I'm finally back. We headed back to the World again, so I was delayed by that. Then, that whole work thing has been getting in my way as I'm trying to catch up and get ready for an audit. But, you want more food reviews, so moving along. . .
Tiffins
We've some friends who live not too far from Disney, and they met us at Tiffins for dinner. We'd heard good things about it (the food, the bar) and one bad thing (prices). Those assessments stayed fairly true based on our experience. First, the ambiance--absolutely lovely. From the artwork on the walls to the seats to the color scheme--we found it all very conducive to a nice evening meal. Adding to that was our server who was pleasant, engaging, and informative.
Second, the pricing in Tiffins does make it a bit of a stretch for many. It is a Signature dining destination, however, so it being pricey shouldn't come as a surprise. It didn't for us, though we did blink a little at the cost of a couple of entrees. Beyond that adjustment, we found Tiffins wonderful. Among other finds is a delightful wine list with an above average selection of wines by the glass. Of particular note are the Lapostolle Carmenere and the Bodega Colome Torrontes, both of which are far more interesting than the typical red or white wines usually offered by most restaurants. The bulk of the wines come from S. America which is fine with me since I'm a fan of S. American wines. . .who am I kidding? I love wines from all over! Still, Argentina and Chile have some superb wines.
Reds by the glass
Whites by the glass
The Bin listing is a nice touch, as well.
Not being a huge beer or specialty drink connoisseur, I didn't sample any of them, but here are the pics the lists, anyway.
Luv and I started with appetizers. I had the Watermelon and Barrel Aged Feta salad. I'm fond of watermelon salads, and this one didn't disappoint.
Those are pickled cucumber ribbons in case you were wondering, and the greenery had a bit of parsley and basil (yum) which lent aromatic notes to the dish. The vinaigrette is made from Banyuls, a fortified aperitif. And what a gorgeous dish this is! The only drawback was the price--$14.
Did I mention this was a Signature? Given that, it was a superbly crafted beginning. Meanwhile, my lovely wife had the Causa, made from a sustainable, seasonal fish (exactly which I don't recall).
It was as beautiful a dish as my salad with the Peruvian purple potatoes, the lime mayo, quail egg, tomatoes, and micro cilantro. The beads you see are the vinaigrette. Stunning on a darker plate. Delicate fish provide a great contrast to the starch of the potatoes and the slight bite of the cilantro with the egg providing a small unctuousness. $15--again steep.
We shared an entree--the Pan-seared Duck Breast--and at $39 it's not exactly a bargain, but it wasn't the most expensive thing on the menu by far. Along with the duck, we also had an "Enhancement," AKA a side of Brussels Sprouts. I'll save the description for when I load a picture. . .actually, my gracious and supernaturally patient wife will likely provide those pictures.
In short, though, it was an excellent dish.
After dinner, we parted company with our friends, and we hung around AK waiting for our FPs to Rivers of Light. We arrived well after the opening of the FP time, yet found very good seats. I suspect that had something to do with being early May and lower crowds. Since this is more of a food report than attraction summary, I'll be brief--mehh.
ROL isn't a bad show, but it's fairly, ahem, tame compared to others. We didn't like it as well as Fantasmic! for example. Having seen World of Color at DL a couple of years ago, as well, there simply is no comparison. The gala is fun to absorb, but the music and the actual projections on the water sprays don't represent a step forward in technology, just a sideways movement. Here is a pic from before the show:
It did take a few minutes to get out of the park after the show, but we managed to bounce out quickly so didn't get behind too much of a mass exodus.
Well, that's good for now. I'll be back with more later!