BlerkOne

Buns and burger on the final Ecstasy cruise were fine.

Which comes first, a supplier raises costs or Carnival tries to manage them?

Of course it is marketing and it definitely will have an impact on Carnival's food. It's been a while since the last major revamp of Carnival menus.

Never say never. Actually Charles Barkley was the one who first mentioned Shaq tampons. Somehow I don't think Shaq has primary insurance with the General. I don't doubt that he has eaten his weight in Krispy Kremes, though.

Shrimp and Grits for $6. Similar to what is served at the Bistro, and neither what I was expecting, but still acceptable

Cousteau is dead, so there's that. Emeril still cooks and yes has been on Roku this year. To say he isn't a chef is both wrong and an insult. Does he sweat long hours in the kitchen to earn a living? The man is in his 60s for crying out loud. He has paid his dues. I wouldn't be surprised if Emeril goes back to his Portuguese roots for a dish or two.

Not sure what your obsession is with Emeril, but I doubt Shaq can boil water. I'm surprised Shaq hasn't put his name on a tampon yet At least Emeril is a real chef and can really cook. He has proven this for years and so much so that the no name chef was hired to be chef at Commander's Palace decades ago.

Where have you been?

I've actually met Emeril on a couple of Carnival ships. His personality alone is a win, but I have little doubt he will contribute a dish or three to the menus. He already has one one on the Brunch menu.

I don't see Carnival or any cruise line going all in on any style of food. Or that Carnival offerings will become too spicy. Or chocolate melting cake will disappear. Who knows? Maybe the MDR menus will remain the same and Steakhouse Selections will be replaced with Emeril Selections?

https://www.emerils.com/126459/sausage-milk-gravy

I can't imagine Emeril's name is cheap but it is for sale.

Unlike Emeril, Shaq's food is mediocre at best.

Chicken Parm you taste so good...

ah yes, is multi-tasking. SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 24, 2022) — Princess Cruises, the world’s leading international premium cruise line, today announced Chef Rudi Sodamin will become its first head of culinary arts, effective immediately. Sodamin is currently the master chef for Holland America Line, a position he will retain as he takes on his new role as head of culinary arts for Princess.

Call Carnival

Even Dollar General has raised prices.

Traditional cruiser here. Not someone who needs glitter, gimmicks and sensory overload to enjoy a cruise.

KICK is the technical term!

Rudi is Executive Chef for HAL.

Not unexpected.

How does it explain Cucina topped choices from OTHER cruise lines?

Oops. I just started one.

No. Carnival is primarily and American line. Carnival Corp has other lines that do more exotic cruises (to Americans), like HAL.

never mind...