Trip Report And When it's Time to Find Home. We know the Way!! Aue Aue

Good Morning all my Disney loving friends! We just hit the road and our first destination is Charlotte, NC. However, before I get ahead of myself, it is our normal crew, myself, Deighton (I turn the big 5 0 this year), Den my husband and our 3 kids. Hunter who is 20 and is now bartending... Camden 13 still an avid lacrosse player and fisherman and the youngest Brinley, 9 for now but on August 10 she will turn 10 in Disney World.

Here is a brief schedule of the next 2 weeks. As I stated earlier we will arriving in Charlotte, NC around 4 pm today. We have reservations at a southern BBQ restaurant (let the feeding frenzy begin). Tomorrow, we leave early to get to Savannah Georgia as soon as possible. We have a lot that we want to do here but the weather is not showing that it is going to cooperate. Hopefully the weather man is as wrong in Savannah as they are in
Pittsburgh!

After a night in Savannah, we are headed to Disney Springs for 2 days. We have reservations in Disney Springs and this is when we will do some resort hopping. Then it is home to The Boardwalk for 9 nights with a seven day hopper. Then back to Charlotte to meet up with my brother and his family. Then sadly home and back to the grind! I will post more details shortly!

Thanks for following and thanks to all of you who take the time to do Trip Reports! You have no idea how much it keeps me going

 

[littleroo]

Dead bugs!!

Took my very pregnant daughter to Cracker Barrel by her house in Indianapolis. All the poor thing wanted was pancakes and Mama Bear was going to get them for her LOL They sat us and waitress proceeded to full out ignore us! Taking care of everyone around us. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've left a restaurant before ordering. Hence Cracker Barrel boycott (which my husband hates because he loves Cracker Barrel)

Bright side though we found an even better breakfast place just up the road and we now make it a point to eat there when we visit.

End of Karen rant

Trust me, I get it!!

 

[93boomer]

The Flying Fish still remains number one to us. The food is incredible and the bartenders are phenomenal! Even the servers and hostesses are amazing. We are very excited because the strip steak at The Flying Fish is spectacular and has one of the most amazing crusts! Well one of the servers told us, secretly, what kind of rub it is and where to buy it. It is actually a very interesting process. We made it 3 nights ago and it was darn close to Flying Fish! It has my mouth watering just thinking about it!View attachment 878550View attachment 878551
Yes, I ordered it on 2 separate occasions. Den ordered it once. If you zoom in on the picture of the potatoes, it
is a mille feuille (1,000 layer) potato cake. It is also unbelievable and we will be recreating it this weekend. The bernaise and green beans are delicious as well.

Our second favorite is the mussels. I don't have a description of it but I do have pictures. This was the perfect snack if we were not that hungry.
View attachment 878553
Can you see the roe on top? It is a great combination with the mussels.

Last but not least our newest foodie find...
View attachment 878554
IBERICO HAM!!!! This is true indulgence but very reasonably priced at The Flying Fish and at Jaleo. If you haven't had it, give it try! It is so delicate, different and delicious. That is actually where I am off to next...my search for iberico ham. It is our 15th anniversary today and I want to surprise Den with it.
View attachment 878555
The kids first day of school was also yesterday! Where does the time go???

Happy Anniversary!!

 

[littleroo]

Happy Anniversary!!

Thanks so much!! Your trip gets getting closer and closer!!

 

[riverside]

Happy Anniversary!!
I haven’t been to Flying Fish in a bit & you’re really making me realize that I need to rectify that!! Esp for as much as we have been staying at The Boardwalk-it is a no brainer!! Unfortunately, our next trip is a shorter one & we’ve discussed dining reservations & that’s not on the list-we’re also not staying at The Boardwalk either though. Next time!!
As for Cracker Barrel I have never ate there a day in my life until….Thanksgiving last year!! I was the only manager working that day & wouldn’t have made it for dinner at my sisters so R & I made a reservation there. It was super busy(Cranberry) but we thought the food & service was great!! I’d do it again!!

 

[littleroo]

Happy Anniversary!!
I haven’t been to Flying Fish in a bit & you’re really making me realize that I need to rectify that!! Esp for as much as we have been staying at The Boardwalk-it is a no brainer!! Unfortunately, our next trip is a shorter one & we’ve discussed dining reservations & that’s not on the list-we’re also not staying at The Boardwalk either though. Next time!!
As for Cracker Barrel I have never ate there a day in my life until….Thanksgiving last year!! I was the only manager working that day & wouldn’t have made it for dinner at my sisters so R & I made a reservation there. It was super busy(Cranberry) but we thought the food & service was great!! I’d do it again!!

Thank you my wonderful friend!!! I am looking forward to steak tonight, too We are heading up to Ricos.

The last seating is at 930 pm. If you are there at 9 pm, you can still go and hang out for at least an hour. There is only one night that I wouldn't go and we will chat about that face to face. Seriously, give it a try. Screwball and coffee is delicious

 

[riverside]

Thank you my wonderful friend!!! I am looking forward to steak tonight, too We are heading up to Riccos.

The last seating is at 930 pm. If you are there at 9 pm, you can still go and hang out for at least an hour. There is only one night that I wouldn't go and we will chat about that face to face. Seriously, give it a try. Screwball and coffee is delicious

Enjoy dinner!! And if David is working tell him you know E & I!! We know him & his dad quite well!!
And speaking of Rico’s-it just me think of Bob

 

[littleroo]

Enjoy dinner!! And if David is working tell him you know E & I!! We know him & his dad quite well!!
And speaking of Rico’s-it just me think of Bob

Is David a bartender? I will give a toast to old BS!! Hopefully, loud Mark is not there!!

 

[luvinthemajik]

What is this Cracker Barrel issue?? Or should I ask?? I have not been to one in a long time because our location is severely understaffed and we don't really ever go out for breakfast.

For us, it's understaffing which has typically made ordering, service and quality of good unacceptable. However, we enjoy the familiar and new items on menu, good portions, reasonable prices and comfy environment, so it's a road trip staple for a meal whenever available on our journeys.

 

[littleroo]

For us, it's understaffing which has typically made ordering, service and quality of good unacceptable. However, we enjoy the familiar and new items on menu, good portions, reasonable prices and comfy environment, so it's a road trip staple for a meal whenever available on our journeys.

Good to know! I will have to give it another try. I know I love their cheese

 

[rshell68]

It is our 15th anniversary today

 

[93boomer]

Thanks so much!! Your trip gets getting closer and closer!!

Yes and I’m more than ready!!

 

[luvinthemajik]

Trust me, I get it!!

Totally feel where you are coming from.

 

[Piglet_the_brave]

The Flying Fish still remains number one to us. The food is incredible and the bartenders are phenomenal! Even the servers and hostesses are amazing. We are very excited because the strip steak at The Flying Fish is spectacular and has one of the most amazing crusts! Well one of the servers told us, secretly, what kind of rub it is and where to buy it. It is actually a very interesting process. We made it 3 nights ago and it was darn close to Flying Fish! It has my mouth watering just thinking about it!View attachment 878550View attachment 878551
Yes, I ordered it on 2 separate occasions. Den ordered it once. If you zoom in on the picture of the potatoes, it
is a mille feuille (1,000 layer) potato cake. It is also unbelievable and we will be recreating it this weekend. The bernaise and green beans are delicious as well.

Our second favorite is the mussels. I don't have a description of it but I do have pictures. This was the perfect snack if we were not that hungry.
View attachment 878553
Can you see the roe on top? It is a great combination with the mussels.

Last but not least our newest foodie find...
View attachment 878554
IBERICO HAM!!!! This is true indulgence but very reasonably priced at The Flying Fish and at Jaleo. If you haven't had it, give it try! It is so delicate, different and delicious. That is actually where I am off to next...my search for iberico ham. It is our 15th anniversary today and I want to surprise Den with it.
View attachment 878555
The kids first day of school was also yesterday! Where does the time go???

Happy anniversary

Flying Fish is just the best, I’ve always had amazing meals there.

I’ve heard other people say how good Ibérico ham is but the pigs diet (acorns) makes me think of Piglet and his haycorns , and I eat every other pork product

 

[Bullseye1967]

The Flying Fish still remains number one to us. The food is incredible and the bartenders are phenomenal! Even the servers and hostesses are amazing. We are very excited because the strip steak at The Flying Fish is spectacular and has one of the most amazing crusts! Well one of the servers told us, secretly, what kind of rub it is and where to buy it. It is actually a very interesting process. We made it 3 nights ago and it was darn close to Flying Fish! It has my mouth watering just thinking about it!View attachment 878550View attachment 878551
Yes, I ordered it on 2 separate occasions. Den ordered it once. If you zoom in on the picture of the potatoes, it
is a mille feuille (1,000 layer) potato cake. It is also unbelievable and we will be recreating it this weekend. The bernaise and green beans are delicious as well.

Our second favorite is the mussels. I don't have a description of it but I do have pictures. This was the perfect snack if we were not that hungry.
View attachment 878553
Can you see the roe on top? It is a great combination with the mussels.

Last but not least our newest foodie find...
View attachment 878554
IBERICO HAM!!!! This is true indulgence but very reasonably priced at The Flying Fish and at Jaleo. If you haven't had it, give it try! It is so delicate, different and delicious. That is actually where I am off to next...my search for iberico ham. It is our 15th anniversary today and I want to surprise Den with it.
View attachment 878555
The kids first day of school was also yesterday! Where does the time go???

Happy Anniversary!!!

 

[littleroo]

Happy anniversary

Flying Fish is just the best, I’ve always had amazing meals there.

I’ve heard other people say how good Ibérico ham is but the pigs diet (acorns) makes me think of Piglet and his haycorns , and I eat every other pork product

Happy Anniversary!!!

Thank you for all of the anniversary wishes!! You all are the best!!