The good, the bad and the downright delicious - 17 days of food in pictures

[bubblefactory]

The second lunch was at the Turf Club at SSR.

It's quite dark inside - the theme is mainly based around dark wood funiture

we liked it inside but there is a really nice, bright outdoor seating area for those who prefer it

For starters P had the tomato soup

and I had the onion rings

For mains we had

A reuben sandwich

an Angus burger

and the kids nuggets

Food and service were both very good and we got a walk in no problem. A great place for a nice quiet lunch away from the hustle of the parks.

 

[englishrose47]

Great reviews!!

 

[podsnel]

Oh- I LOVE the Turf Club- those onion rings are da bomb! I love their crabcakes, too. Yummy-yummy-yummy!

 

[bubblefactory]

Here as promised are the combined pics from two nights at Jiko. The food was excellent, service was good and we were seated straight away at our ADR time. We had such a good meal the first visit we went back before we checked out of AKV.

Paula tried a couple of cocktails

Mount Kilimarita

Hangin' Out in Cape Town

The starters we sampled were

Pokanoket Farm Seared Ostrich Filet
Creamy Vidalia Onion Fondue, Rocket Cream, and Cherries

The ostrich was so nice Paula had it on both visits :eat:

I tried

Duck and Stonefruit Salad
with Duck Confit, Grilled Peaches and Cherries

and the

Barbeque Chicken Flatbread
with grilled onions, apple julienne, African barbeque sauce and four cheeses

For main course we both tried

Spice Crusted Pork Tenderloin
with Roasted Mushrooms, Gold Potatoes, and Sweet Onion Jus

A sight difference in opinion on the pork - we both agreed it was cooked perfectly but it was slightly too spicy for Paula, but I thought it was perfect.

I aslo tried the

Maize-crusted Halibut
with Vegetables of the Moment, Tomato-Butter Sauce

and Paula had the signature dish of

Oak-grilled Filet Mignon
with Macaroni & Cheese and Red Wine Sauce

The kids tried

carrot and peanut butter dip starter

Mac and cheese

Grilled cheese

and the kids filet

I also had the cheese selection

and the kids had the

"Smores and More"
... build your own with marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, melted chocolate, and graham crackers

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Jiko looks awesome!

 

[my3weasels]

Great reviews and pictures!

 

[podsnel]

Another great restaurant- we loved Jiko, too. I can't wait to go back! I was there with a girlfriend last time, so i am very anxious to go with my DH for him to check it out- I think he's going to love it.

 

[cdtommie]

I love those Mt. Kilimarita's at Jiko's (or Boma's) - and they're only like like $7-7.50...a real bargain by Disney standards!

 

[Tink rules]

I'm in!!! Looks good!!!

 

[Finkerfell]

Your reviews and restaurant selections are awesome! The placed you chose are all ones I'd like to visit on our next trip-

Lovin it!!

 

[bubblefactory]

BlueZoo at the Dolphin is next - it was quiet when we walked in at our ADR time and we were seated immediately. Our server was very good and when she found it was our first visit she gave us a quick explanation of the menu and some recommendations.

Paula started with a cocktail - I can't remember what it was called but it went down well

A 'basket' arrived next with assorted breads

For starter Paula had

Bluezoo's New England Style Clam Chowder - light and brothy with salt cured bacon, house-made oyster crackers

and I tried

Garlic Roasted Jumbo Shrimp - creamy polenta, fennel butter

The starters were excellent :thumbs:

For mains Paula had

Surf and Turf - beef tenderloin, butter poached lobster tail,

and I had

Sea Bass simply grilled on our teppanyaki grill, served with a warm crabmeat, lobster, dijon mustard and chives sauce.

The kids both had the filet off the kids menu

For desert

Orange blossom "Floating Island"- angel food cake, caramelized almonds, crème anglaise

Warm Chocolate Cake, with liquid ganache center, maracaibo chocolate cream pudding, peanut ice cream

Lois was most amused to discover a hidden Mickey in the ice cream :lol:

From the kids menu

Trio of cookie sandwiches
Peanut butter cookie, chocolate chip cookie, double chocolate cookie, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauces

Overall an excellent meal - we will be returning on our Xmas trip and can recommend it to anyone who is thinking of testing it as well :thumbs:

 

[podsnel]

THAT meal looked amazing!!! I haven't tried Blue Zoo yet, but I have been to Olives in NYC- and sat at the bar with Todd English!
If this restaurant is at all like that restaurant, it must be delicious!

Loved the hidden mickey!

 

[iluvpluto27]

Really enjoying your pics. Bluezoo looks fantastic, the Orange Blossom looks so pretty.

 

[BriarRosie]

I'm going to Todd English's bluezoo™ tomorrow night!

Your pictures really set the mood for me! Woohoo!

 

[TigerKat]

Blue Zoo is my favorite restaurant anywhere!!!! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the great pics!

 

[TigerKat]

THAT meal looked amazing!!! I haven't tried Blue Zoo yet, but I have been to Olives in NYC- and sat at the bar with Todd English!
If this restaurant is at all like that restaurant, it must be delicious!

Loved the hidden mickey!

OMG, is he gorgeous or what?

 

[podsnel]

Blue Zoo is my favorite restaurant anywhere!!!! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the great pics!

Wow, TigerKat- that's it for me, then! On the VERY short list!! But it'll have to wait until May.....

Ellen

ps- I'm going to WDW in 17 days!!! It's almost time for our meet!!!

 

[Tink rules]

& I'm still so jealous!!!

Tell Bendy I said Hello!!!

 

[podsnel]

OMG, is he gorgeous or what?

He's not bad....not bad at all! Of the ones I've met (which is not too many) Aaron Sanchez is the hottie- oh MAN!!!!! AND he was soooo sweet!! AND the food he made was sooooooooooooooooooooooooo delish!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

Wow, TigerKat- that's it for me, then! On the VERY short list!! But it'll have to wait until May.....

Ellen

ps- I'm going to WDW in 17 days!!! It's almost time for our meet!!!

I know, I'm so excited, we extended our trip out a few days!

He's not bad....not bad at all! Of the ones I've met (which is not too many) Aaron Sanchez is the hottie- oh MAN!!!!! AND he was soooo sweet!! AND the food he made was sooooooooooooooooooooooooo delish!!!!

I'll have to check him out....., sorry OP for going OT here.