figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Figment's Encore Pixar Fest Trip to Disneyland
Figment made a return to trip to Disneyland one more time before Pixar Fest comes to an end. There were still new things to see (the new Incredibles float!), new things to try (Cocoa Churro!), and visits with old favorites!
Cafe Orleans, Lunch
Cafe Orleans is still one of Figment's favorite places to have lunch. He requested a table by the rail so that he could watch the New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America while he dined. Cafe Orleans had both the normal a la carte menu (with some changes since April and a special three-course prix fixe menu for Pixar Fest.
While he was looking at the menu, Dr. Facilier stopped by and wished him a good meal...
Mint Julep - Figment's still likes the new mint julep recipe and continues to order it at Cafe Orleans, but he does miss the iconic green color.
N'awlins Gumbo - A rich, flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham served with Rice. The vauge "seasonal soup" was back on the menu, but luckily it was the gumbo! Hopefully this doesn't mean the chef is hoping to remove the gumbo from the menu.
Seafood Gratin - Creamy blend of Lump Crab, Shrimp, Spinach, and creamy Tarragon Dressing served with Seasoned Croutons. Figment still likes this dish. It's got lots of seafood (crab! shrimp!) and a good flavored broth.
Pommes Frites - Traditional French Fried Potatoes tossed with Parmesan, Garlic, and Parsley served with Cajun Spice Rémoulade. A classic! Figment gets this every time he goes to Cafe Orleans. (Tip: ask for extra remoulade; it's really good!)
Prix Fixe Menu - Figment had to try the special three course meal being offered by Cafe Orleans. He ordered one for the table and everyone tried a little bit of each course.
Course 1: Specialty Cheese Flight - Fourme D'Ambert (Raw Cow's Milk Cheese), Bucheron (Mild Goat Cheese) and P'tit Basque (Hard Sheep's Milk Cheese) with Dried Fruit and Honeycomb. The cheeses and accompaniments were all pretty good. Figment especially liked the honeycomb (although it was very sweet).
Course 2: Shrimp Ratatouille Byaldi - Layered with Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, and Tomato. So far this is Figment's favorite version of rataouille. The veggies were not over-cooked and the sauce had a lot of flavor. The shrimp were cooked nicely and tasted great with the sauce as well.
Course 3: Berry-stuffed Beignets à la Mode - Served with Sweet Brie Drizzle and Mascarpone. The berry-stuffed beignets were good. The beignets tasted like the Mickey ones, but were a little bigger than a golfball. The filling was sweet, but not overly so. A great ending to the meal!
Plaza Inn, Dinner
Fried Chicken - Three pieces of Chicken fried to a golden brown and seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuit and a mixture of Vegetables. This one of Figment's favorite CS meals! The chicken is always very tender and moist on the inside. So good!
Red Rose Taverne, Dinner
The weather was nice enough (i.e., cool) that Figment could eat outside and watch the comings and goings in Fantasyland while he dined.
Beast's Burger - 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty, Slow-cooked Beef, Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Horseradish Aïoli on a Toasted Roll, served with Pommes Frites. A very messy, but yummy burger!
Slow-cooked Beef Poutine - Slow-cooked Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onions and Cheese Curds. This is one of Figment's favorite items!
Figment made a return to trip to Disneyland one more time before Pixar Fest comes to an end. There were still new things to see (the new Incredibles float!), new things to try (Cocoa Churro!), and visits with old favorites!
Cafe Orleans, Lunch
Cafe Orleans is still one of Figment's favorite places to have lunch. He requested a table by the rail so that he could watch the New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America while he dined. Cafe Orleans had both the normal a la carte menu (with some changes since April and a special three-course prix fixe menu for Pixar Fest.
While he was looking at the menu, Dr. Facilier stopped by and wished him a good meal...
Mint Julep - Figment's still likes the new mint julep recipe and continues to order it at Cafe Orleans, but he does miss the iconic green color.
N'awlins Gumbo - A rich, flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham served with Rice. The vauge "seasonal soup" was back on the menu, but luckily it was the gumbo! Hopefully this doesn't mean the chef is hoping to remove the gumbo from the menu.
Seafood Gratin - Creamy blend of Lump Crab, Shrimp, Spinach, and creamy Tarragon Dressing served with Seasoned Croutons. Figment still likes this dish. It's got lots of seafood (crab! shrimp!) and a good flavored broth.
Pommes Frites - Traditional French Fried Potatoes tossed with Parmesan, Garlic, and Parsley served with Cajun Spice Rémoulade. A classic! Figment gets this every time he goes to Cafe Orleans. (Tip: ask for extra remoulade; it's really good!)
Prix Fixe Menu - Figment had to try the special three course meal being offered by Cafe Orleans. He ordered one for the table and everyone tried a little bit of each course.
Course 1: Specialty Cheese Flight - Fourme D'Ambert (Raw Cow's Milk Cheese), Bucheron (Mild Goat Cheese) and P'tit Basque (Hard Sheep's Milk Cheese) with Dried Fruit and Honeycomb. The cheeses and accompaniments were all pretty good. Figment especially liked the honeycomb (although it was very sweet).
Course 2: Shrimp Ratatouille Byaldi - Layered with Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, and Tomato. So far this is Figment's favorite version of rataouille. The veggies were not over-cooked and the sauce had a lot of flavor. The shrimp were cooked nicely and tasted great with the sauce as well.
Course 3: Berry-stuffed Beignets à la Mode - Served with Sweet Brie Drizzle and Mascarpone. The berry-stuffed beignets were good. The beignets tasted like the Mickey ones, but were a little bigger than a golfball. The filling was sweet, but not overly so. A great ending to the meal!
Plaza Inn, Dinner
Fried Chicken - Three pieces of Chicken fried to a golden brown and seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuit and a mixture of Vegetables. This one of Figment's favorite CS meals! The chicken is always very tender and moist on the inside. So good!
Red Rose Taverne, Dinner
The weather was nice enough (i.e., cool) that Figment could eat outside and watch the comings and goings in Fantasyland while he dined.
Beast's Burger - 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty, Slow-cooked Beef, Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Horseradish Aïoli on a Toasted Roll, served with Pommes Frites. A very messy, but yummy burger!
Slow-cooked Beef Poutine - Slow-cooked Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onions and Cheese Curds. This is one of Figment's favorite items!