Panasonic Academic Challenge - 2008

The 21st Panasonic Academic Challenge, Tom's 11th, was at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. This annual event is a competition among states and territories of the United States giving us yet another opportunity to enjoy the fine WDW cuisine.

Friday, 2008-06-06
This was the Dreaded Day. We examined every question to be used during the next few days. We debated every possible answer any student can give, deciding whether or not we'll accept the answer. Dinner was at Narcoossee's.
We were both up before 0700. I went down for Dreaded Day and Lyd shopped around the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian before enjoying Eggs Benedict there.
During the Dreaded Day activities, the Contemporary Hotel staff presented us with a nice gift basket to assist in our deliberations.
Narcoossee's
Menu | Desserts
This gazebo-shaped restaurant sits on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon on the grounds of the Grand Floridian Hotel. This is our 8th visit in the last three years. The cuisine is seafood.
Lyd had a Gin Martini (7.25) and Tom had the 1st of two Makers-Mark Manhattans (8) She started with Narcoossee's Seafood Bisque, Maine rock crab and sourdough crostini (9) Tom enjoyed Romaine Salad, Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (9) Lyd moved on to the Prince Edward Island Mussells, white wine, roasted garlic, tomatoes, and basil (15) This was accompanied by a glass of King Estate Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley '06 (10) Being the season, Tom opted, again, for the chef's recommendation of the Crispy Soft Shell Crab, hearts of palm salad with mandarin oranges and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette (15) Lyd finished with Warm Chocolate-Almond Gâteau with vanilla bean whipped cream (7) Tom finished with the Key Lime Crème Brûlée (7) Maureen was our server.
Back at the hotel, Tom took a few low-light shots across the lagoon.
Narcoossee's The Boat Parade Cinderella's Castle