Originally Posted By TigerKat Anyone been to Blue Zoo recently? I've got ADR's for our Nov/Dec trip but have seen some negative comments lately. If you've been I want to hear it all - good or bad!
Originally Posted By Ursula Well, I've not eaten there, but I love the look of the place. I love good restaurant decor, so the last time I was at WDW, we popped in to take a look.
Originally Posted By Doobie I've not been either. I've looked in several times and it never seems busy. We had dinner at the Italian place last Friday night afterwards there seemed to be only a handful of people in Blue Zoo. The place is a little too hip looking for me so I haven't been there. If you do go, please give us a report. Doobie.
Originally Posted By leemac <<The place is a little too hip looking for me >> No comment from me there D! TigerKat I haven't eaten at this particular English establishment but have been to the bar area and it is pretty cool (the chocolate martinis are heavenly). The menu is not vegetarian-friendly (hence why I avoided it). The reputation of his restaurants are pretty good though and I have eaten at Olive's in the Bellagio and his W Union Square digs. Very good food albeit a little pricey. I don't think he is as good as a Bobby Flay or my personal favourite Charlie Palmer but it is still good inventive food. The only real problem with dining at the Swan and Dolphin is that the crowd tends to be a little heavy on the businessman category (it is a Starwood brand so breeds loyalty and has decent conference facilities) so it doesn't have the vibe like most WDW restaurants. The bar can get crowded with people after a "day's work"! D: did you eat at that new Italian place in the Swan? Was it any good? It looks pretty rustic (a little odd considering the color scheme in the Swan!).
Originally Posted By TigerKat We walked by there last year and I thought the place looked so nice and vowed to eat there on our next trip. But I have been hearing lately that it's always empty, which is not a good sign. We shall see!
Originally Posted By Doobie Yes, the new place at the Swan. Can't even remember the name but we really enjoyed it. Again, from the outside it was needlessly hip looking , but we walked past that and once we got inside it was very comfortable. Really enjoyed everything except the Lemoncello (sp?) they give you at the end. Wow! Kicked my butt! (which doesn't take much) Doobie.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Il Mulino is the name you're looking for, Doobie. It is a longtime NYC fave in Greenwich Village. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I walked by/through a few days ago, and definitely want to try it. There really is a lack of Italian cuisine on Disney property, which kind of surprises me. I always enjoyed Palios and I think this will be a step up. My only concern is, like all Swan and Dolphin eateries, the expense account padding prices.
Originally Posted By Doobie It was pricey and no DDE discount which really made it hurt (not to mention having to pay for parking). But I'm glad I tried it. But the parking and prices will likely keep me from getting back too often. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Something I learned by accident, Doobie ... if you go out by the boat docks they have mini-menus for all the Swan and Dolphin restaurants there and they all say on the back 'show this for FREE parking.' I had no idea. Just picked one up.
Originally Posted By Ursula I'm having a hrad time picturing Doobie thinking a place it too hip for him. I mean, once Doobie enters a room, it suddenly becomes too hip for words.
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi LOL! See, I'm having trouble thinking about Doobie and Limoncello, lol.. omg I SOOO have to see that, lol!
Originally Posted By Doobie Thanks so much, Spirit! I'll definitely remember that next time and that'll increase the chances of going back there greatly. And to the two young ladies ... maybe I'm just too hip for Lemon Jello (or however you spell it) Doobie.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl <<Really enjoyed everything except the Lemoncello (sp?) they give you at the end. >> They have this there?! I want to go now! I love lemoncello and no place I go ever has it. Ok mental note... new italian place swan. ~Beth
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi <<I love lemoncello and no place I go ever has it>> I have a bottle in my freezer. You're welcome anytime.
Originally Posted By TigerKat <<Really enjoyed everything except the Lemoncello (sp?) they give you at the end. >> They GIVE it to you?????? I am so there!
