Let's look at this lovely establishment located at the equally beautiful Disney Grand Californian Hotel. As you enter, there is a lounge to the right.
The dining room is warm and inviting, featuring an open kitchen.
Barbie
For an appetizer, I had the Crepe Filled with Duck Confit and Swiss Chard, Carrot Puree and Pinot Noir Essence, $17.
Barbie had the Bellwether Farms Ricotta "Malfatti" Dumplings, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Tuscan Kale and Blood Orange Vinaigrette.
All of us loved our appetizers. As I was in a ducky mood, I continued with that theme with my even more wonderful entree, the Cedar Roasted Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Truffle Pumpkin Puree, Tree
Mushrooms and Brown Butter Vinaigrette.
Barbie and Zach had the Sauteed Sustainable Fish of the Day - Roasted Golden Cauliflower
Couscous and Cranberry-Walnut Pesto, the fish that evening was Swordfish. This was Barbie's favorite dish of the entire trip, and that is saying something!
Zach also ordered the Truffled "Mac & Cheese" Orecchiette Pasta, with Parmigiano-Reggiano,
which was delicious, which he was kind enough to share, and it was delicious.
Jill had the Herb Roasted Colorado Rack of Lamb, Jalapeno Cheddar Pop-over,
Roasted Root Vegetables and Sangiovese Jus.
This was all outstanding. And I thought, "How could it get better?" Then, came the desserts!
Our Signature
"Best Ever Hot Chocolate", Rich Scharffen Berger and
Valrhona Manjari Chocolates with Fresh Doughnuts. They even wrote Happy Anniversary on it, as Barbie and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary early. 3 months early, but still, celebrating none the less!
And yes, this may have been the best hot chocolate ever!
Warm Butterscotch Bread Pudding, Caramel Praline Ice Cream,
Butterscotch Creme Anglaise.
They also brought this dessert out for our anniversary, a lovely surprise.
And speaking of lovely surprises, Jill and Zach surprised us by picking up the tab! Thank you again Jill and Zach!
Barbie, me, Jill, and Zach
Okay, I think looking back, and recalling the absolutely wonderful experience this was, I am going to give this the edge over Carthay Circle as best meal of the trip.
Wow what a great looking meal. Food looks great and the presentation is outstanding. Thanks so much for sharing and linking up with Favorite Food Friday!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great place to eat. What an experience! Disneyland is on my bucket list and I think I will add Napa Rose as well :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dining experience! That mac and cheese looks amazing!
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