‘Dining’

Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion Salad from Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion Salad The chefs at Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge masterfully present flavors of traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisines.  The stellar wine list features one of the largest selections of South African vintages in North...
July 1st, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli from the California Grill

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has an amazing menu and equally amazing views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, Magic Kingdom and the spectacular nighttime fireworks over Cinderella’s Castle. The Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli is a longtime favorite at...
June 30th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Mediterranean Seafood Lime Salad from Citricos at the Grand Floridian

Mediterranean Seafood Lime Salad Citricos restaurant at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa features dishes by the cuisines of France, Italy and Spain. The main dining room is located on the second floor of the resort. In addition to the general seating area, the restaurant’s Chef’s Domain...
June 29th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Chocolate Lava Cake from the California Grill

California Grill's Chocolate Lava Cake The California Grill’s 15th anniversary celebration would be complete without a stellar dessert such as this luscious sugar rush: Chocolate Lava Cake. With stunning views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, the Magic Kingdom theme park or the resort’s evening...
June 11th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

From the recipe archives: Shrimp Kostas from Top of the World

Shrimp Kostas uses 25 shrimp, peeled and deveined In 1993, the Walt Disney World resort closed the Contemporary Resort’s legendary 15th-floor restaurant Top of the World to make room for the California Grill. Back in the day, the Top of the World  had peach-colored banquettes and tables are arranged...
June 7th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

A cocktail toast for California Grill’s 15th anniversary

Golden Gate Cocktail The Golden Gate Cocktail was created especially for the 15th anniversary of the California Grill at Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. The award-winning restaurant at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened to rave reviews on May 15, 1995.  Raise a glass and join...
June 4th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, Heather McPherson | Read More

Epcot: New offerings at 2010 food and wine festival

Two more countries will be represented with “tasting marketplaces” at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Disney World officials say. Look for Belgium and South Korea to join the circle of tastiness around World Showcase when the festival begins on Oct. 1. On the...
June 2nd, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Featured, Things to do | Read More

Salmon and English Pea Risotto from the California Grill

Salmon and English Pea Risotto with Spring Ramps Celebrate the California Grill’s 15th anniversary with this recipe from talented  chef Brian Piasecki who is at the helm in the kitchen, continuing the Walt Disney World restaurant’s run as an award-winning dining destination. All meals are made...
May 16th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

The California Grill celebrating its 15th birthday in 2010

The California Grill The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been on top of the world since May 15, 1995. The restaurant’s 15th floor perch offers spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom, the Seven Seas Lagoon and the surrounding areas. The interior of the restaurant is upscale-casual...
May 13th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Hotels and Resorts, Things to do | Read More

From the recipe archive: Pita Veggie Mix from the Lunching Pad in the Magic Kingdom

Shredded Cheddar cheese is included in the three-cheese mix The Lunching Pad has been fueling visitors at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Resort for many years. In 1985, today’s recipe for the Pita Vegetable Mix was a popular quick-serve sandwich on the menu. Today, guests can expect to pay...
May 7th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More