Niki Andiokno
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- Aug 6, 2003
Bice looks great. I love to see your wine choices.
Well, it's no secret I do tend to drool over LOML's leg, but that's a whole other thread. Thanks for the comments. Sometimes, I'm not real good about remembering to take pics, but Luv usually bails me out. We do highly recommend Bice based on that lone experience.Oh my gosh I am drooling! And not over loml's leg we will have to try Bice next time we are over at UO. We stayed at Portofino and really love the Universal dining options outside the parks. Great review and photos!!
You know, I had never counted how many meese--umm, mouses--hmm, mice were crawling up Luv's leg. I got 10, as well. Sneaky little devils. . .thanks for joining!Wait! There's mice (10 by my count) crawling up her leg!Hereeeeeeeee kitty, kitty.........oops.
It was great. As for wine, I began growing into my love of the fermented grape some years ago after being served a superb, small vineyard, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Until then, all the red wines I'd tasted seemed harsh. This one was luxurious, full of character, dark berry and toasty oak notes abounding. I fell in love with wine that night. For us, it's often an important part of choosing a restaurant or between two entrees when we're waffling. I will say Disney's Signatures--and a few other TS--have good to exceptional wine lists.Bice looks great. I love to see your wine choices.
Thanks for joining and reading, and double thanks for the kind words, though I have said a couple of times before, Luv is definitely cute while I'm just ruggedly humorous. I always hope that those who stop by the thread get some value for effort--that's the vanity in me. We only represent our tastes, naturally, but we do hope to have touched on common elements everyone can enjoy. As for the humor and repartee, we do tend be that way in real life. It keeps us young. P.S. I'm still angry about the missing salmon sandwich. We may yet try what the AP manager told us: call ahead and they could arrange to make it for us.I have really enjoyed reading your reviews! You are a cute and fun couple with which to tag along on your dining adventures! I appreciate that you mentioned things that have changed, such as the disappearance of that salmon sandwich. Useful info and yet disappointing at the same time - LOL
I'm hoping that the lump crab cake sandwich that seems to have replaced the salmon bacon sandwich will make a credible replacement when we visit the the resort's Christmas decorations. Thanks again for extolling the wonders.P.S. I'm still angry about the missing salmon sandwich. We may yet try what the AP manager told us: call ahead and they could arrange to make it for us.
If you should taste said sandwich before I am able to return to GP's airy confines, please let us know what you think. I might, might be mollified if it's in the same culinary vicinity as the salmon w/bacon sammie. And. I'm CINC Extoller when the timing is appropriate; I can also dis-extol when I feel the need (yeah, I made it up).I'm hoping that the lump crab cake sandwich that seems to have replaced the salmon bacon sandwich will make a credible replacement when we visit the the resort's Christmas decorations. Thanks again for extolling the wonders.
Yep, we're definitely a fan, as well. As I mentioned, we don't do Boathouse every trip, but we try to patronize it at least every other time we're at the World. That dish is a perfect middday meal for me, and it's pretty to boot. Pair with a nice bubbly since it works for pretty much any dish. A red is too heavy (save maybe a Pinot Noir) and clashes with the capers, anyway. A full-bodied white messes with the carpaccio's flavor. A sparkling wine, though, works across the flavor spectrum, with a crisp, dry white such as Sauv Blanc coming in a decent second. And why I just opted to go into wine pairings with that meal, I have no clue. It's lunch and I may be feeling the effects of the food on my brain. . .Yummy!! You had my favorite dish at The Boathouse. That beef carpaccio is excellent, have to have it every trip.
I am curious - did u eat at Wolfgang Puck Cafe or the Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Cafe (signature)? I have to say - I really enjoyed our dinner in the Dining Room. Their chocolate cake was insanely good and their carrot cake was one of the best in the US.
As my Luv pointed out, I failed to clarify, mostly because I can't keep up with names that then have subsets. Hey, if you're Wolfgang Puck, be Wolfgang Puck. If you're going to be an upscale place, don't call it Wolfgang Puck's Upscale Eatery with a Very Bland, Forgettable Name. For example, take BiCE--at once memorable, direct, and upscale. It's not The Grand Dining Elegance of Ristorante BiCE. But, I digress. And thanks for the question!I am curious - did u eat at Wolfgang Puck Cafe or the Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Cafe (signature)? I have to say - I really enjoyed our dinner in the Dining Room. Their chocolate cake was insanely good and their carrot cake was one of the best in the US.
Indeed. We were happy to hear the server tell us that they were relocating but a bit skeptical that our newfound gem might not change for the better. We shall see. Our most recent example of new is not better was Paddlefish. We're also a'feared of what might happen to Portobello. It wasn't a must do or anything, but we did have a wonderful meal there a couple of years or so ago.It was the Dining Room, and fabulous! We were sorry we hadn't tried it sooner and have some trepidation about the make-over since lately the "made-over" restaurants haven't fared well in our opinions.
I do understand the difficulty in finding time to write, work (and toddlers count double), read, and respond. Glad you could join in and catch up! There's just something inviting about The Boathouse--the decor is fresh, open, and airy. If the weather is nice, sitting outside is a great way to go. And, yes, the carpaccio. It's memory is urging me to try it at home. (I couldn't find a cooking smilie, so drinking will just have to do!)Just getting caught up and following along now! I've been neglecting reading dining reports while trying to keep mine going. I meant to make it to The Boathouse on our recent trip and we only managed to get to DS once the day we were leaving. It's on the list for next time and now I'll have to try the carpaccio.
It was the Dining Room, and fabulous! We were sorry we hadn't tried it sooner and have some trepidation about the make-over since lately the "made-over" restaurants haven't fared well in our opinions.
Yep, we're definitely a fan, as well. As I mentioned, we don't do Boathouse every trip, but we try to patronize it at least every other time we're at the World. That dish is a perfect middday meal for me, and it's pretty to boot. Pair with a nice bubbly since it works for pretty much any dish. A red is too heavy (save maybe a Pinot Noir) and clashes with the capers, anyway. A full-bodied white messes with the carpaccio's flavor. A sparkling wine, though, works across the flavor spectrum, with a crisp, dry white such as Sauv Blanc coming in a decent second. And why I just opted to go into wine pairings with that meal, I have no clue. It's lunch and I may be feeling the effects of the food on my brain. . .
I'm not sure why WP's Dining Room had been eluding us all these years. I suppose the title sounded stuffy; certainly, it sounded amorphous. For me, it was likely because I didn't realize there was an actual difference between the Cafe and the DR--and I had a rather, umm, fitful experience following a meal some years ago (we've never been able to narrow the culprit between the two places we went that day--yep, the Cafe was one). Hopefully, when it returns, they'll give DR a new name and it will still be an excellent experience.Yeah - I'm not so sure about the makeover. Then again, neither WPC or the Dining Room seemed to be all that popular. Like I said, we went to the Dining Room on a whim but really enjoyed it. I had the sashimi platter for dinner and it was delicious. And of course, I am still dreaming of their desserts. Mmmmm....
Thank you! As Luv would say, bubbly goes with everything. Personally, I draw the line at peanut butter sandwiches, rhubarb pie, and liver. . .then again, I'm not a fan of the latter two. For us, one of the benefits of eating out is the fun of trying various food and wine combos.I love your wine pairing notes with the carpaccio, spot on, and I agree the bubbly is perfect!
Don't miss it next time. Like any restaurant, it will have detractors (and some of the criticisms are no doubt valid), but we've found a few winners that will ensure we return in the not too distant future. (<-- Get it? Boat. . .house ). Okay, that's my creativity for the day. . .move along. . .Your lunch at the Boathouse looks amazing! I had planned to eat there but I felt I hadn't spent enough time at Epcot during my trip so cancelled it in favour of a morning there. Next time for sure though!