Jiko – The Cooking Place is reopening on February 17, and it looks like new items — and some old favorites — will be on the menu. Walt Disney World updated the restaurant’s menu this evening after the reopening was announced. Appetizers Removed Tibs in Brik Tour of Africa North African-spiced Scallops Mushroom Flatbread Curried … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced that Flying Fish on Disney’s BoardWalk will reopen on January 27, and Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen on February 17. Read more information below. The chefs from Flying Fish over at Disney’s BoardWalk are ready to welcome you back on January 27 with their signature seafood … Read more
Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko transports you to the heart of Africa with its vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a delicious blend of traditional African wines and cuisine, making it the perfect place for an intimate night out with friends or family. In an effort to bring life to this sometimes-overlooked signature … Read more
For Orlando’s annual Magical Dining Month, there will several Disney-owned restaurants participating for the first time in 2017. For those unfamiliar with the event… Celebrate Orlando’s amazing culinary scene during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month sponsored by American Express. Beginning August 25 during a special preview week, and continuing through October 1, over 100 Orlando … Read more
Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom lodge now features a new menu, as well as new chefs. Chef Daniel Sicilia and Pastry Chef Michael Craig recently were brought onto the team about 6 months ago. With them now firmly on board, they have created a brand new menu for this luxurious 4.6 star African … Read more
While we anxiously await the return of Tom Corless, here’s some news for fans of Jiko and the California Grill from Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide blog: Brian Piasecki has left Jiko The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to take the top spot at the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The spot … Read more