V&A Chef's Table

[bartty]

Well, way to tease a pregnant woman who loves Victoria and Alberts! Wish we were there and would do anything for the banana gateau!! Yum. Glad you had a great time, V&A's is always on our dining list when we visit wdw.

 

[Mister Disney]

MORE appetizers from that wonderful day......dessert WILL come~!

Courses 5 & 7

Petit Poulet with Italian Truffles and South African Porcini Sauce

wine pairing
Chateau de La Chaize, Brouilly 2003

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin and Belly with Serrano Ham
(their version of pork and beans! yum yum!)

wine pairing
Bodega Pirineos Moristel, Somontano 2002

 

[Mister Disney]

Notice I left Course 6 out?

I'll include that as a funny little thing at the end.......

 

[Mister Disney]

Our 8th Course (intermezzo)

Plant City Strawberry Sorbet with Micro Mint

 

[Mister Disney]

MAIN COURSE (9th)

DINNER IS SERVED!

(lower left corner) Australian "Kobe" Beef Tenderloin Strip Loin
(upper left corner) Celery Root Puree, Braised Short Ribs,
(bottom right corner) Oxtail Jus Pan Roasted Foie Gras and Vanilla Scented Brioche with Pedro Ximenez,
(upper right corner) Elk with Laura Chenel Goat Cheese Gnocchi

wine pairing
Bodega Pirineos Moristel, Somontano 2002

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

OMG! I thought you were done with courses 5 and 7! Can't wait to hear about course 6!

Didn't mean to rush you about dessert before...it is just that is my favorite part of any meal! Well, that and the wine, of course!

Quick question...when they asked you about your food preferences and allergies, what did you say? I think I would say that "anything goes" for me...but wonder what your likes and dislikes were.

 

[Mister Disney]

Quick question...when they asked you about your food preferences and allergies, what did you say? I think I would say that "anything goes" for me...but wonder what your likes and dislikes were.

Our only allergy is to Pecans and a HUGE dislike for Walnuts

We told them ANYTHING GOES!

Now...on a side note....that night one of the things we didn't get to try....was pecan crusted buffalo. They "humored" us though with a substitution during Course number 6, which should have been the buffalo

OH YEAH, you don't know what that is yet.....

 

[Mister Disney]

Course Number 10

I am an idiot, we were so engrossed in our experience that I forgot to get a picture of this one.

You'll have to use your imagination

Colston Bassett Stilton Cheesecake with a Parmigiano Cheese Stick,
and
36 month aged Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 year aged Balsamic and Tupelo Honey

wine pairing
Benjamin Tawny Port, Victoria

 

[Mister Disney]

COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

"Celebes" Coffee from India

Can you smell it brewing?

 

[Mister Disney]

We were lucky to have a SEVERAL desserts

First we had a TRIO of Chocolate (would this be course 11?)

YEAH, I ate a bit of one before the picture again.....you can't fault a man for loving food!

which included....

Miniature Chocolated Pyramid,

Orange Chocolate Napoleon

and Warm Almond Chocolate Timbale

 

[Mister Disney]

Course 12? 13?

I dunno...I've lost track.....

Caramelized Banana Gateau

 

[Mister Disney]

Course 13? 12? You pick!

Grand Mariner Souffle

 

[Mister Disney]

Overall impressions of food.....

Maine Lobster, Gewurztraminer Reduction
We live in New England, so we're "used" to Maine Lobsters. Tasted just like home.

Nantes Carrot-Ginger Cream with Saki Glazed Shrimp
I know you should not use a word to describe a word....but it was SO creamy!

Iranian Osetra Caviar
This is some of the most expensive caviar available. Nice touch, would I serve it at home? nah....just doesn't go with beer and pine nuts!
KIDDING!

Timbale of Jumbo Lump and Golden King Crab with Black Pearl Caviar
I've never been a fan of crab. I've always thought it was too salty. THIS changed my mind!

Virginia Black Bass with Couth Carolina Grit Cake and Florida Corn
One Word - INCREDIBLE

Nantucket Scallops with Shaved Fennel and Satsuma Tangerines
mmmmmmmmmmmmm

Petit Poulet with Italian Truffles and South African Porcini Sauce
Overall very nice. I have never had truffles before, so I decided to try a piece all by itself. I didn't think it was all it was cracked up to be as a "stand alone", but when paired with the rest of the course they gave the it an "earthy" quality

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin and Belly with Serrano Ham
Best Pork and Beans I have EVER had.

Plant City Strawberry Sorbet with Micro Mint


Australian "Kobe" Beef Tenderloin and Strip Loin
Kobe beef is the "Mercedes" of beef. So tender, a butter knife slides through with the greatest of ease

Celery Root Puree, Braised Short Ribs
I would have to say that I saviored this small portion the most. As we were dining, the "Sauce" Chef worked 1/2 the night on this most delicious part of our evening. As I said earlier, watching this Master at work gave me a new appreciation for what goes into even the smallest piece of a meal and dining experience.

Oxtail Jus Pan Roasted Foie Gras and Vanilla Scented Brioche with Pedro Ximenez
It melts in your mouth. I've had Foie Gras numerous times and must rate this in the top 3 of all time.

Elk with Laura Chenel Goat Cheese Gnocchi
Elk is good, but we just didn't care much for it.

Colston Bassett Stilton Cheesecake with a Parmigiano Cheese Stick,
WOW

36 month aged Parmigiano Reggiano with 25 year aged Balsamic and Tupelo Honey
I am a cheese freak, but pairing the Parmigiano Reggiano with the Balsamic and Honey was heavenly

Miniature Chocolated Pyramid
This had 24k gold flakes on it and was SO velvety

Orange Chocolate Napoleon
YUMMY!

Warm Almond Chocolate Timbale
Honestly....no adjective for this. Just DO IT!


Caramelized Banana Gateau
I would say, my ALL TIME FAVORITE DESSERT. Hands Down!


Grand Mariner Souffle
Delicious

"Celebes" Coffee from India
Much better than Starbucks!

 

[Mister Disney]

Course 6....

Tomorrow....no more time today....just spent 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon on this review.

 

[MinnieM21]

Thank you SO much for sharing your review and pictures. My mouth is watering it all looks so delicious, especially the caramelized banana dessert.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Oh. My. God.

DH said we could go to V&A's if we stayed in a mod over a deluxe...might have to hold him to that after your gorgeous review in pics...

BTW...you're BOTH allergic to the same nut? How unusual! The only thing DH and I have in common is a LIKE of anchovies. Well, that and The X-Files.

 

[Mister Disney]

BTW...you're BOTH allergic to the same nut? How unusual!

Actually, I HATE the walnuts and my partner is highly allergic to the pecans, so we count it as a mutual thing for both of us.....

although I DO crave pecans occassionally....especially PIE!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

I really, really appreciate the time you spent posting the pics and giving your reviews. I am sure you enjoyed reliving your experience. I cannot wait to show your pics to my DH...he is hesitant about the Chef's table, but he is an adventurous eater that loves good food...so I think I can "sell" him on the idea!

 

[TrickyFish]

Overall impressions of food.....

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin and Belly with Serrano Ham
Best Pork and Beans I have EVER had.

lmao!!!

The whole experience seems wonderful!! Too bad DBF doesn't like fish/seafood, that counts out so many things on the menu! Except the coffee... both he and myself would go ravenous over the coffee!!

Sounds like you had a great time, thank you so much for the report!!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Pictures were AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing them! If only there were a way to taste them! I don't think licking my screen would work! I am glad you both had a fabulous time!
I do have a question- I am curious as to what OTHER restaurants the CM (sous chef I believe?) recommended to you. Their opinions hold high esteem with me!
Thanks!
Aloha
Lulu