#magical dining

[prestigeollie]

[thomasdu77y]

It's been decades since I last visited SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.

We did so again tonight for some Magical Dining, a few exhilarating runs on the Mako roller coaster, and of course, the Orca Encounter to close out the day! So. Much. FUN!!! 🍽️ 🎢 🐳

[katiechristiansen7916]

Magical Dining at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

The hubs and I were looking for a nice day date and decided to pop over to Disney Springs to partake in Magical Dining at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.

Our meals each included an appetizer, entree and dessert so we each picked different items for variety.

First up: bruschetta and Caesar salad.

The bruschetta was served on crisp, fresh ciabatta toast and topped with marinated tomatoes, melty mozzarella and pesto. I devoured my slice, but my husband was a bit hesitant, since he never tried pesto before. His review: “We are definitely getting this next time.” It was the perfect appetizer.

The Caesar salad was lightly and flavorfully dressed, much to my liking, and topped with delectable croutons and crushed red pepper — my husband’s favorite part. We both enjoyed sharing it.

For my entree, I chose the lighter fare of salmon, which was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside with a glaze most appealing. It was served atop summer ratatouille, which I must confess I’ve never tried but thoroughly enjoyed.

My other half selected the hefty rigatoni with bolognese sauce. He certainly needed some assistance clearing his plate loaded with pasta and a healthy portion of meat sauce, but each bite was delicious.

For dessert, I had the chocolate dulce de leche cake — soft, moist and not overly sweet and served with chocolate chip cookies, caramel accents, strawberries and a small scoop of gelato. For a $3 upcharge, we also devoured the key lime pie, tart and sweet with a buttery, graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream to balance everything out. Both desserts were amazing, but the key lime won out.

Conclusion: The portions were substantial, especially considering this was a Magical Dining deal well worth the price tag of $35 per person. This might just be our favorite Disney Springs eatery so far and we will definitely make a repeat visit.

[cordytriestowrite]

I just realized its Magical Dining month and my mood is instantly better.

[mymamihood]

Disclosure: I was part of a blogger preview dinner at Siro’s via Visit Orlando. All thoughts, opinions and salivation are purely my own.

One of my favorite things as a blogger has to be previews at restaurants. I’m a closet foodie and write vast amounts of beautifully written and appropriately photographed foods. Unfortunately, they are all written in my head so you will just have to make do with my Instagram, Pinterest and posts like this.

But, I digress. It. Is. Magical. Dining. Month! I am particularly excited because I just moved and the thought of not cooking a few meals this month and instead being treated to the surprised that I could find in over 75 restaurants around town sounds…dreamy.

I went to Siro Urban Italian Kitchen and dug the treats, the ambiance and the fact that I could totally book a magical night, have a couple of flights of wine and and then glide right on over to my hotel room. What did we do before Magical Nights, folks? This way you don’t have to invite that one girlfriend that doesn’t drink and gives you the side eye when you do. See, I’m looking out for you.

Here’s your Siro menu for Magical Dining month:

Choice of Appetizers MARINATED TOMATO SALAD Burrata, sea salt FRITTO MISTO Lemon-caper aioli GRILLED QUAIL Fennel sausage, pepperonata, Vidalia onion puree

Choice of Entrèes CHICKEN MILANESE Summer salad BUCATINI AI FRUTTI DI MARE Mussels, clams, shrimp, fennel sausage, tomato-saffron brodo GRILLED STRIP STEAK Ragout of summer squashes topped with crispy crumbs

Choice of Desserts ZEPPOLES CANNOLI TIRAMISU

In the mood for something else? Check out the list of restaurants and pick a favorite. But, I really recommend you pick something new. This gives you a way to try foods you might not try otherwise, at a great price!

It is Friday and there will be loads of date nights so, what are you tried and true restaurants on this list and what new foods are you going to be tasting soon?

CONVENTION AREA

A Land Remembered – Rosen Shingle Creek Steak & Seafood Cala Bella – Rosen Shingle Creek Italian Cuisine Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Latin, S. American & Caribbean Cuisine Everglades Restaurant – Rosen Centre Hotel Steak & Seafood Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse- Hyatt Regency Orlando Italian Cuisine Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse Steak & Seafood Funky Monkey Bistro & Bar Continental Cuisine Jack’s Place- Rosen Plaza Hotel Steak & Seafood Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Japanese & Sushi Ming Court Asian & Pacific Rim Cuisine Napa- Hyatt Regency Orlando California Cuisine Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops – Hilton Orlando Steak & Seafood The Capital Grille Steak & Seafood The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar Steak & Seafood Vincenzo Cucina Italiana Italian Cuisine

DISNEY/LAKE BUENA VISTAA

Deep Blu Seafood Grille- Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Seafood Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse- World Center Marriott Steak & Seafood Hemingway’s- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Steak & Seafood Il Mulino New York Trattoria- Walt Disney World Swan Italian Cuisine Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Japanese & Sushi La Luce® by Donna Scala – Hilton Bonnet Creek Italian Cuisine Mikado Japanese Steak House – World Center Marriott Asian & Pacific Rim Cuisine NINE18- Villas of Grand Cypress Steak & Seafood Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen- World Center Marriott Italian Cuisine The Venetian Room – Caribe Royale Hotel Continental Cuisine Todd English’s bluezoo – Walt Disney World Dolphin Seafood

DOWNTOWN

Citrus Restaurant American Cuisine Funky Monkey Wine Company Continental Cuisine Kasa Restaurant & Bar Continental Cuisine Maxine’s on Shine American Cuisine Mingo’s Seafood The Boheme – Grand Bohemian Hotel American Cuisine

RESTAURANT ROW

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen Seafood Bistro CloClo French Cuisine Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine Mediterranean, Greek & Turkish Dragonfly – Robata Grill & Sushi Japanese & Sushi Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Steak & Seafood Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steak & Seafood Morton’s The Steakhouse Steak & Seafood Ocean Prime Steak & Seafood Roy’s Restaurant Steak & Seafood Ruth’s Chris Steak House Steak & Seafood Seasons 52 American Cuisine Stefano’s Grill American Cuisine The Melting Pot Fondue

UNIVERSAL/CITYWALK

Bice Ristorante – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Italian Cuisine Emeril’s Orlando Cajun, Creole & Louisiana Cuisine Emeril’s Tchoup Chop – Loews Royal Pacific Resort Asian & Pacific Rim Cuisine Islands Dining Room – Loews Royal Pacific Resort Asian & Pacific Rim Cuisine Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Japanese & Sushi Mama Della’s Ristorante – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Italian Cuisine Trattoria del Porto- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Italian Cuisine

WINTER PARK AND NORTH

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine Mediterranean, Greek & Turkish Chez Vincent French Cuisine Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steak & Seafood Hamilton’s Kitchen- The Alfond Inn American Cuisine Kobe Japanese Steakhouse- Altamonte Springs Japanese & Sushi Kobe Japanese Steakhouse- Longwood Japanese & Sushi Luigino’s Restaurant Italian Cuisine Luma on Park American Cuisine Mitchell’s Fish Market Seafood Park Plaza Gardens Continental Cuisine Rangetsu Japanese Restaurant & Bar Japanese & Sushi Ruth’s Chris Steak House- Lake Mary Steak & Seafood Ruth’s Chris Steak House- Winter Park Steak & Seafood Seasons 52 – Altamonte Springs American Cuisine The Melting Pot- Longwood Fondue

SURROUNDING AREAS

Bohemian Bar and Grill- Bohemian Hotel Celebration American Cuisine Eleven- Reunion Resort Steak & Seafood K Restaurant American Cuisine Kobe Japanese Steakhouse- Alafaya Japanese & Sushi Kobe Japanese Steakhouse- Kissimmee Japanese & Sushi Le Coq Au Vin French Cuisine Texas de Brazil Steak & Seafood The Capital Grille- Mall at Millenia Steak & Seafood Yuki Hana Japanese Fusion Japanese & Sushi

September Means Magical Dining Disclosure: I was part of a blogger preview dinner at Siro's via Visit Orlando. All thoughts, opinions and salivation are purely my own.