Sue
21 Jan 07, 02:45 PM
We presented ourselves at Artist Point at 6.55, were given a pager and told there was an approximate 10 minute wait - sure enough we were paged at 7.10. There was a special limited Holiday menu for tonight - similar to the normal menu, but slightly less choice ie. 4 appetisers instead of the usual 6.
We were seated overlooking the walkway to the boat dock and the pool, very nice. We could also see our room!!
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A nice touch at Artist Point is the "Wine Flight" that is offered, either 3 or 4 courses - we opted for the 3-course one at £21 per person ($28 for the 4 course).
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Appetisers: both had the Smoky Portobello Soup with Roasted Shitakes and Chive Oil, this was served with 14 Hands Chardonnay and it was all absolutely divine!!!
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1241.jpg
For our main course, I had the special for that day - Smoked Marinated Pork Chop with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Pearl Onions and Cider Sauce. I was surprised to be asked how I wanted my chop done - I thought there was only one way to cook pork???
This was served with a Merlot (Chat. Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge, Columbia '03) and it was superb, probably the BEST pork chop I have ever had. BUT, there was a definite absence of mushrooms and onions, vegetables seem to be non-existent here!!
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1242.jpg
Tin opted for the Grilled Buffalo Sirloin Steak with Sweet Potato-Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam - this is where his problems started! He asked for it well done, as he likes his steak. Our server, Kirsty, who was very good, insisted that it could only be done "medium-well at best" and this was what the chef recommended. Tin said OK as he can eat it like that and was happy to go with the recommendation.
When it arrived, it was not only very bloody, it was actually COLD! He could not eat it like that. To their credit, they did him another one that was slightly better (warm at least) but still quite red and bloody - he did not enjoy it at all.
We did not know any better, but later when we were told at the Yachtsman STEAKhouse, that we were in charge and could have it cooked anyway we liked, we realised that it was not great service for Tin at Artist Point. This is the steak before he cut into it:
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1243.jpg
Still no nasty vegetables lol!
His steak was served with a Lemberger (red) that was nice.
We both opted for the Selection of Artisan Cheeses for dessert, these were served with Riesling-poached raisins, Fig cake, Dried cranberries and walnut toast. The cheeses were a goat's cheese, mature cheddar and a blue cheese (un-named). These were very nice (except the blue one) served with a Big Kiona Late Harvest Zinfandel which was lovely:
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1244.jpg
I loved this restaurant, great atmosphere and my food was lovely, Tin was somewhat less than enthusiastic!
When we received our DDP balance I go confused as we had only 8 TS credits left! When we checked with Concierge, we realised that our WDW bookings were being put through as 2 separate ones and therefore 7 credits each at WL (not 14). Thankfully, this worked out ok for our TS meals but it could have been a disaster and we did end up losing 6 CS meals and 8 snack credits when we moved to the Yacht Club - stupid or what?
Back in room for 9.30, bed at 10.45.
We were seated overlooking the walkway to the boat dock and the pool, very nice. We could also see our room!!
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1240.jpg
A nice touch at Artist Point is the "Wine Flight" that is offered, either 3 or 4 courses - we opted for the 3-course one at £21 per person ($28 for the 4 course).
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1239.jpg
Appetisers: both had the Smoky Portobello Soup with Roasted Shitakes and Chive Oil, this was served with 14 Hands Chardonnay and it was all absolutely divine!!!
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1241.jpg
For our main course, I had the special for that day - Smoked Marinated Pork Chop with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Pearl Onions and Cider Sauce. I was surprised to be asked how I wanted my chop done - I thought there was only one way to cook pork???
This was served with a Merlot (Chat. Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge, Columbia '03) and it was superb, probably the BEST pork chop I have ever had. BUT, there was a definite absence of mushrooms and onions, vegetables seem to be non-existent here!!
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1242.jpg
Tin opted for the Grilled Buffalo Sirloin Steak with Sweet Potato-Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam - this is where his problems started! He asked for it well done, as he likes his steak. Our server, Kirsty, who was very good, insisted that it could only be done "medium-well at best" and this was what the chef recommended. Tin said OK as he can eat it like that and was happy to go with the recommendation.
When it arrived, it was not only very bloody, it was actually COLD! He could not eat it like that. To their credit, they did him another one that was slightly better (warm at least) but still quite red and bloody - he did not enjoy it at all.
We did not know any better, but later when we were told at the Yachtsman STEAKhouse, that we were in charge and could have it cooked anyway we liked, we realised that it was not great service for Tin at Artist Point. This is the steak before he cut into it:
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1243.jpg
Still no nasty vegetables lol!
His steak was served with a Lemberger (red) that was nice.
We both opted for the Selection of Artisan Cheeses for dessert, these were served with Riesling-poached raisins, Fig cake, Dried cranberries and walnut toast. The cheeses were a goat's cheese, mature cheddar and a blue cheese (un-named). These were very nice (except the blue one) served with a Big Kiona Late Harvest Zinfandel which was lovely:
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/photopost/data/538/DSCN1244.jpg
I loved this restaurant, great atmosphere and my food was lovely, Tin was somewhat less than enthusiastic!
When we received our DDP balance I go confused as we had only 8 TS credits left! When we checked with Concierge, we realised that our WDW bookings were being put through as 2 separate ones and therefore 7 credits each at WL (not 14). Thankfully, this worked out ok for our TS meals but it could have been a disaster and we did end up losing 6 CS meals and 8 snack credits when we moved to the Yacht Club - stupid or what?
Back in room for 9.30, bed at 10.45.