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28th Commissioner's Academic Challenge
April, 2013 at Disney World
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We returned to the Contemporary Resort Convention Center for the 28th Commissioner's Academic Challenge, Tom's 16th.
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Citricos
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There was a brief wait until the folks at our requested table finished and left.
Jonathon was our server.
Chef Phillip greeted us warmly and, in response to my question, recommended the swordfish for my entrée.
We had a bottle of Pellegrino (8.75) sparkling water. I had a pair of
Maker’s Mark Manhattans (9.50), while Lyd opted for wine with her individual courses.
Chef Phillip started us with an amuse bouche of a gateau of crab.
Viviana, a manager from Mexico City who has served us in the past took our orders, and
Malik, a past server, stopped by to say hello. Lyd had Zuckerman’s Farm Delta Asparagus
(16) of a petite spring salad, apple wood bacon lardones, soft-poached Lake Meadow Farm Egg, Meyer Lemon Oil and Bacon-sherry Vinaigrette. I had the
Cheese Course Trio (14) of Murcia al Vino from Spain, Gorgonzola Piccante from Italy, and Petit Agour from the Basque region of France served with seasonal accompaniments. Lyd moved on to the
Oak-grilled Filet of Beef (43) of Roasted Pearl Onions, Rainbow carrots, micro celery, barley risotto with peas and cabernet demi-glace. She had a glass of
Schweiger Cabernet, Napa-Spring Mountain District (17). My Oak-Grilled Swordfish
(38) came with roasted fennel and vermouth risotto, with black garlic aioli and fennel pollen. We both decided on desserts. Lyd picked the
Lemon-Scented Cheesecake (9) with a blanket of white chocolate ganache and added a glass of
Broadbent Madeira Malmsey 10 year (14). I had the Tropical Fruit Crème Brulee
(10) with Mango and assorted berries. I added a glass of Moscato d’Asti Batasiolo
(9). It was a wonderful dinner and was past 9 when we returned to the room.
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| Lydia |
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| Tom |
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| Viviana |
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| Malek & Lydia |
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Jonathon
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Chef
Phillip |
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| Pellegrino |
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| Manhattan |
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| Wine |
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Gateau
of Crab |
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| Asparagus |
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| Swordfish |
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Filet
of Beef |
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| Cheesecake |
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| Creme Brulee |
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