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21st Commissioner's Academic Challenge at Walt
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The Dreaded Day, where we read all 8 sets and debate the answers was to have started at 0900. An accident off-property and an incident between a lawnmower and a Disney bus prevented much of the staff from arriving, so we did not actually start set 8 until 1000. While we read questions, Lyd relaxed out by the pool with a good book, walked over the Magic Kingdom and back and did some shopping on the 4th floor concourse. I returned to the room at 1740 and had a drink. We then boarded the monorail and went the three stops to the Grand Floridian. Situated on the second floor is Citricos. Formerly an Italian restaurant, it has been remodeled and has a Tuscan flair. Here is the menu. |
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We were seated at a lovely window table which provided a nice view of one the many courtyards of the Grand Floridian Hotel |
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A Manhattan for me and a scotch and soda for Lyd were served in interesting glassware which is available from www.oriontrading.com | ||
| We were both rather hungry, so in each course the photography often was forgotten until after the initial assault on the dish. Malek, our cast member, brought two wines to sample before each course so we could get what went best with our pallets. When he sees this page, he may be able to supply the information on the ones we declined as well as those we selected. | |||
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Salad of Romaine Lettuce Fresh Hearts of Palm, Bleu Cheese, and Late Harvest Riesling Vinaigrette ($8). With a glass of (abbreviation from the bill) 352 Hugel Gt Bld ($8.50) | Warm Goat Cheese Salad Arugula, Frisee, Lardons, and Marinated Tomatoes ($9) With a glass of (abbreviation from the bill) 352 Hugel Gt Bld ($8.50) |
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Cítricos Filet Sicilian Oak Grilled Filet of Beef with Wood Roasted Spanish Onions, Quattro Formaggi Crushed Potatoes and Veal Glacé($36). With a glass of Chateau de Cruzeuu Peassac-Leognan, Graves 01 ($11.50) | Braised Veal Shank with Parsnip-Potato Purée and Roasted Vegetables ($33) With a glass of Hartford Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 03 ($10.75) |
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Tropical Fruit Crème Brûlée ($8). With a glass of something good but unidentified | Seasonal Berry Gratin ($8) With a glass of La Caliera Moscato D'Asti, Piedmont 05 ($8.50) |
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All good evenings must come to an end. Malek provided an excellent dinner. |
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Fireworks and the boat parade provided a culmination to the day. |
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