Orlando: Victoria and Albert's (September 1997)

My spouse and I dined at Victoria and Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Resort in September of 1997 to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. This was the first time that we had ever spent so much money on a meal, but it was worth it! (That didn’t even include the $28 pair of socks that my spouse had to buy at Bally of Switzerland at the hotel because he neglected to pack them!) From the moment you walk through the door into this tiny oasis of opulence, Victoria and Albert’s captivates with the setting, the knowledgeable staff, the fresh flowers, the fine tableware, the extraordinary food. Impeccable service creates a smooth and gracious dining experience, with an avant-garde menu inspired by pristine ingredients from the global market. Your evening starts with a whimsical amuse-bouche, the first small bite of Chef Scott’s elegant cuisine. Every beautiful dish takes you on a culinary journey, featuring some of the very best seasonal ingredients from local markets, as well as from around the world. Whether you enjoy seven courses in the Dining Room, or ten to twelve courses at the Chef’s Table or in Queen Victoria’s Room, each taste is extraordinary. The ultimate in fine dining at Walt Disney World Resort and one of the finest restaurants in the Southeast, Victoria and Albert’s features Modern American cuisine with exquisite products sourced from around the world – truffles from Italy, the finest caviar, fresh herbs from Ohio, beef from Japan, poulet rouge from North Carolina, oysters from North Florida. Chef Scott Hunnel’s approach is imaginative and his food is an art form, featuring vivid colors and textures, with exquisite wine pairings offered with each course. Recipient of AAA’s highest achievement, the Five Diamond Award, “Forbes Travel Guide” Four Star rating and glowing reviews from Zagat and others, the restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa evokes another era when dining was an elegant ritual, with a knowledgeable maitre d’hotel and chefs in classic white toques.