalk to clean up and rest we saw my favorite t-shirt of the trip so I took a picture!

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:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

TDC Nala

11-23-2009, 12:59 PM

guess what? Camel butt.

kabuki

11-23-2009, 01:07 PM

guess what? Camel butt.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

BriarRosie

11-23-2009, 01:30 PM

Oh you're killing me. :rotfl2:

I'll get one last drink at the Ditch on the 14th, as my DME pickup will be around 2pm.

kabuki

11-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Oh you're killing me. :rotfl2:

I'll get one last drink at the Ditch on the 14th, as my DME pickup will be around 2pm.

Hey we have Breakfast ADR's at Ko-Zima!:lmao: We are now at the Boardwalk! Thank you wait list!!! Wanna breakfast? 7:30 in the am ?? We have a 12:10 ADR at Tokyo Dine so we could grab a drink before if not?!

oybolshoi

11-23-2009, 08:00 PM

Briarmom

11-23-2009, 08:14 PM

Camel butt shirts are very common in Egypt. That and the 'King TOT' towel.:confused3

BriarRosie

11-23-2009, 09:03 PM

Hey we have Breakfast ADR's at Ko-Zima!:lmao: We are now at the Boardwalk! Thank you wait list!!! Wanna breakfast? 7:30 in the am ?? We have a 12:10 ADR at Tokyo Dine so we could grab a drink before if not?!

Either sounds fine to me. Except that early morning part. :rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-23-2009, 09:10 PM

OK ... I couldn't wait any longer ... had to make the first batch of milk punch tonight. It's good but I think it's better when it chills over-night in refrigerator and "seasons" a bit.

Jay was making fun of me because I forgot whether or not we had brandy this weekend so I bought another bottle. Turns out we had three bottles after this last purchase! So tonight he says, "After this bottle and the next bottle, there's only one bottle left! You'd better get to the store and buy some more before we run out!" :lmao:

kabuki

11-23-2009, 09:20 PM

Camel butt ... that should be a middle eastern beer. :lmao:

No milk punch tonight but I am drinking a fabulous Italian Pinot Noir ... Feudo Arancio Pinot Noir ... from Sicily.

The label claims this is an elegant wine that embodies the intensity of Sicily. I don't really know about that since I've never been there, but Fat Tony did knock on our front door after we pulled the cork -- he was looking for some collection money. :confused3
Leave the Gun Take the Connolis Brenda!! By the way the DONKEY BOOTH in Italy land doesn't have those Donuts listed on Deb's page anymore!

Camel butt shirts are very common in Egypt. That and the 'King TOT' towel.:confused3

King Tot!:rotfl2:

Either sounds fine to me. Except that early morning part. :rotfl2:

Get up! Your leaving anyway! We get in at 6am! Come party!:lmao:

OK ... I couldn't wait any longer ... had to make the first batch of milk punch tonight. It's good but I think it's better when it chills over-night in refrigerator and "seasons" a bit.

Jay was making fun of me because I forgot whether or not we had brandy this weekend so I bought another bottle. Turns out we had three bottles after this last purchase! So tonight he says, "After this bottle and the next bottle, there's only one bottle left! You'd better get to the store and buy some more before we run out!" :lmao:

Now I know why I can't find any brandy at the store! You have surplus! :rotfl2::rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-23-2009, 09:24 PM

How dare Italy get rid of the Tom Bombadils????

We are outraged!!

I'm calling Fat Tony right now. :rotfl2:

kabuki

11-23-2009, 09:26 PM

How dare Italy get rid of the Tom Bombadils????

We are outraged!!

I'm calling Fat Tony right now. :rotfl2:

I haven't told Jason yet! I think he would order a hit himself!:lmao:

oybolshoi

11-23-2009, 09:28 PM

My Jason says he will never go back to the donkey cart again. :laughing:

kabuki

11-23-2009, 09:31 PM

My Jason says he will never go back to the donkey cart again. :laughing:

My Jason just said "That's it I'm selling the DVC!" :rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-23-2009, 09:34 PM

My Jason just said "That's it I'm selling the DVC!" :rotfl2:

Well, he does have a point. Where else can a reasonable person go now to suck a donut? :lmao:

oybolshoi

11-23-2009, 09:38 PM

kabuki

11-24-2009, 03:09 PM

So let's end this day! California Grill 5:30 ADR's

This is our first time back to California Grill in years. Jason and I got engaged right after out 1st meal here 80 years ago or so and that night we had an amazing meal, service was spot on, and it was quiet! Since we have been back once with friends and it was horrible! The Food was cold and bad, the room was noisy and kids were running around every nook and cranny you could see! I vowed never to step into the place again -being an cranky pants that I be ! I then started hearing rumbles that the food was good again and people talked about a quiet room called the Wine Room, hmm WINE? Room? Quiet? So we gave it a shot! Our early reservations are for two reasons. One - it was a late night non-MNSSHP and I don't need to see the flipping fireworks from the top! I mean if you don't see them live and in person how do you get that horrible Wishes song stuck in your head for months after?? :rotfl2:

We arrived at the Contemporary at 5:15 pm -
Jason want's a DVC here because it's called BLT because he says anything named after a Bacon -Lettuce and Tomato sandwich has to be good!:laughing:

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We checked in and taken upstairs - at the desk we asked for the Wine Room which they said would be no problem! So we waited in the bar for a few moments until our table was ready!

Check in Desk for Halloween
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View from Bar
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Wine Room
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Table Setting
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OK! This was a piece of heaven! The room is so quiet even when full! You also have amazing views of Epcot and Animal Kingdom! I went out to use the restroom after we placed our order for the 1st course and the restaurant was already 1/2 full. The noise level when you walk through the glass doors to the main room was unbelievably loud. It was just normal talking and people eating at this point! I really recommend trying for the Wine Room area if you are having a night when you are with people you want to talk to or have a romantic slower time. It's worth the wait! Heck- If it's day 8 of your 10 day trip with family and you have been wondering "why did I do this to myself?" Go with the main room! :rotfl2:

OK! This was a piece of heaven! The room is so quiet even when full! You also have amazing views of Epcot and Animal Kingdom! I went out to use the restroom after we placed our order for the 1st course and the restaurant was already 1/2 full. The noise level when you walk through the glass doors to the main room was unbelievably loud. It was just normal talking and people eating at this point! I really recommend trying for the Wine Room area if you are having a night when you are with people you want to talk to or have a romantic slower time. It's worth the wait! Heck- If it's day 8 of your 10 day trip with family and you have been wondering "why did I do this to myself?" Go with the main room!

We told our waiter we didn't know how much we could eat because we had been at the food and wine festival all day eating, so we hoped we could order a course at a time with some wine and see how things progressed. He was very accommodating and offered to bring out wines for us to try with what we chose!

Here we are before the wine and food!
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1st course
Special Flat Bread: Roasted Saigon Pork with Hoisen Sauce, Spicy Pickled Vegetables, Cucumber, Cilantro and Mint -$13.00

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I wish I had one right now! It was so good!!! The pork was like bits of pork belly! It was bacon-lisous!!!:love: It wasn't too spicy but it had some kick!

Wines to go with - Jason and I ended up with a 1/2 glass of each he suggested and split them! The wine pairings he did were spot on!
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Nothing bad with Conundrum!

Then we ordered The Spicy Kazan Roll (Kazan Chop -Bugs Bunny?? Anyone?? Ali Baba Bunny??? Never mind!http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/alibababunnyprtscr.jpg)
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Crab,Shrimp,Scallops,Tuna and Fireball Sauce!
It's Christmas (almost) so I will put in a picture of Fireball who the sauce is named after! http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/282px-Fireball.jpg :rotfl2:

No the sauce did not have bits of clay reindeer in it - it was a spicy mayo mix that was fantastic as was the whole roll!

Wines that go with Rankin and Bass -
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We then split a salad that was put on the menu that day!
Heirloom Beets with Laura Chanel Goat Cheese and Pumpkin See Vinaigrette!
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This was Big and crunchy and very good! All things with goat cheese are better and if yo like beets this was very good!

At this point we are both full but Jason wants dessert and coffee before we head over to see the Magic Kingdom!

We had the Double Chocolate Semifreddo With Dark Chocolate Glaze! This with our Coffee was a perfect end to the meal! It was rich and just outstanding!
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Our Meal was one of the best we have had in a long time at any restaurant at WDW and we didn't even have room for Main Courses! The service was perfect and I wish I had more room to stick around longer. We have already tried to book for December and can't get in so I WILL be back next year! I am a believer again - thank you Wine Room!:hug::lmao:

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BLT at Night from the Roof
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ChelleinNC

11-24-2009, 03:35 PM

Its going to be hard but I guess I have to!

Jason and I are off to WDW for a few days in December! :banana:
Dec 14 -the 18th
We will have to Dive into the Ditch then and pretend we have the info!

Again? You're going again? I'm sooo jealous but very excited for you! Disney in December is AMAZING :santa:

OK ... I couldn't wait any longer ... had to make the first batch of milk punch tonight. It's good but I think it's better when it chills over-night in refrigerator and "seasons" a bit.

Jay was making fun of me because I forgot whether or not we had brandy this weekend so I bought another bottle. Turns out we had three bottles after this last purchase! So tonight he says, "After this bottle and the next bottle, there's only one bottle left! You'd better get to the store and buy some more before we run out!" :lmao:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

So let's end this day! California Grill 5:30 ADR's

This is our first time back to California Grill in years. Jason and I got engaged right after out 1st meal here 80 years ago or so and that night we had an amazing meal, service was spot on, and it was quiet! Since we have been back once with friends and it was horrible! The Food was cold and bad, the room was noisy and kids were running around every nook and cranny you could see! I vowed never to step into the place again -being an cranky pants that I be ! I then started hearing rumbles that the food was good again and people talked about a quiet room called the Wine Room, hmm WINE? Room? Quiet? So we gave it a shot! Our early reservations are for two reasons. One - it was a late night non-MNSSHP and I don't need to see the flipping fireworks from the top! I mean if you don't see them live and in person how do you get that horrible Wishes song stuck in your head for months after?? :rotfl2:

We arrived at the Contemporary at 5:15 pm -
Jason want's a DVC here because it's called BLT because he says anything named after a Bacon -Lettuce and Tomato sandwich has to be good!:laughing:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/WDW2009foodandwine544.jpg

We checked in and taken upstairs - at the desk we asked for the Wine Room which they said would be no problem! So we waited in the bar for a few moments until our table was ready!

OK! This was a piece of heaven! The room is so quiet even when full! You also have amazing views of Epcot and Animal Kingdom! I went out to use the restroom after we placed our order for the 1st course and the restaurant was already 1/2 full. The noise level when you walk through the glass doors to the main room was unbelievably loud. It was just normal talking and people eating at this point! I really recommend trying for the Wine Room area if you are having a night when you are with people you want to talk to or have a romantic slower time. It's worth the wait! Heck- If it's day 8 of your 10 day trip with family and you have been wondering "why did I do this to myself?" Go with the main room! :rotfl2:

:rotfl::rotfl:

We told our waiter we didn't know how much we could eat because we had been at the food and wine festival all day eating, so we hoped we could order a course at a time with some wine and see how things progressed. He was very accommodating and offered to bring out wines for us to try with what we chose!

Here we are before the wine and food!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/WDW2009foodandwine558.jpg

1st course
Special Flat Bread: Roasted Saigon Pork with Hoisen Sauce, Spicy Pickled Vegetables, Cucumber, Cilantro and Mint -$13.00

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/WDW2009foodandwine560.jpg

I wish I had one right now! It was so good!!! The pork was like bits of pork belly! It was bacon-lisous!!!:love: It wasn't too spicy but it had some kick!

Wines to go with - Jason and I ended up with a 1/2 glass of each he suggested and split them! The wine pairings he did were spot on!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/WDW2009foodandwine564.jpg

Nothing bad with Conundrum!

Then we ordered The Spicy Kazan Roll (Kazan Chop -Bugs Bunny?? Anyone?? Ali Baba Bunny??? Never mind!http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/alibababunnyprtscr.jpg)
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Crab,Shrimp,Scallops,Tuna and Fireball Sauce!
It's Christmas (almost) so I will put in a picture of Fireball who the sauce is named after! http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/282px-Fireball.jpg :rotfl2:

No the sauce did not have bits of clay reindeer in it - it was a spicy mayo mix that was fantastic as was the whole roll!

Wines that go with Rankin and Bass -
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We then split a salad that was put on the menu that day!
Heirloom Beets with Laura Chanel Goat Cheese and Pumpkin See Vinaigrette!
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This was Big and crunchy and very good! All things with goat cheese are better and if yo like beets this was very good!

At this point we are both full but Jason wants dessert and coffee before we head over to see the Magic Kingdom!

We had the Double Chocolate Semifreddo With Dark Chocolate Glaze! This with our Coffee was a perfect end to the meal! It was rich and just outstanding!
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Our Meal was one of the best we have had in a long time at any restaurant at WDW and we didn't even have room for Main Courses! The service was perfect and I wish I had more room to stick around longer. We have already tried to book for December and can't get in so I WILL be back next year! I am a believer again - thank you Wine Room!:hug::lmao:

Sounds and looks wonderful!

kabuki

11-24-2009, 03:39 PM

Ye ChelleinNC -we are off to WDW again! We haven't been for Christmas in 5 years and thought since we don't have family obligations we might as well go while we can! Plus those Christmas Specialty drinks are calling my name! :lmao:

Thanks for reading!

TDC Nala

11-24-2009, 03:40 PM

I've been to Sicily and I'm not sure I want to taste the intensity of Sicily.

hmgray95

11-24-2009, 03:42 PM

kabuki

11-24-2009, 03:46 PM

Great review Chelsi! I'm thinking that when we go next year, we are going to have to spring for a babysitter and have dinner at Cali Grill. I keep reading all these amazing reviews, and I just don't know if I can wait another 2 years for DS to be old enough to go to the kids club before I can eat there!

It was really good this time. If you have a chance go, especially if you like Sushi and or Wine! They really have a nice list of both!

TDC Nala

11-24-2009, 03:47 PM

kabuki

11-24-2009, 03:51 PM

oh and it's Hassan Chop but Kazan is close enough. I was thinking Elia Kazan though.

I know it's Hassan Chop but I kept saying Kazan Chop through the whole meal! It's my favorite Bugs Bunny! and if your thinking Elia Kazan then California Grill does have a Splendor in the Grass Roll! :rotfl2: Opps I mean Snake in The Grass!

TDC Nala

11-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Splendor in the Grass roll...:lmao::lmao::lmao:

I'd put up some pics of Sicily later but it's *off topic*

you may have realized I am partial to the rabbit season/duck season thing

Briarmom

11-24-2009, 04:05 PM

Say, I've always wondered ... there is this chain restaurant that's popped up recently here called Texas de Brazil. Do you think in South America they have a similar chain called Brazil de Texas? :laughing:

Gack. And no.

I really recommend trying for the Wine Room area if you are having a night when you are with people you want to talk to or have a romantic slower time.

I read this 3 times as 'have a romantic shower time'
I may need a nap.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t201/chelsi0422/Day%204/282px-Fireball.jpg :rotfl2:

No the sauce did not have bits of clay reindeer in it - it was a spicy mayo mix that was fantastic as was the whole roll!

:lmao::lmao:

I've been to Sicily and I'm not sure I want to taste the intensity of Sicily.

True dat.

kabuki

11-24-2009, 04:25 PM

Splendor in the Grass roll...:lmao::lmao::lmao:

I'd put up some pics of Sicily later but it's *off topic*

you may have realized I am partial to the rabbit season/duck season thing

I like Duck Season/Rabbit Season when they are on my plate! :thumbsup2

G

I read this 3 times as 'have a romantic shower time'
I may need a nap.

Romantic shower time might be a whole other room "Off Property!":rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-24-2009, 07:59 PM

I know it's Hassan Chop but I kept saying Kazan Chop through the whole meal! It's my favorite Bugs Bunny! and if your thinking Elia Kazan then California Grill does have a Splendor in the Grass Roll! :rotfl2: Opps I mean Snake in The Grass!

YO-YO-YO!!!!

You have Burgermeister-meisterburger in your siggie!! I lurvs it !!! :thumbsup2:rotfl2:

oybolshoi

11-24-2009, 08:00 PM

kabuki

11-24-2009, 08:00 PM

YO-YO-YO!!!!

You have Burgermeister-meisterburger in your siggie!! I lurvs it !!! :thumbsup2:rotfl2:

He has His YO-YO TOO! He Loves Yo-Yo's! :rotfl2:
Ok off for strange meat burgers!

Back soon!

oybolshoi

11-24-2009, 09:39 PM

This is the chorus on the guitar hero song that I was telling you about:

I'm stuck in coma, stuck in a neverending sleep.
Some day I will wake up, and realize I made up everything.

But as the story goes, I heard "I'm sucking a donut ..."

So I've re-written the chorus for us:

Ahem ...

"I'm sucking a donut; a deep-fried doughball that's tasty and sweet.
Stuff it with foie gras, and now my gut worm's replete."

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

BriarRosie

11-24-2009, 10:23 PM

oh and it's Hassan Chop but Kazan is close enough. I was thinking Elia Kazan though.

Were they serving bass? You didn't order one so you could be Rankin' Bass for your review? I might have to steal that for my December trip.

I know it's Hassan Chop but I kept saying Kazan Chop through the whole meal! It's my favorite Bugs Bunny! and if your thinking Elia Kazan then California Grill does have a Splendor in the Grass Roll! :rotfl2: Opps I mean Snake in The Grass!

I was thinking more along the lines of Lainie Kazan. But it's still an awesome sushi roll! I do like the Rankin' Bass thing, though. Catherine should do that. :thumbsup2 I was just ROFL when I saw the Rankin Bass references though! :rotfl2:

BTW ... I also very much enjoyed your CA Grill review and just about spat coffee at the cat when I read that piece of advice about eating in the main room with family when on day 8 of your 10 vacation. :rotfl2:

I must have been channeling you that night! :laughing:

I was laughing because I thought I was reading the same thing twice. Because I was reading it twice! Chelsi repeated the same paragraph! :laughing:

kabuki

11-24-2009, 10:52 PM

BTW ... I also very much enjoyed your CA Grill review and just about spat coffee at the cat when I read that piece of advice about eating in the main room with family when on day 8 of your 10 vacation. :rotfl2:

I must have been channeling you that night! :laughing:

I give this advise to all - including myself!
:rotfl2:

This is the chorus on the guitar hero song that I was telling you about:

I'm stuck in coma, stuck in a neverending sleep.
Some day I will wake up, and realize I made up everything.

But as the story goes, I heard "I'm sucking a donut ..."

So I've re-written the chorus for us:

Ahem ...

"I'm sucking a donut; a deep-fried doughball that's tasty and sweet.
Stuff it with foie gras, and now my gut worm's replete."

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:yay: It's catchy! :lmao:By the way I am sending you something privatly about your gut worm!:rotfl2:

I was thinking more along the lines of Lainie Kazan. But it's still an awesome sushi roll! I do like the Rankin' Bass thing, though. Catherine should do that. :thumbsup2 I was just ROFL when I saw the Rankin Bass references though! :rotfl2:

LOVE Rankin and Bass! They are masters of clay! :cool1:
I was laughing because I thought I was reading the same thing twice. Because I was reading it twice! Chelsi repeated the same paragraph! :laughing: