Cool that they were able to work with you and add to the reservation.
I thought it was so strange that they couldn't just add one person to the reservation. I thought it would be so easy to just squeeze her onto the same table or booth that they had designated for us. I wonder if those systems think of it as her needing a whole separate table? It didn't matter because as I'd hoped when we checked with the actual restaurant it was no problem. Just caused a little stress leading up to it.
I don't think our state has an appetizer per say but if we did I'll bet it would contain salmon. lol.
I think I would love it. Salmon is my favorite!
Okay, I tried so hard not to ask but what are her unusual ones? Does she have Celiac disease? Are they allergies or intolerances?
I need to preface this by saying that I don't suffer from food allergies so I hope this doesn't come off as unsympathetic. I don't really know all of them. Wheat, corn, soy, shellfish, pineapple are ones that come to mind. I think wheat and shellfish are pretty common. I know one other person who has a pineapple allergy. Corn's a tough one because it's in everything. She can't even tolerate corn syrup. I don't know if she has celiac. She calls them allergies.
I've known her since high school and the only allergy she had until probably 5 years ago was shellfish. She's always been difficult in restaurants (we tease her about Sally's ordering in When Harry Met Sally) but now she's impossible. I tell her this to her face so it's ok.
The comment about the logic was for inconsistencies. For example, at Mama's she refused a beef dish because the restaurant could not confirm that the beef was grass fed or not fed corn. She had no such concern with her burger at ABC Commissary.
You fish looks nice, the skin crispy, and nice plating.
I never serve fish with the skin on. I need to start doing that.
It makes me happy to see good reviews of Mama Melrose, since there's so many bad ones out there. The next time I have a need for a dinner ADR in HS, this is my choice, I'm looking forward to trying it some day!
I had just dismissed it but after reading some good reviews recently here on the DIS I thought the Fantasmic! package was a good option. I thought we'd just order safe foods but I really liked my fish dish.
We ate at ABC a few years ago too, because of the proximity. Unfortunately our meal didn't turn out as well so we haven't gone back. But from the looks of your salad (or should I saw the internet picture salad) they are making an effort to get better.
I wonder if they are upping their game or we just got lucky but it was good.
Love, love, love the carrot cake cookie.
Me, too!
Go Rhode Island you calamari loving people you ; ) Of course you made me google state foods curious what good ole VA had in that department. Sadly we have no state food ; (
It's because VA isn't as ridiculous as RI. I'm sure they had more pressing issues than a state appetizer. Not even state food. State appetizer!
I have a friend like this too. I usually just sip my wine and smile.
It's really the only way to deal with it.
This looks great!!!! I've been reading lots of Mama Melrose reviews lately and it looks like its a bit of a hidden gem. May try it for lunch instead of the usual scifi on an upcoming trip.
I'd also read the good reviews so we tried it. I said above that I thought we'd just order safe stuff but I thought my fish was really well prepared.
I need to try Sci Fi next time. Those fried pickles are calling my name.
Sounds like a good HS day...your Quinoa salad looked pretty good actually...something I will take note of because I will probably want a light lunch...so I can get that carrot cake cookie. Seriously...that's part of my reason for going to HS at all lol...kidding...sorta
. Also I was debating that Mama Melrose package thing...still am as I'm not sure about our dinner plans for our HS day...so many choices. I'm glad you thought it was worthwhile though.
It was so good and you can get it with chicken or salmon if you're hungrier. Believe me, the carrot cake cookie was high on my agenda for HS. It was mostly the reason for my lighter lunch.
I liked the package. The food was good and it relieved the stress of getting a good seat for Fantasmic!
I'm enjoying your report! Didn't realize we were from the same area until you mentioned the calamari!!!!
So, hi neighbor!!!
neighbor! I hope it doesn't offend your Rhody pride when I complain about the state govt.
It is kind of comical how huge the carrot cake cookie is in person. It's super good, though, and a must-try.
Yum to your salad. I'm a big fan of couscous, quinoa, and arugula and it's good to know there's a lighter option in HS for really hot days.
How did you find the seats for Fantasmic! with your package? I've been wanting to try it, but always end up backing out. Lately I've been seeing great reviews for MM and for HBD, so it's becoming more intriguing to me. Your fish looks delicious, for sure.
It's so good and the size makes it easy to split. Although I'd be able to finish one on my own no problem. The salad was so good. The kalamata olives really added flavor. The Fantasmic! seats were great. Like I said they were higher up but in the center so the view was fantastic.
I'm enjoying your report! Can't wait to hear more!
Thank you!
I was kinda looking forward to " I'll have the gluten free pasta with the broccoli, but not boiled broccoli, I want it steamed, and on the side. And only if it's from an organic farm. If it's not organic I'll just have the gluten free pasta but I want to mix the pesto in myself." True Sally style
In all seriousness, I'm glad they were sensitive to your friends allergy needs. That's really cool. It sounds like you had a nice dinner with her and it was great that she was able to drive up and meet you there!
I've never heard of a state having an official appetizer!!! I'm afraid of what Colorado's might be...Rocky Mountain oysters perhaps
Blech....
Oh, when I read your comment on my TR and you said you'd come over here I feared you'd be disappointed.
I kind of tuned out the particulars and I don't really want to make her sound bad because I love her so. But yeah, your example is very much like how she orders at restaurants. And that was before all these new food allergies.
Disney service is top notch and Mama's was great like any great restaurant. We went to a restaurant up here for Christmas 2 years ago and we had a similar experience - server going back and forth to the kitchen multiple times to get it right. That particular restaurant is one of the top-rated restaurants on Yelp.
Only our state would spend time and money to have an official appetizer. It's ludicrous.
What are Rocky Mountain oysters? Are they like ocean oysters we have here?
I tried it once and will never go back to ABC. It was worse than two day old fast food. I'm glad you had a better experience.
I had kind of expected the same and was surprised that it was good. But it was good.
It was served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, Wilted Greens, and a Celery Root Beurre Blanc. 
We were just ready to leave at that point. 
I kid. More the size of a dessert plate.
Oh no! Not disapointed at all 
I love your DR and love it even more that you are a very good friend to respect her allergies and " ordering style". 
kind of a cowboy thing I guess. Not commonly seen on menu's here but it was the only unique thing to Colorado I could think of !
I would laugh as well.
