California Grill - Picture Report - Relive the experience! ADDED MAY '09 Pics Page 23

[ehagerty]

Entering

Appetizers

Ahi Tuna Flatbread - not offered often - wonderful

Crab

Sushi - custom order (again)

Sashimi

 

[ehagerty]

Pork Tenderloin

Swordfish

Filet

Halibut

 

[ehagerty]

...but I like it so....

Yoshe and the sushi seating

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[ehagerty]

Always friendly, helpful, accessible - look for him in the kitchen - let him know how much you enjoy the meal!

 

[natalielongstaff]

what fantastic pictures, thanks for posting them

 

[flagrandma]

Great pics. We were there the end of May. Our first tripto the world!! My husband, daughter, granddaughter and myself ate there the first night. The pics bring back wonderful memories. The food and the view were spectacular!!

 

[Briar_Rose]

DH and I are going in Sept and it will be our first time to CG. All of the entrees look amazing. If you had to pick one or two which were your favorites? Were there any that you were less than thrilled about? We are both fairly adventurous eaters. I am not a big fan of mushrooms though (DH likes them).

 

[ehagerty]

DH and I are going in Sept and it will be our first time to CG. All of the entrees look amazing. If you had to pick one or two which were your favorites? Were there any that you were less than thrilled about? We are both fairly adventurous eaters. I am not a big fan of mushrooms though (DH likes them).

The filet is wonderful - but it IS filet. If you particularly like filet - and are not particularly fond of fish - this would be my recommendation.

The pork tenderloin is the signature dish. I had a taste from the plate displayed here - it was great - and if you love pork tenderloin, get this.

I happen to like fish. Chef Jens came from the Flying Fish. I think the combinations of sauces and accompaniments (thank goodness for spell check) with the fish are truly inspired. I cook fish 3-4 times a week (whatever is fresh at Wegman's - the Disney of grocery stores) and I love fish. Actually, I like everything - but I usually go with whatever Chef recommends - after all, accounting for my personal preferences, who would know better?? Remember, he is accessible, friendly, etc. - if he is not there, your server can ask whoever IS there what they recommend. The key is not to seek or act on a blind recommendation, but give them enough input to help you choose from the selections within that range.

 

[Schucraig]

Thanks for all the great pictures and info!

 

[curiouser]

Once again, your pictures have me in awe!! I aspire to your level of food photography! I had all your tips running through my head while I was photographing our meal at CG.

I am still learning and taking pictures of as much food as I can for practice, but nothing quite photographs like the food at California Grill.

Forgive me, because I know I've asked this before.. but I think I recall that you are using a Digital Rebel? What type of lens?

 

[Goofy_4_WDW]

I enjoyed your pictures so much
Thank you!!!!!

 

[CindeBella]

I am so excited about the CA Grill now! I'm on the phone now trying to change our ADR's to sunset rather than viewing the fireworks!

Thanks for posting

 

[ehagerty]

Once again, your pictures have me in awe!! I aspire to your level of food photography! I had all your tips running through my head while I was photographing our meal at CG.

I am still learning and taking pictures of as much food as I can for practice, but nothing quite photographs like the food at California Grill.

Forgive me, because I know I've asked this before.. but I think I recall that you are using a Digital Rebel? What type of lens?

Most of the pictures were taken with the 28-135 IS lens. The rest were taken with the lens that came with the camera. I think for food, the "IS" (image stabilizer) feature isn't that noticeable - although it definitely is for really low light, like fireworks.

I agree that the CG food is artistic - therefore very photo-worthy.

Will you be posting the pictures??

 

[curiouser]

Most of the pictures were taken with the 28-135 IS lens. The rest were taken with the lens that came with the camera. I think for food, the "IS" (image stabilizer) feature isn't that noticeable - although it definitely is for really low light, light fireworks.

I agree that the CG food is artistic - therefore very photo-worthy.

Will you be posting the pictures??

All of our dining photos are in my dining review, linked in my signature. But if you want a direct link to the CG review and photos it is here: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1438757&page=4

When we went to CG we had only owned the camera a grand total of a week so I did a lot of experimenting.

 

[Briar_Rose]

The filet is wonderful - but it IS filet. If you particularly like filet - and are not particularly fond of fish - this would be my recommendation.

The pork tenderloin is the signature dish. I had a taste from the plate displayed here - it was great - and if you love pork tenderloin, get this.

I happen to like fish. Chef Jens came from the Flying Fish. I think the combinations of sauces and accompaniments (thank goodness for spell check) with the fish are truly inspired. I cook fish 3-4 times a week (whatever is fresh at Wegman's - the Disney of grocery stores) and I love fish. Actually, I like everything - but I usually go with whatever Chef recommends - after all, accounting for my personal preferences, who would know better?? Remember, he is accessible, friendly, etc. - if he is not there, your server can ask whoever IS there what they recommend. The key is not to seek or act on a blind recommendation, but give them enough input to help you choose from the selections within that range.

Thanks so much for your help. That is great advice. Maybe we will just ask for the chef's recommendation since we like everything you mentioned- unless something really jumps out at us. It sounds like we really can't go wrong either way.

 

[Disfan3]

OMG! I'm guessing the food tastes as good as it looks, right? We have reservations for a group of 24 this fall, and I can not wait!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting these amazing photo's.

hehehe

I am with her....in the 24!! SHELLBEE!! BABEE!!!


To the OP: Are the portions big enough to share or would you suggest each person get thier own meal?

 

[Beep]

What fantastic pictures, they are beautiful.

I have a bit of a strange thank you too! We were considering the CG for our wedding meal but after seeing it in more detail it really isn't our type of food or style. The restaurant looks very nice, but I don't think we would enjoy the food. Definitely one to cross off our list of potential venues.

 

[ehagerty]

Are the portions big enough to share or would you suggest each person get thier own meal?

I think the portions are fairly large - I can never eat a whole entree myself. I always count help from teen sons!

But, remember, size here is relative. The server can be more helpful by inquiring with the kitchen as to actual ounces - or show dimensions with hand gestures.

 

[toocooltobeMom]

What a wonderfull thread to subscribe to!! Thank you ehagerty.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Thanks for the great pictures.