My final restaurant review for this trip report was probably my favorite of the trip, edging out even our meal of California Grill for sheer enjoyment.
The timing worked out so that we rope-dropped the restaurant, filing in with a small handful of people at noon and selecting our own seat toward the back by the railing. This turned out to be a lovely location, as we could see the Galaxy Far, Far Away show and Captain Phasma's March of the First Order. Not that we hadn't seen the latter enough already, mind you, but it's always nice to enjoy a show with your meal.
I had been deeply saddened to see that the champagne flight had been recently yanked from the menu just before my arrival again, even though even now it's listed on the official Disney online menu. But then several things we DID get AREN'T, so I'm not sure anyone's entirely clear on what the Lounge serves...?
Anyway, in an effort to capture some bubbly magic, I started off with the champagne cocktail, consisting of Fairy Tale Iron Horse sparkling wine, elderflower liqueur, and bitters. Fun fact: bitters are bitter; the aftertaste wasn't my jam. I liked the bubbles but it's a pass from me.
We started off the food portion of our meal with conchita pibil steamed buns, which came topped with hot sauce and pickled onion. These were AWESOME, both in texture and taste; but then I'll eat just about anything in a steamed bun, and I dig on pickled vegetables. Pat liked them too if that counts for anything.
For our final food item we selected the cheese and charcuterie board. The menu is kind of vague as to what you'll be receiving exactly, probably to give the kitchen some wiggle room. We wound up with baguette slices, pickles and olives along side prosciutto, salami, pate, and an assortment of tasty but unremarkable cheese. Really this was charcuterie at its most basic. It was good, because of course it was good, but it had nothing on what was presented at the California Grill a few days prior.
This ends my food coverage for our April trip, but I may have one or two more posts up my sleeve...
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I love the Brown Derby Lounge! Though I should probably put that in past tense. I've gone several times, for a scrumtious menu item that I unfortunately just discovered is no longer available! Crispy Bites- the name alone brought me in that first time. I returned during my last few trips, to eat those delicious bites while sipping wine and people-watching. The new menu seems really limited now- but I'm glad you found great stuff to try! The Derby Cocktail sounds like my kind of drink- and that derby glow cude (hat?) is sweet!
ReplyDeleteThe cocktail was great! Yeah, I remember when they had a whole "trio" thing going on - a trio of desserts too. And I want that champagne trio... so, petition? ;D
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