Tag: Culinary Quest
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Culinary Quest: Breakfast at Steakhouse 55
The very first blog I ever wrote professed my love for Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. I had heard that Steakhouse 55 served breakfast too, but had never really thought about partaking in it. One morning, as my wife and I were cruising the resort on a dining fact finding mission, we happened upon…
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Culinary Quest: Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria at Downtown Disney
As the writer of Culinary Quest, I feel that sometimes I do a disservice in that it is usually only two adults and one child dining. My family’s size makes it difficult to eat multiple dishes to review. Of course, we could just double up on our entrees, but our health and wastelines may not…
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World of Color Picnics: A Special Culinary Quest
My family and I really wanted to see World of Color on opening night, but did not want to wait in the outrageous lines we expected. So, we decided to try out the World of Color Picnic Meals simply to reserve a viewing spot. The food was secondary to us. I can honestly say we…
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Culinary Quest: Breakfast at Downtown Disney’s Catal
As our culinary quest continued, it was time to try out some breakfast places. When I say breakfast at Disneyland, many people think of the Character Meals found in the park and at the hotels, the always popular Carnation Cafe, or the Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street. Those places are tried and true, but…
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Culinary Quest: A Rose by Any Other Name…
My wife and I recently celebrated our anniversary by visiting Napa Rose at the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. This was simply one of the greatest dining experiences we have ever had. I use the word experience purposefully. Dining at the chef’s counter at Napa Rose was a complete experience. If you are…
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Culinary Quest – Plaza Inn: The Good, the Bad, and the Friendly
My latest stop on the Culinary Quest landed us at the traditional Disneyland dining staple of the Plaza Inn. Other restaurants and menus may come and go, but Plaza Inn on Main Street U.S.A. remains a favorite of many. Plaza Inn used to be a constant in the dining rotation of my family and I,…
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Culinary Quest: A Tale of Two Mexican Restaurants
On a recent visit to Disney’s California Adventure, our Culinary Quest led us to Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill in the Pacific Wharf section of the park. It offers the usual Mexican items such as burritos, tacos, and tostada salads. Now, the title says a tale of TWO Mexican Restaurants. What happened? You’ll have to read…