KatMark
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Yes, I sitll love you and we are totally having lunch next month. Now bring me some food porn.
LIVE from WDW...thank you DH for having a business trip!
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Yes, I sitll love you and we are totally having lunch next month. Now bring me some food porn.
MickeyNicki
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Hi all! Before I get into my first dining review I will brief you on my day...we arrived in Orange City at midnight last night, I was exhausted and could not believe how far Disney is from this place...about and hour but it might as well be 3 hours! DH was in meetings all day and I slept in, hung out by the pool for a bit and then went to the mall to browse around, the rain up there was insane!
DH and I made it to CR for dinner at the Wave right at 7pm, the same time as our ressie! I valet the car, went to the Wave and we were seated right away. The lobby of the CR was jammed with people but the bar to the Wave and the seating areas were empty. The dining room was full of people but we were seated right away. Our server was Kim and she was very helpful in making suggestions and telling us what her favorites were. We were starved! I just had yogurt and fruit from the free continental breakfast at the hotel and Todd had some crappy pizza for lunch....we were ready to chow down!
Here are some pics of the menu..sorry for the glare but it is so dark in there and I still have not mastered the camera settings.
I started with the Magical Star Cocktail, I just love these things, they are so good and cold but this one was very weak....
Todd had a glass of some sparkling wine, a Rose something...he liked it.
I knew I had to get the avocado citrus salad, I told DH if he wanted some he had to order his own because I planned on eating it all myself. We had this in March 09 and I loved it but we shared it and I barely got two bites...that is a theme when sharing foods with my husband. This time I was shocked...the size was huge, it was loaded with super creamy wonderful avocados, tons of white grapefruit, pink grapefruit and orange segments, mixed baby green....this salad is incredible and I could eat it every single day! Todd was lucky it was such a large salad because I shared!
DH went for the lettuce wraps, bibb lettuce with marinated chicken and veggies...there were three of them so I got to eat one. The chicken is very tender, the flavor is slightly smokey asian flavored...very good but a bit messy from the sauce. DH really enjoyed them but his fave will always be PF Changs/Pei Wei
Out came the bread and butter...this is great stuff! The bread has a nice chewy crust and is very grain-y and yummy! The bread was creamy and had a nice salt on it.
I could not decide what to order, I had already had the filet and the pork so I wanted to do something different. I had the linguine with shrimp..they subbed extra shrimp for the clams (Nic doesnt do clams that way....fried only). Wow this was incredible...first the pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, the dish was loaded with rock shrimp...I mean there were dozens in there. The sauce was a very light, almost thin, tomato sauce..not like spaghetti sauce but more like a very mild tomato bisque soup...topped with an herb crostini.....we both loved this and finished the entire place, Todd was blown away by how many shrimp were in the dish.
Todd had the flank steak, our server Kim highly recommended it so he was sold. He LOVED his dish, it was very tender (he had it cooked med well and it was still tender), tons of flavor in the meat, it sat on a bed of sauteed squash and there was a huge ice cream scoop size of quacamole on top..I had a bite and it was ok for me (I am not a fan of overcooked meat) but he was very happy with it.
DH and I made it to CR for dinner at the Wave right at 7pm, the same time as our ressie! I valet the car, went to the Wave and we were seated right away. The lobby of the CR was jammed with people but the bar to the Wave and the seating areas were empty. The dining room was full of people but we were seated right away. Our server was Kim and she was very helpful in making suggestions and telling us what her favorites were. We were starved! I just had yogurt and fruit from the free continental breakfast at the hotel and Todd had some crappy pizza for lunch....we were ready to chow down!
Here are some pics of the menu..sorry for the glare but it is so dark in there and I still have not mastered the camera settings.
I started with the Magical Star Cocktail, I just love these things, they are so good and cold but this one was very weak....
Todd had a glass of some sparkling wine, a Rose something...he liked it.
I knew I had to get the avocado citrus salad, I told DH if he wanted some he had to order his own because I planned on eating it all myself. We had this in March 09 and I loved it but we shared it and I barely got two bites...that is a theme when sharing foods with my husband. This time I was shocked...the size was huge, it was loaded with super creamy wonderful avocados, tons of white grapefruit, pink grapefruit and orange segments, mixed baby green....this salad is incredible and I could eat it every single day! Todd was lucky it was such a large salad because I shared!
DH went for the lettuce wraps, bibb lettuce with marinated chicken and veggies...there were three of them so I got to eat one. The chicken is very tender, the flavor is slightly smokey asian flavored...very good but a bit messy from the sauce. DH really enjoyed them but his fave will always be PF Changs/Pei Wei
Out came the bread and butter...this is great stuff! The bread has a nice chewy crust and is very grain-y and yummy! The bread was creamy and had a nice salt on it.
I could not decide what to order, I had already had the filet and the pork so I wanted to do something different. I had the linguine with shrimp..they subbed extra shrimp for the clams (Nic doesnt do clams that way....fried only). Wow this was incredible...first the pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, the dish was loaded with rock shrimp...I mean there were dozens in there. The sauce was a very light, almost thin, tomato sauce..not like spaghetti sauce but more like a very mild tomato bisque soup...topped with an herb crostini.....we both loved this and finished the entire place, Todd was blown away by how many shrimp were in the dish.
Todd had the flank steak, our server Kim highly recommended it so he was sold. He LOVED his dish, it was very tender (he had it cooked med well and it was still tender), tons of flavor in the meat, it sat on a bed of sauteed squash and there was a huge ice cream scoop size of quacamole on top..I had a bite and it was ok for me (I am not a fan of overcooked meat) but he was very happy with it.
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Thank you for sharing with us. I'm so glad you like The Wave b/c that might be our first night meal when we go to our December trip. Enjoy your day tomorrow and I can't wait to read the rest food review.
MickeyNicki
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Now since we barely ate all day we decided we had room for dessert...here are pics of the menu
DH had a mocha latte....I had the lavender Earl Grey tea
I went with the sugar free trio...vanilla creme brulee, berries and a Panna Cotta and a mint chocolate mousse
The vanilla creme brulee was excellent, nice and creamy, not too sweet and the burnt sugar on top was perfect...we both enjoyed this alot.
The berries and panna cotta was awesome! Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries in a very light cream...we fought over this one!
The mint chocolate mousse was gawd awful, it was so minty it was like eating toothpaste and you could tell there was zero sugar in this one!
DH ordered the Celebration trio, a chocolate passionfruit mousse, a passionfruit creme brulee and a cheesecake with raspberry sauce...he had this in March and enjoyed it.
The chocolate mousse was very good but the bottom with the passionfruit was too tart for me...there caramel was yummy!
Todd loved the passionfruit creme brulee but again it was way too tart and sweet for me
The cheesecake was awesome, a nice buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake and a light raspberry sauce, I wish they gave me a large one of that!
Our meal, with the TIW card, came to $107...the restaurant was busy the entire night...it was loud in there but not obscenely.....we were there for 2 hours just like at a signature restaurant....and this place is just as wonderful as a signature place but for less moolah. I would love to eat here in Dec, before the MVMCP but 2 hours it too long! Hmmm...maybe we will eat there, the food is just too good to pass up!
DH had a mocha latte....I had the lavender Earl Grey tea
I went with the sugar free trio...vanilla creme brulee, berries and a Panna Cotta and a mint chocolate mousse
The vanilla creme brulee was excellent, nice and creamy, not too sweet and the burnt sugar on top was perfect...we both enjoyed this alot.
The berries and panna cotta was awesome! Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries in a very light cream...we fought over this one!
The mint chocolate mousse was gawd awful, it was so minty it was like eating toothpaste and you could tell there was zero sugar in this one!
DH ordered the Celebration trio, a chocolate passionfruit mousse, a passionfruit creme brulee and a cheesecake with raspberry sauce...he had this in March and enjoyed it.
The chocolate mousse was very good but the bottom with the passionfruit was too tart for me...there caramel was yummy!
Todd loved the passionfruit creme brulee but again it was way too tart and sweet for me
The cheesecake was awesome, a nice buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake and a light raspberry sauce, I wish they gave me a large one of that!
Our meal, with the TIW card, came to $107...the restaurant was busy the entire night...it was loud in there but not obscenely.....we were there for 2 hours just like at a signature restaurant....and this place is just as wonderful as a signature place but for less moolah. I would love to eat here in Dec, before the MVMCP but 2 hours it too long! Hmmm...maybe we will eat there, the food is just too good to pass up!
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Yes he has 3 and they are both married...but you wouldnt want them anyways they do not "Do" Disney...I swear I married the only sane one in the family.....You will LOVE the Wave...DH kept saying that the meal was such a great way to start off our weekend!
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What does tomorrow bring? I think we are going to sleep in and grab something to eat for breakfast from Roaring Forks. Then we will head to Epcot for the day, we have noon ressies at Chefs de France...I did a solo lunch there in June and I raved about it so much that Todd felt like he was missing out so I made sure to book that.
I have been on the phone since yesterday trying to get Teppan Edo for DH .... I can do without it but he loves it but the only dinners open are Nine Dragons (GROSS!) and Marrakesh...so I have no clue what we are going to do for dinner...your guess is as good as mine!
There will be plenty of drinking, I need to see if they have that frozen Pomegranet cocktail in France and DH is dying to try the Grey Goose Slushie....
Dont know if we will take a break tomorrow but I promise to report back at night!
Any request from Epcot??
I have been on the phone since yesterday trying to get Teppan Edo for DH .... I can do without it but he loves it but the only dinners open are Nine Dragons (GROSS!) and Marrakesh...so I have no clue what we are going to do for dinner...your guess is as good as mine!
There will be plenty of drinking, I need to see if they have that frozen Pomegranet cocktail in France and DH is dying to try the Grey Goose Slushie....
Dont know if we will take a break tomorrow but I promise to report back at night!
Any request from Epcot??
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Thanks for the awesome review and food porn pics @ The Wave. It's on my 'must experience' list for the next vacation!!
KatMark
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Great review, Nic. Does this mean I'm not going to have to bring you a snack when we are there next month? Will you go to Downtown Disney on your own? If not, just tell me what you want, and we'll get it.
We've never done breakfast at Roaring Forks--only lunch. It was pretty good.
We've never done breakfast at Roaring Forks--only lunch. It was pretty good.
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And here I was thinking I would have to wait until October for another one of your awesome reports!!! So glad you are on a spur of the moment trip! Have fun!
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Yay, I got so excited when I saw your spur of the moment trip. No matter how "mini" it is, another awesome TR from Nicki before my family goes next month...I can't wait, and it looks like you're off to a good start! I have to admit, I was originally bummed because your official next trip is after mine...but not now!
Truly LOVE your reviews, we have the same tastes, and I really appreciate how you take pics of the menus, not to mention all the details you provide! Your review of Boma alone made me a believer! Have a fun time and enjoy!
Aren't last minute out of town business trips exciting? I just went on one with my hubby this week!
Truly LOVE your reviews, we have the same tastes, and I really appreciate how you take pics of the menus, not to mention all the details you provide! Your review of Boma alone made me a believer! Have a fun time and enjoy!
Aren't last minute out of town business trips exciting? I just went on one with my hubby this week!
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Nicki I am so glad to have your reviews to enjoy over the weekend. Makes waiting for my trip a little more bearable.
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That trio of desserts Todd had looks so good. Maybe I'll have to switch one of my ADRs to there just for that.
MickeyNicki
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Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy the Wave as much as we did!
No you are off the snack hook! I will stock up before we leave
We are on our way down to RF right now....I was thinking I would have to wait too!
Yay, I got so excited when I saw your spur of the moment trip. No matter how "mini" it is, another awesome TR from Nicki before my family goes next month...I can't wait, and it looks like you're off to a good start! I have to admit, I was originally bummed because your official next trip is after mine...but not now!
Truly LOVE your reviews, we have the same tastes, and I really appreciate how you take pics of the menus, not to mention all the details you provide! Your review of Boma alone made me a believer! Have a fun time and enjoy!
Aren't last minute out of town business trips exciting? I just went on one with my hubby this week!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for reading my reviews! I hope the menu pics and such help other Diser's plan their vacations...goodness knows it helps me!
Aw thanks so much! I know you are going in Oct too and that is just 2 months away, hope it goes fast for both of us!
I know you will love it there...your reviews of the signature places have me convinvced of that!
Lucky you getting to go to Disney on the Spur of the moment.We will be arriving on Monday after you leave. The Wave looks great.
Hope you have a wonderful trip!
You know I never thought about it? Maybe Splenda? Whatever it was it was delish! Hope you get to try the Wave too!
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Thanks so much for the reviews!!! We are arriving a 8/23 and have ressies at the Wave and Chef's (for lunch). Those Wave pix look amazing. Can't wait to have that cocktail!!!!! Looking forward to review of Chef's. I am sending extra
pixie dust your way so that you can get into Teppan Edo tonight.
Have a great day!!!!
pixie dust your way so that you can get into Teppan Edo tonight.
Have a great day!!!!
MickeyNicki
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So much for sleeping in, the bad thing about our room location is it is right over the service loading area so you hear all the trucks coming and beeping all hours of the morning. THe good part is we watched the fireworks from our balcony, killer view of the fireworks!
We are dressed and headed out to breakfast, hope its yummy...and that they have cinnamon rolls for the grizzly bear I sleep next to!
If we take a break today I will update you guys if not wait until tonight!
Oh and LOVE the online booking thing, I was able to get a dinner ressie at Beirgarten when the dining line said there wasnt anything available!
We are dressed and headed out to breakfast, hope its yummy...and that they have cinnamon rolls for the grizzly bear I sleep next to!
If we take a break today I will update you guys if not wait until tonight!
Oh and LOVE the online booking thing, I was able to get a dinner ressie at Beirgarten when the dining line said there wasnt anything available!
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The Wave looks sooo good every time I see a review on it! But I'm so picky Not sure I'd find something, but the Pork is calling my name! What'd you think of it when you had it? Since it's in a resort, it means I can go when I visit my parents on a non-park trip...
And
for a live report!!!
Not sure I'd find something, but the Pork is calling my name! What'd you think of it when you had it? Since it's in a resort, it means I can go when I visit my parents on a non-park trip...And
for a live report!!!OMG!!!! You shocked me! I'm so glad you got to go to WDW again!!! (must be the perks of living in FL...) I can't wait to read your next reviews!!! We're going to the Wave our second night, YAY!!! The steak looked great, but I'd get it medium! (MMMM!)
Just a note... I've changed my dining about 3 times since the last email! LOL! AND... Cait's going to bring her laptop so we'll have dueling "Live" reports! (well, maybe not dueling, but I think we have different dining ressies... I can't wait for Oct!!!)
Just a note... I've changed my dining about 3 times since the last email! LOL! AND... Cait's going to bring her laptop so we'll have dueling "Live" reports! (well, maybe not dueling, but I think we have different dining ressies... I can't wait for Oct!!!)
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Yeah!!! Another MickeyNicki review!
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