Tracy161
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You don't say?
Food + AMAZING Star Wars references. I really don't know how this could get any better!
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Dining Wars: Drinking's Edge - An August 2018 Dining Report - Updated 2/18: Completed
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Terra Nova guy
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Awesome intro
Just curious...did you end up taking this stuffie home? It's the one - and thankfully only one - that came home with us this time.He’s a chef turned runner and stay at home Dad who enjoys drinking to the edge like me
AliceNDinah
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I'm here! I love your dining reviews---so fun and witty 
dolewhipandpixiedust
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Finally I’m here on time!
princessnpirate
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Following! I have read your reports before and looks like we were there at the same timeA long, long time ago (really just August) in a galaxy far, far away (otherwise known as Florida)
It is a period of dining wars
Rebel parents, drinking from a hidden base (aka Nomad’s Lounge)
Have won their first victory against the costly Disney Dining Empire
During the battle Rebel Spies (you’ll meet them soon enough)
Managed to steal the secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Tables In Wonderland Card,
an armored card with enough power to destroy a planet (20% off at a time)
Pursued by the Disney Dining Empire’s sinister costs
Princess Kari (that’s me) races aboard her birthday starship
Custodian of the stolen card
That can save her people and restore dining & drinking freedom to the galaxy…
Welcome fellow dining Jedi’s to my 9th dining adventure.
I’m Kari, the General of these trips, hard working government employee by day (no that is not an oxymoron), tired Mom by night, and Disney-loving foodie and tipsy girl in-between. This trip was to celebrate my 44th year on this planet and celebrate we did.
Joining me on our dining adventure is the Han to my Leia, the C3PO to my R2D2, the Jabba to my Hutt, my husband Jason.
He’s a chef turned runner and stay at home Dad who enjoys drinking to the edge like me
But he’s clearly got a little Jar Jar in him.
With us as always is our own little Yoda, Casey. She’s small but wise and a little foodie in her own right. She can clean up real nice.
But mostly she just takes after her father.
With us on part of this trip were the Rebel Spies, our best friends D and J.
They are Disney skeptics whose recent move 600 miles away from us - coupled with the national holiday that is the day of my birth - compelled their guilt to visit the world for the first time.
They were able to tolerate their 4 days with us but at their core are still firmly on the non-Disney dark side.
Maybe Jason and Casey are really on the dark side too?
For those just stumbling upon our dining adventures a couple of things to note:
We are Jedi foodies to the core. We never met a Signature restaurant or adult beverage we didn’t like or couldn’t at least tolerate for the sake of our commitment to Disney dining reporting.
While the majority of this report will center on dining wars and drinking to the edge I take that liberally and will dip my toes into non-food things. Think mostly Ewoks in Return of the Jedi with a little bit of Lando Calrissian thrown in for good measure.
We don’t usually make advanced dining reservations (we had exactly 1 going into this trip) and instead just go where our bellies, last minute reservations , and the force lead us.
And did I mention adult beverages? It is vacation after all and you’ll certainly be seeing a lot of this
Followed by even more of this.
Now the details. Our trip was August 18-26 2018 with a split stay between the death star and Tatooine, I mean Boardwalk and Beach Club. We’ll return to some of our perennial favorites: Jiko, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Yak N Yeti, California Grill , Nomads Lounge and Flying Fish as well as try a few new to us places.
So sit back, pour yourself a drink, stow your lightsabers, and…..
May the Dining Force be With You
kastoney
Disney foodie served with a side of sarcasm
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Well now you gotta up your game and do a chat. Funny thing is I had no idea this even existed. I was just looking for a silly photo of her and found this little gem. She's like the crazy energizer bunny she just keeps going and going and going
I do say. I know you never would have guessed it.You don't say?
Thanks Tracy!!!! I aimed to do all you Star Wars aficionados proudFood + AMAZING Star Wars references. I really don't know how this could get any better!
Thanks Jeff!Awesome intro
No thankfully it was more Jason's style than Casey's
But we did come home with several tsum tsums, a Lotso, and a stuffed mickey bar. You know there was lots of itOMG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! Can't wait to see what you mischief makers got up to
Awesome you have a trip coming up so soon. Hopefully I don't disappoint in the drinks department.
Thanks for following along again. Did you get married yet?
Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy!!!I'm here! I love your dining reviews---so fun and witty
Woohoo!!!!
Following
Thanks for joining in!
It'll probably be a few days before I can really get started so pour yourself a drink and it should be commencing soon
Then you will know how hot it really was!!!!!! Hope you enjoy.
FSU Girl
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Not yet, November 11
so it's coming up quick.
Disneycampfan
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I've been patiently waiting for this one! Love your reports, they always make me laugh!
kastoney
Disney foodie served with a side of sarcasm
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Thanks Glenda. And what do you know I certainly heeded your birthday advicePrincess Kari cute opening post I love your creativeness. Looking forward to reading about Drinking to the Edge.
Happy Belated Birthday
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Wow, that is quick!!! Congrats again!Not yet, November 11
Thanks so much. Hope I can induce a giggle or two this time around too!
kastoney
Disney foodie served with a side of sarcasm
- Joined
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Episode I: Nomad’s Cantina
It’s Disney Day!!!!!!!! Casey had been diligently counting down the days to our trip and we all needed it. As some of you know this has been an extremely difficult year for me and some Disney in our lives was exactly what was needed. Plus it was almost my BIRTHDAY and Jason had made me my very own fancy magic band for the occasion.
We were out the door by 4am and taxi’d it to the airport in just 15 minutes. Given that this is of course a dining report, check out our Nation’s Capital’s finest airport eats.
I took a firm pass on that one.
We were airborne soon enough
And in Orlando before 9
J and D were driving down from Georgia and surprisingly we beat them to the Boardwalk. While our rooms weren’t ready this worked out well as we walked over to the International Gateway entrance and were able to upgrade to annual passes and get our tables in wonderland card before they even arrived.
After a very long wait for a bus, accompanied by a socially awkward Russian cast member with no definition of personal space who constantly kept asking us if we’d seen her squirrel, we were finally on our way to my most favorite park: ANIMAL KINGDOM.
Despite it being after 11 and none of the adults yet eating we knew if we didn’t get Casey on a ride first she may have just combusted. Thankfully sitting in the bottom of a tree with a bunch of bugs was enough to appease her and before noon I was in my most favorite hidden base, Nomad’s Lounge, with a drink in my hand and all was right with the world.
For anyone who has read my dining reports before there are two things you will without question see. 1. Tipsy Notes and 2. An Anapurna Zing from Nomad’s Lounge.
Meet my most favourite (shout out to my Canadian peeps) and simply the best drink in Disney World. This is Bombay Sapphire East Gin, Passion Fruit Purée, Mint, Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice topped with Ginger Beer. Slightly tart from the passion fruit, nice and fizzy from the ginger beer, and most importantly good and ginny this was the perfect start to my vacation.
Side note they upped the price on this by $5 recently so it can come with what I am sure is an amazing light up flower (insert oooh’s and aaahh’s here). Thankfully you can order it without and save a few bucks!
Jason got his usual the Tempting Tigress, Russell's Reserve 10yr Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Tamarind Syrup, and Lime Juice.
It’s a tigress, she’s tempting, I hate it, but he was a happy camper.
Speaking of happy campers the rest of the crew was enjoying their first introduction to Disney Drinking.
That’s a Lamu Libation - Starr African Rum, Cruzan Banana Rum, Guava Purée, with Orange, Lime, and Pineapple Juices topped with Gosling's 151 Rum – for D, a Leaping Lizard - Malibu Pineapple Rum and Augusta Cachaça with Orange, Passion Fruit, and Mango Juices – for J, and a Kiama Mama – Watermelon and Sprite – for the little one. I’m not the biggest fan of rum drinks so these weren’t my cup ‘o tea but everyone seemed to enjoy.
Speaking of enjoying since most of us had empty stomach’s the first round of drinks hit us quickly so some sustenance was required. You’ll see throughout the trip that J and D are grazers and drinkers like us who’d rather belly up to a bar with a few apps than sit down to dinner so we ended up sharing most food.
Up first we have the Truffle Poutine with Truffle Tremor Cheese, Fries, crispy Onions, Black Truffle Salt.
I’m a sucker for truffle – who may have once tried to convince Jason to buy me a pig so we could forage for our own – and these did not disappoint in flavor. Crispy fries, truffle gravy, cheese!!!! These were delicious but for $12 ridiculously small and barely shareable.
What was however shareable was their Bread Service.
This comes with three types of bread – not recalling what they are we’ll just call them flatty, crispy, and fluffy – and 3 dipping sauces, Tadka (an Indian spiced tomato chutney), Smoked Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant), and Blatjang (Apricot Chutney). We had never had this before and, while no Sanaa bread service, it was still exceptional. “Crispy” bread was my favorite (sorry flatty you made a good run at it) as it was light and airy as was the baba ghanoush but I love all things eggplant. Both the chutneys were great as well as they mixed with some familiar ingredients with more exotic spices.
Up next we have the Spiced Chickpea Falafel with Mint-Pistachio Pesto, Cumin-scented Garlic Yogurt Sauce, and Pickled Vegetables.
These blew the very good Skippers Canteen falafels out of the water, with a great texture and delicious accompaniments. Like the fries it was a bit on the small side and we probably should have gotten 2 to share.
Last up we have the Spicy Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad.
Despite my birthday being only two days away someone (who I may or may not have carried in my womb for 9 months) thought it would be a good idea to order this to “share” despite my peanut allergy. Needless to say I didn’t eat it but the Judases said It was good.
Bellies somewhat satisfied some more nectar of the gods was in order.
Jason, D and I know good things when we find it so we stuck to our Tempting Tigress, Lamu Libation & Annapurna Zing refreshers.
J took a walk on the wild side and went for the Boto Rita.
This is Zignum Reposado Mezcal, Combier Grapefruit Liqueur, Guava Purée, and Lime Juice and it’s a winner. It had a slight smokiness from the mescal and a bit of a spice (if I recall there was some peppercorn on the rim) but was still really refreshing.
Not wanting to be left out Casey went with the kiddie version of adult beverages: SUGAR!!!!
She’d gotten these fancy churros on our last trip to Nomads and made it known she wasn’t leaving without more.
Overall this was another fantastic trip to Nomad’s Lounge. Our server was top notch, the food and drinks delicious, the atmosphere cozy, and you can’t beat being in the middle of the biggest theme park in the country yet feel like you’re a thousand miles away. J and D really enjoyed it and thought perhaps there was more to this Disney thing than Minnie Ears and crowds. With our trusty dusty Tables in Wonderland card stolen from the Empire we saved $27
Up next , we get our Yeti on
It’s Disney Day!!!!!!!! Casey had been diligently counting down the days to our trip and we all needed it. As some of you know this has been an extremely difficult year for me and some Disney in our lives was exactly what was needed. Plus it was almost my BIRTHDAY and Jason had made me my very own fancy magic band for the occasion.
We were out the door by 4am and taxi’d it to the airport in just 15 minutes. Given that this is of course a dining report, check out our Nation’s Capital’s finest airport eats.
I took a firm pass on that one.
We were airborne soon enough
And in Orlando before 9
J and D were driving down from Georgia and surprisingly we beat them to the Boardwalk. While our rooms weren’t ready this worked out well as we walked over to the International Gateway entrance and were able to upgrade to annual passes and get our tables in wonderland card before they even arrived.
After a very long wait for a bus, accompanied by a socially awkward Russian cast member with no definition of personal space who constantly kept asking us if we’d seen her squirrel, we were finally on our way to my most favorite park: ANIMAL KINGDOM.
Despite it being after 11 and none of the adults yet eating we knew if we didn’t get Casey on a ride first she may have just combusted. Thankfully sitting in the bottom of a tree with a bunch of bugs was enough to appease her and before noon I was in my most favorite hidden base, Nomad’s Lounge, with a drink in my hand and all was right with the world.
For anyone who has read my dining reports before there are two things you will without question see. 1. Tipsy Notes and 2. An Anapurna Zing from Nomad’s Lounge.
Meet my most favourite (shout out to my Canadian peeps) and simply the best drink in Disney World. This is Bombay Sapphire East Gin, Passion Fruit Purée, Mint, Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice topped with Ginger Beer. Slightly tart from the passion fruit, nice and fizzy from the ginger beer, and most importantly good and ginny this was the perfect start to my vacation.
Side note they upped the price on this by $5 recently so it can come with what I am sure is an amazing light up flower (insert oooh’s and aaahh’s here). Thankfully you can order it without and save a few bucks!
Jason got his usual the Tempting Tigress, Russell's Reserve 10yr Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Tamarind Syrup, and Lime Juice.
It’s a tigress, she’s tempting, I hate it, but he was a happy camper.
Speaking of happy campers the rest of the crew was enjoying their first introduction to Disney Drinking.
That’s a Lamu Libation - Starr African Rum, Cruzan Banana Rum, Guava Purée, with Orange, Lime, and Pineapple Juices topped with Gosling's 151 Rum – for D, a Leaping Lizard - Malibu Pineapple Rum and Augusta Cachaça with Orange, Passion Fruit, and Mango Juices – for J, and a Kiama Mama – Watermelon and Sprite – for the little one. I’m not the biggest fan of rum drinks so these weren’t my cup ‘o tea but everyone seemed to enjoy.
Speaking of enjoying since most of us had empty stomach’s the first round of drinks hit us quickly so some sustenance was required. You’ll see throughout the trip that J and D are grazers and drinkers like us who’d rather belly up to a bar with a few apps than sit down to dinner so we ended up sharing most food.
Up first we have the Truffle Poutine with Truffle Tremor Cheese, Fries, crispy Onions, Black Truffle Salt.
I’m a sucker for truffle – who may have once tried to convince Jason to buy me a pig so we could forage for our own – and these did not disappoint in flavor. Crispy fries, truffle gravy, cheese!!!! These were delicious but for $12 ridiculously small and barely shareable.
What was however shareable was their Bread Service.
This comes with three types of bread – not recalling what they are we’ll just call them flatty, crispy, and fluffy – and 3 dipping sauces, Tadka (an Indian spiced tomato chutney), Smoked Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant), and Blatjang (Apricot Chutney). We had never had this before and, while no Sanaa bread service, it was still exceptional. “Crispy” bread was my favorite (sorry flatty you made a good run at it) as it was light and airy as was the baba ghanoush but I love all things eggplant. Both the chutneys were great as well as they mixed with some familiar ingredients with more exotic spices.
Up next we have the Spiced Chickpea Falafel with Mint-Pistachio Pesto, Cumin-scented Garlic Yogurt Sauce, and Pickled Vegetables.
These blew the very good Skippers Canteen falafels out of the water, with a great texture and delicious accompaniments. Like the fries it was a bit on the small side and we probably should have gotten 2 to share.
Last up we have the Spicy Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad.
Despite my birthday being only two days away someone (who I may or may not have carried in my womb for 9 months) thought it would be a good idea to order this to “share” despite my peanut allergy. Needless to say I didn’t eat it but the Judases said It was good.
Bellies somewhat satisfied some more nectar of the gods was in order.
Jason, D and I know good things when we find it so we stuck to our Tempting Tigress, Lamu Libation & Annapurna Zing refreshers.
J took a walk on the wild side and went for the Boto Rita.
This is Zignum Reposado Mezcal, Combier Grapefruit Liqueur, Guava Purée, and Lime Juice and it’s a winner. It had a slight smokiness from the mescal and a bit of a spice (if I recall there was some peppercorn on the rim) but was still really refreshing.
Not wanting to be left out Casey went with the kiddie version of adult beverages: SUGAR!!!!
She’d gotten these fancy churros on our last trip to Nomads and made it known she wasn’t leaving without more.
Overall this was another fantastic trip to Nomad’s Lounge. Our server was top notch, the food and drinks delicious, the atmosphere cozy, and you can’t beat being in the middle of the biggest theme park in the country yet feel like you’re a thousand miles away. J and D really enjoyed it and thought perhaps there was more to this Disney thing than Minnie Ears and crowds. With our trusty dusty Tables in Wonderland card stolen from the Empire we saved $27
Up next , we get our Yeti on
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thumper*
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Bless his heart how sweet
Great start to vacay
Oink oink
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