Rose & Crown (Lunch), England/UK - EPCOT
Overall Rating = B+

Note:  All A ratings were given to superior gourmet food.  A+’s were only given to food that actually made us make noises of joy.  In my roommates’ case, anything that made her cry (in a good way) got an A+.  Above average, very respectable food received B ratings.  C’s were average food that was a cut above McDonalds.  D ratings are of the processed, fast food variety and F’s are things that I would not feed my dog.

SERVER - (We don’t remember so I’ll call him Ian)  He was VERY nice!  Gave us tastes of things when we were undecided.  Very knowledgeable and fun.
NOISE LEVEL – Moderate.  We were inside but the noise was not bad at all.  Not until 2 small girls started screaming and fighting over who would get the yellow crayon to color Pooh with.  Since I am always interested in peace and quiet, I took the yellow crayon from our table, took it over to the other table and gave it to the child that did not have a yellow crayon.  Problem solved.  They were coloring and not making noise .  Everyone was happy.
KIDS – See above.
ATMOSPHERE – Wood paneled English pub with seating on the patio overlooking the lake.  There is a separate bar so you can get nibbly bits and have a pint without getting a full lunch.
COST - Moderate $$

Mushrooms Cooked In Garlic, Shallots And Cream Topped With Puff Pastry - $5.80  (A)
Flaky pastry with a selection of three different kinds of mushrooms including shiitake and button, it was a wonderful starter. The sauce was rich but not heavy.

Fruit & Cheese Plate - $6  (B+)
Chilled mild white and blue cheeses with seasonal fruit.  Personal preference was for more tepid cheese temperature but the selection was still very good.

Beefeater: Sliced Beef On An English Muffin With Gravy - $11  (B+)
I asked for my meat rare and it mainly was.  I really missed having the Prime Rib on the lunch menu (one of the best deals on property I thought) so I had to settle.  This was a nice dish.  Don’t expect a Thomas’ English Muffin.  These are denser with less nooks and crannies.  Very tasty.

Cottage Pie: Ground Beef With Carrots With Mashed Potatoes And Cheddar Cheese - $13  (A-)
Very good.  The suggestion is to ask for Brown Sauce (Worcestershire sauce) and mix a bit of that in.  It helps give this dish a robust boost.

Chocolate Mousse With Raspberry Coulis - $4  (A-)
The mousse was light and fluffy.  Not dense and the raspberry was a refreshing side.

Lemon Posset With Chilled Lemon Crème And Berries - $4  (B)
The custard was nice and not too tart.  The berries were excellent, especially the large blueberries.

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