anniversaries are special events. For two Orlando residents that are theme park enthusiasts, they can become even more special because of the vast number of parks and restaurants available to host a celebration.
Each year we try to do something different to celebrate special event days and holidays. Even with the wide selection of choices, every once in a while I try to create something extra special. Here is the story of one very special day.
I thought it would be really cool if a well-known chef would create a special menu for our anniversary. One of our favorite restaurants in a theme park (or in general for that matter) is Mythos at Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure. We have been dining at Mythos since spring of 2000 and have always been a fan of Chef Mark Wachowiak. He is an artist at layering flavors and a master at creating high-end dishes at the most reasonable prices.
I contacted guest services at Universal and explained I wanted to create a special experience for my wife for our 13th wedding anniversary. I wanted to see if Chef Mark was willing to create a special menu for an anniversary lunch to remember. The person said they would pass the information on to Chef Mark and I honestly didn’t expect to hear back from him due to the increased traffic generated from the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I was about to be surprised!
Three days later I received a phone call from Mark telling me he would be honored to create a menu for our special day. After a leisurely "get to know you" conversation, Mark asked what are likes and dislikes were. I told him my wife loved lobster and the meal had to end with the classic Warm Chocolate Banana Gooey Cake! He could get as creative as he wanted.
Each year we try to do something different to celebrate special event days and holidays. Even with the wide selection of choices, every once in a while I try to create something extra special. Here is the story of one very special day.
I thought it would be really cool if a well-known chef would create a special menu for our anniversary. One of our favorite restaurants in a theme park (or in general for that matter) is Mythos at Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure. We have been dining at Mythos since spring of 2000 and have always been a fan of Chef Mark Wachowiak. He is an artist at layering flavors and a master at creating high-end dishes at the most reasonable prices.
I contacted guest services at Universal and explained I wanted to create a special experience for my wife for our 13th wedding anniversary. I wanted to see if Chef Mark was willing to create a special menu for an anniversary lunch to remember. The person said they would pass the information on to Chef Mark and I honestly didn’t expect to hear back from him due to the increased traffic generated from the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I was about to be surprised!
Three days later I received a phone call from Mark telling me he would be honored to create a menu for our special day. After a leisurely "get to know you" conversation, Mark asked what are likes and dislikes were. I told him my wife loved lobster and the meal had to end with the classic Warm Chocolate Banana Gooey Cake! He could get as creative as he wanted.
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