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Restaurant Marrakesh
Located in Epcot - Morocco Pavilion
Dinner - February 2004
This restaurant is set off the beaten
path away from the promenade and almost hidden at the back of the
Morocco pavilion. As I made my way through passages that lead to the
entrance, I began to feel an increasing sense of adventure to go
along with my growing hunger.
We were greeted by a young attractive cast member who was positioned
in an anteroom separated from the dining room. She disappeared for a
moment and I assumed it was to check on an available table and not
to warn the other cast members of our arrival. In any event we were
led into a multi level dining room that had as it’s centerpiece a
dance floor. The restaurant’s atmosphere with some areas of the
dining room being obscured from others worked to further enhance the
experience. We were quickly presented the menu and afforded some
time to review it. Our server could have stayed a little closer to
answer our questions and offer some suggestions, but did reappear at
the crucial moment when we were ready to order.
Wanting the adventure to continue I ordered the Marrakesh Feast,
which included Harira soup, Beef Brewat Rolls, Lemon Chicken, Beef
Shish Kebab, Couscous with Seven Vegetables, and Assorted Moroccan
pastries. This spirit of adventure appeared to have taken hold of my
dinner companion, because he ordered the Royal Feast, which included
assorted Moroccan salads, Chicken Bastilla, Seafood Bastilla, Roast
Lamb Meshoui, Lemon Chicken, Couscous with Seven Vegetables and
Crepes Atlas.
As our first course was served the dance floor was suddenly occupied
by an instrumentalist and a traditionally dressed belly dancer. The
dancer’s performance was G rated and the musical accompaniment was
subdued, which made for relaxing dinner entertainment. Each
performer was both talented and professional and easily captivated
the crowd of dinner guests. Their performance lasted about 30
minutes, with the musician concluding with solo dinner music.
The choice of the Marrakesh Feast and the Royal Feast were good fits
for our dining experience. The variety offered us a taste of some
“traditional” Moroccan dishes and allowed us to stretch our culinary
horizons without putting all of our eggs in one basket.
Looking back I certainly enjoyed the atmosphere, entertainment and
food, but if there was any complaint it would be in the somewhat
distant service.
Taste of Morocco
Marrakesh Feast - Harira soup, Beef Brewat Rolls, Lemon Chicken,
Beef Shish Kebab, Couscous with Seven Vegetables, and Assorted
Moroccan pastries $28.95 per person
Royal Feast - Assorted Moroccan salads, Chicken Bastilla, Seafood
Bastilla, Roast Lamb Meshoui, Lemon Chicken, Couscous with Seven
Vegetables and Crepes Atlas $29.95 per person
Partial Menu
Entrees
Roast Lamb Meshoui
Roasted lamb in natural juices $22.95
Shish Kebab
Grilled tenderloin of beef marinated in Moroccan herbs and spices
$24.95
Chicken Kebabs
Grilled brochettes of chicken breast marinated in Moroccan herbs and
spices $19.95
Lemon Chicken
Braised half chicken seasoned with garlic, green olives and
preserved lemon $18.95
Mediterranean Seafood Platter
Shrimp ragout, broiled salmon and seafood bastilla $25.95
Couscous
National Moroccan dish
Rolled semolina steamed and served with seasonal vegetables
Chicken - $21.95
Lamb Shank - $23.95
Vegetable - $16.95 |
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