ambertides
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- Nov 9, 2009
We did ask for seconds on the bacon and fruit and the chef was happy to oblige but there just weren't any other options. Never hesitate to ask your server to let the chef know what additional items you'd like (or to ask to speak with him if there's anything else you'd like). Buffets are all you can eat so I expect my kids to be able to eat as much as they'd like just like the rest of us can.
That's good to know! No one asked if there was anything we needed or anything at either buffet, so I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to wave someone down and ask.
Our one experience with CP wasn't the greatest so we've avoided it but you certainly are making me want to give it another shot. I've read about their special gluten, milk and egg free brownies there so I really should try it again.
I think it can really, really depend on the chef. We had Chef Andrew at our breakfast there (not tried lunch - or the brownie - yet) and he was just really friendly and great. They had the Van's waffles when we went, and chocolate chip & blueberry muffins (I think they're the Kinnikinnick ones) as well, so that was cool for something unexpected and different. That was in October.
Count me in as somebody who wishes all chefs saw it as a default to bring food from the back. All the safe foods are always sitting beside unsafe foods and I've seen way too many people use the same tongs to get things from multiple trays. I'm even fine with asking for the food to be brought from the back but we've experienced the quasi eye roll and other similar responses when we've asked which always not only annoys me a bit but also worries me that the chef just doesn't understand the significance of cross contamination. Most chefs will gladly get stuff from the back when asked (again, I usually seem to have to ask which I don't understand) but we have dealt with a few chefs who seem put out by it.
I couldn't agree more. The chef at Cape May definitely seemed reluctant (they were busy, so I suspect that played a part) and it really showed in what arrived.
I can't believe I didn't make it to Babycakes. I'm not even sure I'll make it in August. I'm really looking forward to getting there eventually as the cake we ordered was delicious. One of these days......
Luckily we always have a car, and it's right there at the T-Rex entrance, so I just hop out and grab something and DH picks me back up usually. All those pretty things behind the glass are a little dangerous, though - my first stop there I went nuts and spent like $30.
Thank you so much for the additional reviews!!
Thanks for reading and responding!
Yay!! More reviews. Thanks so much. Looking forward to going to Mama Melrose now even more after reading your review. Can you tell me more about the flatbreads and cake? Were they both really good?
The flatbreads were great! I picked the four cheese. The crust is similar to the rolls - in taste and texture, and if I had to guess, I'd bet they are the Ener-G pizza crusts, but they were prepared perfectly and the toppings were awesome. I have heard that sometimes they just serve the Amy's pizzas for GF flatbreads, but I was glad to see that was not the case here (not a fan of the Amy's pizzas, really). The cake was almost like fudge, but a bit firmer. Very, very rich, cool, and velvety. I really enjoyed both. I'm 99% sure she said the Tiramisu minus Lady Fingers was also a dessert option (as well as the gelato).
DH had steak and loved his meal as well.
We had a similar experience with Cape May thus we now do not eat at any buffets unless it is the only option. We rather have less food that we know know is safe for DS and DH. I think we may try Mama Melrose next visit.
Yeah, DH is a buffet fan and a seafood fan, and I'm just not, so I knew going in I probably wouldn't have much luck. I did put on my allergen form that I hoped they might get in some of the Amy's mac & cheese or the Allergy Free chicken tenders (since gluten versions of both of those are on the buffet), but I don't think anyone ever looked at my form. DH really enjoyed it, so I can see me dropping him off in the future and hopping a boat to DHS or Epcot for something I'll enjoy as much as he enjoys his seafood!