Mister Disney and the K-man's Easter Sunday V&A Chef Table Review

[eeyore45]

I have stayed at the Grand Hotel, and yes, THAT is a magical place! Regardless of the cost....its the type of place to try at least once in your life.....My plan is to take the K-Man there someday.....BUT....note to one's self.....NEVER drive from Connecticut to Michigan! 14 hours of non-stop driving just isn't worth it!

hmmmm well if you stop in between, it is worth the drive!!! They used to have a Somewhere in Time "festival" of sorts too - lots of the music is played in the shops, but you definately must stay on the island!!

and I'll say it... tag fairy



Mr Disney is

 

[Mister Disney]

Anyone want to hear about food?!?!?!?

Once we were settled and I had finished crying over the incredible special touches that Kevin had arranged with the SUPER team at V&A, Chef Scott Hunnel came over to toast with us a special evening and gather any information he needed on our likes and dislikes and allergies. After we spoke about Kevin's allergy to Pecans and our mutual dislike of walnuts, we began out culinary adventure of the evening.....

Amuse Bouche
which is something to entertain your mouth....a "starter" if you will....

from left ot right
Smoked Buffalo with Fava Beans and Holland Tomatoes
Long Island Duck, Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette
Asian Tuna Roll with Ginger Mignonette

 

[Mr. D's K-Man]

!!

RHUBARB PIE - come and get it!!

eeyore45, Thank you for your kindness. Unfortunately, I didn't see the Rhubarb Pie until AFTER I finished off what was left of the AMAZING German Chocolate Cake which Mister Disney got up at 6 AM Saturday morning to make for my brother in celebration of his 50th Birthday!

Thank the Lord my pajamas already had elastic waistbands.

 

[Mister Disney]

Smoked Buffalo with Fava Beans and Holland Tomatoes

This is the one difference from what Michael and Kat enjoyed 2 nights later with regards to Amuse Bouche....

The Holland tomatoes were peeled and perfectly ripe with a slightly sweet taste to them that contrasted the smokey tones of the buffalo. Buffalo does NOT have a "gamey" taste for you less adventerous eaters out there. Buffalo is very much like beef, just leaner. The small "dots" on the plate are dots of Balsamic Vinegar. NOT the "jugs" of balsamic you get at your local warehouse super store, but actual "aged" balsamic which is very thick in texture with a sweet bite to it.

This dish represented 3 things rolled into one.

Smoke, sweet, and tart mmmmm.....good!

 

[Amyrlin]

Ahhh wow, what an experience and all before the meal!!!!

 

[Mister Disney]

Long Island Duck, Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette

I've never been much of a fan of duck, not even after watching my super hero, Alton Brown broadcast an entire half hour on the subject.

Having said that, I was quite surprised that the duck actually tantilized my palate with various textures and flavors.

Being pleasantly surprised, Mister Disney might try more duck later.....

 

[Mister Disney]

roll 2 of my favorite things in the world together and you end up with....

Asian Tuna Roll with Ginger Mignonette

Kevin and I are MAJOR sushi fanatics and partake of sushi at least once a week, so we were judging this portion against all of our experiences with Sushi Bars across the country.

The Tuna was prepared "titake" style, which is to lightly sear the outside and then chill completely. The tuna was very tender and not the least bit chewy. The fresh veggies added a nice crunch to the morsel we enjoyed after dipping into the ginger sauce, which had a nice "ginger pepper" sweet taste to it.

 

[Mister Disney]

at this point the Harpist came back into the small private dining room we were in to play again for us (she would do this several times througout the evening)

It was wonderful having someone playing just for us (and the rest of the team in the kitchen who also LOVED the music in the kitchen), she asked us what we enjoyed and was able play extemperaneously. This was utterly amazing!

For those of you that need to know...YES there was room for an incredible artist and her instrument in the space off the kitchen of V&A

 

[Mister Disney]

moving on....we both experienced

Peekytoe Crab and Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Petite French Green Lentils

Peekytoe Crabs have an interesting story behind them. They used to be "thowaways" caught in the lobstering trade in Maine, but have now become very sought after by discriminating chef's for their delicate sweet flavor which was very evident in our delightful offering that was placed before us. They were paired with minature greens that had a slight bite to them, which was a perfect compliment to the sweetness of the Crab.

The single Gulf Shrimp was marinated in a tangy earthy "sauce" and placed over green lentils that offered a "creamy" texture to the shrimp.

I must say that the Crab out shined the shrimp on this plate for me!

 

[robinb]

*sigh* Crab, Duck, Buffalo, Shrimp, Tuna, and a Harpist. The good things in life!

 

[lovmy2girls]

Oh! this is gonna be good! Mushy stuff and good food

 

[2xcited2slp]

REGARDLESS of ones demographics, it's never too late to have a happy childhood OR CREATE happiness for others you have the ability to touch in special ways everyday!



and you show your love to me everyday!

OK, guys, you are insistant on getting me to cry today, or what? You put a smile on my face earlier (see previous post) and now i am tearing like a baby. Very sweet statements from what seems to be very sweet guys. Sorry if this tarnishes a "tough" reputation.

So, seriously, any single brothers? (I know this was already asked but bears repeating)

Great reviews so far. can't wait for more. thanks

 

[AussieAngel]

Yay!!! More matching outfits!!

You guys are so cute!!

I love that this time, your tops alternate and match the other's beard!

Was that meant to happen? Or am I reading too much into it?!

 

[Minniespal]

Really enjoyed your review ~ Thanx for sharing.

 

[jjpenguin]

Romance and good food, the staples of life!
Great review, looking forward to the rest.

Btw, do you happen to know if Mark Hoevenaars is Dutch, his name certainly sounds so. I think we spoke to him at Cape May Café a couple of years ago.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Am enjoying ALL of this!!!
That Peekytoe crab looks awfully familiar---

 

[luciloo]

I love your reviews, you guys are great

 

[Mr. D's K-Man]

Btw, do you happen to know if Mark Hoevenaars is Dutch, his name certainly sounds so. I think we spoke to him at Cape May Café a couple of years ago.

Not sure what Mark's resume is, but if he ever needs a letter of recommendation we'd be happy to write one for him. We couldn't speak more highly of him. Mark Hoevenaars is truly one of Disney's Best!

 

[01Sweetpea]

I cannot believe I missed this yeterday!!! Keep posting, I want to read more!!!

 

[Mister Disney]

Still Hungry for More Food?

How about the next courses.....

Line Caught Alaskan King Salmon with Cipollini Onions, Asparagus and Ramps

As much as we enjoy fish, we've never been very fond of Sashimi Style Salmon, so we were hesitant at first, but it was love at first bite! The Salmon had a very nice crust from being pan seared to perfection, creating a light and flakey texture to the meat. It was paired with incredible Cipollini Onions which are very hard to come by and not normally available at your local grocery. These sweet, flat onions are harvested in the fall and are not attainable year round like some onions. You can barely see them in the picture, but those little kernels of corn underneath everything where heavenly. It was like tasting little sweet nuggets of gold. We can't tell you much about the green sauce on the plate, as we loved the stand alone taste of the salmon and onions so much that we didn't even try it.


Diver Caught Scallop with Roast Fennel, Braised Artichokes and Blood Oranges

PERFECTION
What do you say to a beautifully seared Scallop that was perfectly tender, paired with Artichokes? MORE PLEASE!