Alaskans Thawing (Freezing) and Eating (DxDDP) 11/28 to 12/08/2010

[DodgerMessa]

Well I guess I am going to do "it" again. What is "it' you ask? A food TR of course. I unfortunately LOVE quality food!!! My doctor and my body probably wish I didn't. They want me to eat grasses, twigs and tofu. Sorry not doin it. This time we did the DxDDP because we fell under free DDP and decided to upgrade. So here are the intro's;

DW - Picky eater and likes all beef Well Done (Dead). Started a diet 2 months before the trip and still kept the weight off during the trip and nearly ate everything she wanted. (No Mickey Ice Cream). She had a pedometer and kept an average of 11 miles per day of walking.

DS - 11 years old. Very picky eater. We would not let him order off the kids menu and required that he broaden his culinary horizons. Sometimes it worked.

Me - Forever 5 years old. Eat anything that does not kill me, immediately. I am a foodie that enjoys creativity, natural tastes and innovation.

We ate at the following locations (only one Counter Service);

Earl of Sandwich
Raglan Road
Sanaa
Flying Fish Cafe
Sci-Fi Diner
Hollywood Brown Derby
Tusker House
Citrico's
Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Artist's Point
Restaurant Marrakesh
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Les Chefs de France
Teppan Edo
The Wave
Boma
California Grill
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Narcoossee's

Color = Counter Service
Color = Table Service
Color = Signature Dining

I will include the pic's of some of the check's and menu's, I was not able to get pic's of all of them, because I found them helpful in other Dining TR's I have read. Hope you enjoy the Dining TR as much as I enjoyed the dining.

 

[cntrygal]

Lets go...ready to read...you dined at a lot of the places we will be eating at on our trip in 3 weeks.

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

I'm in!

 

[stitchaholic]

subscibing!

 

[Linda67]

I'm in

 

[athenna]

I'm in too

 

[pinkxray]

I'm in...looks like a great line up.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

bring it on. Any Alaskan tips on dealing with snow, frozen pipes etc gratefully currently received by all us wimps in the UK.

 

[TigerKat]

I'm on board!

 

[DodgerMessa]

Day 1.
We left Anchorage on 11/27 for an overnight flight to Seattle and then Orlando. We lucked out with only a 40 minute layover. It was 4 degrees F when we left Anchorage. It was a 80 degree day in Orlando. Loved the heat (wish it would have stayed longer). We checked in at CBR and took a nap. We planned all of our meals 5 months ago. DW wanted the first meal to be at Earl of Sandwich because she has been craving the Holiday Special Sandwich (Turkey, Cranberry sauce and everything holiday baked on bread) since our last WDW vacation in 2008.

The Holiday Special, The Full Montagu, The Pizza Sandwich, Yogurt Parfait and Fruit Cup. Always good.

The Check -

$30.26

We played around Downtown Disney but, we were fading fast due to not much sleep on the airplane and too excited to take a nap of any duration. Our ADR for Raglan Road was for 7:00pm. We decided to ask if we could sneak in at 5:30pm. THey were more than happy to help us out. We ate at Raglan Road in 2008 and loved the experience. This time did not disappoint. Better than last time.

The meal started with

Irish Bread with oil, reduced Guinness and Brown Sugar dip. Many flavors all working together. I love this stuff.

Appetizers

DW- Heritage Tomato Salad. Heirloom tomato & rocket salad with shallots, parmesan crisps & balsamic reduction. She loved it.

DS - Mighty Mussels half a pound of fresh Blue Hill bay mussels in a coconut infused curry broth. He didn't like it. I finished it off. I loved the flavor interaction with the curry, mussels and coconut.

Me - Kinky Crab, Kilmore Quay crab spring rolls served with a sweet chili jam. They forgot to bring the Jam with the plate. I ate one of the rolls and remembered the Jam. They brought the Jam. Flavors w/o the Jam were boring and bland. Flavor with the Jam brought out many flavors. Yum.

Entree

DW - Serious Steak 10 oz sirloin topped with Irish whiskey marmalade glaze, with fresh basil oil, mashed potatoes & topped with crispy fried onion strings. She really enjoyed glaze but was not a fan of the onions.

DS - Salmon of Knowledge Baked Atlantic salmon fillet topped with smoked salmon, served with a maple glaze. He really liked the fish.

Me - Lambo Lamb shank braised in rosemary jus with mash, leeks, shiitake mushrooms & baby carrots. I liked that they didn't over herb the dish and allowed some of the Lamb's natural flavor come through. The herb and Lamb flavors complimented each other nicely.

Dessert

DW and Me - Dunbrody Kiss. Chef Dundon’s gift to America. Chocolate. Add chocolate. Then add some more. Saw this walk past the the table and had to have it! It was GREAT!!! Lot's of Chocolate!

DS - Chocolate Chip Cookie. After the Mussel dislike we allowed him to order off the child Dessert Menu because he didn't see anything he like on the Adult Menu.

The Check -

$136.78

 

[MickeyNicki]

I'm here too!

I am so bummed that I never had the chance to try that holiday sandwich...it sounds amazing

 

[DodgerMessa]

bring it on. Any Alaskan tips on dealing with snow, frozen pipes etc gratefully currently received by all us wimps in the UK.

The only Alaskan tips I have, with dealing with snow and cold, is to always have Someone to snuggle up with and have extra supplies on hand.

I'm here too!

I am so bummed that I never had the chance to try that holiday sandwich...it sounds amazing

Yay!!! I have read ALL of your Dining Reviews.... It is GREAT to have a Dis Celeb reading my Dining TR!!! My wife LOVES the Holiday Sandwich. She ordered it in 2008 when we were at WDW and in January 2010 when we went to Vegas. The E of S has a place in the Planet Hollywood Casino Mall.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

LOVE THE TIP!!!! Food at EOS looks as good as ever.

 

[DodgerMessa]

On Day 2 we went to the Sanaa. DW has decided that Sanaa is her new favorite place to eat.

Appetizers

DW - Potato and Pea Samosas - Served with a choice of Tamarind or Mango Chutney. Not what she was used to for Samosas but she enjoyed them.

DS - Lamb Kefta - Lamb Kefta served with Tamarind and Dried Papaya sauce.

Me - Roasted Cauliflower - Roasted Cauliflower served with Tomato sauce. I love Cauliflower. I think it is a very under rated vegi. Any time I see it on a menu, with a twist, I order it. Sanaa did not disappoint. It was complimented very well by the Tomato Sauce.

Entree

Just Joking!

DS - Today's Sustainable Fish (Arctic Char)- Served with seasonal Vegetables in a light Curry Broth.

Me - Tandoori Chicken - Tandoori Chicken wrapped in Naan Bread with minted greens, tomato and cucumber-yogurt Raita. OMG Good. One of my new Favorites.

DW - Beef Short Ribs - Choice of two Entree with Five Grain Pilaf. DW had the choice of one of the bowls having Tandoori Chicken but she turned it down because she was craving beef.

Dessert

DS - Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate bark and a berry sorbet.

Me - Mango Tapioca Pudding.

DW - Dessert Sampler Chocolate Cake, Passion Fruit Kulfi, and Chai Cream. Loved the Chai Cream.

The Check - $107.88

For Dinner we went to the Flying Fish Cafe. It was Great. We only waited 10 minutes.

Appetizers

DS - Floribbean Wild Gulf Shrimp Cocktail. Florida Mango, Palm Hearts, Spicy Radish and Cucumber Relish, with Blood Orange and Basil-infused Olive Oil.

Me - YellowfinTuna Tartare and Crispy Tempura. Tuna-Vegetable Sushi Roll, Hijiki and Wakame Seaweed, Yuzu Tobiko, with Wasabi Foam, and Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce.

Entree

DS - Potato-wrapped Red Snapper. Leek Fondue with a Veal Glace, Red Wine, and Cassis Butter Reduction. DS hates anything potato so he hacked the potatoes off before he ate it (photo is before potato hacking). He enjoyed the meal, minus the potatoes. I tried it all together and it was fantastic.

DW - Char-crusted Certified Black Angus New York Strip Steak. Wilted Rhapini, Roasted Pearl Onions, Fingerling Potatoes,and Tiny Grape Tomatoes, with Classic Sauce Foyot.

Me - Our Chef’s Special Thunder Entrée: Striped Bass. Can't find the details in the menu archives but it was good!

Dessert

DS - Chocolate Trio. Couldn't find it in the menu archives.

DW - Seasonal Berries with a berry sorbet.

Me - Apple Tart Blondie. I couldn't find it in the menu archives but it was Delicious!

The Check - $197.03

 

[Linda67]

Wow what a fantastic day of food

Both Sanaa and Flying Fish look delicious

 

[athenna]

Great reviews so far

Sanaa is my fav restaurant, too We just adore it!

 

[gardengirl628]

count me in!!!!

 

[DodgerMessa]

Day 3. Unfortunately we do not have any pic's for our experience at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre. THe camera threw a tantrum and refused to cooperate.

Our evening meal was a the The Hollywood Brown Derby. We ate here 2 years ago and knew we had to do it again.

Appetizer

DS - Seared Day Boat Sea Scallop with Black Bean-Corn Pudding and a Mango Papaya Salsa.

DW - Baby Greens Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Candied Pecans, Midnight Moon Goat Cheese, and Cabernet Vinaigrette. DW said it was really good, tasty, the right size and a good thing to start with.

Me - Famous Cobb Salad‖ with Finely-chopped Greens, Turkey Breast, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado, Chives, and Cobb Dressing. The flavors were really good. I did not like the texture. The components were so combined it was almost like a leafy slurry. I ate it though.

Entree

DS - Brown Butter Almond-crusted Black Grouper with Golden Beets, Roasted Celery Root, Leeks, and a Lobster Beurre Blanc

DW - Pit-roasted Half Chicken Marinated with Rosemary and Juniper, Black and White Barley, Apple Chutney, and a Natural Chicken Reduction. Perfect Chicken Dish.

Me - Char-grilled Filet of Beef over a Crushed Boniato and Toasted Garlic, with Sun-dried Tomato Chimichurri, and Green Tomato Salsa. THe Filet was a little tough even though it was prepared rare. Otherwise everything blended well and complimented each other.

Dessert

DS - Dark Chocolate Truffle.

DW - Chocolate Three Ways – Dark Almond-Buttermilk Cake Layered with Milk Chocolate Truffle Crème and White Chocolate Chambord. DW was in Heaven!

Me - Warm Seasonal Fruit Cobbler with Crème Fraîche and Orange Blossom Honey. YUM!

The Check - $171.87. Thank god for DxDDP.

 

[DodgerMessa]

Great reviews so far

Sanaa is my fav restaurant, too We just adore it!

Thank You. Sanaa will be at the top of the ADR list when we go again.

count me in!!!!

Welcome

Wow what a fantastic day of food

Both Sanaa and Flying Fish look delicious

They were both FANTASTIC!!

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Joining in and great reviews. Thanks for sharing.