The next day was Epcot. We did a few rides and entered World Showcase right at opening. We knew exactly where we wanted to go. Tangerine Cafe, our favorite Epcot CS. The food here is well worth the higher price. The portions are big enough to share, and trust me DH and I can put away the food. We shared the Chicken and Lamb Shawarma Platter - served with side of Hummus, Tabouleh and a Tangierine Couscous Salad with fresh Moroccan bread. We love this. The couscous salad is excellent. The meat is well spiced and flavorful. The bread is soft and fresh. Well worth the $15 price tag.
Next we went wine tasting in France. This is one of our favorite activities in the World.
We met some friends to bum around Epcot that afternoon. We were texting back and forth so much coordinating, so I ran out of battery. I can only describe the remainder of the day.
I really like the multi-colored margarita outside the Mexico Pavilion. Had a couple of those. Dh had a wine tasting in Germany. He tried the red tasting, even though Germany is known for its whites. He was not impressed. I was sipping my margaritas, so I didn't really taste them.
That night we went to Bluezoo. I should have known good things were in store for us. I should have known this would supplant Il Mulino as my all time FAVORITE restaurant. I NEVER EVER EVER get to take photos at my favorite restaurant. I didn't get any photos here, but I sure wish I had. This was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!! The food was BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am so bummed. I will try to explain what we had in as much detail as possible.
First things First. This is the First place ever that acknowledged our anniversary. We have been in the World for our anniversary three times, my birthday and DH birthday. Never did anyone give us any special treatment, until this night. Immediately after sitting down, we were each given a wonderful glass of champagne. I looked on the menu and saw it was a $15 glass, each. There was a perfect ripe raspberry at the bottom of the glass. The manager came over and congratulated us and talked awhile. That is when I discovered that the Food & Wine classic is set for October 31 and November 1 this year. Yay!! This was so good and so sweet, I was a bit overwhelmed.
We got an amuse bouche, but unfortunately I don't recall what it was exactly. I thought it had a tiny little bite of tuna. I was so dazzled by our champagne I didn't make a note.
We started out with Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - Miso caviar, cucumber, scallion cream, nitro siracha aioli $18.00. I had the same dish at the Food & Wine Classic last October, and knew that I had to have more than the taste I had back then. Superfresh Tuna, asian slaw and freeze dried siracha. Think dippin dots, only made of hot sauce. FANTASTIC!!
For our main dishes, DH had Simply Fish - the daily selection of finest fresh fish selected from coastal waters around the world, simply grilled on our teppanyaki grill, served with warm crabmeat, dijon mustard, chives sauce. That day I think it was grouper or sea bass. I honestly don't remember. What I do remember is that it was wonderful. The crab sauce was velvety. I could barely keep my fork off his plate.
Not to say mine wasn't one of the best fishies ever. I swear I stabbed DH's hand several times as he tried to sneak another bite. I had Dirty South Swordfish - barbecue rubbed, house smoked tasso risotto, rock shrimp, littleneck clams. OH MY GOD!!! This was FABULOUS!!!! On the bottom was risotto. The smokey, spicy, super-sweet bacon-y taste of the tasso was to die for. On top of that was a large tasty piece of swordfish. I know the description says BBQ, but it was so much more than that. It was a dry run BBQ that had essence of cayenne pepper. Top that with a spicy sauce that included rock shrimp and succulent clams, and you had perfection. I just wanted to lick the plate to get the little sauce that was left.
DH said he needed to take a ciggie break by this time, so he left the dessert choice to me. I asked for the menu, and looked at it a bit. While I was scoping it out, our wonderful waiter kept me company. We talked about wine, as DH and I had drunk a couple of nice glasses after our wonderful champagne. We also talked about chocolate, my love of dessert, and how I always wanted to be a pastry chef. When DH came back, the server gave us a minute to discuss dessert. I was about to order the Banoffee Tarte, but I didn't have a chance. Out he came with the BEST DESSERT EVER!! There was a chocolate pavlova. Beneath the fluffy, yet crunchy, meringue was a rich dark chocolate gelato. Next to that was a piece of chocolate that had Happy Anniversary on it written in gold. There were two truffles. It seems like there was something else chocolate, but I can't remember. By this point I was a bit drunk, both on the vino and the wonderful special experience we were having. Oh how I hate that my camera always poops out on me when I am at my favorite restaurants. I just can't describe how much I loved this dessert.
The service was excellent. Every person who served us, including the guys taking our plates, said Happy Anniversary. The manager took time to come talk to us. Our server, was the best ever. The meal was perfectly timed. He was very familiar with all of the dishes and wines. He was kind enough to stop by to chat while Mike was taking a short break. During that conversation he discovered my tastes and came out with the perfect dessert for me. I only wish I could remember his name. He was a handsome, olive skinned man. For some reason I think he said his mother was from Morocco or Tunisia or the like. I really wish I could be more like Brenda and get a great server's name. I just wish I could thank him again for the wonderful evening.
This is now my favorite restaurant. The focus is seafood, my favorite. The extras for our anniversary were really special. The food was superior to any seafood restaurant we have been to. The service was wonderful I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. It is now a MUST DO.
I totally love these onion rings. Big, crispy and filled with thick onion slices. No disappointment there. The chicken/rib combo was another story. The ribs were dry, and smaller than I previously remembered. The chicken was also dry and some of the smallest pieces of chicken I have ever paid that high a price for. Smothering it in the awesome BBQ sauce makes it all better, though. I still liked it, it all tasted good, but it just wasn't as good as I remembered. except for the onion rings. Those are always great.
Great job, you have eaten at places I have not been to, it is interesting to read about places that are new. Thanks for posting all the pics, they are yummy.
DH decided to go with us. He had such a good time that afternoon tea is a must do for all of our trips.
