California Grill - Picture Report - Relive the experience! ADDED MAY '09 Pics Page 23 - Page 9 - The DIS Discussion Forums

ehagerty · 07-10-2007, 10:16 PM

Entering

Appetizers

Ahi Tuna Flatbread - not offered often - wonderful

Crab

Sushi - custom order (again)

Sashimi

ehagerty · 07-10-2007, 10:27 PM

Pork Tenderloin

Swordfish

Filet

Halibut

ehagerty · 07-10-2007, 10:40 PM

...but I like it so....

Yoshe and the sushi seating

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ehagerty · 07-10-2007, 10:43 PM

Always friendly, helpful, accessible - look for him in the kitchen - let him know how much you enjoy the meal!

natalielongstaff · 07-12-2007, 06:41 AM

what fantastic pictures, thanks for posting them

flagrandma · 07-14-2007, 01:23 PM

Great pics. We were there the end of May. Our first tripto the world!! My husband, daughter, granddaughter and myself ate there the first night. The pics bring back wonderful memories. The food and the view were spectacular!!

Briar_Rose · 07-16-2007, 02:05 PM

DH and I are going in Sept and it will be our first time to CG. All of the entrees look amazing. If you had to pick one or two which were your favorites? Were there any that you were less than thrilled about? We are both fairly adventurous eaters. I am not a big fan of mushrooms though (DH likes them).

ehagerty · 07-16-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Briar_Rose

DH and I are going in Sept and it will be our first time to CG. All of the entrees look amazing. If you had to pick one or two which were your favorites? Were there any that you were less than thrilled about? We are both fairly adventurous eaters. I am not a big fan of mushrooms though (DH likes them).

The filet is wonderful - but it IS filet. If you particularly like filet - and are not particularly fond of fish - this would be my recommendation.

The pork tenderloin is the signature dish. I had a taste from the plate displayed here - it was great - and if you love pork tenderloin, get this.

I happen to like fish. Chef Jens came from the Flying Fish. I think the combinations of sauces and accompaniments (thank goodness for spell check) with the fish are truly inspired. I cook fish 3-4 times a week (whatever is fresh at Wegman's - the Disney of grocery stores) and I love fish. Actually, I like everything - but I usually go with whatever Chef recommends - after all, accounting for my personal preferences, who would know better?? Remember, he is accessible, friendly, etc. - if he is not there, your server can ask whoever IS there what they recommend. The key is not to seek or act on a blind recommendation, but give them enough input to help you choose from the selections within that range.

Schucraig · 07-16-2007, 09:20 PM

Thanks for all the great pictures and info!

curiouser · 07-19-2007, 10:37 AM

Once again, your pictures have me in awe!! I aspire to your level of food photography!

I had all your tips running through my head while I was photographing our meal at CG.

I am still learning and taking pictures of as much food as I can for practice, but nothing quite photographs like the food at California Grill.

Forgive me, because I know I've asked this before.. but I think I recall that you are using a Digital Rebel? What type of lens?

Goofy_4_WDW · 07-19-2007, 03:10 PM

I enjoyed your pictures so much

Thank you!!!!!

CindeBella · 07-19-2007, 05:58 PM

I am so excited about the CA Grill now! I'm on the phone now trying to change our ADR's to sunset rather than viewing the fireworks!

Thanks for posting

ehagerty · 07-19-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curiouser

Once again, your pictures have me in awe!! I aspire to your level of food photography!

I had all your tips running through my head while I was photographing our meal at CG.

I am still learning and taking pictures of as much food as I can for practice, but nothing quite photographs like the food at California Grill.

Forgive me, because I know I've asked this before.. but I think I recall that you are using a Digital Rebel? What type of lens?

Most of the pictures were taken with the 28-135 IS lens. The rest were taken with the lens that came with the camera. I think for food, the "IS" (image stabilizer) feature isn't that noticeable - although it definitely is for really low light, like fireworks.

I agree that the CG food is artistic - therefore very photo-worthy.

Will you be posting the pictures??

curiouser · 07-20-2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehagerty

Most of the pictures were taken with the 28-135 IS lens. The rest were taken with the lens that came with the camera. I think for food, the "IS" (image stabilizer) feature isn't that noticeable - although it definitely is for really low light, light fireworks.

I agree that the CG food is artistic - therefore very photo-worthy.

Will you be posting the pictures??

All of our dining photos are in my dining review, linked in my signature. But if you want a direct link to the CG review and photos it is here: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1438757&page=4

When we went to CG we had only owned the camera a grand total of a week so I did a lot of experimenting.

Briar_Rose · 07-20-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehagerty

The filet is wonderful - but it IS filet. If you particularly like filet - and are not particularly fond of fish - this would be my recommendation.

The pork tenderloin is the signature dish. I had a taste from the plate displayed here - it was great - and if you love pork tenderloin, get this.

I happen to like fish. Chef Jens came from the Flying Fish. I think the combinations of sauces and accompaniments (thank goodness for spell check) with the fish are truly inspired. I cook fish 3-4 times a week (whatever is fresh at Wegman's - the Disney of grocery stores) and I love fish. Actually, I like everything - but I usually go with whatever Chef recommends - after all, accounting for my personal preferences, who would know better?? Remember, he is accessible, friendly, etc. - if he is not there, your server can ask whoever IS there what they recommend. The key is not to seek or act on a blind recommendation, but give them enough input to help you choose from the selections within that range.

Thanks so much for your help. That is great advice. Maybe we will just ask for the chef's recommendation since we like everything you mentioned- unless something really jumps out at us. It sounds like we really can't go wrong either way.

07-10-2007, 10:16 PM	#121
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	June 28, 2007 - Another great meal... Entering Appetizers Ahi Tuna Flatbread - not offered often - wonderful Crab Sushi - custom order (again) Sashimi __________________ 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; 01-31-2008 at 08:54 PM.

07-10-2007, 10:27 PM	#122
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	June 28, 2007 - Entrees Pork Tenderloin Swordfish Filet Halibut __________________ 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; 01-31-2008 at 08:45 PM.

07-10-2007, 10:40 PM	#123
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	June 28, 2007 - Yellowfin Tuna 3 Ways (Again, I know) ...but I like it so.... Yoshe and the sushi seating Click here to go to the next set of pictures __________________ 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; 05-13-2008 at 08:22 PM.

07-10-2007, 10:43 PM	#124
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07-14-2007, 01:23 PM	#126
flagrandma Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida.....2 hrs from Disney Posts: 232	Great pics. We were there the end of May. Our first tripto the world!! My husband, daughter, granddaughter and myself ate there the first night. The pics bring back wonderful memories. The food and the view were spectacular!! __________________ PAT GRANDMA TO ALEXA May 2007 - Contemporary August 2012 - Wilderness Lodge

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Briar_Rose Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 86	DH and I are going in Sept and it will be our first time to CG. All of the entrees look amazing. If you had to pick one or two which were your favorites? Were there any that you were less than thrilled about? We are both fairly adventurous eaters. I am not a big fan of mushrooms though (DH likes them). __________________ Clublake Villas August 83 Clublake Villas August 86 Off-site band trip May 91 POFQ/AKL August 04 1st Anniversary WDW Sept 07

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curiouser Keep believing, keep pretending... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,676	Once again, your pictures have me in awe!! I aspire to your level of food photography! I had all your tips running through my head while I was photographing our meal at CG. I am still learning and taking pictures of as much food as I can for practice, but nothing quite photographs like the food at California Grill. Forgive me, because I know I've asked this before.. but I think I recall that you are using a Digital Rebel? What type of lens? __________________ Morgan 5.17.10 ♥ SBP... er.. WP/Napa ♥ Our Whimsical Wedding Trip Report

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