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Hi Hi,
hhmmm..where to start.
The We in We is DH
{51} and me 
{44}, we live in texas and our children are in 
college and our grandchildren see saw between pre K and first grade . We will be doing a big family trip in December, but this report is about our 1st trip without the kids and grandkids and as AP holders.
So.. some basics.
We are just purchased APs, WhY?!, We live in texas, not california!
Well, we live in far west texas and it's closer for us to go to california for the weekend than it is to go to hill country. We go to california once every 4 to 6 weeks for a 4 day weekend. The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is one of our favorites..if You haven't been there, GO! They have world class exhibits and the museum itself is approachable, engaging and truly Special.
We are traveling by Southwest Airlines. Love their Rapid Reward frequent flyer program. We utilize it to the best of it's service ability for our benefit. This trip we will be using free tickets, so the flight only cost us the 9/11 and airport taxes.
The hotel we are staying at is The Holiday Inn on Walnut. We stayed there in Feb. 2008 and found it to be nice and clean with a resturant on site { when we were there in feb. children ate free} We also like that this hotel has a shuttle to take you to and from the park.
So money wise..here is where we stand
2 Premium Annual Passes @ $389 each
{ We selected this type of pass because we like to go on trips at the spur of the moment and this pass suits our needs of no restrictions}
2 Round Trip Flights from El Paso to John Wayne @ $30
{ a guesstamite at the airport fees and taxes. probably less}
Oct. 4th thru 7th Hotel Stay @ $271 Total Prepaid
{They have a discount if you prepay the total when you book, however no refunds on that.}
I think we will spend about $100 a day for the two of us for food.
We haven't made any PS, who knows where we will be at any given moment of this trip. It's all about the journey and wherever it takes us at Disneyland i am sure there will be something delicious near by.
A favorite place to eat of ours is the Cafe Orleans. Items we like from there are ..the La Salade de Maison, it's a lovely salad tre` delish! Also we share a Mardi Gras Chicken Sandwich and a order of the worlds most yummilicious Pommes Frites.
Here is a copy of their menu:
Menu Date: September 2008
French-Quarter Thirst Quencher
Pirate's Punch - Minute Maid Light Raspberry Lemonade served in a souvenir "pirate" cup, which includes lighted clip-on figurine: Tinker Bell or Captain Hook (subject to availability). $6.50
{ Love the Tinkerbell light up}
Starters
French Onion Soup - Sauteed sweet-onion medley in a traditional broth with melted Gruyere cheese. Cup $3.99
New Orleans Gumbo - A rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage and tasso ham, served with Cajun-style "dirty rice". Cup $3.99
Pommes Frites - Traditional French-fried potatoes tossed with Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley, served with a Cajun spice remoulade $4.99
La Salade de Maison - Our Cafe Orleans signature house salad, featuring tossed baby greens in a raspberry vinaigrette, topped with cherry tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese and caramelized pecans. C'est bon! $3.99
Entrees
Mardi Gras Chicken Sandwich - Succulent chicken breast, marinated in olive oil and Cajun spices, then lightly blackened. Nestled on a toasted multi grain roll with our own avocado giardinere relish, crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Served with tossed, tender greens. $15.99
"Crescent City" Salmon Salad - Fresh spinach and mixed baby greens, tossed with carmelized pecans, red grapes, navel orange segments, roasted sweet corn, and orange-cilantro vinaigrette - crowned with sauteed and pan-seared Atlantic Salmon. $15.99
French Quarter Blackened Chicken Caesar - Crisp Romaine hearts tossed in a traditional Caesar dressing, topped with blackened chicken and shaved Parmesan $13.99
Creole Ratatouille - A N'awlins twist on a French favorite! Savory vegetable ragout, with tomato, eggplant, red onion, bell pepper, squash, zucchini, and fresh garlic - seasoned to perfection and served with corn cakes topped with grana padano cheese. $13.99
Monte Cristo - Sliced turkey, ham and Swiss cheese in a light batter, fried and served with berry puree $15.99
Three-Cheese Monte Cristo - Swiss, mozzarella and double creme Brie in a light batter, fried and served with berry puree $15.99
Freshly Prepared Crepes
Delicate crepe - made to order. Served with sauteed asparagus and new potatoes.
Chicken Gumbo Crepe - Sauteed chicken, andouille sausage, tasso ham, and Creole gumbo sauce $15.99
Seafood Herb Crepe - With a traditional Mornay sauce and mozzarella $15.99
Desserts
"Mickey" shaped Beignets - Topped with powdered sugar and served with raspberry coulis and vanilla creme anglaise $6.99
Royal Street Banana-Bread Pudding - House-made bread pudding, with caramelized bananas, served warm, with a drizzle of vanilla-bean creme anglaise and caramel sauce, plus a dollop of whipped cream. $6.99
St. Charles Mixed-Berry Crepe - Delicate, hand-made crepe, filled with raspberries and blueberries, tossed with a warm, spiced strawberry glaze, topped off with a drizzling of balsamic orange sauce. $6.99
Split Plate Charge $4.00
Here is their children's menu:
Age 3 through 9
Each meal includes fresh seasonal fruit and one of these beverage choices:
Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Low Fat Milk, Low Fat Chocolate Milk, Dasani water.
Salmon Fillet - Alongside tender buttered noodles. $7.99
Chicken Breast - Seared with pasta and marinara sauce. $7.99
Mickey's Cheesy Macaroni - Baked noodles with creamy Cheddar cheese sauce. $6.99
We will also try to eat at the Wine Country Trattoria during our trip. They have lovely salads and hearty pasta dishes.
Here is that menu
Menu Date: September 2008
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Soups and Salad
Harvest Minestrone - Classic soup, rich with vegetables, pasta and beans, in a light tomato and garlic beef broth $5.49
Soup of the Season - Our chef's specialty soup, featuring the best picks of the season $5.49
House Salad - Garden greens, Roma tomatoes, topped with shredded cheese and our house-made croutons with your choice of Italian, blue cheese, ranch or oil & vinegar $3.49
Entree Salads
Cup of soup is a perfect complement for $3.49
Pizzeta Salad* - Romaine hearts, Roma tomatoes, smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, Kalamata olives with a creamy Italian dressing served on a warm pizzeta crust $9.99
Chicken Bruschetta Salad - Poached chicken, basil, romaine hearts, Roma tomatoes, shaved Romano cheese in balsamic vinaigrette with a garlic crostini $10.99
Tuscan Salad* - Hearty salad of white beans, beets, black olives, red bell peppers, celery, salami, Roma tomatoes, mixed garden greens, mozzarella and our house-made croutons. Served with your choice of Italian, blue cheese, ranch or oil & vinegar $9.99
* Vegetarian style available upon request
Sandwiches
Served with an Italian pasta salad
Cup of soup or house salad is a perfect complement for $3.49
Caprese Sandwich - Fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, red bell peppers, marinated artichokes, olives and capers drizzled with red wine vinaigrette on savory pretzel bread. $9.99
Meatball Sandwich - Hot, house-made meat balls, zesty marinara sauce, caramelized onions, shredded mozzarella cheese served on a freshly baked baguette. $10.29
Chicken Panini - Pressed sandwich of seasoned chicken breast with arugula, roasted red bell pepper, and Provolone cheese served on grilled focaccia with a pesto garlic mayonnaise on the side. $10.29
Lasagnas
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna - Layers of tender pasta, citrus marinated chicken, spinach and Italian cheeses with a creamy Alfredo sauce $12.79
Lasagna Rustica - Robust meat sauce layered with tender pasta, Italian sausage, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, herbs, and a touch of classic bechamel cream $12.79
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna - Roasted zucchini, red bell peppers, eggplant, layers of tender pasta, Italian cheeses with a basil garlic marinara sauce $12.79
Desserts
Wine Country Tiramisu - Layers of espresso-and-liqueur-soaked ladyfingers, sweetened Italian cream cheese and shaved chocolate, a house signature $4.99
Trattoria Chocolate Creme - Freshly baked silky double chocolate creme with a vanilla wafer cookie $4.99
"Freshly Picked" Orange Sorbet - Refreshing naval orange filled with fresh orange sorbet $4.99
Dreyer's Ice Cream with Biscotti - Your choice of Dolche de Leche, vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate served with traditional Italian almond biscotti $4.99
Beverages
Coke, diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Light Lemonade, Iced Tea - $2.99
Coffee - regular or decaf, Assorted Hot Tea - $2.69
Apple or Orange Juice - $2.69
Domestic Beer
Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite - $5.75
Imported Beer
Corona, Corona Light, Heineken, Heineken Light - $6.50
Premium Beer
Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, Blue Moon, Widmer - $6.75
And their childrens menu:
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Children's Menu
Each Meal Includes Choice of Beverage:
Juice, Low-Fat Milk, Low-Fat Chocolate, Milk, Dasani Water
$7.99
Mickey's Paisan Meatball Sandwich - Hearty Turkey Meatballs in a warm bun, generously covered in house-made Marinara Sauce and sprinkled wityh grated parmesan cheese. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit.
"Perfecto" Pasta - Chicken Breast and Tender Pasta Noodles beneath hearty Marinara Sauce. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit.
The Grilled "Tratt" Cheese Sandwich - Melted American Cheese between Toasted Slices of White Bread. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit.
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We will dine at Naples also!
Here is their menu.
Menu Date: January 2008
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Antipasti (Appetizers)
An assortment of small dishes to share at your table
Bruschette alla Napoletana - Wood oven-fired pizza dough served with warm spinach and cheese spread and olive tapenade. $7.95
Mozzarella ai Ferri - Breaded mozzarella and spicy marinara sauce. $8.49
Affettati Misti - Slices of salami, capicola, speck ham, proscuitto, mixed olives and Parmesan cheese. $12.95
Tortino di Gamberetti - Fresh shrimp cakes made with roasted garlic aioli and roasted sweet peppers, sauteed and served with lemon aioli. $10.95
Panzerotti - Prosciutto and provolone cheese sandwiches, flash-fried and served with spicy tomato sauce. $8.95
Fritto Misto - Fried zucchini, eggplant, and fall squash with roasted garlic aioli. $7.95
Calamari Fritti - Fried calamari with spicy tomato sauce. $9.95
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata di Spinaci - Baby spinach salad with sliced red apple, roasted pine nuts and ricotta salata tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. $12.49
Insalata alla Romana - Belgian endive, arugula, radicchio, Bosc pears, Gorgonzola cheese and caramelized pecans with saba. $12.49
Insalata di Corte - Traditional Italian version of a Caesar salad, hearts of romaine, Parmesan cheese and pizza dough bruschette. $10.99
-- Add shrimp $3.50
-- Add chicken $2.50
Insalata di Bietole - Tender greens with roasted beets and herb-rolled goat cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. $11.95
Insalata di Funghi - Watercress with wood oven roasted portobello and champignon mushrooms tossed in an applewood-smoked bacon and shallot vinaigrette. $12.49
Insalata della Casa - $5.95
Pagnottelle (Pizza Bread Sandwiches)
Served from 11am-5pm
Pagnottella con Bistecca - Oven-roasted steak with provolone cheese, caramelized onions, arugula and whole grain mustard. $13.95
Pagnottella di Vegetale - Wood oven-roasted portobello mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, fresh mozzarella and aioli. $11.95
Panino con Maiale - Warm pork roast sandwich with caramelized onions, smoked mozzarella and mustard aioli. $12.95
Le Zuppe (Soups)
Zuppa del Giorno - Soup of the day. Cup $3.50, Bowl $6.50
Minestrone Napoletano - Rustic soup made with fresh vegetables, cannellini beans and tomato chicken broth. Cup $3.50, Bowl $6.50
Pastas & Risotto
Penne con Pollo - Penne pasta with roasted chicken and tomato sauce folded with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. $17.95
Riso alle Capesante - Italian rice with seared scallops in a roasted pepper and white wine stock.
Ravioli di Formaggi - Three cheese ravioli served with classic tomato sauce. $17.49
Spaghetti con Polpettine - Spaghetti and homemade meatballs with marinara sauce. $16.95
Gnocchi al Brasato - Fresh potato dumplings tossed in a red wine braised beef ragu. $17.95
Lasagna Napoletano - Layered with meat ragu, ricotta cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. $17.95
Cavatelli alla Bolognese - Cavatelli pasta in a classic savory meat ragu with parmesan cheese. $17.49
Ravioli di Zucca - Pumpkin and cheese ravioli served with a caramelized pecan and balsamic pesto. $16.95
Pietanze (Main Courses)
Nervatura Corta in Brasato - Boneless short ribs braised in red wine with cannellini bean ragu. $22.95
Taglio d'Arrosto di Maiale - Roasted balsamic glazed pork roast with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola-potato gratin. $23.95
Pollo e Salsiccie - Roasted garlic and chicken sausage with sauteed mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce served over risotto cake. $19.95
Bistecca con Vegtali - Wood oven-roasted Italian herb-rubbed tri-tip served with sauteed green beans and twice-baked potato with pancetta. $24.95
Salmone con Caponata - Pan-seared crispy-skin Atlantic salmon served with a ragu of tomatoes, eggplant, olives, garlic and parsley. $18.95
Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
All available in Individual/Medium/Family sizes
Pizza Margherita - Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. $14.49/$22.95/$37.95
Pizza Quattro Formaggi - Fresh mozzarella, fontina, pecorino, goat cheese, fresh tomato and basil. $14.95/$23.95/$42.95
Pizza Pepperoni - Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, pizza sauce. $14.95/$23.95/$42.95
Pizza Bianca con Pollo - Roasted chicken, Alfredo sauce, smoked mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives and chives. $15.95/$24.95/$43.95
Pizza ai Funghi - Mushrooms, caramelized onions and smoked mozzarella. $14.95/$23.95/$42.49
Pizza con Salsicce - Italian fennel sausage, fresh mozzarella, roasted yellow and red peppers, caramelized onions and tomato sauce. $14.95/$23.95/$42.49
Pizza con Pancetta e Cipolla - Crispy pancetta, caramelized onions, mozzarella, oregano and tomato sauce. $15.95/$24.95/$43.95
Naples Family Style Dinners
Serves up to four people
Choice of first course:
Corte salad $17.95
Romana salad $18.95
Choice of Entrees
Ravioli di Formaggi - Three cheese ravioli served with a classic tomato sauce. $49.95
Bistecca con Vegetali - Wood oven-roasted Italian herb-rubbed tri-tip served with sauteed green beans and Gorgonzola potato gratin. $59.95
Cavatelli alla Bolognese - Cavatelli pasta in a classic savory meat ragu with Parmesan. $49.95 Lasagna alla Napoletano - Layered with meat ragu, ricotta cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. $49.95
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Sometime new we are going to try is having breakfast at the park. In the past we have had children with us and so it was important to keep their eatting habits in a pattern they were used to, so we always had oatmeal and fruit in the room. This time my DH wants to have breakfast in the park, so I'll post where we had it and what it was like when i return.
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We are also looking forward to doing the wine tastings and having the cheese and olive platter with the wine in the late afternoons.
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As far as shopping goes.. I'm going to be looking for a hoodie for my mother in law to wear on our christmas trip and also 2 landyards for she and my mother.
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Well..i guess i better go pack!
Not so sure what to pack as the weather says it will be cooler but the trip reports this week have had it HoT?
hhmmm..where to start.
The We in We is DH
{51} and me {44}, we live in texas and our children are in college and our grandchildren see saw between pre K and first grade . We will be doing a big family trip in December, but this report is about our 1st trip without the kids and grandkids and as AP holders.So.. some basics.
We are just purchased APs, WhY?!, We live in texas, not california!
Well, we live in far west texas and it's closer for us to go to california for the weekend than it is to go to hill country. We go to california once every 4 to 6 weeks for a 4 day weekend. The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is one of our favorites..if You haven't been there, GO! They have world class exhibits and the museum itself is approachable, engaging and truly Special.
We are traveling by Southwest Airlines. Love their Rapid Reward frequent flyer program. We utilize it to the best of it's service ability for our benefit. This trip we will be using free tickets, so the flight only cost us the 9/11 and airport taxes.
The hotel we are staying at is The Holiday Inn on Walnut. We stayed there in Feb. 2008 and found it to be nice and clean with a resturant on site { when we were there in feb. children ate free} We also like that this hotel has a shuttle to take you to and from the park.
So money wise..here is where we stand
2 Premium Annual Passes @ $389 each
{ We selected this type of pass because we like to go on trips at the spur of the moment and this pass suits our needs of no restrictions}
2 Round Trip Flights from El Paso to John Wayne @ $30
{ a guesstamite at the airport fees and taxes. probably less}
Oct. 4th thru 7th Hotel Stay @ $271 Total Prepaid
{They have a discount if you prepay the total when you book, however no refunds on that.}
I think we will spend about $100 a day for the two of us for food.
We haven't made any PS, who knows where we will be at any given moment of this trip. It's all about the journey and wherever it takes us at Disneyland i am sure there will be something delicious near by.
A favorite place to eat of ours is the Cafe Orleans. Items we like from there are ..the La Salade de Maison, it's a lovely salad tre` delish! Also we share a Mardi Gras Chicken Sandwich and a order of the worlds most yummilicious Pommes Frites.
Here is a copy of their menu:
Menu Date: September 2008
French-Quarter Thirst Quencher
Pirate's Punch - Minute Maid Light Raspberry Lemonade served in a souvenir "pirate" cup, which includes lighted clip-on figurine: Tinker Bell or Captain Hook (subject to availability). $6.50
{ Love the Tinkerbell light up}Starters
French Onion Soup - Sauteed sweet-onion medley in a traditional broth with melted Gruyere cheese. Cup $3.99
New Orleans Gumbo - A rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage and tasso ham, served with Cajun-style "dirty rice". Cup $3.99
Pommes Frites - Traditional French-fried potatoes tossed with Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley, served with a Cajun spice remoulade $4.99
La Salade de Maison - Our Cafe Orleans signature house salad, featuring tossed baby greens in a raspberry vinaigrette, topped with cherry tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese and caramelized pecans. C'est bon! $3.99
Entrees
Mardi Gras Chicken Sandwich - Succulent chicken breast, marinated in olive oil and Cajun spices, then lightly blackened. Nestled on a toasted multi grain roll with our own avocado giardinere relish, crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Served with tossed, tender greens. $15.99
"Crescent City" Salmon Salad - Fresh spinach and mixed baby greens, tossed with carmelized pecans, red grapes, navel orange segments, roasted sweet corn, and orange-cilantro vinaigrette - crowned with sauteed and pan-seared Atlantic Salmon. $15.99
French Quarter Blackened Chicken Caesar - Crisp Romaine hearts tossed in a traditional Caesar dressing, topped with blackened chicken and shaved Parmesan $13.99
Creole Ratatouille - A N'awlins twist on a French favorite! Savory vegetable ragout, with tomato, eggplant, red onion, bell pepper, squash, zucchini, and fresh garlic - seasoned to perfection and served with corn cakes topped with grana padano cheese. $13.99
Monte Cristo - Sliced turkey, ham and Swiss cheese in a light batter, fried and served with berry puree $15.99
Three-Cheese Monte Cristo - Swiss, mozzarella and double creme Brie in a light batter, fried and served with berry puree $15.99
Freshly Prepared Crepes
Delicate crepe - made to order. Served with sauteed asparagus and new potatoes.
Chicken Gumbo Crepe - Sauteed chicken, andouille sausage, tasso ham, and Creole gumbo sauce $15.99
Seafood Herb Crepe - With a traditional Mornay sauce and mozzarella $15.99
Desserts
"Mickey" shaped Beignets - Topped with powdered sugar and served with raspberry coulis and vanilla creme anglaise $6.99
Royal Street Banana-Bread Pudding - House-made bread pudding, with caramelized bananas, served warm, with a drizzle of vanilla-bean creme anglaise and caramel sauce, plus a dollop of whipped cream. $6.99
St. Charles Mixed-Berry Crepe - Delicate, hand-made crepe, filled with raspberries and blueberries, tossed with a warm, spiced strawberry glaze, topped off with a drizzling of balsamic orange sauce. $6.99
Split Plate Charge $4.00
Here is their children's menu:
Age 3 through 9
Each meal includes fresh seasonal fruit and one of these beverage choices:
Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Low Fat Milk, Low Fat Chocolate Milk, Dasani water.
Salmon Fillet - Alongside tender buttered noodles. $7.99
Chicken Breast - Seared with pasta and marinara sauce. $7.99
Mickey's Cheesy Macaroni - Baked noodles with creamy Cheddar cheese sauce. $6.99
We will also try to eat at the Wine Country Trattoria during our trip. They have lovely salads and hearty pasta dishes.
Here is that menu
Menu Date: September 2008
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soups and Salad
Harvest Minestrone - Classic soup, rich with vegetables, pasta and beans, in a light tomato and garlic beef broth $5.49
Soup of the Season - Our chef's specialty soup, featuring the best picks of the season $5.49
House Salad - Garden greens, Roma tomatoes, topped with shredded cheese and our house-made croutons with your choice of Italian, blue cheese, ranch or oil & vinegar $3.49
Entree Salads
Cup of soup is a perfect complement for $3.49
Pizzeta Salad* - Romaine hearts, Roma tomatoes, smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, Kalamata olives with a creamy Italian dressing served on a warm pizzeta crust $9.99
Chicken Bruschetta Salad - Poached chicken, basil, romaine hearts, Roma tomatoes, shaved Romano cheese in balsamic vinaigrette with a garlic crostini $10.99
Tuscan Salad* - Hearty salad of white beans, beets, black olives, red bell peppers, celery, salami, Roma tomatoes, mixed garden greens, mozzarella and our house-made croutons. Served with your choice of Italian, blue cheese, ranch or oil & vinegar $9.99
* Vegetarian style available upon request
Sandwiches
Served with an Italian pasta salad
Cup of soup or house salad is a perfect complement for $3.49
Caprese Sandwich - Fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, red bell peppers, marinated artichokes, olives and capers drizzled with red wine vinaigrette on savory pretzel bread. $9.99
Meatball Sandwich - Hot, house-made meat balls, zesty marinara sauce, caramelized onions, shredded mozzarella cheese served on a freshly baked baguette. $10.29
Chicken Panini - Pressed sandwich of seasoned chicken breast with arugula, roasted red bell pepper, and Provolone cheese served on grilled focaccia with a pesto garlic mayonnaise on the side. $10.29
Lasagnas
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna - Layers of tender pasta, citrus marinated chicken, spinach and Italian cheeses with a creamy Alfredo sauce $12.79
Lasagna Rustica - Robust meat sauce layered with tender pasta, Italian sausage, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, herbs, and a touch of classic bechamel cream $12.79
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna - Roasted zucchini, red bell peppers, eggplant, layers of tender pasta, Italian cheeses with a basil garlic marinara sauce $12.79
Desserts
Wine Country Tiramisu - Layers of espresso-and-liqueur-soaked ladyfingers, sweetened Italian cream cheese and shaved chocolate, a house signature $4.99
Trattoria Chocolate Creme - Freshly baked silky double chocolate creme with a vanilla wafer cookie $4.99
"Freshly Picked" Orange Sorbet - Refreshing naval orange filled with fresh orange sorbet $4.99
Dreyer's Ice Cream with Biscotti - Your choice of Dolche de Leche, vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate served with traditional Italian almond biscotti $4.99
Beverages
Coke, diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Light Lemonade, Iced Tea - $2.99
Coffee - regular or decaf, Assorted Hot Tea - $2.69
Apple or Orange Juice - $2.69
Domestic Beer
Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite - $5.75
Imported Beer
Corona, Corona Light, Heineken, Heineken Light - $6.50
Premium Beer
Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, Blue Moon, Widmer - $6.75
And their childrens menu:
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Children's Menu
Each Meal Includes Choice of Beverage:
Juice, Low-Fat Milk, Low-Fat Chocolate, Milk, Dasani Water
$7.99
Mickey's Paisan Meatball Sandwich - Hearty Turkey Meatballs in a warm bun, generously covered in house-made Marinara Sauce and sprinkled wityh grated parmesan cheese. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit.
"Perfecto" Pasta - Chicken Breast and Tender Pasta Noodles beneath hearty Marinara Sauce. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit.
The Grilled "Tratt" Cheese Sandwich - Melted American Cheese between Toasted Slices of White Bread. Served with Seasonal Fresh Fruit.
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We will dine at Naples also!
Here is their menu.
Menu Date: January 2008
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Antipasti (Appetizers)
An assortment of small dishes to share at your table
Bruschette alla Napoletana - Wood oven-fired pizza dough served with warm spinach and cheese spread and olive tapenade. $7.95
Mozzarella ai Ferri - Breaded mozzarella and spicy marinara sauce. $8.49
Affettati Misti - Slices of salami, capicola, speck ham, proscuitto, mixed olives and Parmesan cheese. $12.95
Tortino di Gamberetti - Fresh shrimp cakes made with roasted garlic aioli and roasted sweet peppers, sauteed and served with lemon aioli. $10.95
Panzerotti - Prosciutto and provolone cheese sandwiches, flash-fried and served with spicy tomato sauce. $8.95
Fritto Misto - Fried zucchini, eggplant, and fall squash with roasted garlic aioli. $7.95
Calamari Fritti - Fried calamari with spicy tomato sauce. $9.95
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata di Spinaci - Baby spinach salad with sliced red apple, roasted pine nuts and ricotta salata tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. $12.49
Insalata alla Romana - Belgian endive, arugula, radicchio, Bosc pears, Gorgonzola cheese and caramelized pecans with saba. $12.49
Insalata di Corte - Traditional Italian version of a Caesar salad, hearts of romaine, Parmesan cheese and pizza dough bruschette. $10.99
-- Add shrimp $3.50
-- Add chicken $2.50
Insalata di Bietole - Tender greens with roasted beets and herb-rolled goat cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. $11.95
Insalata di Funghi - Watercress with wood oven roasted portobello and champignon mushrooms tossed in an applewood-smoked bacon and shallot vinaigrette. $12.49
Insalata della Casa - $5.95
Pagnottelle (Pizza Bread Sandwiches)
Served from 11am-5pm
Pagnottella con Bistecca - Oven-roasted steak with provolone cheese, caramelized onions, arugula and whole grain mustard. $13.95
Pagnottella di Vegetale - Wood oven-roasted portobello mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, fresh mozzarella and aioli. $11.95
Panino con Maiale - Warm pork roast sandwich with caramelized onions, smoked mozzarella and mustard aioli. $12.95
Le Zuppe (Soups)
Zuppa del Giorno - Soup of the day. Cup $3.50, Bowl $6.50
Minestrone Napoletano - Rustic soup made with fresh vegetables, cannellini beans and tomato chicken broth. Cup $3.50, Bowl $6.50
Pastas & Risotto
Penne con Pollo - Penne pasta with roasted chicken and tomato sauce folded with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. $17.95
Riso alle Capesante - Italian rice with seared scallops in a roasted pepper and white wine stock.
Ravioli di Formaggi - Three cheese ravioli served with classic tomato sauce. $17.49
Spaghetti con Polpettine - Spaghetti and homemade meatballs with marinara sauce. $16.95
Gnocchi al Brasato - Fresh potato dumplings tossed in a red wine braised beef ragu. $17.95
Lasagna Napoletano - Layered with meat ragu, ricotta cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. $17.95
Cavatelli alla Bolognese - Cavatelli pasta in a classic savory meat ragu with parmesan cheese. $17.49
Ravioli di Zucca - Pumpkin and cheese ravioli served with a caramelized pecan and balsamic pesto. $16.95
Pietanze (Main Courses)
Nervatura Corta in Brasato - Boneless short ribs braised in red wine with cannellini bean ragu. $22.95
Taglio d'Arrosto di Maiale - Roasted balsamic glazed pork roast with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola-potato gratin. $23.95
Pollo e Salsiccie - Roasted garlic and chicken sausage with sauteed mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce served over risotto cake. $19.95
Bistecca con Vegtali - Wood oven-roasted Italian herb-rubbed tri-tip served with sauteed green beans and twice-baked potato with pancetta. $24.95
Salmone con Caponata - Pan-seared crispy-skin Atlantic salmon served with a ragu of tomatoes, eggplant, olives, garlic and parsley. $18.95
Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
All available in Individual/Medium/Family sizes
Pizza Margherita - Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. $14.49/$22.95/$37.95
Pizza Quattro Formaggi - Fresh mozzarella, fontina, pecorino, goat cheese, fresh tomato and basil. $14.95/$23.95/$42.95
Pizza Pepperoni - Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, pizza sauce. $14.95/$23.95/$42.95
Pizza Bianca con Pollo - Roasted chicken, Alfredo sauce, smoked mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives and chives. $15.95/$24.95/$43.95
Pizza ai Funghi - Mushrooms, caramelized onions and smoked mozzarella. $14.95/$23.95/$42.49
Pizza con Salsicce - Italian fennel sausage, fresh mozzarella, roasted yellow and red peppers, caramelized onions and tomato sauce. $14.95/$23.95/$42.49
Pizza con Pancetta e Cipolla - Crispy pancetta, caramelized onions, mozzarella, oregano and tomato sauce. $15.95/$24.95/$43.95
Naples Family Style Dinners
Serves up to four people
Choice of first course:
Corte salad $17.95
Romana salad $18.95
Choice of Entrees
Ravioli di Formaggi - Three cheese ravioli served with a classic tomato sauce. $49.95
Bistecca con Vegetali - Wood oven-roasted Italian herb-rubbed tri-tip served with sauteed green beans and Gorgonzola potato gratin. $59.95
Cavatelli alla Bolognese - Cavatelli pasta in a classic savory meat ragu with Parmesan. $49.95 Lasagna alla Napoletano - Layered with meat ragu, ricotta cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. $49.95
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Sometime new we are going to try is having breakfast at the park. In the past we have had children with us and so it was important to keep their eatting habits in a pattern they were used to, so we always had oatmeal and fruit in the room. This time my DH wants to have breakfast in the park, so I'll post where we had it and what it was like when i return.
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We are also looking forward to doing the wine tastings and having the cheese and olive platter with the wine in the late afternoons.
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As far as shopping goes.. I'm going to be looking for a hoodie for my mother in law to wear on our christmas trip and also 2 landyards for she and my mother.
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Well..i guess i better go pack!
Not so sure what to pack as the weather says it will be cooler but the trip reports this week have had it HoT?
