Conservative Hippie
Ravenclaw
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2006
Day 5The Mara, Sunshine Seasons, and Le Cellier
Friday morning, DH and I headed over to Epcot while Mom and Michael stayed to swim (Michael) and explore the resort (Mom). After trying to get a Kenyan press pot at Boma, and being told they only offered it for room service, Mom had a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso at The Mara (AKLs quick service). It was also made with Kenyan coffee, and very good. DH was really in the mood for a hearty eggs and bacon breakfast, and we made it to Sunshine Seasons in the Land about fifteen minutes before they stop serving breakfast at 11:00. He had a platter with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and a biscuit, and it definitely satisfied the craving. This was the only place we found bottled Powerade on this trip, BTW. I am more of a sweet breakfast person rather than savory, and they only offered French toast on the kids menu. But I asked if I could get French toast instead of eggs on my platter, and they obliged. Everything was very goodthe French toast was slightly cinnamony, which I love. At about 2:00, DH had to have a cinnamon roll from Kringla Bakeri. I only had a few bites, trying to save room for Le Cellier
Our reservation for Le Cellier was at 4:00. We checked in right at 4:00, and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. We were seated in the Northwest Territory, which was appropriately very remote and secluded. The quiet was very nice. On the dining plan you can get a non-alcoholic specialty drink, and we took advantage of it. Mom got of course the Cappuccino Freeze. DH got the Mango Smoothie, and Michael and I got the Chocolate Raspberry Shake. They were all very good! For appetizers, Mom and I got the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. It is very very thick, more like a cheese dip, and I enjoyed dipping the pretzel bread in mine, while Mom like the multigrain bread with hers. Michael got the Shrimp Cocktail with wasabi and said it needed more wasabi so it would be spicier. DH got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin Kabob and LOVED IT! We had all been looking forward to filet mignon all week Mom, DH and I all had the Le Cellier Mushroom Filet MignonWild mushroom risotto, white truffle and herb beurre blanc, topped with fried parsnips. THIS. WAS. AMAZING. The filet was tender, the risotto was creamy, and the parsnips added a crispy texture. Michael had the 7 oz Filet MignonGlazed with maple BBQ sauce and accompanied by cream cheese mashed potatoes. He said the mashed potatoes were the best hed ever had. I could go on and on about the filets but the desserts were just as impressive!
Michael and I had the Maple Crème Brulee. This was just as good as the Caramel-Banana Crème Brulee from Kona. It is served with cinnamon whipped cream, and the maple and cinnamon are soooooo good together! Mom had the Chocolate Whiskey Cake, which was very large and very rich. DH had the Strawberries and Balsamic Ice Cream (prettiest dessert award). It was brought to the table with a tiny pitcher of warm vanilla cream, which was poured over the top. This was sooooooooooo good, it almost made me forget about my brulee. Honestly, when he was done, I scooped up the leftover sauce. Overall, Le Cellier was wonderful. The service was very quick and the atmosphere was very quiet (probably due to our early reservation). The food was more than excellent, and this remains our #1 TS. We agreed next time we would try to go once on the first day and once on the last day. DDP Value: $250
Le Cellier
Clockwise from top: Cappucino Freeze, Chocolate Raspberry Shake x2, Mango Smoothie
Clockwise from top: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Shrimp Cocktail, another Cheddar Cheese Soup, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Kabob
Le Cellier Mushroom Filet Mignon
7 oz Filet Mignon
Strawberries and Balsamic Ice Cream
Chocolate Whiskey Cake
Maple Creme Brulee
What province of Canada do the chopsticks come from?
Coming up in Day 6....Tusker House and Final Awards....
Friday morning, DH and I headed over to Epcot while Mom and Michael stayed to swim (Michael) and explore the resort (Mom). After trying to get a Kenyan press pot at Boma, and being told they only offered it for room service, Mom had a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso at The Mara (AKLs quick service). It was also made with Kenyan coffee, and very good. DH was really in the mood for a hearty eggs and bacon breakfast, and we made it to Sunshine Seasons in the Land about fifteen minutes before they stop serving breakfast at 11:00. He had a platter with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and a biscuit, and it definitely satisfied the craving. This was the only place we found bottled Powerade on this trip, BTW. I am more of a sweet breakfast person rather than savory, and they only offered French toast on the kids menu. But I asked if I could get French toast instead of eggs on my platter, and they obliged. Everything was very goodthe French toast was slightly cinnamony, which I love. At about 2:00, DH had to have a cinnamon roll from Kringla Bakeri. I only had a few bites, trying to save room for Le Cellier
Our reservation for Le Cellier was at 4:00. We checked in right at 4:00, and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. We were seated in the Northwest Territory, which was appropriately very remote and secluded. The quiet was very nice. On the dining plan you can get a non-alcoholic specialty drink, and we took advantage of it. Mom got of course the Cappuccino Freeze. DH got the Mango Smoothie, and Michael and I got the Chocolate Raspberry Shake. They were all very good! For appetizers, Mom and I got the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. It is very very thick, more like a cheese dip, and I enjoyed dipping the pretzel bread in mine, while Mom like the multigrain bread with hers. Michael got the Shrimp Cocktail with wasabi and said it needed more wasabi so it would be spicier. DH got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin Kabob and LOVED IT! We had all been looking forward to filet mignon all week Mom, DH and I all had the Le Cellier Mushroom Filet MignonWild mushroom risotto, white truffle and herb beurre blanc, topped with fried parsnips. THIS. WAS. AMAZING. The filet was tender, the risotto was creamy, and the parsnips added a crispy texture. Michael had the 7 oz Filet MignonGlazed with maple BBQ sauce and accompanied by cream cheese mashed potatoes. He said the mashed potatoes were the best hed ever had. I could go on and on about the filets but the desserts were just as impressive!
Michael and I had the Maple Crème Brulee. This was just as good as the Caramel-Banana Crème Brulee from Kona. It is served with cinnamon whipped cream, and the maple and cinnamon are soooooo good together! Mom had the Chocolate Whiskey Cake, which was very large and very rich. DH had the Strawberries and Balsamic Ice Cream (prettiest dessert award). It was brought to the table with a tiny pitcher of warm vanilla cream, which was poured over the top. This was sooooooooooo good, it almost made me forget about my brulee. Honestly, when he was done, I scooped up the leftover sauce. Overall, Le Cellier was wonderful. The service was very quick and the atmosphere was very quiet (probably due to our early reservation). The food was more than excellent, and this remains our #1 TS. We agreed next time we would try to go once on the first day and once on the last day. DDP Value: $250
Le Cellier
Clockwise from top: Cappucino Freeze, Chocolate Raspberry Shake x2, Mango Smoothie
Clockwise from top: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Shrimp Cocktail, another Cheddar Cheese Soup, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Kabob
Le Cellier Mushroom Filet Mignon
7 oz Filet Mignon
Strawberries and Balsamic Ice Cream
Chocolate Whiskey Cake
Maple Creme Brulee
What province of Canada do the chopsticks come from?
Coming up in Day 6....Tusker House and Final Awards....
It is also good to know there are nice folks out there who enjoy eating as part of their vacation. 
Michael
Mom
DH
Me
