Celebrating 10 years together, a trip to Victora & Albert's - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Beka · 05-27-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Backstage_Gal

Beka, awesome report. Isnt V&A's fabulous? I had the good fortune to go twice for free, but that was over 20 years ago. We took my mom one of the times, and she got a real kick out of the placing of napkins on her lap every time she got up.

We (I) contemplated going back for our 40th anniversary, but my inner cheapscate won out and we ended up not doing anything

Time to go again! We almost didn't do anything this year. I literally booked this meal the night before.

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Originally Posted by smile4stamps

WE are going in October!! I currently have the Chef's Table booked!! I was shocked it was still available. Still need to come up with the added $$ for that!

It'll be worth it though! I think it'd be so fun to have a group of friends at the Chef's table!

TinkLoverSam · 05-27-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by smile4stamps

WE are going in October!! I currently have the Chef's Table booked!! I was shocked it was still available. Still need to come up with the added $$ for that!

DO IT!!! Beg, borrow or steal if you have to! Our wedding dinner at the Chef's Table was the BEST night of my life

smile4stamps · 05-27-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TinkLoverSam

DO IT!!! Beg, borrow or steal if you have to! Our wedding dinner at the Chef's Table was the BEST night of my life

Hopefully I just have to work extra hours to do it! It is just my hubby and I so not a whole group.

Okay.. not to hijack but.... I know your sister! We met up at Disneyland and we both booked Crystal Palace for October 14th before park opening!! Totally ironic we did that too!

Beka · 06-04-2012, 06:14 AM

Wow, I didn't realize how long it'd been since I updated! I'll post more today! This new job training is intense! I only get one day off at a time, and am expected to do "homework" on my days off. Phew! Glad to have a good job though!

Beka · 06-07-2012, 10:40 AM

This is a multi grain bread with rye seeds in it. Normally, DH doesn't like breads like this, but he RAVED about it!

I have to admit, it was quite good!

Beka · 06-07-2012, 10:46 AM

Australian Kobe-Style (kobe style? I just got that. Either it is or it isn't, right? Or can you only have Kobe in Japan? Kind of like champagne vs sparkling wine?)

Australian Kobe-Style Beef Tenderloin with Smoked Garlic-Potato Puree

From another angle:

The meat on top of the potatoes (I think) was shredded meat from a short rib. HEAVEN. BBQ flavor WITH potatoes?! I die.

I was getting really full by this point, so I gave probably half of my meat to Kyle. I know, poor guy, right? But it was good. I'm not always a steak fan, it's too tough for me, but this was awesome! Super tender, rich, flavorful. Yum.

Kyle had the Niman Ranch Lamb with Baby Tomatoes, Artichokes, & Olive Pesto:

I'm not normally a fan of lamb, but this was to die for. I mean, I would order this myself. It wasn't gamey at all! Usually, when I eat lamb, it tastes like it's growing wool in my mouth. It was really, really good. I recommend it to anyone!

Beka · 06-07-2012, 10:50 AM

We had the choice of a cheese plate or white chocolate gelato. We both chose the cheese:

Blue cheese, which was good, but VERY rich

Our favorites were the gouda & the cheddar.

TheNewMrsB · 06-07-2012, 10:55 AM

You.are.killing me!!!

But in the nicest way possible.

I adore your photos!

Beka · 06-07-2012, 11:00 AM

We both agreed to coffee to go with dessert. The coffee was fine, but the percolator was cool:

Next was dessert. This is a most unfortunate course. By this point we were STUFFED, but agreed to try dessert. We weren't disappointed.

Caramelized Banana Gateau

Dude. What the...? How did I live all of my life without this? Seriously. I love bananas. The filling was wonderful. Not too sweet. OMG. Can I go back just for this?

Kyle had the Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle

He said it was very good. I didn't want to waste what tiny space I had left on that, so I didn't try it, but he polished off a good portion of it.

And when we thought we couldn't fit in any more food, they brought us this:

I only tried one thing, and while it was delicious, I was almost in a drunken food-haze. That and it was after 11:30 at that point.

They finished the evening by giving me a rose & us a mini loaf of orange-date bread, which we tried the next morning for breakfast.

I highly recommend V&As!

Beka · 06-07-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheNewMrsB

You.are.killing me!!!

But in the nicest way possible.

I adore your photos!

I will die with cheese in my veins. When some archaeologist digs me up in 3000 years, they'll be like "What on earth is this that is filling this woman's veins?! Cheddar?!!!"

Yeah, the cheese was good. And honey with gouda?

nemmie · 06-15-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beka

It was very citrusy (I'm gonna make up words as I go, if needed.

LOVE.

Happy 10 year anniversary

siouxi31 · 06-15-2012, 05:26 PM

SOLD!!!!!

Seriously, through the years I had no desire to dine here. But, now, the kids are grown, my palate has matured a bit and I'm ready to pack a dress.

Thank you for the fantastic, detailed and entertaining review!

Linda67 · 06-15-2012, 05:30 PM

What a wonderful review
We are going to have to try this one day for a special treat

Beka · 06-19-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nemmie

LOVE.

Happy 10 year anniversary

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Originally Posted by siouxi31

SOLD!!!!!

Seriously, through the years I had no desire to dine here. But, now, the kids are grown, my palate has matured a bit and I'm ready to pack a dress.

Thank you for the fantastic, detailed and entertaining review!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda67

What a wonderful review
We are going to have to try this one day for a special treat

I encourage you to go! Glad you enjoyed the report!

ninecrayons · 07-06-2012, 08:39 AM

I love that I found this thread! I was doing a quick search on the Dis because DH and I will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary with a trip to V&A!

Your reviews totally sold me on the fact that I've made the right choice! And I love that valet parking is included - it really is a hike from self-parking!

06-04-2012, 06:14 AM	#34
Beka Goes to 11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,341	Wow, I didn't realize how long it'd been since I updated! I'll post more today! This new job training is intense! I only get one day off at a time, and am expected to do "homework" on my days off. Phew! Glad to have a good job though! __________________ Celebrating 10 years together, a Victoria & Albert's review Trips to see The Mouse 1984 1988 1992 1994 1995 1996 2009 2010 2012 2013 _____________________________________________ Kyle & me DS DS Matches Booger

06-07-2012, 10:40 AM	#35
Beka Goes to 11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,341	more bread porn This is a multi grain bread with rye seeds in it. Normally, DH doesn't like breads like this, but he RAVED about it! I have to admit, it was quite good! __________________ Celebrating 10 years together, a Victoria & Albert's review Trips to see The Mouse 1984 1988 1992 1994 1995 1996 2009 2010 2012 2013 _____________________________________________ Kyle & me DS DS Matches Booger

06-07-2012, 10:46 AM	#36
Beka Goes to 11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,341	Let's get to the meat of this meal... Australian Kobe-Style (kobe style? I just got that. Either it is or it isn't, right? Or can you only have Kobe in Japan? Kind of like champagne vs sparkling wine?) Australian Kobe-Style Beef Tenderloin with Smoked Garlic-Potato Puree From another angle: The meat on top of the potatoes (I think) was shredded meat from a short rib. HEAVEN. BBQ flavor WITH potatoes?! I die. I was getting really full by this point, so I gave probably half of my meat to Kyle. I know, poor guy, right? But it was good. I'm not always a steak fan, it's too tough for me, but this was awesome! Super tender, rich, flavorful. Yum. Kyle had the Niman Ranch Lamb with Baby Tomatoes, Artichokes, & Olive Pesto: I'm not normally a fan of lamb, but this was to die for. I mean, I would order this myself. It wasn't gamey at all! Usually, when I eat lamb, it tastes like it's growing wool in my mouth. It was really, really good. I recommend it to anyone! __________________ Celebrating 10 years together, a Victoria & Albert's review Trips to see The Mouse 1984 1988 1992 1994 1995 1996 2009 2010 2012 2013 _____________________________________________ Kyle & me DS DS Matches Booger

06-07-2012, 10:50 AM	#37
Beka Goes to 11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,341	Next course... We had the choice of a cheese plate or white chocolate gelato. We both chose the cheese: Blue cheese, which was good, but VERY rich Our favorites were the gouda & the cheddar. __________________ Celebrating 10 years together, a Victoria & Albert's review Trips to see The Mouse 1984 1988 1992 1994 1995 1996 2009 2010 2012 2013 _____________________________________________ Kyle & me DS DS Matches Booger

06-07-2012, 10:55 AM	#38
TheNewMrsB DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 683	You.are.killing me!!! But in the nicest way possible. I adore your photos! __________________ Jen & Rob's Not-So-Scary Deluxe Dining Report 1988 - First Visit, September 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 - Polynesian, December 2012 - Christmas at the Polynesian

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06-07-2012, 11:00 AM	#39
Beka Goes to 11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,341	Last but not least: We both agreed to coffee to go with dessert. The coffee was fine, but the percolator was cool: Next was dessert. This is a most unfortunate course. By this point we were STUFFED, but agreed to try dessert. We weren't disappointed. Caramelized Banana Gateau Dude. What the...? How did I live all of my life without this? Seriously. I love bananas. The filling was wonderful. Not too sweet. OMG. Can I go back just for this? Kyle had the Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle He said it was very good. I didn't want to waste what tiny space I had left on that, so I didn't try it, but he polished off a good portion of it. And when we thought we couldn't fit in any more food, they brought us this: I only tried one thing, and while it was delicious, I was almost in a drunken food-haze. That and it was after 11:30 at that point. They finished the evening by giving me a rose & us a mini loaf of orange-date bread, which we tried the next morning for breakfast. I highly recommend V&As! __________________ Celebrating 10 years together, a Victoria & Albert's review Trips to see The Mouse 1984 1988 1992 1994 1995 1996 2009 2010 2012 2013 _____________________________________________ Kyle & me DS DS Matches Booger

06-15-2012, 05:26 PM	#42
siouxi31 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Currently moving from Chicago to Scottsdale Posts: 1,425	SOLD!!!!! Seriously, through the years I had no desire to dine here. But, now, the kids are grown, my palate has matured a bit and I'm ready to pack a dress. Thank you for the fantastic, detailed and entertaining review!

06-15-2012, 05:30 PM	#43
Linda67 Has a Masters in Margaritas Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 4,237	What a wonderful review We are going to have to try this one day for a special treat

07-06-2012, 08:39 AM	#45
ninecrayons Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 453	I love that I found this thread! I was doing a quick search on the Dis because DH and I will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary with a trip to V&A! Your reviews totally sold me on the fact that I've made the right choice! And I love that valet parking is included - it really is a hike from self-parking! __________________ "and then the world, / which is round and has only / the colors of these nine crayons" - Margaret Atwood

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