Dining reviews 11/25-12/6-Lots of pics, a little talk - Counter Service - The End!

[wilma-bride]

Spoodles is not my cup of tea (in terms of menu choice) Kathy but it sounds like you had lovely meals there - although I have to say your DH's entree looks like it has rice with it, not couscous

 

[Briarmom]

Thanks for sharing!!

Wait, we have a booze thread?

 

[TigerKat]

Spoodles looks yummy! I must say, I've never been there but it has my favorite name. SPOODLES, oodles, noodles, poodles, doodles...... I love the way it sounds. I'll have to get there one of these days.

I hope you get a chance to go there!

Spoodles is not my cup of tea (in terms of menu choice) Kathy but it sounds like you had lovely meals there - although I have to say your DH's entree looks like it has rice with it, not couscous

Joh - You are absolutely right, I forgot he asked for rice pilaf. He's not a couscous guy. Thanks for catching that, I'll have to edit it.

Thanks for sharing!!

Wait, we have a booze thread?

Sure do:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22656573#post22656573

 

[jeminni]

Great review of Spoodles Kathy. I had the red snapper like your husband had and really enjoyed it. After seeing that picture of the Sangria I'm definately trying one of those the next time I go there.

 

[TigerKat]

Great review of Spoodles Kathy. I had the red snapper like your husband had and really enjoyed it. After seeing that picture of the Sangria I'm definately trying one of those the next time I go there.

Thanks! You really should try the Sangria, it is excellent.

 

[LouDisney]

Kathy, I love Spoodles. It's a must do for me. The bread and dipping sauce is worth going for alone...lol. Great review.

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy, I love Spoodles. It's a must do for me. The bread and dipping sauce is worth going for alone...lol. Great review.

Thanks Lisa! I agree about the bread and dipping sauce.

 

[Beana9802]

You should add this one to the booze thread!!!

there's a booze thread!?

 

[TigerKat]

there's a booze thread!?

Yep.....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22656573#post22656573

 

[Beana9802]

Yep.....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22656573#post22656573

mmmm tasty!

 

[TigerKat]

Is anyone interested in seeing a TS meal we had at Universal's NBA City, it was awesome. Also anyone interested in CS lunches?

 

[LouDisney]

Sure Kathy, I would like to see them. I sometimes go to Universal/IOA and dine at City Walk. I have never tried NBA City.

 

[TigerKat]

OK! I must say we only ate at NBA City but we were very impressed by the number of different restaurants at US/IOA. I think I'd like to stay there a couple of days just to eat!!!

Our server suggested the first dish - Chicken Bleu Cheese Pasta - The Pasta, served with Oak-Grilled chicken is sauteed with garlic, wild mushrooms and fresh spinach, then tossed in a rich bleu cheese crumbles. We thought this would be very rich but the bleu cheese didn't overpower the dish.

The second dish I picked as something that would go with the pasta as we were going to split the two - Bruschetta Salad - Three slices of brick-oven toasted Asiago cheese bread topped with fresh pesto, vine ripe Roma tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese, placed on a mound of assorted fresh field greens tossed in raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing. You can get this topped with Oak-Grilled Chicken Breast, Oak-Grilled Filet of Salmon, Pesto Grilled Shrimp or Ahi Tuna. I chose the Shrimp! Here they are:

If this is any indication of the quality of the food at US/IOA I can't wait to go back. Both of these were excellent!!!!!

 

[cjcolt]

wow!! Awesome report. Thanks for taking the time to post all the wonderful pictures

I love this board if only for the food pics

Will be going to Spoodles for sure. I might even have to save some extra $$ so we can hit BlueZoo. That seafood platter looked amazing!

 

[TigerKat]

wow!! Awesome report. Thanks for taking the time to post all the wonderful pictures

I love this board if only for the food pics

Will be going to Spoodles for sure. I might even have to save some extra $$ so we can hit BlueZoo. That seafood platter looked amazing!

That shellfish platter WAS amazing...save your $$$!!

 

[wilma-bride]

Kathy, we ate at NBA City back in August and the food was outstanding. I am disappointed you didn't have a dessert though - one DH and I shared was delicious

And, for the record, I am definitely interested in counter service meals - anything to prolong your reviews

 

[LouDisney]

Thanks Kathy, the food looks awesome!! I will have to it the next time I am there.

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy, we ate at NBA City back in August and the food was outstanding. I am disappointed you didn't have a dessert though - one DH and I shared was delicious

And, for the record, I am definitely interested in counter service meals - anything to prolong your reviews

We were so full we didn't have room for dessert. I'll do the CS meals as soon as I can, DS is causing some family drama. I think he and his GF are breaking up.

Thanks Kathy, the food looks awesome!! I will have to it the next time I am there.

You're welcome. Like I said, this was our first experience eating at US/IOA, but it won't be our last!

 

[Poppinsme]

Add Spoodles to my list!
WOW do those Mussels look good. I love Mussels. The best we have had in town were believe it or not Harrarhs buffet. Very tasty.
Your reviews are so fun and the pics make me want to lick the screen.
Wish I was at WDW right now. Sigh.

 

[TigerKat]

Add Spoodles to my list!
WOW do those Mussels look good. I love Mussels. The best we have had in town were believe it or not Harrarhs buffet. Very tasty.
Your reviews are so fun and the pics make me want to lick the screen.
Wish I was at WDW right now. Sigh.

Those mussels were incredible and they were huge. I could have licked the bowl clean.