Something About Nothing..........# 10

[macraven]

Good morning homies

Only 4 more days until our 13 hour drive to the dark side and excited and nervous cause it will be the first time driving that far lol

if you drink lots of coffee before you start driving, it can be nerve racking.


or it will help not to drink any coffee before you leave and youse won't even remember driving that first 200 miles.....



anyhoot, hooray for St L on the 3 night sleep darkside countdown!!

 

[macraven]

Steak.....for me too......has to be medium rare or rare in certain places.

I had the best steak ever at Ruth`s Chris Steakhouse couple of years ago closely followed by Charley`s and Longhorn.....yum!!! They know how to cook a steak just the way I like it. Only ever had to send a steak back once in all our visits........it was cooked medium well, so no problem to change it and got discount on final bill as well. That was in Bahama Breeze.

DH likes his medium and DS is not a steak fan at all

But I love Sushi......except tuna.......tuna always makes me think of cat food

Love the sushi options we have when we are in the States, Orchids lounge is very nice for sitting with a cocktail and just ordering a plate of something to nibble on.



Least the censor hasn`t kicked in .......don`t want you getting banned for accidental obscenities


Got loads of washing out today, but starting to dull down a bit down. As long as I get most of it dry I`ll be happy.

Got crab for dinner tonight ironically enough with Langoustines and salad.....chicken for DS......he is not a seafood fan unless it`s just plain white fish fillets or salmon.

Hope everyone`s doing good

i'm doing fine now that i put my reading glasses on and can read the posts.........


when you hit the states, all 3 of you can order steaks, prime rib, salmon, fish, grilled cheese and everyone will be happy.

the happiest person will be Carole as she won't have to grocery shop, cook the food or clean up the kitchen then.

now that is what i call a vacation!

 

[Bluer101]

Good morning homies

Only 4 more days until our 13 hour drive to the dark side and excited and nervous cause it will be the first time driving that far lol

Wow, time flies. I hope your stay goes by slow though.

but i was able to get up an hour ago and take mr mac to the train station.

he didn't talk much.
i think he feared for his life............

driving without at least one cup of coffee can be a scary event.

for the passenger.......

That's just too funny.

 

[Lynne G]

All this talk of food and vacation. Now I am hungry and ready to go. Safe travels to those vacationing this month. Clear and not to hot is wished for you all.

The sun has arrived. Well, until that pop up thunderstorm comes. Took my umbrella, as it would be my luck to be out and forget it and then it pours when I am ready to leave.

Raven, hope you have at least 1 cup of coffee by now. I am on my
2nd.

 

[Bluer101]

All this talk of food and vacation. Now I am hungry and ready to go. Safe travels to those vacationing this month. Clear and not to hot is wished for you all.

The sun has arrived. Well, until that pop up thunderstorm comes. Took my umbrella, as it would be my luck to be out and forget it and then it pours when I am ready to leave.

Raven, hope you have at least 1 cup of coffee by now. I am on my
2nd.

Yep I hear you. I just got back from Dunkin Donuts with my coffee and everything bagel.

 

[Bluer101]

Speaking if food. How many when going to US start planing of all the places to eat? SW and I were laughing last night by us talking about all the restaurants we want to hit at the end if the month. We do this in all trips like this is the center of the trip. Lol. I think it's just a bonus and not having to cook.

 

[macraven]

Speaking if food. How many when going to US start planing of all the places to eat? SW and I were laughing last night by us talking about all the restaurants we want to hit at the end if the month. We do this in all trips like this is the center of the trip. Lol. I think it's just a bonus and not having to cook.

i mentally plan ahead of where i will eat..........
there are places i will not miss no matter what.


i don't have any set days in mind as i hit them once i am in a park.


boulangerie, louie's, confisco grille, blondies, finnegans, are park places i hit yearly with no miss. (think i am missing one more)

i never miss those above places.

last year the gyro wasn't hitting it's mark with me so i am taking off Fire Eaters Grill this year.


i am thrilled i don't have to shop, prepare, cook, clean up afterwards while on vacation.
just order food, eat and enjoy!

 

[Kogo Shuko]

Speaking if food. How many when going to US start planing of all the places to eat? SW and I were laughing last night by us talking about all the restaurants we want to hit at the end if the month. We do this in all trips like this is the center of the trip. Lol. I think it's just a bonus and not having to cook.

It's more than just US...

For instance, I'm only going to HHN this year, but we definitely have planned eating at Bubba Gump's.

But we also plan on going to other places. I like hitting up a Waffle House if I can, and for the past two years we've planned Cracker Barrel dinners beforehand, but I had to put my foot down this year. I can't afford going in there, because I spend half my budgeted money on their merchandise.

As for sushi... I love it. I'm a huge fan of salmon in any form except canned, so I usually ordered loads of salmon sashimi (just raw pieces of salmon). I'm not much of a fan of other raw fishes, but salmon is a must. The sushi I order is usually crabmeat (which is typically made from fake crabmeat, therefore already cooked), shrimp tempura (deep fried shrimp, in essence), avocado, and roe.

I like my steak medium rare.

Is it lunch time yet?

 

[Lynne G]

Yes, funny, part of vacation planning is where are we going to eat. Sometimes it goes like I planned, sometimes not.

We've never eaten at Mythos, so that will be one we hit next time at IOA.

One thing I like about vacation is very little left overs and no cooking/making food. I am on vacation too!

Since I have a tween and teen, our vacations now center around rides and food. My kids are good eaters and enjoy lots of different food. Got DS to eat boar on the Fantasy, and he still talks about how good it was. Foodies we are not, but good food yes.

And Bluer, I'd take a sesame bagel. Like the water bagels more than the egg. I was spoiled as a kid, DM always got Sunday bagels from a deli that earlier that morning drove to NYC and had brought bagels back to sell still warm. Sadly, that deli is long gone. Which is why Too Jay's is also on my list to go to. Was on our list last time, but never got there. DD will never turn down a kosher dill pickle.

 

[MDer2FL]

Macraven, wow, thx for all the Latin Quarter info! I think that will def be a place we try when we're there.

 

[Metro West]

Yes...speaking of food...

I don't know how many of you have Logan's Roadhouses around you but they are running a special right now. You get two full lunch sized meals for $13.99 ($2.00 more for the steak) and it's pretty filling. You also get their delicious bread as well. I stopped on my way home from work this afternoon and got the steak (for tomorrow's dinner) and the Santa Fe Tilapia which I had tonight. It was very good and you can't beat the price with a stick.

Just thought I'd mention it.

 

[macraven]

Macraven, wow, thx for all the Latin Quarter info! I think that will def be a place we try when we're there.

glad i could share my experiences there.

do let me know your opinion of the place if you hit it.


the one place that was removed from citywalk was the restaurant Motown.
i loved that joint!

Yes...speaking of food...

I don't know how many of you have Logan's Roadhouses around you but they are running a special right now. You get two full lunch sized meals for $13.99 ($2.00 more for the steak) and it's pretty filling. You also get their delicious bread as well. I stopped on my way home from work this afternoon and got the steak (for tomorrow's dinner) and the Santa Fe Tilapia which I had tonight. It was very good and you can't beat the price with a stick.

Just thought I'd mention it.

how close is that place to the darkside?

 

[pcstang]

Bubbalous was fantastic! Thanks Mac!

 

[macraven]

Bubbalous was fantastic! Thanks Mac!

i loved that place!




now you are the newest homie to grace us with your presence....


to pcstang




a homie that loves good chow!!

 

[Metro West]

how close is that place to the darkside?

The restaurant I went to last night is about 7.5 miles from Universal...about half way to my house. But there is a closer location which is on the corner of Sand Lake Road and John Young Parkway...about 5.5 miles and right down the street from my work place.

 

[schumigirl]

Evening all

All this talk of food

We have places we must visit every year.....never plan anything just wing it. We are very sad and study the menu`s of these places during the winter months to keep us going till next time. Yes. Sad.

Must do`s are Longhorn Steakhouse, Charley`s Steakhouse, Joe`s Crab Shack, Bubbalous, PF Chang`s, Margaritaville, Confisco Grill, Bonefish, food court at Millenia Mall for Bourbon Chicken, Cheesecake Factory, Firehouse Sub, Louie`s in US, Thunder Falls, Teak Neighborhood Grill and Kobe.

Plus Bula Bar, Jake`s Bar and Orchids Lounge in RPR.

We fit them all in and more usually Some we may miss and replace with somewhere else. Then I wonder why I put on around 8lb every trip

We tried Logans one year Metro.....I didn`t get past the front door when I saw all the peanut shells on the floor I don`t get mess!!

I`m hungry now

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Evening all

Must do`s are Longhorn Steakhouse, Charley`s Steakhouse, Joe`s Crab Shack, Bubbalous, PF Chang`s, Margaritaville, Confisco Grill, Bonefish, food court at Millenia Mall for Bourbon Chicken, Cheesecake Factory, Firehouse Sub, Louie`s in US, Thunder Falls, Teak Neighborhood Grill and Kobe.

They got rid of my favorite bourbon chicken place at Millenia It was the 2nd one from CPK (the other one is still there).

I would go there so much the employees recognized me and never offered me samples haha! One woman even asked me if I worked at the mall (I don't!).

 

[schumigirl]

They got rid of my favorite bourbon chicken place at Millenia It was the 2nd one from CPK (the other one is still there).

I would go there so much the employees recognized me and never offered me samples haha! One woman even asked me if I worked at the mall (I don't!).

lol.........we love the samples too!!!! DS was mortified first time we wandered around......we loved it!! Wonder if we were sampling at the same time

We got MM about 5 times usually every trip and hope they don`t get to recognise us too...........although the guy from Firehouse Sub in MM remembered us 2 years ago from our previous trip. Nice.

Can`t remember which place we liked best there. Can`t remember a favorite one if I`m honest.......bourbon chicken.....all good

 

[Metro West]

We tried Logans one year Metro.....I didn`t get past the front door when I saw all the peanut shells on the floor I don`t get mess!!

That's their novelty and trademark. You come in...make a mess...have a nice dinner and leave. Let them clean up...that's what its all about.

 

[goNDmay9]

So I have taken a hi8us from Orlando and subsequently the boards for a few years. Lots of destination weddings / all inclusives, cruises etc. Got married, started a family. So now with a DD19mths and another on the way - we are back on the Orlando scene.

It is nice to see that a ton of things are the same over here on the darkside!!! But I also love seeing the new things and new terminology. For one - it cracks me up when people refer to IOA as the Harry Potter Park - HA!!! I LOVE IT!!!

Anyway - just random thoughts from a old homie! xoxoxo