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7. lastly dessert -  Pastry chef was a mix of different things but my favorite was key lime cake. sorry the picture won't upload. 

I do think this experience was worth $75. It was the ultimate group dining experience. and I would definitely reserve a spot next time if the menu changes. Hope this helps anyone deciding.

5. sea bass - okay. not too memorable

6. wagyu - yes! this was my favorite dish and what made the entire chef's table $$$ worth it. so good. 

1. beet blanket, spiced grape tea - not my favorite

2. crab stack - tasted like curry. it was okay

3. duck textures - yes. this was my favorite second dish

4. bisque our way - fancy tomato soup. it was okay

First time trying Chef's Table and I was not disappointed. My sister and I had a great time. Here are some pics and thoughts.

To start - these were the four reception dishes

1. mango sphere, rosemary biscuit  - surprising flavor burst.

2. salmon tartar cornets, sesame seeds  - cornets were tasty

3. beef carpaccio on air pillow, chocolate bacon, apple ribbons - not memorable

4. double cooked lamb - two thumbs up. this is my third favorite dish

subscribed - I'm curious as well. I cruise at the end of October. I can post more information on my return.

also, if anyone else is still looking... MUJI has the absolute best travel containers.

I'm a backpack carryon kind of traveler but I love to make packing list and I loved seeing yours (thank you for sharing), especially the medical kit. I get motion sickness, and I pack mostly everything you have on your list except a thermometer. The infirmary on the ship is very expensive so I like to make sure I have everything just in case. Nothing worse than allergies bringing me down on vacation. Also, even though people say you can just buy what you need when you get there, I like to have the brand of item I want - if that makes sense. example, I'm picky about my ingredients in my SPF, so it's easier for me to bring exactly what I want then settle for something at the closest CVS or something. Plus I want to spend my time exploring the destination rather than shopping for personal toiletries. Can I also add, I just added a travel size Poo-pourri to my packing list and I've very excited about it.

The category that always ruins my packing is the rain gear. I packed a rain jacket, rain boots, and umbrella on a cruise one time during hurricane season and of course, it didn't rain at all.

My sister and I travel a lot together and we love to plan early. And when you find someone who is just as excited about your vacation as you are, even if it's a year or a month away, it is just that much more fun. We like to use Travefy to plan our trips together.

Since you mentioned a Western Caribbean destination, you might to consider an underwater camera. I like to bring my husband's go pro and waterproof case for snorkeling. Also, maybe a small tripod if it's just you two? i guess it depends on your camera. I have an canon with a flip screen that I love.

also, what's a lock bag? my sister told me to pack a lock on our next trip. wondering if this is a good sub b/c a lock is super heavy.

i would be interested in knowing what's in the makeup cube too. care to share?

Great list!

Thanks so much for taking the time to give me this info -- you've convinced me that Stylebook is for me! Are you sure you don't work for the company? :D

 

 

Very pretty outfit -- you'll be a hit at the wedding!

Oh good! I hope you enjoy it.

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Thanks for the very practical info -- that is exactly what I wanted to know, from someone who has actually used the app. So often the descriptions and reviews online don't mention particulars that I am interested in.

 

 

Please feel free to NOT respond to the following if it's just too much trouble - I totally understand you aren't a company rep! :) - but there are a couple of other aspects of the app I'm curious about:

 

 

 

When recording what you've worn using the calendar, is there a limit to the number of items you can include in any given daily outfit? I often have six or more individual items in a daily outfit, including things like multiple bracelets, a scarf, purse, etc. along with the usual pants, top, shoes. And can you enter outfits into the calendar for the future -- such as what you plan to wear for an upcoming event?

 

 

 

Have you used the packing list function on the app? Do you know if you can save packing lists -- in other words, label them for particular trips and store more than one list on the app? Or if not that, perhaps email a list to yourself in order to archive it?

 

 

 

Any info you can provide is very much appreciated!

 

I don’t log my daily outfit but I believe you can add as many items to the daily look as you want. You can add outfits for future calendar dates as well. I have used the packing list and I like it. You label each packing list and add items to the list and you can add looks to the list. And you can create multiple looks and packing lists. Example, I have a wedding coming up and I made this outfit combo and I added those items to my packing lists. I just really like how I can visually create an outfit.

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For the most part, I always chose a dish that my waiter recommended. I also did forgo a main entree on some nights when nothing looked good. The only thing I can think of that I didn’t like was the vast majority of desserts were disappointing., except the baked Alaska and the jello. But most of the cakes on Lido or in MDR were very subpar. they also tasted very similar to me as well. Much like the Taco Bell menu - same ingredients, different name, same taste, same texture.

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Stylebook does seem to be pretty popular - did you have issues with removing the background from shots of your clothes, as many people seem to have? Do you have to remove the background to use Stylebook? I already have digital photos on my computer of almost all my clothes, and I would rather not spend the time removing backgrounds if it's not necessary.

 

Looks best if you remove the background but it isn’t necessary. Since I use screenshots from the retailer most of my background is easily removed. I can see how time consuming it can be if you are taking your own stock pictures.

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I love Icebreaker.

I love the Stylebook app. It's helped me streamline my closet. Every time I make a new purchase I just screenshot a picture of the item, and add it to my digital closet.

Oh the best perk of them all is being able to eat breakfast and lunch at Cagney’s. Breakfast was the best. So good, in fact, that my parents still talk about it to this day. I personally think the suite cost was worth it especially since I was traveling with my parents (80 y/o and 69 y/o) so we were not stacked with activities on the island all day.

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There’s a long bench that runs the bed length and a desk chair.

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this thread is old. but let me reiterate...having just come back from the Celebrity Summit cabin 9151 is not a good cabin. There is so much noise pollution. Not just from the upper deck buffet on 10. Almost sounded like a loose pipe clanging around. I got very little rest in this cabin. On the third day, we asked maintenance to service the room noise. Though it was improved, there was definitely too much racket. Change your room if possible.

Yes, I definitely recommend trying Qsine at least once. The filet mignonette was my favorite.

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And here some additional food pics...

Broiled cold water lobster

Scallops Rockefeller

Crispy Thai beef spring roll

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Here are some of my favorite dishes from the Summit cruise (6/17-6/27)

Prosciutto Di Parma

Creamy wild mushroom risotto with black truffle and Parmesan

Aged prime rib of beef, cooked medium rare

Baked Alaska

Beef Carpacio

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We originally booked a 7 day cruise but NCL changed it to a 6 day cruise due to unscheduled maintenance. They cut the one day out from Maui.

We were skeptical about the cruise before the trip because of all the iffy reviews, but we had a great time aboard the ship, even with the itinerary change. The refund for the one day change is a different story, still haven’t seen it yet.

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Pork belly, Cagney’s dinner POA

I didn’t eat this but I thought it was pretty cool. Whole roasted pig Aloha Cafe last night of the cruise

The Chevron at the Fresh Shave, Kauai

My absolute favorite shave ice Ever!!!

My favorite dishes I consumed on and off the Pride of America....mostly off the boat though.

Koko Head Café, Honolulu

breakfast congee

Abalone at the KCC farmers market, Honolulu

Marukame Udon, Waikiki

Malted waffle, Mahina and Suns, Honolulu

Fish sandwich, Cagney’s lunch menu POA

Dirty Kalua Pork Nachos, The Local at HNL airport

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And the precruise hotel info....

 

 

 

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For any curious cruisers, here are some pics of our recent suite.

The best thing about the suite perks was breakfast at Cagneys every morning.

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