Rare bsbcgirl Posted March 8, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am trying to decide which 2 nights to book specialty dining for my upcoming July cruise. Would appreciate this information. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queen of cruising Posted March 8, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am trying to decide which 2 nights to book specialty dining for my upcoming July cruise. Would appreciate this information. Thank you. I am not sure if you are asking when the formal nights are, because the menus are usually really good on those nights in the main dining room. The formal nights on our Western cruise were on Day 2 and Day 5. I would also suggest that you book your shows first so that you know the times that you have to be out of the dining room Some of the specialty dining venues suggest that you allow 3 hours for the experience. You don't want to rush through a special dinner just to get to a show and you have to be at the show at least 15 minutes before hand because 10 minutes before each show they open it up to the people waiting in the stand-by lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyberger Posted March 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have downloaded the menu's Sharktums provided in the TPR review. All but Day 1 are there. They were on a western itinerary in February. http://www.flickr.com/photos/babyberger/sets/72157626187854806/ Day 1 seems to be the following menu consistently: STARTER: Smoke Fish Tapenade – Sweet onions, tangy capers and fresh herbs compliment this fish dish; served with a golden brown crostini Vidalia Onion Tart – sweet Vidalia onions combined with nutty Gruyere cheese, then baked in a buttery crust, served with leek fondue and sautéed red peppers Sopa de Tortilla – Robust Mexican tomato soup garnished with dried julienne tortilla Hot and Sour Shrimp soup - Spicy, pungent lemongrass-scented seafood broth with cilantro and vegetables Child Watermelon Gazpacho – A variety of flavors and textures play off beautifully in this soup; garnished with chopped celery and cucumber Caesar Salad or Spinach Salad MAIN COURSE Pan-Fried Pork Medallions 0 Meaty medallions served with buttery mashed potatoes, broccoli and a savory forest mushroom ragout Truffled wild mushroom linguini alfredo – White truffle oil enhances the earthiness of the wild mushrooms in this creamy pasta dish. Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Grilled Mediterranean Quesadilla – Melted Monterey Jack cheese and vegetables sandwiched in a warm flour tortilla; served with a tomato-cilantro salsa Pan-seared golden sea bass – Served atop green lentils, green beans, snow peas and verjus beurre blanc Aloo Gobi Methi ) – Fenugreek-flavored potato and cauliflower curry served with fragrant basmati rice, pappadams, and tangy riata DESSERTS Strawberry Pavlova – Crispy Meringue coated with fresh cream and topped with strawberry compote Chocolate Cherry Cake – Classic flavor combination in cake; served with a dollop of kirsch cream Low-fat blueberry and peach cobbler – Spiced with cinnamon and dusted with powder sugar Sugar-Free chocolate pot de Crème – Rich chocolate cream perfumed with a hint of coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeGal Posted March 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Coincidentally, I just posted the same question pretty much! My cruise is Western itinerary as well, and I just want to see what selections are on the "other than formal" nights, as some of those we don't want to miss either, but I really want my mother to try 150 Central Park. Did it on Oasis in December and I loved it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortelvis Himself Posted March 9, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Days 6 and 7 were reversed on western Allure when I sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBone422 Posted March 9, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for those menus, we can't wait to go next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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