Restaurant reviews and recipes...formerly Disney QOTD

[Missy1961]

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Chef Mickey's

Had breakfast there in 2004. Not a place for a relaxing meal--loud & crazy at times. But I was there with Dana & Sammie (Dana was about 20 months old, Sammie was 5 1/2) & they loved it! If I was traveling without kids, I don't think I'd go there. The food is OK.

 

[Meriweather]

I've been there several times. Typical buffet food, nothing special.
Characters were fun......they actually paid attention to 2 adults there which a lot of the character places haven't.
Don't think I would go back though.....until grandkids. Other places I would rather eat at.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Was thinking about last Nov. but it was very noisy so we didn't eat there.

 

[leith78]

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Chef Mickey's

We've eaten there several times, as the CR is one of my favorite places to stay. I agree that it always seems to be busy and noisy. It is fun with the characters there though. Looking forward to taking DS there someday!

 

[Luv2Roam]

One place we have never eaten. Seems like from what I hear or read people either love it or hate it.

 

[bobbiwoz]

If it was called Chef Mickey's in the '80's we did eat there with the DSs, but it wasn't so great that we've ever gone back.

Bobbi

 

[KimRaye]

1st time in 2006, with HUGE family - 16 of us - loved it! Special cakes ordered too. Last time, in Oct '09, just us 4, loved it again! I have 2 ADRs for June right now, breakfast and dinner! Can't wait! Better than average for buffet, imho.

 

[Meriweather]

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Mama Melrose

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Recipe By :Mama Melrose's, Disney-MGM Studios
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 chicken breast(5-6 ounces) -- grilled
3/4 cup Rigati pasta
1/2 cup tomato basil sauce
2 tablespoons Asiago cheese -- shredded
2 tablespoons mozzarella/parmesan mixture
Chicken Parmesan Bread Crumb
1 1/2 pounds bread crumbs
1/2 ounce granulated garlic
1/2 ounce onion powder
1 tablespoon parsley flakes -- dry
3/4 ounce Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces fresh grated Pecorino romano
1 tablespoon basil -- dry
1 tablespoon oregano -- dry
1 tablespoon whole marjoram -- dry
Chicken Parmesan Breading Procedures
4 eggs
1 ounce olive oil

Grill chicken breast, top with tomato basil sauce and cheeses.
Bake in oven for 2-3 minutes until melted and hot.

Chicken Parmesan Bread Crumb:
Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Chicken Parmesan Breading:
Lightly beat all the eggs until fluffy. Using separate hands for the dry and wet ingredients, dip the chicken into eggwash, shake lightly and then dredge in breading. Remove and place onto parchment lined pan, ensure all chicken is covered.

In a heated sauté pan add 1 to 2 ounces of olive oil. Heat until hot and add breaded chicken. Cook until golden brown. Finish in oven until internal temperature is 165 degrees.

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Penne Bolognese

Recipe By isney's Mama Melrose's Resorante Italiano
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Foreign Pasta


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium carrots -- chopped
1 medium onion -- chopped
1/2 pound Italian sausage -- half hot and half sweet
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cans imported pear-shaped tomatoes (28 ounces
each) -- drained and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound cooked penne pasta
Fresh parsley and grated fresh Parmesan
cheese -- garnish

Heat oil and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
Sauté the carrots and onions, then stir in the sausage and ground beef.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until done, then drain the mixture.
Stir in the wine and heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until all the wine has evaporated.
Stir in the tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano, and heat again to boiling.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss with one pound of penne pasta, garnish with parsley and Parmesan and serve.

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Shrimp Carbonara

Recipe By isney's Mama Melrose's Restorante Italiano
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Seafood


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups pancetta bacon -- diced
1 cup yellow onion -- diced
1 1/2 pound shrimp
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black peppercorns
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 pound cooked penne pasta
2 cups fresh grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs

Melt butter in skillet and saute pancetta and onion until onions become transparent.
Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Season with pepper.
In bowl, lightly whisk whipping cream and eggs.
Heat pasta in boiling water, drain well and add to skillet.
Add egg and cream mixture and Romano cheese.
Turn down the heat and keep tossing in skillet until sauce slightly thickens.
Divide into 4 pasta bowls.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

 

[Missy1961]

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Mama Melrose

Never eaten there.

 

[Meriweather]

I've eaten there twice.....one rainy, miserable evening and it was nice to get inside.
It was good.
The other time it was the lunch spot on a tour and there was a lot of food served family style.
Very good.

 

[leith78]

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Mama Melrose

I really enjoy eating here. We usually try to go once a trip. Nice atmosphere, and good food.

 

[Missy1961]

I think I have to try Mama Melrose, seems like it's getting good reviews.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Have only eaten there twice.
That was actually our first WDW restaurant. The service was really bad. The food good, but way over priced. So we avoided it for years.
Probably a few years ago we ate there again and food and service were much better.
But really, guess I rather eat elsewhere, as we have not returned.

We are eating lunch Saturday at Chefs de France.... We have not posted about them yet, have we?

 

[Meriweather]

Not yet, so many restuarants.....it will take some time.
We have a lot to go!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We enjoy eating at Mama Melrose's and the nice thing is that we've been lucky with last minute reservations. We booked a lunch for our January trip just a day or two before we went there. All 8 of us enjoyed the meal, well, there may have been one grumpy DGC.

Bobbi

 

[KimRaye]

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Mama Melrose

Never been there, no desire.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Once - lunch during the Backstage Maic tour, tried getting John to go back he won't.

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Mama Melrose