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Wonderful finish to your meal at V&A! So sweet of Drew and Dot to make this possible on this trip. It would have been a shame for you to miss out on this trip.
It was a great end and can't believe it was 4.5 hours! I've dined in this room before and being solo it was much less at around 3.5 hours and I guess that's where the difference is as there were three of us as everything was spaced out more. I would have been extremely disappointed to miss out on this as I've been here on every WDW trip since 2003 and only 2002 I didn't go. I was just getting versed about WDW and my first trip. I was just apprehensive about dining alone here and wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it. So glad I made the move in 2003!
I can't thank Dot and Drew enough for inviting me to join them as they know from my previous TRs how much I enjoy dining here and the overall experience from start to finish! There was certainly some divine intervention and "Pixies" involved with this this possibility, which most happily became a reality!
For Dot and Drew..... and
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Great pictures with Dot and Drew! The chocolates look wonderful, and what a classy way to be presented with the checks!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Great pictures with Dot and Drew! The chocolates look wonderful, and what a classy way to be presented with the checks!
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The photos came out so well and we all look good. Can't believe how relaxed I look after so much food and 4 hours of included wine pairings! I love the case for the checks and just another little something to make the experience better, until you look at the bill itself! The chocolates were amazing and some of the best I've had in my life and that's saying something. Always loved Godiva with their ganaches and truffles, which are so good. I've had some amazing ones at some great chocolate shops in Paris as well.
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That's a great picture of the three of you!
It certainly came out well as the three of us look so relaxed and enjoying our meal! More amazingly as this was at the four hour point of the evening!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Yes it was for sure! Just enjoyed it so much and probably my favorite ever at V & A's and not surprisingly as I got to experience it with two very special people in Dot and Drew who thought it in themselves to invite someone to experience it with them! They know from my TRs how much I love this place and felt it was the right thing to do. Very unselfish of them and so well appreciated on my end and I will never forget this gesture! Most importantly as it was a special celebration they decided to include me on as it was Drew's birthday!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
One more lovely detail about the elderly couple at the nearby table that slipped Dave’s mind—
As Dave mentioned, they were more than a bit shocked and somewhat overcome upon being advised that their children had arranged to pay for their meal.
Either Al or Israel, I don’t recall which, presented the gentleman with a beautiful box that contained a 50-year-old Madeira, also a gift from their children because their father was especially fond of Madeira wines. And likely a generous gift indeed since aged Madeiras can be very expensive.
Perhaps the couple were celebrating their 50th? They looked of an age to have been married that long. I don’t recall, but it was an exciting addition to an already wonderful dinner.
As for our desserts, I enjoyed the banana gateau although wasn’t tremendously fond of it.
I refused the Peruvian chocolate one outright, something I’ve never before done. (Me? Refuse a V&A’s dessert? I’d never have envisioned that happening. )
That one simply looked too weird to me—like a squooshed eyeball with very long fake eyelashes. ICK! Not appetizing at all! One of the few V&A’s dishes I haven’t found visually appealing. Usually, every one is such an artwork, I hate destroying it.
Oh, and Dave’s recollection was a bit faulty as to which of us, Drew or I, chose four of those wonderful brandy-soaked cherry chocolates. That was me. Drew wanted two of those and two of the sea-salt caramels.
Those cherries are marinated for six full months, Drew and I were told once before. The fumes alone from those chocolates could make one a bit tipsy, but my! is that ever a delicious brandy that enhances the cherries marvelously!
Thanks Dot for your recollection on this as I guess my memory was a bit lapsed to a degree on some of this. I had forgotten that those cherries were soaked in Brandy and I'm sure to die for. I had thought Drew chose those but he may have for you and I guess that's where I erred.
The Peruvian Chocolate was very good but I guess the presentation threw Dot off and not appealing to her. Plus this was the tenth course and obviously quite full at this time.
Thanks for the details of the couple as I had forgotten about the Madeira wine they received from their kids. I remember they received a nice gift outside the meal but couldn't remember what it was exactly. Quite a nice one to say the least. You were closer to them on your side of the table and saw more of what was going on. Certainly, an amazing and truly memorable anniversary dinner for the two of them. I'm sure they savored that Madeira!
Not sure what else I can add to this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What a great end to your meal, and a wonderful picture of the three of you.
It was a perfect ending to a meal the three of us enjoyed so much! A few things Dot wasn't overly fond of and she's never had this happen to her in her previous experiences here. Mainly due to that she wasn't feeling 100% and would have a nasty cold for a while when she got home! That photo came out well, it's a keeper and why I've now included it in my sig!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What a great end to your dinner. Very nice picture of the three of you and I love the story about the kids paying for their parent's dinner...one day that will be my kids
It certainly sounds like you enjoyed your evening not only due to the delicious food but the company also. I loved the story of the couple celebrating a special anniversary and their children treating them. You collected some nice Disney memories on this trip and the WDW portion hasn't even truly begun yet.
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What a superb ending to a wonderful meal! I love the picture of the three of you and I'm so glad you've made it your new signature pic. It's lovely.
I loved the story about how the children paid for their parents' anniversary meal - that is some present.
That was the way to end it and perfect! I love the photo and so suitable for my sig. I may change it as the TR progresses but will most likely use it again, when my TR is done...but that will be a long time!
The anniversary dinner of the other couple was quite fascinating to see and especially their reaction as they were quite overwhelmed.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What a great end to your dinner. Very nice picture of the three of you and I love the story about the kids paying for their parent's dinner...one day that will be my kids
A perfecting ending to it that I enjoyed so much! I love that photo as I generally don't like posing for photos that much. That was quite interesting with the other couple and watching it unfold in front of us.
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It certainly sounds like you enjoyed your evening not only due to the delicious food but the company also. I loved the story of the couple celebrating a special anniversary and their children treating them. You collected some nice Disney memories on this trip and the WDW portion hasn't even truly begun yet.
It was an amazing evening and dinner which I enjoyed so much. It was absolutely the perfect way to do it by joining Dot and Drew who appreciate haute cuisine as much as I do.
It was quite something to see the reaction of this couple and how surprised they were!
I've enjoyed some amazing moments and memories on my trip alredy and just three days in. There is still one full day in Universal before I get to WDW.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
As for our desserts, I enjoyed the banana gateau although wasn’t tremendously fond of it.
I refused the Peruvian chocolate one outright, something I’ve never before done. (Me? Refuse a V&A’s dessert? I’d never have envisioned that happening. )
That one simply looked too weird to me—like a squooshed eyeball with very long fake eyelashes. ICK! Not appetizing at all! One of the few V&A’s dishes I haven’t found visually appealing. Usually, every one is such an artwork, I hate destroying it.
I was describing that Peruvian chocolate to Luke today using pretty much the same description you've written here. A little to creepy for me!
I was describing that Peruvian chocolate to Luke today using pretty much the same description you've written here. A little to creepy for me!
I'd agree that it was a bit creepy looking, but I didn't care as the chocolate flavor was just so good and enjoyed it so much! Well you look at it for a bit on your plate and before you know it...down the hatch and loving every bit of it!
It was not a big portion and was gone before I knew it!
Here it is again for your reference.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Very odd looking dessert! I thought it looked like an upside down millipede!
Yes it was odd looking and good way to describe it! I don't care how it looked as it wasn't going to be in that state for long! I took care of it with pure enjoyment and delight!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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So sweet of Drew and Dot to make this possible on this trip. It would have been a shame for you to miss out on this trip.
I've dined in this room before and being solo it was much less at around 3.5 hours and I guess that's where the difference is as there were three of us as everything was spaced out more. 
I was just apprehensive about dining alone here and wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it. So glad I made the move in 2003! 
There was certainly some divine intervention and "Pixies" involved with this this possibility, which most happily became a reality! 
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I love the case for the checks and just another little something to make the experience better, until you look at the bill itself! 
The chocolates were amazing 
and some of the best I've had in my life and that's saying something. 
Most importantly as it was a special celebration they decided to include me on as it was Drew's birthday! 
I'm sure they savored that Madeira!
That photo came out well, it's a keeper and why I've now included it in my sig! 
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I loved the story of the couple celebrating a special anniversary and their children treating them. You collected some nice Disney memories on this trip and the WDW portion hasn't even truly begun yet.
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