chunkymonkey
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Ok now that D23 announcements are done and the first episode of the new season of Game of Thrones has been watched...I can finally focus on finishing up this post!
May 6th Part 3: Tiffins is LOVE
We caught the Express bus from MK to AK and we were let off in a backstage area in Asia, close to FoTLK and Tusker House which is where you check in for the Express Bus out of AK. Here's an example of a "crowded" Express Bus.
We headed over the bridge to Discovery Island and had to take some PP pictures of because, look, a boat!
And I took a selfie of Everest apparently.
We had arrived at Tiffins, my new favorite restaurant on property! We ate here for the first time in February and it just blew us away and now we've been here three times this year, pretty much the only restaurant we've repeated on each trip (and again next month with no end in sight, hahaha). Originally this was supposed to be dinner, but I moved it up to a late lunch (like around 3pm) just to keep our evening free. I actually really like going to Signature restaurants for lunch and I wish more of them would open up for the lunch hours. It's a really nice time to eat and relax and you never feel rushed or feel that it's too crowded or crazy loud. To me, having a nice long lunch is our "break" for the day.
While outside Tiffins, I realized they had begun Cast Member previews for Pandora and that got us excited for the trip we booked last minute when we found out AP holders get to go too! (See my table of contents for my first impression of Pandora just two weeks later!)
Once inside Tiffins, we waited just a few minutes and then we were seated. We were seated in a different area we sat in the last time and this area had a lot of carved wooden art on the walls. Hey @Mom2m&k - are you guys in these pictures!?!
As we sat at our table we were handed us a Thank you card that welcomed us back to Tiffins.
To drink, Steve got a glass of white wine. I can't remember what it was but it could be our favorite Reisling, which is the Selbach Oster Riesling. We had that at the California Grill in February and really liked it so much when we got home we found a place that sells it and bought a few bottles to enjoy at home.
I'm pretty sure I got the Snow Leopard Salvation: Snow Leopard Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Mint, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer.
It was very good and refreshing!
We were also brought some of their bread, served with a pomegranate molasses and olive oil.
They had their regular dinner menu at this time since it was so late in the day. But it's ok as I was here for two of my favorite things we had last time:
Marinated Grilled Octopus Salsify, Saffron Aïoli, Lemon-Caper Olive Oil
and the
Lobster-Popcorn Thai Curry Soup Lime-Basil Emulsion, Popped Sorghum
Both were just as good as we remembered them. I was soooo happy to return to Tiffins to indulge in these two appetizers!
As an entree I tried something different and got the Pan-seared Duck Breast with Leg Confit, Forest Mushrooms, Parsnip Pur
ée, Truffle Reduction, Huckleberry Compote
This was delicious. I really enjoy duck and this was prepared very nicely. I initially thought it was too rare but it wasn't at all and was super tender and delicious.
Steve got the Seared Hokkaido Scallops Green Garlic Panisse, Spring Tea Textures, Applewood-smoked Bacon Jam
This was really nice as well, look at that awesome sear on the scallops and the green garlic puree was delicious with the tender sweet scallops.
As a side we got some of their fresh spring asparagus which I think was a special that day. It was a very nice plate of asparagus and was grilled perfectly but I wouldn't say this is a must-get item.
We were full and could have left happy but of course I didn't want to miss dessert. Last time I was here they had the most amazing Passion Fruit Creme with tapioca that I just about died over. The server at that time in February told me they were going to replace it with a seasonal watermelon tapioca which didn't sound as good as the passionfruit one but I thought I'd give it a try anyways. To my surprise, when I looked at the menu, the passion fruit tapioca was still there! I was sooooo thrilled! So of course that was what we ordered.
Passion Fruit Tapioca Créme Chocolate Crumble, Citrus Fruits
OMG I just love this dessert so much. I hope it sticks around for a while, at least until after August! (less than a month until we're back there again!)
Geez, can Tiffins get anything wrong? Because so far they have just been ON POINT with their flavors, cooking technique, presentation, service. Boy I can go on and on, but let's just say Tiffin's is our new favorite restaurant and for good reason. Tiffins is LOVE.
After lunch we took some PP pics around the Tree of Life.
We didn't have any FPs for AK, we just came here to eat. So we decided to spend the evening at my favorite park, Epcot!
God I love that EXPRESS Bus. It's the best thing ever!
So we headed back to Tusker House to check in for our ride to Epcot and in no time...we were back in Epcot exploring the Festival Center.
Stay tuned for an incredible Epcot evening...
May 6th Part 3: Tiffins is LOVE
We caught the Express bus from MK to AK and we were let off in a backstage area in Asia, close to FoTLK and Tusker House which is where you check in for the Express Bus out of AK. Here's an example of a "crowded" Express Bus.
We headed over the bridge to Discovery Island and had to take some PP pictures of because, look, a boat!
And I took a selfie of Everest apparently.
We had arrived at Tiffins, my new favorite restaurant on property! We ate here for the first time in February and it just blew us away and now we've been here three times this year, pretty much the only restaurant we've repeated on each trip (and again next month with no end in sight, hahaha). Originally this was supposed to be dinner, but I moved it up to a late lunch (like around 3pm) just to keep our evening free. I actually really like going to Signature restaurants for lunch and I wish more of them would open up for the lunch hours. It's a really nice time to eat and relax and you never feel rushed or feel that it's too crowded or crazy loud. To me, having a nice long lunch is our "break" for the day.
While outside Tiffins, I realized they had begun Cast Member previews for Pandora and that got us excited for the trip we booked last minute when we found out AP holders get to go too! (See my table of contents for my first impression of Pandora just two weeks later!)
Once inside Tiffins, we waited just a few minutes and then we were seated. We were seated in a different area we sat in the last time and this area had a lot of carved wooden art on the walls. Hey @Mom2m&k - are you guys in these pictures!?!
As we sat at our table we were handed us a Thank you card that welcomed us back to Tiffins.
To drink, Steve got a glass of white wine. I can't remember what it was but it could be our favorite Reisling, which is the Selbach Oster Riesling. We had that at the California Grill in February and really liked it so much when we got home we found a place that sells it and bought a few bottles to enjoy at home.
I'm pretty sure I got the Snow Leopard Salvation: Snow Leopard Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Mint, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer.
It was very good and refreshing!
We were also brought some of their bread, served with a pomegranate molasses and olive oil.
They had their regular dinner menu at this time since it was so late in the day. But it's ok as I was here for two of my favorite things we had last time:
Marinated Grilled Octopus Salsify, Saffron Aïoli, Lemon-Caper Olive Oil
and the
Lobster-Popcorn Thai Curry Soup Lime-Basil Emulsion, Popped Sorghum
Both were just as good as we remembered them. I was soooo happy to return to Tiffins to indulge in these two appetizers!
As an entree I tried something different and got the Pan-seared Duck Breast with Leg Confit, Forest Mushrooms, Parsnip Pur
ée, Truffle Reduction, Huckleberry Compote
This was delicious. I really enjoy duck and this was prepared very nicely. I initially thought it was too rare but it wasn't at all and was super tender and delicious.
Steve got the Seared Hokkaido Scallops Green Garlic Panisse, Spring Tea Textures, Applewood-smoked Bacon Jam
This was really nice as well, look at that awesome sear on the scallops and the green garlic puree was delicious with the tender sweet scallops.
As a side we got some of their fresh spring asparagus which I think was a special that day. It was a very nice plate of asparagus and was grilled perfectly but I wouldn't say this is a must-get item.
We were full and could have left happy but of course I didn't want to miss dessert. Last time I was here they had the most amazing Passion Fruit Creme with tapioca that I just about died over. The server at that time in February told me they were going to replace it with a seasonal watermelon tapioca which didn't sound as good as the passionfruit one but I thought I'd give it a try anyways. To my surprise, when I looked at the menu, the passion fruit tapioca was still there! I was sooooo thrilled! So of course that was what we ordered.
Passion Fruit Tapioca Créme Chocolate Crumble, Citrus Fruits
OMG I just love this dessert so much. I hope it sticks around for a while, at least until after August! (less than a month until we're back there again!)
Geez, can Tiffins get anything wrong? Because so far they have just been ON POINT with their flavors, cooking technique, presentation, service. Boy I can go on and on, but let's just say Tiffin's is our new favorite restaurant and for good reason. Tiffins is LOVE.
After lunch we took some PP pics around the Tree of Life.
We didn't have any FPs for AK, we just came here to eat. So we decided to spend the evening at my favorite park, Epcot!
God I love that EXPRESS Bus. It's the best thing ever!
So we headed back to Tusker House to check in for our ride to Epcot and in no time...we were back in Epcot exploring the Festival Center.
Stay tuned for an incredible Epcot evening...
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and I worry about it looking rare, but maybe I'll bite the bullet at Tiffins - it seems like that would be the place 
I've had duck a few times and enjoyed it before.
hehehe
I'm a park-hoppin' kind of gal and the very thought of shaving extra travel time is just music to my ears 
bananas foster sauce, plus they had some kind of blueberry compote, plus whipped cream. It was amazing.
BWT, where's the express bus stop at Epcot. DH and I won't have a car in November and are thinking about doing it. Your report is really making me wish people at work would just go away for the next week and half, so that I can concentrate on my upcoming vacation
