It sounds like your 13 y/o daughter is a burgeoning foodie, and it's nice to hear that she enjoys trying some interesting dishes on the adults menus.And for the younger crowd, perhaps BoG will be a good stepping stone for kids who are interested in expanding their food horizons (but still feel more comfortable with 'normal' fare - chicken breast and pasta with tomato sauce aren't exactly gourmet).
Even the adults menu offers plenty of safe choices, like roast chicken or grilled strip steak. As for me, I can't wait to enjoy those mussels provençal, and probably the salmon or ratatouille as my entree.
No harm meant - I meant it as a complement, since I think it's good that she has an open mind about food. Definitely wasn't trying to imply "food snob" or anything like that.
Your daughter obviously likes a variety of food, but she is atypical in that regard. On average, most 9yo kids would rather have burgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets than veggie ravioli in cream sauce.
If adults keep saying "kids want burgers, hot dogs, and chicken nuggets", then that's exactly what they'll get (instead of learning to try new foods, see what they like, appreciate vegetables, etc). It's a vicious cycle, and it won't lead to balanced eating habits. In fact, I've been hearing more and more stories about adults who refuse to eat anything besides chicken nuggets, mac n' cheese, mozzarella sticks, etc. It's sad.
Adults say it because it is true. Again, your kid is an exception. The typical kid wouldn't order that over a hot dog.If adults keep saying "kids want burgers, hot dogs, and chicken nuggets", then that's exactly what they'll get (instead of learning to try new foods, see what they like, appreciate vegetables, etc). It's a vicious cycle, and it won't lead to balanced eating habits. In fact, I've been hearing more and more stories about adults who refuse to eat anything besides chicken nuggets, mac n' cheese, mozzarella sticks, etc. It's sad.
And as we all know, Be Our Guest will not be catering to kids who are that picky. Will it hurt business for this restaurant? Not at all. So regardless of whether you're right or not (in saying we "can't blame Disney" for the status of the current kid's menus), I can definitely appreciate that they stepped things up at BOG.
That's not my daughter, and I know pasta with cream sauce isn't healthy. I'm a different poster who shares a similarly positive opinion regarding the BOG kids menus.
Oop, my bad. Bad me. Mea culpa.That's not my daughter, and I know pasta with cream sauce isn't healthy. I'm a different poster who shares a similarly positive opinion regarding the BOG kids menus.
Like I said, Disney knows they can sneak in some healthier alternatives on the BOG kids menus. Families will still be clawing at each other to get a table in there. It's a win-win.
They actually used to serve ostrich at Jiko, California Grill, and possibly other signatures. I remember seeing really good reviews of the Jiko dish.
If adults keep saying "kids want burgers, hot dogs, and chicken nuggets", then that's exactly what they'll get (instead of learning to try new foods, see what they like, appreciate vegetables, etc). It's a vicious cycle, and it won't lead to balanced eating habits. In fact, I've been hearing more and more stories about adults who refuse to eat anything besides chicken nuggets, mac n' cheese, mozzarella sticks, etc. It's sad.
And as we all know, Be Our Guest will not be catering to kids who are that picky. Will it hurt business for this restaurant? Not at all. So regardless of whether you're right or not (in saying we "can't blame Disney" for the status of the current kid's menus), I can definitely appreciate that they stepped things up at BOG.
I'm sure they did. Food, like clothing, goes through fads. Ostrich was on the menu all over the place for a while. But it didn't get ordered a lot and they moved on.
Glad you said that. I was RAISED that way, as my Father was a Maitre'D at several VERY GOOD restaurants in San Francisco, circa 1948 - 1970. Dad was not a snob - like many folks of the era, he had LESS than a High School Education. But the man could COOK - and could show others how
You are correct - we don't need to exist on Marie Calendar microwave dishes. Our European friends don't, and they have two things we DO NOT have... 1) a general lack of cash, and 2) Very few Fat Children (or Adults). They must be doing something right.
