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[onelilspark]

I might ask them not to put me next to the fish tank just because of a post someone made a while back about how a kid came up and CLIMBED UP ON THEIR TABLE. They asked the father to remove the kid and he said "She just wants to see the fish." Then he squeezed in between the poster's chair and the chair behind theirs to take pictures. Yikes. Nobody better try that on me.

I might have lost my cool....

 

[oybolshoi]

You're doing Yak&Yeti for the first time too? It seems like it's been getting better reviews lately so that's what got me interested.

And I'll really be looking forward to your Yachtsman Steakhouse review. Artist Point and Yachtsman lost out on my signature dinner list this trip, so I have to save them for another time.

And you weren't kidding when you said you had a lot of ADRs.

We thought Yak & Yeti seemed like a good place to stop and share a couple of appetizers and some frosty beverages. And I'm hoping that the use of the word "yak" in their name refers to a noun and not a verb.

As for Artist Point ... in the words of Danny Vermin, "We ate at Artist Point once. Once."

Yachtsman is one of those places we've talked about trying for years ... even going so far as to make ADRs that we later cancel. Since Stinktown is home to so many good beef places it's hard for us to get excited about it in Florida when all we want to do is sweep the seas clean.

I'M LATE!!!

Amazing how quickly time flies!!! I didn't know you had Crohns... My SIL and DH's friend have Crohns... it is a crappy disease, to put it bluntly! Glad you're not letting it rule you!

I can't wait to read all about your gastric adventures! (we'll definitely meet up on the 23rd, when we begin ours! Can't wait! )

71 days for us!

You're not late, you're right on time!

And yes ... Crohns can be a craptacular way of life but I've been very fortunate that my medication keeps it pretty well under control. It still flares now and then but not badly enough to land me in the hospital, so I'm good!

Looking forward to seeing you at the Squishee stand!

Tried it last year for lunch and the food was pretty *meh* for our group. Not bad, but not great, esp for the price. It's a shame, because I LOVED the theming, and the service was excellent. I really wanted to love it, but thought it was just ok. Maybe it has improved?

Well, I've my fingers crossed that the food's improved. I really just want the ahi tuna appetizer and a Yak attack ... and Jay will likely want the pot stickers. As long as those pass muster we'll be happy.

Am I still hallucinating on pain killers or am I witnessing yet another Bendy Food Extravaganza????

(I have to go back to bed...)

Yes.

Your line up looks great! I'm hoping to try Kouzzina's for dinner when we stay at Boardwalk next year. Did you see their drink line up? Yum! :

Cat's Ouzo-tini
Cat's personal recipe features Absolut Vodka, Metaxa Ouzo, Pineapple Juice, fresh Lime Juice, and Pomegranate served in a Sugar-rimmed Martini Glass Shaken and served table side

Pomegranate Splash
Citrus Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, and Cranberry Juice topped with Soda Water

Greek Island Iced Tea
Citrus Vodka, Rum, Gin, Metaxa Ouzo and Sweet-and-Sour topped with a splash of Coca-Cola

Kouzzina-rita
Organic Blanco Tequila, Agave Nectar, fresh Lime Juice, and a shot of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur

Sparkling Poinsetta
Domaine Spiropoulos Greek Sparkling Wine with a splash of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur

Sangria
Kouzzina house blend Sangria served by the Glass or Pitcher
I have drool on my keyboard just reading it, trying the Ouzo-tini for sure!

The drink lineup was one of the things that caught my eye. I think I want to try the pomegranate splash with my breakfast! I'm not crazy about a lot of Greek food so breakfast seemed like a good option, especially once I saw the preliminary menu and spotted press pot coffee along with those boozey drinks.

And how the heck was your trip? You've been MIA since early summer ... I was beginning to think you'd all been on the receiving end of some bad meals.

Don't "know" you like many of the other posters, but I have read your other reports and love love love them. I am looking forward to this one. No WDW trip for us this year but we have a good reason. About the time you are enjoying your imbibe fest I should be having a baby. Drink one for me will ya?????? Just reading the drinks in the pp was killing me. I also think "breakfast" on the 20th looks good. Have a great time and I look forward to living vicariously through your report.

Hi there and welcome to the fun - don't be a stranger ... the more the merrier around here!

I will be more than happy to raise a glass to you and your new baby - congratulations!!!

3rd page and the trip isn't for 63 days yet! Someone must be very popular

We're just all very excited, that's all. And thanks for joining in ... it wouldn't be the same without ya!

"Go Bendy. It's your birthday, Go Bendy"


Love me some Brenda and Jay food reports.
Sorry that we won't be there at the same time, but it gives me something to look forward to when I get back

Cathy

Hi Cathy! Thanks for stopping by ... here's hoping we all have fabulous trips this fall!

I might ask them not to put me next to the fish tank just because of a post someone made a while back about how a kid came up and CLIMBED UP ON THEIR TABLE. They asked the father to remove the kid and he said "She just wants to see the fish." Then he squeezed in between the poster's chair and the chair behind theirs to take pictures. Yikes. Nobody better try that on me.

I might have lost my cool....

I remember reading about that here ... I definitely do not want a seat next to the tank for just this reason. I would have blown my stack had that happened to us.

 

[PinkPrincessZ]

Hi Brenda!

I actually said "yay!!" out loud when I saw your new thread! Looks like an incredible line-up. Sadly, we are skipping the F&WF this year but I am already planning for the next one. I'll just live vicariously through you! Can't wait!

 

[dizzy99]

I'm a DIS newbie pretty much, but my DH and I had a great time at a wedding a few months ago, I am researching future trips.

And I saw your title, and I love food and I love Mr. Burns, so I will be interested to follow your reviews!!!

 

[oybolshoi]

Hi Brenda!

I actually said "yay!!" out loud when I saw your new thread! Looks like an incredible line-up. Sadly, we are skipping the F&WF this year but I am already planning for the next one. I'll just live vicariously through you! Can't wait!

Kris! I'm sorry to hear that you're going to miss F&W this year. Tell you what ... you can live vicariously through us this year and then we'll do the same next year. No F&W for us in 2010.

Nice to hear from you!

I'm a DIS newbie pretty much, but my DH and I had a great time at a wedding a few months ago, I am researching future trips.

And I saw your title, and I love food and I love Mr. Burns, so I will be interested to follow your reviews!!!

Hi there and welcome to the DIS and the food-love that is one of my review threads. Eventually I will re-post links to some prior reviews (almost all titled for the Simpsons ... we're total cartoon geeks in this house) and you may find them helpful or slightly amusing, or both. Don't be a stranger!

 

[luvillians]

As for Artist Point ... in the words of Danny Vermin, "We ate at Artist Point once. Once."

The drink lineup was one of the things that caught my eye. I think I want to try the pomegranate splash with my breakfast! I'm not crazy about a lot of Greek food so breakfast seemed like a good option, especially once I saw the preliminary menu and spotted press pot coffee along with those boozey drinks.

And how the heck was your trip? You've been MIA since early summer ... I was beginning to think you'd all been on the receiving end of some bad meals.

Nice Johnny Dangerously quote!

Had a great vacation, probably the best one yet with the whole clan going. Had not stayed at Boardwalk before. I think that is what made my mom and dad "catch the magic" so to speak because before I knew it they had bought a bunch of DVC points before the week was out.

Had lots of good food, the biggest surprise was my letdown BlueZoo experience..... It was just an "off" night for all four of us that went. My SiL is pregnant so she couldn't booze it up with me on all their interesting drinks and my husband would rather be eating at Casey's Corner. That coupled with the fact that we had our reservations at 5pm because my brother and SiL felt bad about leaving my parents with the kids and wanted it to be an early evening, so we literally had the place to ourselves. Like I said, the whole vibe of the evening was 'off'. Better luck next time......

 

[oybolshoi]

Nice Johnny Dangerously quote!

One of my favorite movies of all time.

Had a great vacation, probably the best one yet with the whole clan going. Had not stayed at Boardwalk before. I think that is what made my mom and dad "catch the magic" so to speak because before I knew it they had bought a bunch of DVC points before the week was out.

Had lots of good food, the biggest surprise was my letdown BlueZoo experience..... It was just an "off" night for all four of us that went. My SiL is pregnant so she couldn't booze it up with me on all their interesting drinks and my husband would rather be eating at Casey's Corner. That coupled with the fact that we had our reservations at 5pm because my brother and SiL felt bad about leaving my parents with the kids and wanted it to be an early evening, so we literally had the place to ourselves. Like I said, the whole vibe of the evening was 'off'. Better luck next time......

I'm glad to hear that overall your vacation was a good one, but sad to know that bluezoo was a letdown. We had such a great meal there that I want everyone else to have one too!

The lesson here is next time ... ditch everyone and go to bluezoo without 'em!

 

[TDC Nala]

I think I will use Mr. Burns to rate items on the Overhyped Restaurant Tour...I have this graphic...

but what can he say if the food isn't excellent?

 

[oybolshoi]

I think I will use Mr. Burns to rate items on the Overhyped Restaurant Tour...I have this graphic...

but what can he say if the food isn't excellent?

There is an episode where Smithers is cooking dinner for Mr. Burns and he mentions that a kind word now and then would make him feel a little more appreciated, to which Mr. Burns replies, "I'm choking it down!"

EDITED TO ADD THIS PICTURE!

 

[Robert P]

I think I will use Mr. Burns to rate items on the Overhyped Restaurant Tour...I have this graphic...

but what can he say if the food isn't excellent?

"Release the hounds"

 

[TDC Nala]

Food is okay (or okely-dokely)

will add words to the pic since I couldn't find one with words

Food stinks

Simpsons Rating System is born.

 

[luvillians]

That being said, the food really was awesome! Here is a pic of the special that night which included the "sticky" lobster, soft shell crab and a beef that is comparable to kobi and oh so tasty!

Yes we ordered two, one for each couple. That is my SiL in the background the pregnant woman cleavage.

 

[wdwthanksgiving]

well hello, sister! did my heart good to see your little name pop up - makes the next 9 weeks look pretty promising!

 

[rentayenta]

I haven't checked this board in forevah but the little voice inside my head said: that Bendy is up to something! I love your food reports. Is there more cleavage in store?

 

[BriarRosie]

Looks like that squishee stand is going to see a lot of action from you.

And boy, I totally missed the Coral Reef story. I know I would have lost my cool. I would have told the father that if he didn't remove his child from the table, he or his child would be wearing my meal.

 

[oybolshoi]

It's fine and dandy, like sour candy!

Food is okay (or okely-dokely)

will add words to the pic since I couldn't find one with words

Food stinks

Simpsons Rating System is born.

 

[oybolshoi]

That being said, the food really was awesome! Here is a pic of the special that night which included the "sticky" lobster, soft shell crab and a beef that is comparable to kobi and oh so tasty!

Yes we ordered two, one for each couple. That is my SiL in the background the pregnant woman cleavage.

I'm not fond of lobster but that all really looks tasty!

well hello, sister! did my heart good to see your little name pop up - makes the next 9 weeks look pretty promising!

Hey stranger! How ya been? You need to come visit us on our community thread where there are recipes flying and food porn galore. There are even discussions of trips to non-Disney places!

The link is in my signature (the bendy-friendie thread) ... stop in any time!

I haven't checked this board in forevah but the little voice inside my head said: that Bendy is up to something! I love your food reports. Is there more cleavage in store?

You haven't checked in forevah, period, young lady! We miss you on the bendy thread over on the community board ... we're on the second one and may turn over a new one before October at the rate we've been going lately. Come visit us when you have time!

Cleaves, huh? You know .... even when I'm trying not to flash I still somehow manage to flash. Here's hoping that it pays off come October!

Looks like that squishee stand is going to see a lot of action from you.

And boy, I totally missed the Coral Reef story. I know I would have lost my cool. I would have told the father that if he didn't remove his child from the table, he or his child would be wearing my meal.

Everyone loves the alcoholic squishee my friend ... I cannot wait to introduce you to them.

It's been a few months since that story was posted here but I remember it because it was around for a while - generated a lot of comments.

 

[Shenanigoat]

We thought Yak & Yeti seemed like a good place to stop and share a couple of appetizers and some frosty beverages. And I'm hoping that the use of the word "yak" in their name refers to a noun and not a verb.

As for Artist Point ... in the words of Danny Vermin, "We ate at Artist Point once. Once."

Artist Point was bad? I'll have to do a search for your review of it. I avoided it on this trip because it's the one sig. restaurant where I read consistent complaints about anklebiters running amok.

Yachtsman is one of those places we've talked about trying for years ... even going so far as to make ADRs that we later cancel. Since Stinktown is home to so many good beef places it's hard for us to get excited about it in Florida when all we want to do is sweep the seas clean. ....

I imagine Stinktown (lmao at that btw) isn't the best place for seafood.

I'm the opposite than you in the beef department. I grew up on an island in NJ and now live by the beach in CA. I always get seafood so for me beef is a treat, especially since the Spouse doesn't like steaks at all. He is a gastronomical wet blanket.

 

[oybolshoi]

Artist Point was bad? I'll have to do a search for your review of it. I avoided it on this trip because it's the one sig. restaurant where I read consistent complaints about anklebiters running amok.

The little chilluns running around the night we dined there (and this was in 2007) did contribute to our lack of love for AP. Honestly everything was off that night .. and to be even more honest ... neither one of us are big Pacific Northwest menu fans. To me AP has one of the most limited menus of all the signature restaurants and it seems to be carved from stone, in that it never changes.

Even Jay, who is quite adventurous, said he has no desire to go back to AP. It's the only signature restaurant that we've ever said that about. I never tell people not to eat there because I'm big proponent of "try it yourself and form your own opinion," but I also do not recommend it to anyone.

That review is buried in a thread that doesn't have links because I was too dumb then to know how to do it. My good friend TheDISneyfamily had to give me a lengthy tutorial via PM before I finally figured it out. If you really want to read it I'll scare it up for you tomorrow night.

I imagine Stinktown (lmao at that btw) isn't the best place for seafood.

I'm the opposite than you in the beef department. I grew up on an island in NJ and now live by the beach in CA. I always get seafood so for me beef is a treat, especially since the Spouse doesn't like steaks at all. He is a gastronomical wet blanket.

Didn't you say your spouse was orignally from the Midwest? And he doesn't like steak? You, madam, have married an anomaly.

Jay and I dream about fresh ... really fresh ... seafood. While I like not having to worry about hurricane season six months out of every year, being landlocked does have it's disadvantages. And somehow catfish and mudbugs (crawfish) just don't pass muster.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

The little chilluns running around the night we dined there (and this was in 2007) did contribute to our lack of love for AP. Honestly everything was off that night .. and to be even more honest ... neither one of us are big Pacific Northwest menu fans. To me AP has one of the most limited menus of all the signature restaurants and it seems to be carved from stone, in that it never changes.

I do agree with you about AP never changing their menu, at least not enough to see any real changes. I think that's the reason I haven't bothered getting an ADR there, going from the menu on All Ears, there is only one appetizer I haven't had yet that really sounds interesting to me.

ETA - I found your AP review. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19455900&postcount=459