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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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Friday, October 25, 2019

FOODIE FRIDAY! Dining Locations For My Upcoming Trip!

Today we are going to start diving into some of the  locations I will be dining at during my trip in November.  I figured it's easier to start at the beginning, so since I don't have that many weeks to go, I will tackle two locations a week, and that should get us trough the complete list.

First up is The Jungle Navigation Skipper Canteen in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom.  I have dined here before, and loved it so I am going back.  This will be dinner on day one of my trip.
Are you aware of the back story for this location?  It's fun and interesting!  Information taken from the My Disney Experience page is the following:

Welcome to the Jungle!

Explore the bold, flavorful cuisine of Asia, South America and Africa with the help of our daring riverboat pilots.
Dr. Falls, I Presume?
Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Jungle Cruise! The same skippers who guided your steamer down the Nile, Amazon and Congo Rivers have opened the doors and kitchens of their tropical headquarters to fellow adventurers and famished families like your own!
Delight your big and little explorers with premium table-service dining in 3 curiously quirky rooms: the crew’s colonial-era Mess Hall (which is not messy at all, thank you very much); the Jungle Room, former family parlor of Dr. Albert Falls himself; and the S.E.A. Room—a once-secret meeting place for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers!

This beautiful steak salad is what I am thinking about ordering, but the whole fish and fried chicken pictured below are also possibilities.
Salad with mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, corn, pumpkin seeds, steak and cheese
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
A whole, fried fish paired with scallions and rice
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
A plate of fried chicken with a side of vegetables
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience

The next day I take myself to Epcot where the International Food & Wine Festival will be winding down.  I'm going to have a few things that I know I really like from previous years, and try a few new things during the day.

 For dinner however, I am going to be trying the new  location in the Japan pavilion, Takumi Tei.  This is a pretty pricey location.  I know the Omakase Tasting Menu is $130.00 per person, and takes 2-3 hours to get through.  That is not in my budget, so I am going with something else off the menu that is less expensive, and more in my wheelhouse for taste and time.  They actually have a pretty small menu so it was not hard for me to make up my mind what I am going to try.

Here is some interesting information posted on the My Disney Experience page:

Inspired Flavors

Delight your senses in this stunning setting when you dine on brilliantly prepared dishes.
You’ll be seated in one of 5 rooms, each inspired by a natural element—water, wood, earth, stone or washi paper. Every area features beautiful, handcrafted works of art honoring the element that brought it to life.
At Takumi-Tei, the beauty of Japan is also in its cuisine. Choose from our a la carte or multicourse tasting menus offering creatively prepared, Japanese-inspired dishes like braised wagyu beef, roasted duck, maki sushi and yuzu cheesecake. Guests may also enjoy signature cocktails, premium sake, wine and craft beer.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol.

Takumi-Tei in Japanese means HOUSE OF THE ARTISAN.  I really can't wait for what I think is going to be a beautiful place, and artistic presentation of food.  I have no photos and not looking them up as I want to be totally surprised when I walk in.  I want to be able to visually drink it all in for the first time with no spoilers. I have posted the menu below so you can see that.  

Takumi-Tei

Dinner Menu

Epcot, World Showcase
Signature Dining
PLEASE NOTE: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g.,”may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Please join me again next week as we take a look at two more locations where I will be dining in just a few weeks!!