syori the foodie

Thursday, July 4, 2024

California Grill@Walt Disney World Contemporary Resort ★

Pre-Fixe Dinner w/ Fireworks Viewing. Decent food. Went for 4th of July Fireworks. Viewing at the balcony w/ synchronized music. 3-course pre-fixe menu $89 per person. Miss the time when they had Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosa.

California Grill Outdoor Balcony Overlooking Magic Kingdom Fireworks

1st Course option: Sashimi & Nigiri Sampler

1st Course option: Surf & Turf Roll

Kiminoi "Emperor's Well" Junmai Ginjo $58 (300mL)

2nd Course option: Wagyu Strip Loin ($47 surcharge)

2nd Course option: Plancha-Seared Scallops

Lemon Mousse & Olive Oil-Poppy Seed Cake

Cherry & Dark Chocolate Mille-Feuille

California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort (Hotel)
4600 World Dr,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-5277
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/contemporary-resort/california-grill/

Tiffins@Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom ★★

Best Restaurant in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Favorite dish is The Land Salad featuring super fresh greens from EPCOT. Octopus was nice and soft. Whole Fish is always great and good to share.

The Land Salad $14
young lettuces from the Land Pavilion at EPCOT, muhammara, feta, sumac, garlic breadcrumbs, citrus vinaigrette

Charred Octopus $19
sweet corn salsa, chorizo, tequila, mole rojo, pickled onions, cilantro

Whole-Fried Sustainable Fish $45
coconut fried rice, green & red curry, thai green papaya slaw, peanuts

Zingiber Fizzie $7.75
passion fruit purée, mint, ginger beer, lime juice

Tiffins inside Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-5277
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tiffins/

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Reverie Social Table@South Africa Cape Town ★★

Intimate 5-Course Private Dinner. By Chef/Owner Julia Hattingh. Friendly and accommodating. Using sustainable & seasonal local produce in South Africa. Enjoyed the refreshing salad with South East Asian flavor. Love the warm melting Homemade Cheese. Generous portions. Wine pairing w/ local wines included. Friendly environment. Only 1 large table is served each night. Smaller parties will be arranged with another party. They do have a dog by the bathroom. Because I am scared of dogs, I held off from going to the bathroom all night long during the wine pairing dinner. $45 USD per person. Advanced reservation required.

Roasted Butternut

Homemade Bread

Salad

Impala Meat

Homemade Cheese

Dessert

Chef/Owner Julia Hattingh

Guests from all over the world are invited to pin up where they come from

Interior Artwork

Reverie Social Table
226A Lower Main Rd, Observatory,
Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
+27 79 060 6971
www.reverie.capetown

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Upper Union@South Africa Cape Town ★★★

Fantastic Upscale Modern Cuisine. Food well-seasoned with spices. Local Cape Town ingredients. Family style w/ small plates to share. Nice handcrafted cocktails. Great for late night and last minute reservation. They also let us use the private dining room for our party of 7 without extra charge. Nice interiors with safari vibe. Part of the More Quarters Hotel group. 7-Course Dinner Tasting Menu around $40 USD ($35 for vegetarian), 2 people minimum. Tasting Menu took 2.5 hours. A la carte available. Water $3 USD per bottle.