Bring us a Shrubbery!! May 25-June 1, 2007!!

Sunday morning is Gospel Brunch at House of Blues - we're really looking forward to this. Jay and I are big fans of HoB and we think this should be a really interesting experience.

We've done the Gospel Brunch here at the W. Hollywood HoB...very fun! Well, Cowboy Grimace didn't like it, but he was (generally) a good sport about it. The breakfast buffet was better than we thought it would be, too.

(Your idea for AARP-Grimace-action-figures on your trippie thread made me laugh. Apply for a trademark, NOW!)

And I was glad to hear that your Grimace didn't break the bank in Vegas...we did Ok, but probably need to detox for the next few days...;)
 
I've never done the Gospel Brunch, but ate breakfast at the HoB in Vegas and it was one of the best breakfasts in recent memory. OK, so it was 8 years ago and I was 8 weeks pregnant and starving, but it was still really good. I swear. I can't wait to read your report on it!
 
Excellent! 10:30PM here we come!

I guess I'll have to go back and look again - when I tried to check earlier all the park hours were unavailable. I thought it was supposed to be a left-over April Fool's joke...but I'm not laughing. ;)

Oh, ahem, so you're not part of the super secret view the calendar club. Then I supposed I shouldn't have shared that info with you. You didn't hear it from me. :rolleyes1
 
Teppan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops

Lobster Broccoli Stuffed Cheddar Potato

Two-pound Maine "Cantonese" Lobster

Warm Chocolate Cake


That's what I had in December, and everything was AWESOME! (No, I couldn't finish the whole 2 pound lobster, but I sure tried! The soy glaze is amazing!) We have dinner at Blue Zoo at least once each trip, (sometimes twice!) Never had a bad meal. Oh, and the Cosmo is TO DIE FOR! (I almost didn't make it out of the restaurant after having a couple of those :rolleyes1 )

Fantasmic isn't my favorite show... (so shoot me! :rolleyes: ) I hate being in that huge theatre with the masses. But, you have to see it at least once! Going to the last show is the way to go. :thumbsup2 You might need to bump up your ADR to 6:30 to give you enough time for a nice dinner & the transportation time over there... EDIT: Well, if the Fantasmic time is really 10:30, then no need to change anything!

mmmmm....Blue Zoo.... now I want Lobster! :sad2:

C-ya!
-Michelle

Michelle thanks for the great suggestions - it's so nice to hear something...anything about Blue Zoo - doesn't seem to get a lot of press here. Probably because it's not on the DDP.

I'm not a big fan of lobster but Jay is...I'll have to tell him that you recommend the lobster and get him thinking about dinner 6 weeks in advance for a change. ;)

We've done the Gospel Brunch here at the W. Hollywood HoB...very fun! Well, Cowboy Grimace didn't like it, but he was (generally) a good sport about it. The breakfast buffet was better than we thought it would be, too.

(Your idea for AARP-Grimace-action-figures on your trippie thread made me laugh. Apply for a trademark, NOW!)

And I was glad to hear that your Grimace didn't break the bank in Vegas...we did Ok, but probably need to detox for the next few days...;)

Glad to hear you liked the Grimace (in)action figures! I was hoping that would get a laugh. Grimace didn't win anything on this trip and she is not pleased. ;) And thanks for the input about your brunch experience - we're really looking forward to this one, so I hope it lives up to the hype.

I've never done the Gospel Brunch, but ate breakfast at the HoB in Vegas and it was one of the best breakfasts in recent memory. OK, so it was 8 years ago and I was 8 weeks pregnant and starving, but it was still really good. I swear. I can't wait to read your report on it!

We've eaten breakfast at that HoB in Vegas...Mandalay Bay, I think. And I remember that it was a pretty darn good meal, too! I think that's a rare House of Blues that actually offers breakfast on its menu aside from Sunday brunch.

Oh, ahem, so you're not part of the super secret view the calendar club. Then I supposed I shouldn't have shared that info with you. You didn't hear it from me. :rolleyes1

It's not my fault that I have bad computer karma, is it? :lmao:
 

Hey Brenda! Long time, no write? Doh! :headache: Anywho, The spa sounds delish! I think I need a hot stone massage on my head about now. My assistant turned in her notice last week and it has been crazy trying to find someone with the right training and credentialing. We were swamped with resumes a month ago! Day late and a dollar short and all that jazz. Sorry, enough of my troubles. Just wanted to check in and say I'm still here :surfweb: and waiting for May!!
BTW...39 DAYS FOR ME!!!:dance3: I cracked the 40 day mark!!
 
Brenda, I think you "twisted my arm" into choosing bluezoo as my "new to me"
dining for October. The menu choices sound wonderful, but I know they're
always subject to change.

Maybe I'm more of pushover because I'm having a seafood jones right now.
 
**51 days** :yay: :yay: :yay:

That's not much time at all to lose weight, get in shape, finish the other trippie, plan ADRs for October, organize our HP party, and oh yeah....work.

:eek: :eek: :eek:


OK...back to the grind. ;)
 
Hey Brenda! Long time, no write? Doh! :headache: Anywho, The spa sounds delish! I think I need a hot stone massage on my head about now. My assistant turned in her notice last week and it has been crazy trying to find someone with the right training and credentialing. We were swamped with resumes a month ago! Day late and a dollar short and all that jazz. Sorry, enough of my troubles. Just wanted to check in and say I'm still here :surfweb: and waiting for May!!
BTW...39 DAYS FOR ME!!!:dance3: I cracked the 40 day mark!!

Hey there, DD! Congrats on hitting the just-about-six weeks mark! We're right behind you at the-just-about-seven weeks mark. ;)

Sorry to hear about the work issues...it's crazy where I am, too. Some of it is the time of the year and some of it is staffing issues.

Thanks for staying with us! :flower3:


Brenda, I think you "twisted my arm" into choosing bluezoo as my "new to me"
dining for October. The menu choices sound wonderful, but I know they're
always subject to change.

Maybe I'm more of pushover because I'm having a seafood jones right now.

I noticed last year that Bluezoo's menu didn't change all year while I was eyeballing it - on the surface it looks like it changes radically once a year and then they make some seasonal changes off and on.

I will take pictures and post a review when we get back - maybe that will help you decide?

I don't know about you but my seafood jones never really goes away. :lmao:
 
Feel free to leave a suggestion or offer advice or even criticism should you feel the need.

Don't forget... it should be a nice one, but not too expensive.

Signed: A kinigget who formerly said "Ni!"
 
**51 days** :yay: :yay: :yay:

That's not much time at all to lose weight, get in shape, finish the other trippie, plan ADRs for October, organize our HP party, and oh yeah....work.

:eek: :eek: :eek:


OK...back to the grind. ;)

Yeah, but you're da woMAN, Brenda! :woohoo: If anyone can do it, YOU can! Besides, WHAT weight? You look great! :thumbsup2

51 days, plus an October trip! No fair. Trade ya. :teeth:

Don't stress too much! It'll all work out!
-Michelle
 
Don't forget... it should be a nice one, but not too expensive.

Signed: A kinigget who formerly said "Ni!"

Excellent! :lmao:

Yeah, but you're da woMAN, Brenda! :woohoo: If anyone can do it, YOU can! Besides, WHAT weight? You look great! :thumbsup2

51 days, plus an October trip! No fair. Trade ya. :teeth:

Don't stress too much! It'll all work out!
-Michelle

Thank you kindly...but I do need to shed some winter poundage - had a few too many cafe mochas over the last three months and have been a lazy sack of crap.

Has anyone ever eaten at Citricos or Narcooooooseeeeeesssssss? I've love messing around with the name of that restaurant. ;) I'd like to hear some opinions before possibly changing one of our ADRS....
 
Hi Brenda

We ate at Narcoooooossssseeeee's many moons ago on our honeymoon!:cloud9: I have no idea what we had (oh, the shame:sad2: ) but I remember we liked it a lot. The only other thing I remember was the special was Maine lobster, and the price was outrageous (for us, note where we live;) ) and anyway, now don't shoot me, I've lived here my entire life and no, I don't eat lobster. :eek:

It's a beautiful place, though, I'm sure you'd have a fabulous evening there!
 
Has anyone ever eaten at Citricos or Narcooooooseeeeeesssssss? I've love messing around with the name of that restaurant. ;) I'd like to hear some opinions before possibly changing one of our ADRS....

Yep, went after our Grand 1 cruise... guess what I had? LOBSTER! :lmao:
Seriously, it was a great dinner. We all liked it. Also had a CHOCOLATE MARTINI! or two.... Yum. :cool2:

Between the 5 of us, we got to sample half of the entrees - salmon, scallops, fillet, tilefish and my surf & turf (LOBSTER!:rolleyes: ) All was good, will go again. It was more expensive than California Grill, and I'm not sure why. It's about the same level as CG, but not quite... If it's between Narcoossee's and Blue Zoo for seafood - Blue Zoo is better.

Hope that helps!
-Michelle
 
Hi Brenda

We ate at Narcoooooossssseeeee's many moons ago on our honeymoon!:cloud9: I have no idea what we had (oh, the shame:sad2: ) but I remember we liked it a lot. The only other thing I remember was the special was Maine lobster, and the price was outrageous (for us, note where we live;) ) and anyway, now don't shoot me, I've lived here my entire life and no, I don't eat lobster. :eek:

It's a beautiful place, though, I'm sure you'd have a fabulous evening there!

Yep, went after our Grand 1 cruise... guess what I had? LOBSTER! :lmao:
Seriously, it was a great dinner. We all liked it. Also had a CHOCOLATE MARTINI! or two.... Yum. :cool2:

Between the 5 of us, we got to sample half of the entrees - salmon, scallops, fillet, tilefish and my surf & turf (LOBSTER!:rolleyes: ) All was good, will go again. It was more expensive than California Grill, and I'm not sure why. It's about the same level as CG, but not quite... If it's between Narcoossee's and Blue Zoo for seafood - Blue Zoo is better.

Hope that helps!
-Michelle

Thanks to both of you for your advice. I was thinking that since Sunday night is super-EMH at the Magic Kingdom that I might dump the Wolfgang Puck Dining Room ADR and pick something closer to the MK. Maybe Artist Point would be a better choice? Or maybe leaving everything alone would be a better choice?

I know...signing off my computer here at work and going home would be the best choice! :lmao:
 
He Who Has No Voiced Opinions has spoken....

"Leave the ADRS alone; they're fine."


Succinct, that's my man.

Of course, I probably shouldn't have tried to have this conversation in the middle of a televised baseball game, but we were losing 10-0 so it seemed like as good a time as any. :lmao:
 
hahahha...your man sounds like my man " leave those ADRs alone woman!"
I can't wait to see your pics from Shrubfest 2007...oh..and be on the lookout, rumor has it this lady here might be pre-trippin for our June trip soon! wheeeeee :cool1:
 
Has anyone ever eaten at Citricos or Narcooooooseeeeeesssssss? I've love messing around with the name of that restaurant. ;) I'd like to hear some opinions before possibly changing one of our ADRS....

We have been to both numerous times. Citricos was wonderful! It is my favorite place to dine whilst at the world. We are actually going to be there for my Birthday dinner in May. Let me see if I can remember what I had to eat.
Appetizers:
Me: Arancini-Deep fried risotto w/ italian sausage, quattro formaggi and white truffle aioli. It was good. Kinda greasy and cheesy. I have had better.
DH: Wood smoked Mushroom Ravioli with madeira broth and serrano ham. All I can say if WOW!! I don't eat fungus and this was wonderful.
Entrees:
Me: Pan roasted golden tile with lemon butter broth and smoked corn risotto. :faint: It is the most wonderful, delicate fish that just melts in your mouth. I wanted to lick the bowl but didn't think it would go over too well. I did have on a very nice Ralph Lauren sundress and didn't want to chance the dry cleaning bill at WDW.
DH:Braised Veal Shank with carrot-potato puree and roasted veggies. A moment of silence is needed for this dish. :angel: The veal just fell of the bone. All you had to do was look at it and it all feel apart! So juicy and tender. And the carrot-potato puree was creamy and sweet you almost thought it to be sweet potato.
Dessert:
Me: Warm Chocolate Banana Tart with vanilla bean ice cream and caramelized bananas. It was good. Not the best I have had but good. After the amazing entrees anything would have a hard time following.
DH: Some "Dreams" special dessert. Something orangy and sherberty with cake. Nothing to write home about (or remember for that matter)

We also did the wine flights with both our meals. My wines were mostly whites while DH had a good mix. He had a 20 yr old port with dessert and I had coffee with khalua and amaretto.

Narcoossees. We have been here several times and I have to say the new chef that is there now is terrific. I know he came over from another WDW restaurant but can't think of it right now. Anyone know?
Anywho, on with the food. This is from our last trip in September.
Appetizers:
Me:Crab cakes with remoulade and fresee slaw. They were much better than the cakes they had before. The others had pine nuts and capers and were very salty. But the new ones were very tasty with the remoulade.
DH: Chilled shrimp w/ cucumber avocado salsa. He ended up eating them with my remoulade. They were very plump and sweet and perfectly chilled.
Entree:
Me: Steamed WHOLE Maine Lobster w/ drawn butter and roasted asparagus. YUM :thumbsup2 Very good. Not over cooked one bit!
DH: Filet Mignonand lobster tail potato gratin and green pepercorn brandy sauce.The tail usually comes butter poached but DH has a hard time with too much butter so asked if it could be steamed. No Problem! The chef even brought our meals out to us and sat and chatted a little.
We were eating late that night, 8:45pm, so the dining room was pretty quiet by the time our food came out. He was wonderful! I told him how much I enjoyed the new crab cakes and he was very pleased to hear that.
Dessert:
I am sad to say I don't remember what we had for dessert! The chef brought us something special. All I remember is chocolate and Grand Marnier and it was heaven! :love:
Had you also mentioned something about Artist Point? Well her ya go (even if you didn't! ;) )
We also ate here on our September trip. With being just the two of us we tend to eat very well when we vacation. At home though... Fish sticks and tater tots. This restaurant is beautiful. Not to metion this is my favorite resort. The big windows and high ceilings make you feel like taking a big breath when you walk in. Like you could actually smell the tall timber from Yosemite. And the wines they have. Just phenomenal. A little pricey but you are on vacation. So suck it up! On with the food
Artist Point:
Appetizers:
Me: Duck Confit with frisee-anjou pear salad, cherry vinaigrette and duck prosciutto. I have to take a break :sad1: This dishes was so out of this world I wanted to cry. Every single bite just burst with flavor. The duck was very mild and the cherry vinaigrette and pear added just the right amount of tart. I wanted 5 more plates.
DH: Crispy Venison Spring Rolls with hot sweet and sour sauce. Loved it, Loved it, LOVED IT! Again not enough! Can we have larger portions, please?!
Entrees:
Me: Cedar Plank Salmon. It was good. A little on the dry side but good. I have also had the Grilled Buffalo Sirloin and that was wonderful. Very lean and flavorful!
DH: Grilled Beef Tenderloin w/ port wine reduction. He said it was very good and ate everything.
We also had the wine flights with our meal. We got the four course flight even though we had only three courses. We just wanted to try a wide range of things. We didn't get the same wines so we had 8 different wines to try that night.
Dessert:
We both had the special "Celebration" dessert. I can't remember what it was. I don't think we finish it.
We are going back to both Citicous and Narcoossees in May. No room for Artist Point.:headache: We may hit it in October.
 
Just want to jump on the Good Grub/Adult Beverage lover's bandwagon. Only been to the World twice in 20 years, being a left-coaster, but I have liquidated my granddaughter's college fund to finance a Disney Cruise next year. (Just kidding about the college $ but a second on the house might be in order!) And of course since we have to make the long trek across the country, we will be spending at least a week at WDW, too.

We are lifelong lovers of Disneyland since our first visit the year it opened. But DL is sadly lacking in the good eats department. WDW is indeed a whole nother story! Our first WDW trip was back in 1986 so food choices were pretty limited. (Please, no comments about when you were born.:eek: ) We spent two full days eating & drinking our way around Epcot. Imagine our surprise to discover a restaurant IN the castle at Magic Kingdom! And keep in mind there was no such thing as character meals or ADRs back then. Our last visit was in 2006. My oh my, how things had changed. Since we went without children, our focus was less about amusement park rides but rather the discovery of the gastranomic delights with the added ingredient of pixie dust.

My search for dining options led me to the Dis and all the fabulous trip reports. And many, many hours of menu browsing at Deb's site as well. So here I am, living vicariously & counting the lonnnnggg months until our trip across the continent. Please, please, pleeeez...(with cherry, whip cream but no nuts) include lots of detailed desciption & pictures.:thumbsup2

I do have a question for all you experts: which restaurants are NOT on the DDP? You see, my research leads me to believe that there has been a decline in both the offerings & ambiance at the eateries that participate. I am more than a little miffed about that possibility. I would just as soon choose the non-participants if this alledged trend continues.
 
hahahha...your man sounds like my man " leave those ADRs alone woman!"
I can't wait to see your pics from Shrubfest 2007...oh..and be on the lookout, rumor has it this lady here might be pre-trippin for our June trip soon! wheeeeee :cool1:


There are some really cool pictures posted on All Ears already - very exciting to see!

I'll be looking for your pre-post trippie...trains and all!! :thumbsup2
 
We have been to both numerous times. Citricos was wonderful! It is my favorite place to dine whilst at the world. We are actually going to be there for my Birthday dinner in May. Let me see if I can remember what I had to eat.
Appetizers:
Me: Arancini-Deep fried risotto w/ italian sausage, quattro formaggi and white truffle aioli. It was good. Kinda greasy and cheesy. I have had better.
DH: Wood smoked Mushroom Ravioli with madeira broth and serrano ham. All I can say if WOW!! I don't eat fungus and this was wonderful.
Entrees:
Me: Pan roasted golden tile with lemon butter broth and smoked corn risotto. :faint: It is the most wonderful, delicate fish that just melts in your mouth. I wanted to lick the bowl but didn't think it would go over too well. I did have on a very nice Ralph Lauren sundress and didn't want to chance the dry cleaning bill at WDW.
DH:Braised Veal Shank with carrot-potato puree and roasted veggies. A moment of silence is needed for this dish. :angel: The veal just fell of the bone. All you had to do was look at it and it all feel apart! So juicy and tender. And the carrot-potato puree was creamy and sweet you almost thought it to be sweet potato.
Dessert:
Me: Warm Chocolate Banana Tart with vanilla bean ice cream and caramelized bananas. It was good. Not the best I have had but good. After the amazing entrees anything would have a hard time following.
DH: Some "Dreams" special dessert. Something orangy and sherberty with cake. Nothing to write home about (or remember for that matter)

We also did the wine flights with both our meals. My wines were mostly whites while DH had a good mix. He had a 20 yr old port with dessert and I had coffee with khalua and amaretto.

Narcoossees. We have been here several times and I have to say the new chef that is there now is terrific. I know he came over from another WDW restaurant but can't think of it right now. Anyone know?
Anywho, on with the food. This is from our last trip in September.
Appetizers:
Me:Crab cakes with remoulade and fresee slaw. They were much better than the cakes they had before. The others had pine nuts and capers and were very salty. But the new ones were very tasty with the remoulade.
DH: Chilled shrimp w/ cucumber avocado salsa. He ended up eating them with my remoulade. They were very plump and sweet and perfectly chilled.
Entree:
Me: Steamed WHOLE Maine Lobster w/ drawn butter and roasted asparagus. YUM :thumbsup2 Very good. Not over cooked one bit!
DH: Filet Mignonand lobster tail potato gratin and green pepercorn brandy sauce.The tail usually comes butter poached but DH has a hard time with too much butter so asked if it could be steamed. No Problem! The chef even brought our meals out to us and sat and chatted a little.
We were eating late that night, 8:45pm, so the dining room was pretty quiet by the time our food came out. He was wonderful! I told him how much I enjoyed the new crab cakes and he was very pleased to hear that.
Dessert:
I am sad to say I don't remember what we had for dessert! The chef brought us something special. All I remember is chocolate and Grand Marnier and it was heaven! :love:
Had you also mentioned something about Artist Point? Well her ya go (even if you didn't! ;) )
We also ate here on our September trip. With being just the two of us we tend to eat very well when we vacation. At home though... Fish sticks and tater tots. This restaurant is beautiful. Not to metion this is my favorite resort. The big windows and high ceilings make you feel like taking a big breath when you walk in. Like you could actually smell the tall timber from Yosemite. And the wines they have. Just phenomenal. A little pricey but you are on vacation. So suck it up! On with the food
Artist Point:
Appetizers:
Me: Duck Confit with frisee-anjou pear salad, cherry vinaigrette and duck prosciutto. I have to take a break :sad1: This dishes was so out of this world I wanted to cry. Every single bite just burst with flavor. The duck was very mild and the cherry vinaigrette and pear added just the right amount of tart. I wanted 5 more plates.
DH: Crispy Venison Spring Rolls with hot sweet and sour sauce. Loved it, Loved it, LOVED IT! Again not enough! Can we have larger portions, please?!
Entrees:
Me: Cedar Plank Salmon. It was good. A little on the dry side but good. I have also had the Grilled Buffalo Sirloin and that was wonderful. Very lean and flavorful!
DH: Grilled Beef Tenderloin w/ port wine reduction. He said it was very good and ate everything.
We also had the wine flights with our meal. We got the four course flight even though we had only three courses. We just wanted to try a wide range of things. We didn't get the same wines so we had 8 different wines to try that night.
Dessert:
We both had the special "Celebration" dessert. I can't remember what it was. I don't think we finish it.
We are going back to both Citicous and Narcoossees in May. No room for Artist Point.:headache: We may hit it in October.


Wow...a full review of three restaurants right here on the Shrub!! All three of those dinners sound delish! :thumbsup2 Thanks so much for taking the time to post all of that information for us.

Now I'm starving and have nothing to eat but a banana and some tomato soup. ;)


I think we're going to try AP in October. The only ADR I could switch out on this trip would be California Grill, which is on Wednesday night...and we both really wanted to go back there again. So I guess I'm leaving everything alone like Jay told me to!

I guess we'll have to fit them all in come October.

Maybe I'll call that trip report: Bye-Bye Belt! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
 


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