So, y'all know I was headed to Florida on Friday. I usually take the red-eye to the east coast since I can nap on the flight, and I am loathe to lose an entire day on a plane.
This time, I didn't notice that I was on a US Airways (via United) flight -- as a Premier Executive United flier, I try to keep to United flights because they make it pretty easy to upgrade.
Anyway, long story short, I landed in Orlando after a miserable night of flying and promptly passed out. When I woke up, I needed to find myself a bite to eat because... well, I needed something to absorb the "adult beverage" I was ready to enjoy.
I headed to the Cabana Grill at the Swan Hotel and ordered a "Mediterranean Plate". This was several pita wedges served with three dips.
First was a completely forgettable, and frankly nearly inedible, hummus. I left nearly the entire thing untouched. A squeeze of lime might have brightened this, but it just wasn't worth the effort.
Next was a delicious roasted eggplant dip with chunks of fresh, roasted eggplant and tomatoes, with a little bit of spice. Delicious.
Finally, there was this amazing Tuna Salata. Basically, a very simple but incredibly creamy tuna puree. There was definitely some dairy, and a fair bit of olive oil. This was possibly the tastiest canned tuna dish I've ever had, and I enjoyed every bite--without the pita!
There is something incredibly luxurious about enjoying a light lunch like this poolside, in one's swimsuit, and washing it all down with a proper gin & tonic.
So far, so good.
