‘Dining’

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie

Oh, so, sweet: Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie is a fabulous treat at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Victorian-style Resort with several dining options. In addtion to character dinners and breakfasts, guests can choose from 1900 Park...
March 8th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

A mushroom indulgence from Raglan Road in Downtown Disney’s West Side

Portobello Mushroom Cap Sandwich with chips and mixed green salad at Raglan Road Irish Pub. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant  in Downtown Disney’s West End was constructed in Ireland from old bars then dismantled and shipped to Florida. The menu was crafted by chef Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody...
March 2nd, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Picture it: Scenes from Epcot eatery construction

The purpose of my walk around Epcot today was to look at the construction going on for eateries in World Showcase. It was more lovely than I imagined, despite the impending-doom-style clouds ahead. These are not your father’s construction walls. On the back side of the Italy pavilion is construction...
February 5th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Pictures | Read More

Pollo Campero will replace McDonald’s in Downtown Disney in late 2010

Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick-service restaurant chain, has partnered with Levy Campero to deliver a new restaurant concept in the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort. The restaurant, which is scheduled to open in late 2010, will replace McDonald’s and feature...
February 3rd, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Pizza on the horizon at Epcot’s Italy pavilion

Epcot guests can look forward to pizza in Italy at a restaurant set to open in fall 2010. Pizza lovers, rejoice. Disney World is adding a pizzeria to its Italy pavilion at Epcot. The 300-seat restaurant is scheduled to open this fall, according to the official Disney Parks blog. It will sport Florentine...
January 26th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Featured | Read More

Corn Bread from Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Wilderness Lodge features a lush Northwestern American decor throughout. The Fort Wilderness Resort Campground has rustic cabins with modern amenities. For dining information, call 407-939-3463. If the South has an official bread, it’s surely corn bread. It is distinguished from other breads by...
January 25th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Wilderness Lodge’s Whispering Canyon Cafe’s Kahlúa-Flavored Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Mousse Filling & Fudge Icing

The resort features a lush Northwestern American decor throughout. For dining information, call 407-939-3463. Today’s recipe is a triple-threat in the chocolate department. In 2003 guests knew it as Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s Whispering Canyon Cafe’s Triple Chocolate Moose Stampede....
January 22nd, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Disney chef’s inspired dessert takes a cue from Girl Scout cookies

Caramel deLite cookies are paired with a natural fruit filling in this over-the-top dessert. Girl Scout cookies as we know them today got their start from someone thinking outside the box. In fact, the first treats didn’t even come in boxes. In 1917, five years after Juliette Gordon Low started...
January 21st, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Blast from the past: Six recipes from Spoodles at Disney’s BoardWalk

Spoodles Fettuccini with Prosciutto and Peas Before celebrity chef Cat Cora launched Kouzzina, Spoodles restaurant occupied the same space. Recently several former visitors have written to ask for their favorite recipes from the Spoodles archive. We have six recipes that were particularly loved. So grab...
January 19th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

From the recipe archives: California Grill’s Lemon Grass Soup

Labor of love. Making the Lemon Grass Soup from Disney's California Grill may require trips to specialty markets -- but it will be worth the effort. In 1998, this savory soup served at the California Grill at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort was very popular with tourists and Central...
January 15th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More