Comments on: Pure corn http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/ Manolo Loves the Food! Sun, 20 May 2012 20:05:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: raincoaster http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53651 raincoaster Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:44:34 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53651 That was fascinating, Poochie. But something within me died when I read that the Cinderella Breakfast was heavy. That's. Just. Not. Right! That was fascinating, Poochie. But something within me died when I read that the Cinderella Breakfast was heavy.

That’s. Just. Not. Right!

]]> By: Airedalelover http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53634 Airedalelover Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:21:25 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53634 Mr. Henry will greatly enjoy a collection of essays by The Umberto Eco "Travels in Hyperreality" in which he describes Disneyland. Mr. Henry will greatly enjoy a collection of essays by The Umberto Eco “Travels in Hyperreality” in which he describes Disneyland.

]]> By: Poochie http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53593 Poochie Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:29:50 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53593 I mentioned before being able to eat pretty well in the Parks, being that I worked there for five years. I abhor burgers and hot dogs and fries and never eat them. I'll try to take you through a mix of sit-downs and counter service places. Plus, the Resorts are always close by and accessible. Its good to take a break some times. I think the families that cram it all into a 12+ hour day set themselves up to fail. These are only some highlights. I hope you read some guides before you went so you could have a little preparation and not just go into the parks blindly with out being able to serve the needs of your family in the best way possible. There are a ton of places so take a seat. I will admit that Magic Kingdom is the hardest to get a good meal. Character breakfasts are good (usually buffet so you can pick and choose) but the Cinderella Breakfast is very heavy/filling. I'd grab a bagel or pastry from the bakery on main street for me. And grab some juice at the Dole stand in Adventureland. You can get a good meal at Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch or dinner. And for fast stuff, we always went to the Pecos Bill Cafe (good fresh wrap sandwiches) or El Pirata Y El Perico to get a taco salad. They've since added the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station which sounds like it has some fresh and vegetarian options too. In the MK Resorts, there are so many great options. Our favorite was Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge which had amazing food flown in from the Pacific Northwest. Great wines, cedar plank salmon and buffalo steaks. And Narcoossee's in Grand Florididian has great seafood. Plus Victoria's & Albert's there is 5 stars but for a major special occassion and adults only, really. Kona Cafe in the Polynesian is good for lunch and California Grill got top restaurant in Orlando several years in a row. Which is saying a lot because Orlando is a testing ground for restaurants. Epcot has options all over. Did you even go into The Land pavilion? The Sunshine Season Food Fair has a ton of different options much of which are grown right there (as is true for many of the Epcot restaurants) and are very healthy. The counter service and dinner at Morocco are great; we would take most people there for dinner. The cold sesame vegetable noodles at the China counter service were good for a snack and Le Cellier in Canada is a great steakhouse with good lunch options. And the Teppanyaki Dining Room is one of the best versions of this type of restaurant I've eaten in. Epcot resorts (Beach Club, Boardwalk and Yacht Club plus Swan and Dolphin) - all have options with sandwiches etc. I personally love Spoodles. I've heard good things about Il Mulino New York Trattoria in the Swan and Fresh Mediterranean Market in the Dolphin. The Shula Steakhouse there received the critic's choice for Orlando's Best High-End Steak House and is seven-time recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence (per the site). Todd English's bluezoo is there too, although it wasn't my favorite. Animal Kingdom we like to go to Tusker house for breakfast and get there breakfast hashbrowns. Then we would go to Rainforest Cafe which has a big menu or get something faster from Flame Tree Barbeque. Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge is great but we love love love Jiko. At MGM I always get the cobb salad at the Brown Derby. If you don't want to do a sit-down, Studios Catering Co. Flatbread Grill is new and it has grilled chicken with healthier sides. Mama Melrose's isn't bad either for a basic italian meal. At Downtown Disney is the best meal deal in the whole Resort - the Earl of Sandwich. Sandwiches are around $5 and delish. House of Blues is also good for lunch and they have a great Gospel brunch too. Wolfgang Puck's is good for sit down and they have an Express section if the kids want a better version of a pizza. There's a quick highlight. I'm sure I could come up with more. Next time you might want to read through a Disney guide to see what all the restaurants serve so you don't get caught unawares. Luv Poochie I mentioned before being able to eat pretty well in the Parks, being that I worked there for five years. I abhor burgers and hot dogs and fries and never eat them.

I’ll try to take you through a mix of sit-downs and counter service places. Plus, the Resorts are always close by and accessible. Its good to take a break some times. I think the families that cram it all into a 12+ hour day set themselves up to fail. These are only some highlights. I hope you read some guides before you went so you could have a little preparation and not just go into the parks blindly with out being able to serve the needs of your family in the best way possible.

There are a ton of places so take a seat.

I will admit that Magic Kingdom is the hardest to get a good meal. Character breakfasts are good (usually buffet so you can pick and choose) but the Cinderella Breakfast is very heavy/filling. I’d grab a bagel or pastry from the bakery on main street for me. And grab some juice at the Dole stand in Adventureland. You can get a good meal at Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch or dinner. And for fast stuff, we always went to the Pecos Bill Cafe (good fresh wrap sandwiches) or El Pirata Y El Perico to get a taco salad. They’ve since added the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station which sounds like it has some fresh and vegetarian options too.

In the MK Resorts, there are so many great options. Our favorite was Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge which had amazing food flown in from the Pacific Northwest. Great wines, cedar plank salmon and buffalo steaks. And Narcoossee’s in Grand Florididian has great seafood. Plus Victoria’s & Albert’s there is 5 stars but for a major special occassion and adults only, really. Kona Cafe in the Polynesian is good for lunch and California Grill got top restaurant in Orlando several years in a row. Which is saying a lot because Orlando is a testing ground for restaurants.

Epcot has options all over. Did you even go into The Land pavilion? The Sunshine Season Food Fair has a ton of different options much of which are grown right there (as is true for many of the Epcot restaurants) and are very healthy. The counter service and dinner at Morocco are great; we would take most people there for dinner. The cold sesame vegetable noodles at the China counter service were good for a snack and Le Cellier in Canada is a great steakhouse with good lunch options. And the Teppanyaki Dining Room is one of the best versions of this type of restaurant I’ve eaten in.

Epcot resorts (Beach Club, Boardwalk and Yacht Club plus Swan and Dolphin) – all have options with sandwiches etc. I personally love Spoodles. I’ve heard good things about Il Mulino New York Trattoria in the Swan and Fresh Mediterranean Market in the Dolphin. The Shula Steakhouse there received the critic’s choice for Orlando’s Best High-End Steak House and is seven-time recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence (per the site). Todd English’s bluezoo is there too, although it wasn’t my favorite.

Animal Kingdom we like to go to Tusker house for breakfast and get there breakfast hashbrowns. Then we would go to Rainforest Cafe which has a big menu or get something faster from Flame Tree Barbeque.

Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge is great but we love love love Jiko.

At MGM I always get the cobb salad at the Brown Derby. If you don’t want to do a sit-down, Studios Catering Co. Flatbread Grill is new and it has grilled chicken with healthier sides. Mama Melrose’s isn’t bad either for a basic italian meal.

At Downtown Disney is the best meal deal in the whole Resort – the Earl of Sandwich. Sandwiches are around $5 and delish. House of Blues is also good for lunch and they have a great Gospel brunch too. Wolfgang Puck’s is good for sit down and they have an Express section if the kids want a better version of a pizza.

There’s a quick highlight. I’m sure I could come up with more. Next time you might want to read through a Disney guide to see what all the restaurants serve so you don’t get caught unawares.

Luv
Poochie

]]> By: Amusement at Disney World » Manolo's Food Blog http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53572 Amusement at Disney World » Manolo's Food Blog Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:30:09 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53572 [...] Bridey writes: Well, it’s just so desperately chic to mock other people’s pleasures, isn’t it? I bet Mr. Henry would come home from Las Vegas with the shocking news that it’s gaudy and vulgar. [...] [...] Bridey writes: Well, it’s just so desperately chic to mock other people’s pleasures, isn’t it? I bet Mr. Henry would come home from Las Vegas with the shocking news that it’s gaudy and vulgar. [...]

]]> By: mywhimsey http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53557 mywhimsey Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:25:47 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53557 Yes, the food is generally terrible, but there are a few exceptions. Well, one. The Dole pineapple stand outside the Tiki Room (aside - i miss the old management) in both Disneyworld and Disneyland sells fresh pineapple on a skewer, and the amazing pineapple whip. This might be my favorite thing about Disney, and I seek it out each time I go. Pineapple whips are not to be found anywhere else, and I love them. Yes, the food is generally terrible, but there are a few exceptions. Well, one. The Dole pineapple stand outside the Tiki Room (aside – i miss the old management) in both Disneyworld and Disneyland sells fresh pineapple on a skewer, and the amazing pineapple whip. This might be my favorite thing about Disney, and I seek it out each time I go. Pineapple whips are not to be found anywhere else, and I love them.

]]> By: raincoaster http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53543 raincoaster Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:46:49 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53543 And I'd love to hear Poochie's recommendations. It's all vicarious living for me, but there must be some readers who will actually end up there, and the more options they have the better. And I’d love to hear Poochie’s recommendations. It’s all vicarious living for me, but there must be some readers who will actually end up there, and the more options they have the better.

]]> By: raincoaster http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53542 raincoaster Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:45:47 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53542 I think the point was that Mr. Henry is willing to accept any sacrifice for Little Henry's trip. But it's not out of line to suggest that there be alternatives to high-fructose corn syrup-and-turkey-leg-based cuisine. I think the point was that Mr. Henry is willing to accept any sacrifice for Little Henry’s trip. But it’s not out of line to suggest that there be alternatives to high-fructose corn syrup-and-turkey-leg-based cuisine.

]]> By: Bridey http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53536 Bridey Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:20:18 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53536 Well, it's just so desperately chic to mock other people's pleasures, isn't it? I bet Mr. Henry would come home from Las Vegas with the shocking news that it's gaudy and vulgar. I'm not a Disneyphile by any stretch -- I haven't been to Disneyland in years and feel no pressing urge to go again. But geeze. If you don't like it, don't go. Well, it’s just so desperately chic to mock other people’s pleasures, isn’t it? I bet Mr. Henry would come home from Las Vegas with the shocking news that it’s gaudy and vulgar.

I’m not a Disneyphile by any stretch — I haven’t been to Disneyland in years and feel no pressing urge to go again. But geeze. If you don’t like it, don’t go.

]]> By: CW Guy http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53534 CW Guy Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:03:09 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53534 Good observations. I enjoy amusement parks and realize it is a great experience for kids, but there is always that sense of forced enthusiasm and 'do-what's-cheapest' mentality. I wonder what Walt would think and say if he saw his park today? CW Guy <a href="http://www.classicwines.com" rel="nofollow">Wine Reviews</a> Good observations. I enjoy amusement parks and realize it is a great experience for kids, but there is always that sense of forced enthusiasm and ‘do-what’s-cheapest’ mentality.

I wonder what Walt would think and say if he saw his park today?

CW Guy
Wine Reviews

]]> By: Mr. Henry http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/comment-page-1/#comment-53533 Mr. Henry Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:52:58 +0000 http://manolofood.com/pure-corn/#comment-53533 Ayyyy!! Phyllis! You are so right. Mr. Henry had repressed those memories. Gnawing turkey legs made whole families look like Neanderthals.....or like prison inmates at Christmas dinner. Ayyyy!! Phyllis!

You are so right. Mr. Henry had repressed those memories. Gnawing turkey legs made whole families look like Neanderthals…..or like prison inmates at Christmas dinner.

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