SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 47
All of this exotica becomes even more
enchanting as darkness falls and the
bioluminescents of the moon of Pandora
comes to life in a wondrous manner that
will titillate your senses. For those who are
not familiar with Avatar, fear not, as you
will surely return home wanting to see the
film that generated this fantasy. However,
if you can, see the film first so that you will
be able to appreciate the references to it
that give this strange world of Pandora a
touch of reality.
As always, Disney has thought of your
dining needs, so they have created the
Satu’li Canteen, where you can indulge
in the art and culture of the Na’vi while
you relax and refresh yourself inside
this former Resources Development
Administration mess hall. (See the film.)
This Quonset hut structure’s menu,
inspired by Pandora’s Bounty, features
healthy dishes with familiar flavors. The
fast casual selections include wholesome
grains, fresh vegetables and hearty
proteins, including vegetarian options
and specialty libations. This is the place
to refuel, as you venture through the Valley
of Mo’ara. (See the film.) Early in the day,
the menu’s items, such as steamed pods
with scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach and
cheddar cheese, or cinnamon swirl French
toast topped with blueberry cream and
passion fruit anglaise are bound to fascinate
you, while later in the day, the offerings
evolve into a clever assortment of designyour
own dishes that are healthy and tasty.
The restaurant’s unique Dreamwalker
Sangria is blue, thanks to some curacao,
and the non-alcoholic Pandoran Sunrise of
citrus and other tropical juices is enhanced
with Powerade Melon.
This other-world experience is
something you will probably never forget.
It is an easy drive to a far distant moon
that is both beautiful and welcoming. 9
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This dessert at the
Satu’li Canteen is a
tasty treat that uses the
blue color of the moon’s
Na’vi inhabitants.
This family platter at the Satu’li Canteen, the former Resources Development Administration
mess hall, is part of a fast casual menu that features international-inspired cuisine.