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Place: Emeril Lagasse's Tchoup Chop
Location: 6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 503-3340
Food: I have to admit that I'm writing this months after my visit (but
you won't know that by the date posted—ah, technology!), and
I don't remember everything that was consumed at Tchoup Chop. Perhaps I can blame it on the food coma. I had some Asian-inspired dishes, some chicken, some ah-mazing guava empanadas. It was all terrific, and I'm sure I'd be thrilled to eat every bit of it again and again. But the one thing that stands out to me is Emeril's signature sky-high banana cream pie. Yes, the slice is large enough for a small family, but I ate it all myself (with just a bite or two shared with my husband)! Let's start from the bottom up: the buttery graham cracker crust is beyond decadent. I could make a meal of just that 24/7. Next is a silky-smooth banana custard topped with a fluffy, lightly-toasted meringue and large curls of dark chocolate. Though it's skyscraper height, this pie melts in your mouth and disappears within seconds. Very little chewing is required!
