While in Florida recently visiting Disney World, I had an amazing meal at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios. The ambiance in the restaurant was great and the service was solid.
For my appetizer, I ordered the Togarashi-crusted Ahi Tuna which was served with House-made Kimchi, Sesame Jasmine Rice and a Sake-Ginger-Soy Glaze. The first bite was smooth with a great tuna taste that was very fresh. The jasmine rice was interesting with its consistency being both crispy and smooth. The kimchi was a great bite with a big kick of spice on the end. The plate overall was seasoned well.
For my entree I ordered the Duck Two Ways. The dish featured a Pan-seared Duck Breast and a crispy Duck Confit, Sweet Onion Silk, Farro Risotto, Tuscan Kale and Blueberry Gastrique. The breast was cooked beautifully. It was salty and had a nice bit of crispiness. The risotto was seasoned excellently with a nice little pop. The hidden hero of the plate was the blueberry gastrique which provided a needed sweetness to the richness of the dish. The kale also provided a nice crunch to the plate. The duck confit was truly amazing. It was cooked perfectly which allowed for it to melt in your mouth. It was salty with a smooth finish. It fell of the bone which showed how well it was cooked. Once again, the blueberry gastrique paired amazingly with it. The confit was an amazing, silky piece of food.
For dessert I ordered the Mini Dessert Trio of Brown Derby Original Mini Grapefruit Cake, Warm Blueberry Cobbler and Lemon Cheesecake. The cobbler came with crème fraîche and orange blossom honey. The lemon cheesecake featured a white chocolate cream and local blueberries. The desserts were delicious and the fruit from each of the separate desserts complemented each other beautifully.
If you are in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you should try to get to the Hollywood Brown Derby. It was a great experience with great food that left me more than satisfied.
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