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California Grill Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli

Learn how to make Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli From California Grill

California Grill Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli

Although the current incarnation of California Grill is nearing the end of its run and will close for remodeling in January of 2013, there is one dish so delicious that it’s been on the menu since the beginning. Of course, the dish has been changed slightly as each chef makes their mark on the menu, but they kept the original recipe and are sharing it with us now.

The video below features Chef Brian Piasecki cooking his own version of Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli. Chef Brian is in the kitchen of one of the Golden Oak homes. I know I’m jealous!

The full recipe is below the jump:

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Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid Marquee

New Look Inside Be Our Guest Restaurant, Little Mermaid Marquee

Disney World has released three exciting new images that tease the great things to come when the Fairytale Forest section of New Fantasyland opens this fall. Above is the new Marquee to “Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid.” The entrance sign features… Read More »New Look Inside Be Our Guest Restaurant, Little Mermaid Marquee

2012 Food & Wine Festival Poster

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Launches Tomorrow

The 2012 International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT officially opens tomorrow, however, the food booths are open today as a soft opening. It will run for 46 days until November 16th and is one of the most popular food festivals in the world. Chefs… Read More »EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Launches Tomorrow

Walt Disney World Seasonal Cupcake Showcase

Last night I went to a special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and was pleasantly surprised when greeted by an array of delicious cupcakes. Each looked better than the last and was incredibly difficult to resist eating them all, I did break down and try… Read More »Walt Disney World Seasonal Cupcake Showcase

Meet Chef Christine Weissman Disneyland’s New Executive Chef

While on board the Disney Fantasy in March, I had the opportunity to sit down for a group interview with Chef Christine Weissman. At the time she was the head Executive Chef for the Disney Cruise Line, but has recently been moved to be over… Read More »Meet Chef Christine Weissman Disneyland’s New Executive Chef

EPCOT Continues Adding New Dining Experiences, This Time in France

Both Mexico and Italy have seen their EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions add some amazing food and drink options over the last few years. While we can still hope that America gets a food makeover, it is good news to hear that France will be plussing… Read More »EPCOT Continues Adding New Dining Experiences, This Time in France

Yorkshire County Fish Shop – Review

I’m going back to some of my favorite places to dine at Walt Disney World and reviewing them as if it was my first time there. Obviously, some of my previous experiences will impact my report, but for the most part I’m going to view… Read More »Yorkshire County Fish Shop – Review

Review: Sanaa for Lunch

Do you see the Hidden Mickey at the entrance to Sanaa?

Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village is one of Walt Disney World Resorts hidden dining gems. We’ve been there a couple of times for dinner and enjoyed the Indian-African fusion cuisine thoroughly. When the opportunity came to grab a table for lunch we quickly made reservations.

Upon entering the restaurant we immediately saw one of the benefits of dining at lunch, you can see directly out to the savannah shared by Jambo House and Kidani Village. For much of the year, it’s dark out by the time dinner seatings start, so you don’t get to see the animals walk right by the restaurant while you’re dining. Giraffes, Cranes, Ostriches and more all passed by while we dined. That very much adds to the charm of Sanaa.

This bird was nesting right outside the window

Speaking of charm, service was outstanding from the greeting through to the delivery of the check. My only quibble was with the pace of delivery. Our appetizers took a long time to come out and then our entree followed almost immediately. Due to the nature of Sanaa’s ‘little plates’ feel, I didn’t mind it too much, it was must more flavors to consider and they made up for it with an extra portion of appetizer.

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