California Grill - Picture Report - Relive the experience! ADDED MAY '09 Pics Page 23 - Page 12 - The DIS Discussion Forums

BlueFairy · 09-03-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

Let me give this some thought. If you have a few specific ones that you want, I will send them via PM. I have thought about creating a separate folder and making them all available, but am not quite sure about that. Give me a little more time...

I sent you a PM with a list. Thank you! I don't mind being patient. Sadly this will have to be my "fix" since DH and I aren't going to brave CG with my DD (2) in December.

ehagerty · 09-08-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueFairy

I sent you a PM with a list. Thank you! I don't mind being patient. Sadly this will have to be my "fix" since DH and I aren't going to brave CG with my DD (2) in December.

Hopefully, with CG pictures flashing on your screen-saver, maybe the power of suggestion will lead to dinner there after all.

For other readers, should anyone want a picture or two, you can PM me with a short list and your personal email - I send one a day so you can download and delete without overloading your email.

ehagerty · 11-08-2007, 09:43 PM

Well, I've said all along, you can never have too much California Grill. Maybe it just looks that way from the shores of Lake Erie in November (Edmund Fitzgerald weather the other day - extended, horizontal hail pellets)...

Anyway, we had the good fortune (and Disney Rewards card, Disney Dining Experience and $20 food gift card for staying at the ASMu, because there was NO VACANCY at the DVCs) one more time, starting with......

....the table

....with some bread and olive oil

....a lobster appetizer

....and Yoshe's Deluxe Sushi Platter

....with a Hidden Sushi Mickey!!!!

The buffalo steak was every bit as good as it looks

on the pretty plate

....and the halibut

Who knows when we will go again. The DDP isn't attractive to us next year, however it appears to have succeeded well on getting us hooked! Will add commentary on a near-future session.

FirstMagic · 11-08-2007, 10:29 PM

Thanks (again!) for the beautiful CA Grill pictures! My favorite of this batch is the bread crust in olive oil, something simple but it looks so beautiful.

I love the hidden Mickey sushi! Do they always do that?

luckytobeme88 · 11-09-2007, 10:03 AM

My favorite Dis'er is finally back. Ehagerty, you have absolutely the perfect eyes for taking food pictures. We will be doing the "Deluxe" DDP next July, so we plan to eat at CG twice during our stay.

ehagerty · 11-09-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstMagic

I love the hidden Mickey sushi! Do they always do that?

Not sure - I think so

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Originally Posted by luckytobeme88

My favorite Dis'er is finally back. Ehagerty, you have absolutely the perfect eyes for taking food pictures. We will be doing the "Deluxe" DDP next July, so we plan to eat at CG twice during our stay.

Well, thank you for that! You are fortunate indeed to have plans already to dine there twice! Something to look forward to! And what happened to our Sabres!?!?! Toronto tonight!

Eeyore's Tailfinder · 11-09-2007, 06:16 PM

Thank you so much for the photos! I've been following your CG reviews and your photos are amazing (and not just the food ones, I love the Japan shot in your signature!)

We're planning on making a CG ADR for next summer... your photos make the food look awesome!

Poppinsme · 11-09-2007, 06:33 PM

Once again what stunning Pics you have, thank you!

I am going to attempt some photos on my trip of yummies, god help me.

luckytobeme88 · 11-10-2007, 09:07 AM

Oh Ehagerty, What can I say! Our Sabres played their best games so far this season, and yet...you have no idea how much I hate the Maple Leaf....

samefay · 11-12-2007, 01:58 AM

Thanks for the report. We're trying CG for the first time in January. We're going to be on the deluxe dining plan and are trying lots of new places. On your latest trip there did you notice if the sushi was still on the appetizer list or if it's seperate now. The menues here have it seperate.
Thanks!

ehagerty · 11-19-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by samefay

Thanks for the report. We're trying CG for the first time in January. We're going to be on the deluxe dining plan and are trying lots of new places. On your latest trip there did you notice if the sushi was still on the appetizer list or if it's seperate now. The menues here have it seperate.
Thanks!

The sushi appeared on the dinner menu - can't recall the "heading" for the section - probably "sushi"! I don't know if they also have a separate sushi menu. I wasn't on the dining plan in Oct, but all previous DDP experiences you could order most of the listed sushi dishes as an appetizer (with the exception of Yoshe's Deluxe sushi platter and Snake in the Grass - which you can order as an entree)

hmillerbarilla · 11-20-2007, 09:41 PM

Okay, I just had to stop in again to say, what wonderful pics you take of our favorite place!

My DH and I are so excited for our Sept trip (in ten months!!!). We will be on the Deluxe plan (discounted with the bounceback) so we're going to Cali Grill & other 2 TS places. Can't wait!

Again, thanks for all the beautiful pics to remember the Cali Grill! It's great.

ehagerty · 11-21-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hmillerbarilla

Okay, I just had to stop in again to say, what wonderful pics you take of our favorite place!

My DH and I are so excited for our Sept trip (in ten months!!!). We will be on the Deluxe plan (discounted with the bounceback) so we're going to Cali Grill & other 2 TS places. Can't wait!

Again, thanks for all the beautiful pics to remember the Cali Grill! It's great.

Lucky for you!

What is "discounted with bounceback"? Is doesn't sound familiar to me.

dawgfan · 11-21-2007, 08:34 PM

Thanks for your review. Great pics.

hmillerbarilla · 11-22-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hmillerbarilla

Okay, I just had to stop in again to say, what wonderful pics you take of our favorite place!

My DH and I are so excited for our Sept trip (in ten months!!!). We will be on the Deluxe plan (discounted with the bounceback) so we're going to Cali Grill & other 2 TS places. Can't wait!

Again, thanks for all the beautiful pics to remember the Cali Grill! It's great.

The bounceback was offered in September for those that were staying on property to book for the following year either free dining, or discounted deluxe dining. So, we're booked for the Poly for 8 nights with discounted deluxe dining plan. It is about $32/day I think for an adult for the Deluxe Plan. We're thrilled & can't wait. Yay!

There is a whole thread on the restaurant Dining Plan board.

Thanks again for all the pics. My sister "smiller" (and my Cali Grill date this past September) is over tonight for Thanksgiving and I'm about to show her all your lovely pics.

11-08-2007, 09:43 PM	#168
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	The non-DDP edition - 28 OCT 07 Well, I've said all along, you can never have too much California Grill. Maybe it just looks that way from the shores of Lake Erie in November (Edmund Fitzgerald weather the other day - extended, horizontal hail pellets)... Anyway, we had the good fortune (and Disney Rewards card, Disney Dining Experience and $20 food gift card for staying at the ASMu, because there was NO VACANCY at the DVCs) one more time, starting with...... ....the table ....with some bread and olive oil ....a lobster appetizer ....and Yoshe's Deluxe Sushi Platter ....with a Hidden Sushi Mickey!!!! The buffalo steak was every bit as good as it looks on the pretty plate ....and the halibut Who knows when we will go again. The DDP isn't attractive to us next year, however it appears to have succeeded well on getting us hooked! Will add commentary on a near-future session. __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!! Last edited by ehagerty; 05-03-2008 at 03:15 PM.

11-08-2007, 10:29 PM	#169
FirstMagic Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 401	Thanks (again!) for the beautiful CA Grill pictures! My favorite of this batch is the bread crust in olive oil, something simple but it looks so beautiful. I love the hidden Mickey sushi! Do they always do that? __________________ We won Dream Ears and had some great dining experiences! Ears to the Food! September 19-30, 2007 - 11 days on the Disney Dining Plan

11-09-2007, 10:03 AM	#170
luckytobeme88 Proud mom of soon-to-be MIT Freshman!! Don't stop short at your limit! Your limit is where you stop trying. Application fee $70. Getting accepted $Priceless Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,051	My favorite Dis'er is finally back. Ehagerty, you have absolutely the perfect eyes for taking food pictures. We will be doing the "Deluxe" DDP next July, so we plan to eat at CG twice during our stay. __________________ [img]http://www.******************/timers/tickers/plhfiae5y5qjqahk.png[/img] SABRES FAN ZONE**

11-09-2007, 06:16 PM	#172
Eeyore's Tailfinder DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 1,807	Thank you so much for the photos! I've been following your CG reviews and your photos are amazing (and not just the food ones, I love the Japan shot in your signature!) We're planning on making a CG ADR for next summer... your photos make the food look awesome! __________________ Me - Hayley, 25 DH - Els, 27 Disney Wedding ~ 11th Aug 2010 ~ WP/Sonoma/Napa/Whitehall DP Nov 1999 - DLRP Jan 2006 - DLRP Jan 2007 - DLRP Aug 2007 - WDW (Sheraton Studio City, Universal's RPR, ASMo) Jan 2008 - DLRP (Hotel Santa Fe) Aug 2008 - WDW (POFQ & POLY CL) & DCL (Disney Wonder) June 2009 - Cheeky Trip Offsite (Wedding Site Visit) Aug 2010 - Our WDW Wedding & Honeymoon (23 Nights: Wilderness Lodge, Grand Floridian RPC, Sheraton Studio City, Universal RPR, Disney Wonder, AKL CL & Contemporary CL) May 2011 - Last Minute Early Anniversary & DH B'day Trip (Pop Century) DINING REPORTS: Aug 07: We Ate WDW COMPLETED! Aug 08: Don't Tell Me How To Eat Donuts

11-09-2007, 06:33 PM	#173
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11-10-2007, 09:07 AM	#174
luckytobeme88 Proud mom of soon-to-be MIT Freshman!! Don't stop short at your limit! Your limit is where you stop trying. Application fee $70. Getting accepted $Priceless Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,051	Oh Ehagerty, What can I say! Our Sabres played their best games so far this season, and yet...you have no idea how much I hate the Maple Leaf.... __________________ [img]http://www.******************/timers/tickers/plhfiae5y5qjqahk.png[/img] SABRES FAN ZONE**

11-12-2007, 01:58 AM	#175
samefay Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: King George, VA Posts: 389	The Latest? Thanks for the report. We're trying CG for the first time in January. We're going to be on the deluxe dining plan and are trying lots of new places. On your latest trip there did you notice if the sushi was still on the appetizer list or if it's seperate now. The menues here have it seperate. Thanks! __________________ CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT JUNE 2000, OCT 2005 WILDERNESS LODGE RESORT NOV. 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010 AKL August 2011 , SHADES OF GREEN MAY 04 May 05 Poly SEPT 2004 POFQ JUNE 2009

11-20-2007, 09:41 PM	#177
hmillerbarilla DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago area, Illinois Posts: 2,147	Okay, I just had to stop in again to say, what wonderful pics you take of our favorite place! My DH and I are so excited for our Sept trip (in ten months!!!). We will be on the Deluxe plan (discounted with the bounceback) so we're going to Cali Grill & other 2 TS places. Can't wait! Again, thanks for all the beautiful pics to remember the Cali Grill! It's great. __________________ Me 35, DH 36 DD 9 DS 6 DD 3 82, 86, 91-Poly, 94-CBR, 95-CBR, 97-CBR, 98-CR/CBR, 99-CBR, 02-POFQ, 04-CBR, 05-CBR, 06-ASMu, 06-CBR, 07-CBR, 08-BWV, 09-Poly/GF, 09-POP/OKW,10-POR/WL/BLT,10-SSR/CR/BLT,10-OKW,10-YC/BCV, 11-BWV/OKW/BCV, 12-POR/BLT, 12-SSR, 12-AKV/BLT,12-SSR, 13-BWV

11-21-2007, 08:34 PM	#179
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