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This Was the Feast-A Most Certainly True Lutheran Food Review-4/26-The End
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That's us. We went out to the dock to catch Wishes after dinner. Too bad about your husband's steak. Often times restaurants will use the end cuts of the beef tenderloin for the smaller steaks and might not clean all of the sinew off, or they might use a lower (like select) grade of meat because it is hard to make money on the surf & turf, even at $50 a plate. I am glad he enjoyed the lobster tail, though, because I often read complaints on here about that. I hope you still had a lovely evening. I hope you give them another chance at Narcoosee's
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Finally got over from you previous report and PTR to catch up. I went to disney with my fiance 2 months ago...I don't know there is nothing more magical to me then sharing good Disney meals with the one you want to spend the rest of your life with!
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We are dining at Tony's for the first time next month. For some reason I always pass this one by. Loved your reviews and now I am looking forward to it!
Can't wait to read more!!
Can't wait to read more!!
Great reviews so far! We love Narcoossee's and had such a fantastic meal in June that we returned the next night. Tom, our server, was amazing to the point where my children are asking to go back "to the place where Tom works" on our June '11 trip. I dream about their cheesecake.
I think we may try Tony's next time based on your review. I can't wait to read more!
I think we may try Tony's next time based on your review. I can't wait to read more!
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Joining in 
Loved your last reviews, so I'm looking forward to reading this set! (Oh, and another fellow Lutheran checking in!!)
Loved your last reviews, so I'm looking forward to reading this set! (Oh, and another fellow Lutheran checking in!!)/
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You know, I think everyone should be required to work in food service for a few months at some point. I totally agree with you on all that!
I'm glad to see reviews by a chef. And now because of your review, I may have to try Narcoossee's again one day. I was unimpressed when I went before, but it seems like you had such a nice experience there. Maybe I just caught them on a bad night.
Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more!
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After a quick long weekend to Gatlinburg to meet my fiancee's extended family, I am now back at school. I hope to post another review tomorrow afternoon sometime.
I hope everyone had a great holiday. Thanks to everyone who posted or read.
I hope everyone had a great holiday. Thanks to everyone who posted or read.
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Belleview Room, Boardwalk Resort
Pre-dinner Cocktails
11/14/2010
We arrived at the Boardwalk area via boat from the Hollywood Studios launch about 40 minutes prior to our reservation time. The Flying Fish Café was pretty full that evening and they could not seat us early. Also, they serve their full menu at the bar (which was full as well) and we could not get a seat there for a drink before dinner. The greeter at the outside podium directed us to the Belleview Room (and she gave excellent directions) to have a drink before dinner.
The Belleview Room is a small lounge on the second level of the Boardwalk Resort. It is casually elegant with soft, but effective lighting, white paint and hardwood. There are a few couches for lounging and about a half-dozen seats at the bar. The bar serves alcoholic drinks (standard Disney cocktails, lots of expensive Scotch , wine and a draft beer or two) and is a service area for resort mug refills on coffee, hot tea and sodas.
My fiancée chose to have her first Magical Star cocktail complete with glowing color-change ice cube. It was larger than I expected, and for a girl who does not like pineapple juice, it went over with her well. The Magical Star contains rum and the flavors of pineapple and passion fruit (a little coconut too, I believe). I asked for the Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) by the glass, and was told by the gracious bartender that he was serving a Greek sparkling wine that night instead. I agreed and was pleasantly surprised. It was dry, cold and bubbly.
I did not finish in time for our reservation, and was given a plastic cup for what remained. Keep in mind, that pretty much any two alcohol drinks at WDW plus tip will run at least $24. Dont be shocked. We kept a bottle of Malibu rum in our room with some juice pouches to pre-game before leaving for the bus. We did not take alcohol on the bus, however.
It is not a place to take young children, as it seemed like a quiet adult retreat with a relaxed place-not a lot for them to do and not very Disney. I highly recommend the Belleview Room. Cheers!
Pre-dinner Cocktails
11/14/2010
We arrived at the Boardwalk area via boat from the Hollywood Studios launch about 40 minutes prior to our reservation time. The Flying Fish Café was pretty full that evening and they could not seat us early. Also, they serve their full menu at the bar (which was full as well) and we could not get a seat there for a drink before dinner. The greeter at the outside podium directed us to the Belleview Room (and she gave excellent directions) to have a drink before dinner.
The Belleview Room is a small lounge on the second level of the Boardwalk Resort. It is casually elegant with soft, but effective lighting, white paint and hardwood. There are a few couches for lounging and about a half-dozen seats at the bar. The bar serves alcoholic drinks (standard Disney cocktails, lots of expensive Scotch , wine and a draft beer or two) and is a service area for resort mug refills on coffee, hot tea and sodas.
My fiancée chose to have her first Magical Star cocktail complete with glowing color-change ice cube. It was larger than I expected, and for a girl who does not like pineapple juice, it went over with her well. The Magical Star contains rum and the flavors of pineapple and passion fruit (a little coconut too, I believe). I asked for the Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) by the glass, and was told by the gracious bartender that he was serving a Greek sparkling wine that night instead. I agreed and was pleasantly surprised. It was dry, cold and bubbly.
I did not finish in time for our reservation, and was given a plastic cup for what remained. Keep in mind, that pretty much any two alcohol drinks at WDW plus tip will run at least $24. Dont be shocked. We kept a bottle of Malibu rum in our room with some juice pouches to pre-game before leaving for the bus. We did not take alcohol on the bus, however.
It is not a place to take young children, as it seemed like a quiet adult retreat with a relaxed place-not a lot for them to do and not very Disney. I highly recommend the Belleview Room. Cheers!
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After a quick long weekend to Gatlinburg to meet my fiancee's extended family, I am now back at school. I hope to post another review tomorrow afternoon sometime.
I hope everyone had a great holiday. Thanks to everyone who posted or read.
hope you had fun in gatlinburg!! it's so pretty done there, especially in the fall!! it's about 4 hours from me, and i have friends down in that area. what a great weekend get a way!!
loving your reviews!!
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Great reviews! We live "across the River" from the Culinary 
We tried Narcoossee's for the first time this last trip and it was delicious!
We tried Narcoossee's for the first time this last trip and it was delicious!
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Flying Fish Café-missed it by the thickness of a scale.
The Flying Fish Café is a wonderful restaurant located at Disneys Boardwalk entertainment area. It is beautifully decorated with every detail attended to. It is easy on the eyes and the service staff is very accommodating. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time, but there was plenty to look at in both the decorating, and the chef, apparently taking a verbal brow-beating from a customer. He put on his best Mickey Smile on and then ducked behind the open kitchen divider wall with the plate in question and one of the line cooks. He was unhappy. Being a former chef, it is hard to keep your cool when being berated, especially when the customer is wrong (though you can never mention this).
We had a wonderful waiter from Russia, an older gray-haired gentleman. He brought us a complementary glass of bubbly with a strawberry attached to the side for our engagement.
Service was a little slow because it was very busy and it seemed as if a few more servers and bussers might have helped. It took a little while to get things like bread and water. After beverage and bread service, though, the pace picked up and we wanted for nothing.
The warm bread was large loaf sourdough served with softened butter. We were served soft butter the whole of our Disney experience, in direct contrast to my findings of my 2009 dining reviews.
My fiancée had a Crispy Maine Coast Jonah Crab Cake appetizer. I think this had to be one of the better crab cakes Ive had, including those which I have made myself (sorry Spongebob Squarepants). The crabcake was large, meaty, and mild in flavor. It was fried with a panko breadcrumb coating and was the most beautiful color of golden brown. The slaw was crisp and lightly dressed, and the Ancho Chile and Roasted Red Pepper sauces were a perfect accompaniment. Please, resist the urge to ask for cocktail sauce or tartar sauce or one might run the risk of overpowering this delicate and delicious dish. This would be a great dish for a light meal with one of the restaurants fabulous desserts, which I will get to in a moment.
I ordered the Chardonnay-steamed Main Acadian Farms Dutch Mussels. This was a hearty portion served with a delicious Fennel, Chile and Pesto Crema. The Crema was almost like a soup to dip the grilled sourdough crostini served with the dish. Sadly, this dish was one of the reasons why I have to say this restaurant was not Practically Perfect. I was enjoying the last few mussels in the bottom of the bowl with a spoonful of broth and I crunched down on several shattered mussel shell fragments. If I had not been careful or if I had bitten down harder, I might have chipped a tooth. I told the waiter, who in turn told the manager, who was concerned about me hurting myself. I said I was not and that the mussels really were delicious. I was left alone with some well wishing.
The course that followed for me, at least, was sublime. Never in my wildest dreams would I think to put a meat based sauce with snapper. I had the signature Potato-wrapped Red Snapper, Leek Fondue with a Red Wine and Cassis Butter Reduction and the suggested Deloach Barrel to Barrel Pinot Noir. This entrée was fantastic. The fish was fresh and wrapped in crispy brown potato slices on a bed of creamy leeks that literally melted in my mouth (hence the word fondue). The sauce was wonderful and velvety. Many of these sauces are reductions that contain no roux (butter and flour thickener) so people with a gluten intolerance may enjoy them. (Note: Please mention allergies when you make your reservation. It gives the staff ability to recognize you and the chef will talk with you about it.) I was sad when this dish was gone. The Pinot Noir from Deloach, one of my favorite wine producers, was the perfect match for this dish.
My fiancée had the Special Thunder East Coast Surf & Surf-A rarely caught, but not endangered or protected pumpkin (orange colored) swordfish and Maryland Blue Crab with Fall Crop Greens, Young Heirloom Turnips, Carrots and Radishes, Sorrel, Shellfish, Sea Urchin & Butter Emulsion [Hows that for a long menu listing] This was a very busy plate and an ample portion. She really enjoyed the crab and swordfish with the sea urchin butter emulsion & the greens. She was excited to be getting turnips, carrots and radishes because she really likes them. However, the heirloom root vegetables, which were probably really expensive, were grossly undercooked. I ate some to make sure, and sure enough I got a crunchy turnip. We did not complain. I thought I had made enough trouble with the mussels. The root veggies were rushed out of the pan and onto the plate. Slow roasted root veggies might have been a better choice. The plate did look really beautiful, though.
Dessert was beyond fantastic. I had the study of chocolate sampler. There was a chocolate crème brulée, a chocolate ganache mold, and chocolate cake with ice cream and caramel. I did not leave a crumb. Everything was good and made with high quality dark chocolate. The high light, though was my fiancées Signature Banana Napoleon. Yummy bananas, cream and chocolate were stacked between crispy layers of phyllo dough. Choices must be made, though, and I am glad we tried both items. Our waiter sweetly offered cappuccino (which sweetened his tip).
Flying Fish it a great restaurant. It is said, however, that the devil is in the details. It is very difficult to juggle those details sometimes. They just missed the mark. If I was not a former restaurant person or had actually damaged a tooth on the mussel shell fragments, I might be upset. However, I can recommend the restaurant to anyone who enjoys seafood and a great atmosphere. I cannot say that this restaurant was Practically Perfect in Every Way.
The Flying Fish Café is a wonderful restaurant located at Disneys Boardwalk entertainment area. It is beautifully decorated with every detail attended to. It is easy on the eyes and the service staff is very accommodating. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time, but there was plenty to look at in both the decorating, and the chef, apparently taking a verbal brow-beating from a customer. He put on his best Mickey Smile on and then ducked behind the open kitchen divider wall with the plate in question and one of the line cooks. He was unhappy. Being a former chef, it is hard to keep your cool when being berated, especially when the customer is wrong (though you can never mention this).
We had a wonderful waiter from Russia, an older gray-haired gentleman. He brought us a complementary glass of bubbly with a strawberry attached to the side for our engagement.
Service was a little slow because it was very busy and it seemed as if a few more servers and bussers might have helped. It took a little while to get things like bread and water. After beverage and bread service, though, the pace picked up and we wanted for nothing.
The warm bread was large loaf sourdough served with softened butter. We were served soft butter the whole of our Disney experience, in direct contrast to my findings of my 2009 dining reviews.
My fiancée had a Crispy Maine Coast Jonah Crab Cake appetizer. I think this had to be one of the better crab cakes Ive had, including those which I have made myself (sorry Spongebob Squarepants). The crabcake was large, meaty, and mild in flavor. It was fried with a panko breadcrumb coating and was the most beautiful color of golden brown. The slaw was crisp and lightly dressed, and the Ancho Chile and Roasted Red Pepper sauces were a perfect accompaniment. Please, resist the urge to ask for cocktail sauce or tartar sauce or one might run the risk of overpowering this delicate and delicious dish. This would be a great dish for a light meal with one of the restaurants fabulous desserts, which I will get to in a moment.
I ordered the Chardonnay-steamed Main Acadian Farms Dutch Mussels. This was a hearty portion served with a delicious Fennel, Chile and Pesto Crema. The Crema was almost like a soup to dip the grilled sourdough crostini served with the dish. Sadly, this dish was one of the reasons why I have to say this restaurant was not Practically Perfect. I was enjoying the last few mussels in the bottom of the bowl with a spoonful of broth and I crunched down on several shattered mussel shell fragments. If I had not been careful or if I had bitten down harder, I might have chipped a tooth. I told the waiter, who in turn told the manager, who was concerned about me hurting myself. I said I was not and that the mussels really were delicious. I was left alone with some well wishing.
The course that followed for me, at least, was sublime. Never in my wildest dreams would I think to put a meat based sauce with snapper. I had the signature Potato-wrapped Red Snapper, Leek Fondue with a Red Wine and Cassis Butter Reduction and the suggested Deloach Barrel to Barrel Pinot Noir. This entrée was fantastic. The fish was fresh and wrapped in crispy brown potato slices on a bed of creamy leeks that literally melted in my mouth (hence the word fondue). The sauce was wonderful and velvety. Many of these sauces are reductions that contain no roux (butter and flour thickener) so people with a gluten intolerance may enjoy them. (Note: Please mention allergies when you make your reservation. It gives the staff ability to recognize you and the chef will talk with you about it.) I was sad when this dish was gone. The Pinot Noir from Deloach, one of my favorite wine producers, was the perfect match for this dish.
My fiancée had the Special Thunder East Coast Surf & Surf-A rarely caught, but not endangered or protected pumpkin (orange colored) swordfish and Maryland Blue Crab with Fall Crop Greens, Young Heirloom Turnips, Carrots and Radishes, Sorrel, Shellfish, Sea Urchin & Butter Emulsion [Hows that for a long menu listing] This was a very busy plate and an ample portion. She really enjoyed the crab and swordfish with the sea urchin butter emulsion & the greens. She was excited to be getting turnips, carrots and radishes because she really likes them. However, the heirloom root vegetables, which were probably really expensive, were grossly undercooked. I ate some to make sure, and sure enough I got a crunchy turnip. We did not complain. I thought I had made enough trouble with the mussels. The root veggies were rushed out of the pan and onto the plate. Slow roasted root veggies might have been a better choice. The plate did look really beautiful, though.
Dessert was beyond fantastic. I had the study of chocolate sampler. There was a chocolate crème brulée, a chocolate ganache mold, and chocolate cake with ice cream and caramel. I did not leave a crumb. Everything was good and made with high quality dark chocolate. The high light, though was my fiancées Signature Banana Napoleon. Yummy bananas, cream and chocolate were stacked between crispy layers of phyllo dough. Choices must be made, though, and I am glad we tried both items. Our waiter sweetly offered cappuccino (which sweetened his tip).
Flying Fish it a great restaurant. It is said, however, that the devil is in the details. It is very difficult to juggle those details sometimes. They just missed the mark. If I was not a former restaurant person or had actually damaged a tooth on the mussel shell fragments, I might be upset. However, I can recommend the restaurant to anyone who enjoys seafood and a great atmosphere. I cannot say that this restaurant was Practically Perfect in Every Way.
I was missing your reviews. Glad to see you are back. When I serve steamer clams I take great pride in taking extra time to insure no sand or broken shells become part of the broth. But, as I hang my head in shame, I have unknowing served portions that some how had a shell in the broth. I do great serving what I call a no beach steamer bowl, no sand in my steamers.
I often wonder if there is a little seafood minion that goes around after seafood is plated and adds a dusting of shell.
Any how loving your reviews looking forward to more.
Patty
I often wonder if there is a little seafood minion that goes around after seafood is plated and adds a dusting of shell.
Any how loving your reviews looking forward to more.
Patty
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Great reviews! I love hearing the perspective of a "restaurant guy." It's so nice to hear such a positive review of Tony's. I have been steering clear of it as it doesn't seem to have very many fans on the boards... but perhaps it is time to give it a try.
Keep those reviews coming. And congratulations on your engagement!
Keep those reviews coming. And congratulations on your engagement!
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Hey! I was in Gatlinburg over Thanksgiving weekend, too! We were actually staying in a log cabin in Pigeon Forge- a big family reunion. But we all went to Gatlinburg to walk around the day after the turkey- it was actually the only day I was able to leave that cabin- I did a LOT of cooking while I was in Tennessee!! 
You have sold me on Tony's- I'm putting it on my list for November- thanks!
You have sold me on Tony's- I'm putting it on my list for November- thanks!
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Thanks for the update on Flying Fish. We ate there Thrusday and had a wonderful meal and great service. I had the cheese platter and scallops and banana Napolean...its was really yummy.
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