Mr. Luckytoo Posted November 6, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We just returned from the Millenium this week. We dined in the Olympic one night. My wife ordered the escargot and this is what we received: To anyone who has dined in the Olympic in the past 6 months - did you order the escargot; if you did was this how it was presented? Finally what did you think about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfiemom Posted November 6, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Okay, I'll bite....what the heck is that? We had them in the MDR on Connie last April (several times, in fact) and they looked like they should look. Guess that's a gourmet presentation....but what is that white stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welly world Posted November 6, 2010 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2010 You've got MY curiosity! Can't wait to hear what it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despegue Posted November 6, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The menu clearly states this: Escargots Tortellini Smoked Applewood Bacon, Fricassée of Morels & Roasted Garlic-Parsley Foam This is thus not at all Escargots Bourguinonne, (snails in garlic and herb butter). Its simply a different dish, both with snails as an ingredient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted November 6, 2010 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The menu clearly states this: Escargots Tortellini Smoked Applewood Bacon, Fricassée of Morels & Roasted Garlic-Parsley Foam This is thus not at all Escargots Bourguinonne, (snails in garlic and herb butter). Its simply a different dish, both with snails as an ingredient. Sounds tasty, I'm a bit bored with the same old escargot presentation anyway...hope they offer this at Murano for 11/17 Eclipse cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welly world Posted November 6, 2010 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Looks good! I would also like to try it! How did it taste? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted November 6, 2010 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Were there a lot of Morels in it? I love Morels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mferranti Posted November 6, 2010 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I've had the dish. It's not bad, but I much prefer the foie gras and the sweetbreads appetizers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmaven Posted November 6, 2010 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The menu clearly states this: Escargots Tortellini Smoked Applewood Bacon, Fricassée of Morels & Roasted Garlic-Parsley Foam This is thus not at all Escargots Bourguinonne, (snails in garlic and herb butter). Its simply a different dish, both with snails as an ingredient. It sounds better than it looks. Maybe they went a little overboard with the Garlic-Parsley foam.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncosFan2010 Posted November 6, 2010 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I think it both looks and sounds great! I LOVE escargot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Luckytoo Posted November 6, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We had that on a Oct 22 Millie cruise. The Mrs. and I LOVE the traditional escargot with garlic and butter and herbs. They had that on the every day menu in the MDR. I thought that there wasn't enough garlic but my wife was happy with the MDR dish. The escargot in the Olympic was not very good. 1. We had to 'swim' thru the foam to find the hidden escargot 2. The escargot were wrapped up and I felt like it was Dim Sum snails 3. I was wondering if anyone else had ordered that dish and it 'looked' like this. We had never tried this combination before and we both thought this was a 'joke' but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted November 6, 2010 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I've had the dish. It's not bad, but I much prefer the foie gras and the sweetbreads appetizers. I agree with you.. i prefer snails just with my butter and bread. the chef went over board with foam. .guess he thoguht he was on TOP CHEF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Gal Posted November 7, 2010 #13 Share Posted November 7, 2010 DH and I sailed on the Millie twice this year and dined at the Olympic three times on each cruise. We have also dined multiple times on the Connie with this same menu. We have tried almost everything on the menu, and many dishes that are not on the menu. The escargot dish in Olympic is one of my favorites. I usually order it at least twice. I can get regular escargot in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Luckytoo Posted November 7, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted November 7, 2010 DH and I sailed on the Millie twice this year and dined at the Olympic three times on each cruise. We have also dined multiple times on the Connie with this same menu. We have tried almost everything on the menu, and many dishes that are not on the menu. The escargot dish in Olympic is one of my favorites. I usually order it at least twice. I can get regular escargot in the MDR. When you ordered the escargot in the Olympic did it look like my photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Gal Posted November 8, 2010 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yes, it looked exactly like your photo. I must admit, the green foam on top made me pause the first time I ordered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeners81 Posted November 8, 2010 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Wow I just got off the Summit last weekend and had the same thing in the Normandie but it did not look like that. Mine looked like I Guess our chef didn't like to go crazy on the foam ( And i am grateful for that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOW Posted November 8, 2010 #17 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I agree with you.. i prefer snails just with my butter and bread. the chef went over board with foam. .guess he thoguht he was on TOP CHEF. LOL... Ferran Adrià (or José Andrés) wannabes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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