New Chef's Table at Disney's Flying Fish Cafe

**eeyoreguy** · 20-04-2010, 12:36 PM

The Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's Boardwalk is now offering a special dining experience at the "Chef's Counter".

The Chef's Tasting Wine Dinner allows up to six guests to sit at the granite counter overlooking the on-stage kitchen where they will be able to see their meals being created. This experience includes five courses, paired with wine by sommelier Keith Gimbel. Chef Tim Keating says there will be a "new spin on menu items." Guests will also have the opportunity to interact with the restaurant's chefs.

Sunday through Thursday, seatings are offered at 5:45 pm and 8:15 pm. The cost for this experience is $135, $85 without wine pairings. Reservations are recommended.

**Tink** · 20-04-2010, 01:10 PM

To sit at a counter? Thanks, but I'll pass. Way too uncomfortable for me.

I'm sure loads of folks will take the opportunity though.

**Slowhand** · 20-04-2010, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Tink

To sit at a counter? Thanks, but I'll pass. Way to uncomfortable for me.

Same here.

I can`t see the difference between this and the regular counter seating arrangement at the FF to be honest.

**Keith** · 20-04-2010, 01:53 PM

Feels a bit contrived doesn't it? Hardly a V&A chef's table experience

**Tink** · 20-04-2010, 02:17 PM

When we go out for dinner we do so to be comfortable, and to be able to talk. Counter service to me is not physically comfortable for one thing, nor is it conducive to discussion.

I believe you can enjoy a "Chef's Table" experience but still be comfortable and have your own private discussions too.

**uscwest** · 20-04-2010, 03:47 PM

Not sure I would call that a chef's table experience. But Donna and I love to eat at The Cooking Place in JIKO and we also ate at the counter at Napa Rose when were at Disneyland and Chef Sutton personally handled our dinner that night.