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Spending any holiday in or near Walt Disney World presents many special dining options. Raglan Road offered a Thanksgiving Dinner this year. Since we appreciate how Raglan Road makes most sauces and food “in house,” we decided to give it a try. When we suggested this to K2 (friends from Savannah who were here for continue reading Raglan Road Thanksgiving Dinner … We’ve read that Kouzzina does a good breakfast. Then when friends (who we trust) recommended it, we knew we should give it a try. After all, breakfast is our favorite “dining out” meal. On Thanksgiving Day we had a good reason to try it out – visiting friends. Kris and Kevin (K2) were visiting from continue reading Kouzzina by Cat Cora Breakfast … Cast of Characters: nick, nora & Asta We arrived at Bongos about 20 minutes before the start of check-in, the podium staff and the manager, Tony Montana, welcomed us. Tony was very friendly and escorted us to a bar in a smaller back area – this bar was set aside for the Signature Dinner. The continue reading Bongos Cuban Cafe Signature Dinner … This year we had planned three pairings and this was the last one (Mexico’s Tequila Lunch and Japan’s Food & Sake were the other two). The Food & Beer Pairing at Via Napoli took place on Tuesdays this year and our event was the last one of the Food & Wine Festival. Arrival and Location continue reading Via Napoli Beer and Pizza Pairing – 2011 … Okay, the name Bunny Chow drew me in. Purina (pet food company) actually makes a product for rabbits that is called bunny chow. So when I saw the name Bunny Chow, I knew I had to sample this dish. I try not to research food before I try it. Too often I am predisposed to continue reading Bunny Chow – Epcot 2011 Food & Wine Festival … Feijoada, according to the Brazil Booth menu, is the “Brazil’s national dish”. This what Wikipedia says: The Brazilian feijoada is prepared with black turtle beans (also white, pinto and red beans), a variety of salted pork and beef products, such as pork trimmings (ears, tail, feet), bacon, smoked pork ribs, and at least two types continue reading Feijoada, Bean and Pork Stew – Epcot 2011 Food & Wine Festival … It is nice to see a few booths changing menus from year to year. If you attend the Food & Wine Festival annually the food choices can get boring, no really, they can. So when I saw that Brazil added Mahi Mahi, I put it on my must try list. I prefer seafood so I continue reading Mahi Mahi, Brazil – Epcot 2011 Food & Wine Festival … Until 2009 I never knew I liked chutney. During a visit with Harry and Sandy they encouraged me to try some chutney. Now I am a fan. I always look forward to having the Cheese Plate from the Ireland Booth. Kerrygold cheese and butter, chutney and bit of brown bread. Would you believe my mouth continue reading Cheese Plate, Ireland – Epcot 2011 Food & Wine Festival … Last year, 2010, we thought the Fisherman’s Pie was not as good as 2009. It was still a good dish but the flavors were more muted. The seafood flavors were not as distinct. Plus although it was really hot – the mashed potatoes were not as “firm” as I expected. We were anxious to try continue reading Fisherman’s Pie – Epcot 2011 Food & Wine Festival … Hey! We have a news scoop! First background regarding the counter-service venue at the Japan Pavilion… Andy from Eating (and Drinking) around the World (here) reported in August that Yakitori House at the Japan Pavilion was going to be closed for 3 months (or more) for refurbishment. Touringplans.com (here) reported that this area would be continue reading FOOD NEWS! … |
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