Friday 27th May 2011 Continued
After a very enjoyable day at Hollywood Studios we headed back to the Wilderness Lodge to spend our final afternoon by the pool and pack our cases for tomorrows flight home
So that we werent rushing around too much on our last night I had made an ADR at Artist Point so that we could enjoy our final night at this wonderful resort
After swimming, lounging and enjoying some time in the hot tub; we showered and changed before heading to
The Territory Lounge for a pre-dinner drink
All that swimming had made us hungry and our ADR wasnt for a little while so we decided to share a flatbread with our drinks
No surprises that DH ordered a coke and following a quick look through the Cocktail menu I chose this:
Territory Lounge Mojito
It was a lovely refreshing drink and I really enjoyed it, it wasn't too sweet which sometimes puts me off Mojitos
Territory Lounge BLT Flatbread
This was obviously meant to come with bacon served on top but we asked if we could have it without as there arent too many non-meat options on the menu
We both loved this flatbread and it was just the right size to share with our drinks
There seemed to be quite a storm brewing outside so we decided to take a walk around the resort and down to the beach for one last time before it the rain hit
We both loved The Wilderness Lodge and it is such a beautiful and relaxing resort to walk around, especially in the evening
Before long it was time to go and check in at
Artist Point
Yet again we were delighted to be taken to a wonderful window table which gave us the most incredible view of the electrical storm that had now begun
Soon our server arrived to take our drink orders and talk us through the menu options
DH stuck with water and I had chose a glass of wine from the very impressive wine list;
14 Hands Chardonnay, Washington
I don't usually choose Chardonnay but this was the recommended pairing for my appetiser and it was excellent
Next up we were brought a basket of warm sourdough which DH made a start on right away; I dont actually remember trying this as I wanted to save my appetite
Bread Service
We were both really hungry this evening as we had skipped lunch following our pig-out on Starring Rolls Café Cupcakes and the flatbread had only made us realise how hungry we were so we decided to both have an appetiser
DH chose this:
Spring Pea Risotto with crispy Snake River Farms Pork Belly,Radish Salad, and Goat Cheese Crisp
He thought this was OK but didnt love it
It was a shame because he said that the Pork was very good but that the risotto was far too salty and that spoiled the overall taste of the dish
I however had a much more suscessful appetiser:
Smokey Portobello Soup with Roasted Shiitakes and Chive Oil
This was a wonderful soup
, I had explained to our server that I didnt eat meat and I had thought that I had read somewhere that this soup had bacon in it
She double checked for me and it turns out that the soup is made with vegetable stock and what looks to be bacon on the surface of the soup are actually sautéed shiitake mushrooms
I dread to think how much cream was in this little bowl of heaven but it was worth every calorie
Our dinner was nicely paced at Artist Point and we never felt rushed; I hate it if your entrees arrive the second you finish your appetiser but no such problems here
First up DHs choice
Char-grilled Beef Tenderloin with Marble Potatoes, Spring Beans,Pearl Onions, and Green Peppercorn Butter
Again a wonderful dish and great cut of meat but spoilt by too much salt in the vegetable preperation
We dont tend to add much salt to our cooking at home so it may just be our palate and others wouldnt find the dish too salty but I would think its better to have the option to add more salt at the table
The meat was really good and tender according to DH and he did eat most of this dish
I knew what I was going to order before I arrived:
Cedar Plank-roasted Wild Columbia River King Salmon with Asparagus, Petit Zucchini and Baby Carrots
You are presented with the salmon still on the Cedar Plank at table side before the fish is plated alongside your vegetables
This was a truly delicious piece of Salmon, cooked to perfection
It was delicate, fresh and full of flavour and the cooking process preserves the moisture of the fish perfectly
The salmon is usually served with a bacon-egg vinaigrette so our server suggested I switch this for a citrus dressing.
The dressing was served on the side but the fish was so good I didnt want to add anything too it
My only problem with this dish was the vegetables, they were perfectly cooked but again far too salty in my opinion so I left most of them
The storm had now passed and we spent a while chatting before decided on what to order for dessert
Having enjoyed the wonderful Peach and Strawberry Cobbler at Whispering Canyon Café the previous week I decided to give the AP version a go
Artist Point Cobbler . . . Seasonal Berries and House-made Black Raspberry Ice Cream
This was a great choice, if not a little heavy after such a big meal but it was sooo good I had to finish it all
The star of the dish was the Black Raspberry Ice Cream
DH chose another fruity pud
Baked Peach Upside-Down Cake with Sweet & Sour Caramel Sauce and Roasted Peach Ice Cream
Well he cleaned his plate so I think its safe to say he enjoyed it
We both had a wonderful evening at AP and even thought there were a few elements of the meal that were not to our taste, overall I would give this restaurant high marks and would love to visit again one day
Our server was a delight and really helped to make the evening extra special, she even delivered a pile of Mickey Straws to our table when she had overheard me saying I wish I had one in my drink!
We settled our bill and headed back to our room to do the last few bits of packing and enjoy a final Hot Chocolate on our balcony
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. My Final Waffle, Waffle