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Jiko’s Za’atar-Rubbed Lamb Wood-Fired Flatbread

Posted on May 3, 2013 | 7 Comments

One thing I love about many of the table service restaurants on Disney property is their seasonal menus. One thing that can drive me a bit batty is said seasonal menus. I love being able to be surprised by something new, but sometimes miss out on something I spot on a menu one day, only to have it disappear on my next visit. One of those items that likes to get reinvented is the flatbread.

Jiko in particular has some really fantastic wood-fired flatbreads. During my last visit, I tried their Buffalo and Pork Boerewors Sausage version. Currently there are three flatbreads available: Za’atar-rubbed Lamb, KG’s Peri-Peri Roasted Chicken and Roasted Kubota Squash and Kalamata Olive. The Za’atar-rubbed lamb is one of the options that has stood out to me for a while, and I knew I had to get over to Jiko soon to give it a try.

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Tagged Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko, Za'atar-rubbed Lamb Wood-fired Flatbread

Special Announcement – Jiko, The Cooking Place presents May Wine Dinners

Posted on April 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

Jiko – The Cooking Place is pleased to announce the following Wine Dinners…

South African Winemakers Tour – Saturday, May 4th 2013
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The Wines of Warwick Estates – Thursday, May 16th, 2013

The following details apply to both events:
6:00pm Reception/6:30pm Dinner
$160, plus tax and gratuity
Business Casual Evening Attire
Meet in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby, Sunset Lounge

Please see below for Menu Offerings for Each Dinner

For reservations please contact Victoria Thompson at Victoria.j.thompson@disney.com.

Each event is limited to 40 guests. Each event requires a credit card guarantee, and there is a 3 day cancellation policy.

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Jiko-The Cooking Place presents the South African Winemakers Tour
Abrie Beeslar, Kanonkop; Peter De Wet, Excelsior; Gavin Slabbert, Raats Family Wines
Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:00pm

Reception…Arusha Terrace
Spinach and Mushroom Dumpling, Paneer Cheese, and Harissa Sauce
Fire Roasted Corn Cake with Applewood Smoked Bacon
Braised Beef Short Rib, Cracked Pappadom, and Peppadew-Cucumber Raita
Excelsior Chardonnay, Robertson

First Course
Grilled Moroccan Spiced Quail, Chickpea Puree, and Wilted Greens
Side By Side Chenin Blanc Tasting
Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
Raats Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region

Second Course
Tunisian Olive Oil Poached Butterfish, Chorizo Bobotie, and Crispy Okra
Side By Side Chenin Blanc Tasting
Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
Raats Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region

Salad
Watermelon and Tomato Salad, Sherry Vinaigrette
Kanonkop Kadette, Stellenbosch

Entrée
Ostrich, Herb Pasta, and Spring Vegetable Medley
Kanonkop Pinotage, Stellenbosch

Dessert
Chocolate Chile Molten Cake and Drunken Cherries
Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson

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Jiko-The Cooking Place presents the Wines of Warwick Estates
Thursday, May 16, 2013; 6:00pm

Reception…Sunset Lounge
Braised Curried Tomatoes, Toasted Millet Bunny Chow,
and Gooseberry Marmalade
Rooibos Honey Smoked Quail, Compressed Orange, and Sweet Potato
Cinnamon-Dashi Oysters and Chili Pearls
Warwick “Professor Black”, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch

First Course
Berber Spiced Duck Confit, Potato Gaufrettes, and Mango Sambal
Warwick “Old Bush Vines” Pinotage, Stellenbosch

Second Course
Creamy Zellwood Corn Soup with Jumbo Lump Crab
Warwick “The First Lady” Chardonnay, Stellenbosch

Salad
California Delta Asparagus, Exotic Greens, and Wild Mushrooms
Warwick “Three Cape Ladies”, Stellenbosch

Entrée
Ember Charred Buffalo, Curried Lentil Puree, and Roasted Vegetables
Villafonte “Series C”, Paarl

Dessert
Cape Town Malva Pudding
Warwick Estate “The First Lady” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch

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Tagged Jiko, Tables in Wonderland, The Cooking Place, Wine Dinners

Mouse Bites for May 13, 2012

Posted on May 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

I hope all the moms out there are having a great day, especially my own!

This week on Eating WDW:

Harambe Cooler from Dawa Bar

We checked out some of the sides offered at Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes.

For something sweet, we tried the Marble Cheesecake from Studio Catering Co. in Hollywood Studios.

At Dawa Bar, we kicked back with the awesome Harambe Cooler.

We grabbed a box of Meiji Pucca Yaki Guri from Japan in Epcot.

Shawarma has having it’s time in the spotlight, thanks to The Avengers! Check out where you can find some at WDW and in Orlando!

And now for your Grand Circle Tour around the Disney Blogosphere!

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

Ryan at Main Street Gazette snacks on the Rustic Ham Tartine from Boulangerie Patisserie in Epcot’s France.

Over at WDW for Grownups, Kristen shows us how to get our Bier on in Germany’s Biergarten. And to answer her question, “Yes. We can drink a liter of beer!”

Aaron shares a list of his favorite pool bars at WDW at Studios Central.

Disney Hipster Blog‘s Adam and Andrew visit Disneyland’s own Jungle Witch Doctor, Shrunken Ned. I can’t wait to visit him again in September!

Betsy shares a magical moment on a trip from a few years ago at On the Go in MCO. Also: beignets.

Katfrom Drinking Disney serves up a Blue Bayou from Boatwright’s Dining Hall and River Roost lounge at Port Orleans Riverside. I need to try one! She also explores the disappointing offerings for drinks at American Adventure in Epcot.

TastyChomps stops by Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for their Waffle Sandwiches.

At Disney Food Report, Brenda experiences Cinderella’s Happily Ever After dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom.

Scott Joseph recaps his evening at Jiko.

Rounding out the tour are these posts from the Disney Parks Blog:

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Tagged American Adventure, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beignets, Biergarten, Blue Bayou, Boatwright’s Dining Hall, Boulangerie Patisserie, Carthay Circle, China, Cinderella's Happily Ever After dinner, Cinderella's Royal Table, Diao Yu Tai Cucumber Salad, France, House of Blues, Jiko, Nine Dragons, Port Orleans French Quarter, Port Orleans Riverside, River Roost, Rustic Ham Tartine, Shrunken Ned, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, Waffle Sandwiches

Mouse Bites for March 11, 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

It’s been a little quiet around the blog this week, thanks largely in part to moving. It cut into research time, but now we live even closer to the Magic! We’ll be returning full throttle starting tomorrow, so catch up on what you may have missed here this week, and be sure to check out the posts of our friends in the Grand Circle Tour!

This week on Eating WDW:

We kicked off the week with a Dropkick Murphys concert at House of Blues, where the Music Hall service some seriously Spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

For a food that’s touted as a Fan Favorite, I heard a lot of naysayers when it come to the Jumbo Turkey Leg.

A visit to Celebration’s Imperium Food & Wine proved delicious.

Our friend Shalon shared her first installment of food photos from the Disney Dream. First port of call? Dinner at Enchanted Garden!

Snacks from Japan made an appearance with melon flavored Ramune.

Finally, we had Disney History lesson from 1992, with Tom and Jerry hanging around Studio Catering Company at Disney-MGM Studios.

And now for your Grand Circle Tour around the Disney Blogosphere!

Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe

Richard at Designerland has had a second Dole Whip t-shirt released.

Andy over at Eating (and Drinking) around the World shows off Ms. Bonnie’s AWESOME Tiana’s Hot Sauce card from Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.

Andrew and Adam of Disney Hipster Blog posted a great video highlighting their Top Five Snacks at WDW. AND they’re all vegetarian, too! They also share some photos of one of my favorite places to unwind, Victoria Falls.

Disney Food Report‘s Brenda takes us to Disneyland with a review of The French Market. She also stops by Naples Ristorante Pizzeria in Downtown Disney California.

Aileen shares her amazing vegetarian dinner at Jiko – Bunny Chow and Falafel Durban Curry Vegetables – over at Main Street Gazette.

George digs up some information on Stargate Restaurant from 1984 at Imaginerding.

I wouldn’t mind trying a “One for the Road” from Raglan Road, and Drinking Disney has a recipe so you can make one at home!

Bob at Disney Food Report reviews Kona Cafe’s breakfast.

Orlando Attractions Magazine tweeted some photos regarding a Sweet Milk topping available on your Kaki Gori from Japan at Epcot, and there’s a new Turkey Leg T-shirt design out.

Disney Parks Blog rounds out this week with the following posts:

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Tagged Adventureland, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Bistro de Paris, Bunny Chow and Falafel Durban Curry Vegetables, Cars Land, Dole Whip T-Shirt, Fantasyland, Flo's V8 Cafe, France, Jiko, Kona Cafe, Naples Ristorante Pizzeria, Polynesian Resort, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Stargate Restaurant, Sweet Milk Kaki Gori, The French Market, Tiana's Hot Sauce, Top Five Disney Snacks, Turkey Leg T-Shirt, Veggie Tater Casserole Recipe, Victoria Falls

Jiko: Light Apps at the Bar

Posted on October 19, 2011 | 8 Comments

For the past two years, we’ve stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge for the opening weekend of Food & Wine. At some point during our stay (heck, even when we’re not staying there), we like to stop by Jiko’s bar for some evening drinks and food. One of Matt’s favorite items to order is their Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin. It is served with Mealie Pap and Chakalaka, and finished with White Truffle Oil and Micro Cilantro.

Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin with Mealie Pap, Chakalaka, White Truffle Oil and Micro Cilantro, Jiko Ocotber 2011, $16.00