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There weren’t any noticeable changes to the interior decorations at the Grand Floridian this year. When we went over to take 2013 photos, we didn’t seen the white deer outside, but it’s possible that they were added later in the season. White deer standing in a sea of poinsettias – 2012 continue reading Let’s take a look at past holidays – Grand Floridian … I have a particular fondness for Christmas ornaments, even years when I’m not bananas about all the folderol surrounding the holidays. There’s something about ornaments which are purposefully chosen and artfully displayed that I truly like. Birdcages feature prominently at the Grand Floridian – this one is found on one of the small continue reading Grand Floridian Ornaments – Holidays 2013 … A small lobby Christmas tree and the large centerpiece Christmas tree at The Grand Floridian As you know, the decor at the Grand Floridian is VERY Victorian. Lots of lace and ribbons and flowers and sparkle. I’m sure that this appeals to some people, but it’s not really our thing (at Christmas or continue reading Grand Floridian Decor – Holidays 2013 … subtitle: Salt We received a tweet from Chef Ryan the other evening, “come have dinner tomorrow night we have some great white truffle from alba” – well, you can’t turn down a Chef’s direct request can you? Not when you KNOW the food is going to be amazing… And amazing it was – the food, continue reading Chef’s Tasting of White Truffles from Alba at bluezoo … We were recently at bluezoo, as is our wont… On this particular evening, we weren’t really that hungry and planned to have oysters and to split a couple of appetizers. Steamboat Oysters (Puget Sound, Washington state) a.k.a. Totten Oysters… with Nora’s favorite accompaniments (plain horseradish, lemons, and sriracha) We each had two of continue reading bluezoo lounge for oysters, 2 appetizers, and a surprise from the new chef de cuisine … This is the 28th and FINAL installment of Eat Each Sandwich Challenge (#2013eateachsandwich)… Thus far, I’ve had… Hawaiian BBQ Italian Ham ‘n’ Swiss The All American Cannonballs! The Original 1762(r) Chicken Pesto Pomodoro The Full Montagu The Best BLT The Cuban Chicken Chipotle Avocado Tuna Melt Holiday Turkey Ham, Cheddar & Egg Breakfast BLT The continue reading 2013 Eat Each Sandwich Challenge – Earl of Sandwich – Holiday Ham … On a recent Sunday we were out and about at Walt Disney World taking photos of the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian and of the Gingerbread Tree at the Contemporary. We were a bit disappointed that these two displays were in place (in fact, there were Q&A sessions with the Pasty Chefs on Friday continue reading A different breakfast at the Wave … Do you remember that Joseph, one of our favorite servers from bluezoo, had moved over to Shula’s Steakhouse? Well, we stopped in to see him recently, but he wasn’t serving that night, he was subbing in the bar. Can you believe that we’ve NEVER been to the bar at Shula’s Steakhouse? So, of course, we continue reading First Cocktail at Shula’s Steakhouse in the Dolphin Resort … We recently made our way over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out the new “lounge” at The Brown Derby. This venue opened on October 30 and we visited on November 12 (less than two weeks, not too shabby; we were finishing up Food & Wine events). Our hope was that by waiting a little continue reading Brown Derby Lounge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – our first visit … It’s finally here, the “dreaded” Caprese This is the 27th installment of Eat Each Sandwich Challenge (#2013eateachsandwich) … Thus far, I’ve had… Hawaiian BBQ Italian Ham ‘n’ Swiss The All American Cannonballs! The Original 1762(r) Chicken Pesto Pomodoro The Full Montagu The Best BLT The Cuban Chicken Chipotle Avocado Tuna Melt Holiday Turkey continue reading 2013 Eat Each Sandwich Challenge – Earl of Sandwich – The Caprese … |
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