Flame me, please!

[chef_christoph]

I was looking at some pictures of my first cruise tonight and I came across two photos that reminded me of things RCI no longer does that I miss.

 

I loved the flambé presentations they used to have for the Baked Alaska and the Bananas Foster. I know there were probably safety concerns that led to the elimination of these presentations but I do miss them.

 

C'mon RCI, flame us again, won't you?

 

:)

[cruiseguy1016]

I never thought of this but you're right! I remember these on our first cruise in 2001. I don't think I have seen it since.

[klingoncruiser]

Y, it was removed due to safety concerns. I remember it but could care less that it is gone. (along with a long list of things that are now gone and still not being missed.)

[chef_christoph]

Y, it was removed due to safety concerns. I remember it but could care less that it is gone. (along with a long list of things that are now gone and still not being missed.)

Hey, that's ok by me...not everyone is going to miss the same things and to be honest, it's not a make or break situation for me either. I hadn't given it much thought until seeing my pictures and then the nostalgia kind of kicked in. :)

[chef_christoph]

I never thought of this but you're right! I remember these on our first cruise in 2001. I don't think I have seen it since.

 

Yeah, I haven't seen it for years but it hit me as I was seeing the pictures that I actually hadn't seen it in that long. I think because it was my first cruise, it made it seem more special.

[Familygoboston]

LOL! You've disappointed all those people who woke up just spoiling for a good fight!;)

I can't remember which ship had the waiters parading around with battery operated light up baked Alaskas...I think it was Princess, but it was pretty lame-o!

[didicruiser]

It was kind of hokey, but fun. :D

[chef_christoph]

LOL! You've disappointed all those people who woke up just spoiling for a good fight!;)

I can't remember which ship had the waiters parading around with battery operated light up baked Alaskas...I think it was Princess, but it was pretty lame-o!

HA! Battery operated light? LOL...that is a bit on the lame side but, safety first, right? :)

[Paul65]

I don't remember ever getting bananas foster on a cruise, but they used to make cherries jubilee, flambéed tableside. (It was OK, but I'd have preferred the bananas foster.)

[jebl]

In addition to the flambe ( I don't know how to get the accent mark over the e) dishes, do you remember the waiters offering serving dishes of veggies for you to choose from instead of the mystery globs that now accompany the entree? Also had baked potatoes most nights.

 

And really nice prizes for participating in or winning games? I won a nice metal ashtray which I still use as a catchall on my dresser plus a set of coasters with the logo in the center.

 

Anyone remember skeet shooting and driving golf balls from the deck? Did that on my first cruise. The horse races were a fun thing now they seem to be a revenue generator. Now you have to first buy a horse.

 

Don't forget theme nights in the dining room where the waiters wore a different style each night to represent the theme. On the Nordic Prince they even had window shades for each theme night with a different 'view' of whichever country was being featured.

 

Captain's cocktail and welcome back parties had cavier and good drinks. You could buy a bottle of liquor in the ships store and for $9 or $10 extra take it to your room for the whole cruise.

 

Oh well, cruising is not the only thing that has changed over the years whether I like it or not. Just being nostalgic for 'the good ole days'.

[Attapooch]

Personally, it makes me squirm when they turn the MDR into a song and dance routine. Don't know why, but it just makes me uncomfortable since I'm only there to eat and not be entertained.

[chef_christoph]

I don't remember ever getting bananas foster on a cruise, but they used to make cherries jubilee, flambéed tableside. (It was OK, but I'd have preferred the bananas foster.)

 

I know I've seen the bananas Foster on one other cruise aside from my first but it wasn't the same the second time around. I honestly can't remember the last time they served it but it was several years ago...maybe 2007? I haven't seen it since that second time it was served. I definitely have had the cherries jubalee but I never had it flambéed on the few occasions I've had it. One more flaming cutback I suppose :)

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

Personally, it makes me squirm when they turn the MDR into a song and dance routine. Don't know why, but it just makes me uncomfortable since I'm only there to eat and not be entertained.

 

I feel the same way about that. It is OK to have waiters dance at Johnny Rockets, but I associate the MDR with more decorum. What we do the last night is hand out the tips early in the meal and skedaddle without dessert as soon as we can to avoid the waiter parade.

[Icruzthere4Iam]

Do you have any idea how dangerous secondhand banana smoke is???? I have no desire to be exposed to this dangerous activity just before I wander off to have a cigar on my balcony.:D There I stirred the pot for ya Chef, hahahaha. You do come up with some good topics though. Take care all, Jim

[storm1of4]

In addition to the flambe ( I don't know how to get the accent mark over the e) dishes, do you remember the waiters offering serving dishes of veggies for you to choose from instead of the mystery globs that now accompany the entree? Also had baked potatoes most nights.

 

And really nice prizes for participating in or winning games? I won a nice metal ashtray which I still use as a catchall on my dresser plus a set of coasters with the logo in the center.

 

Anyone remember skeet shooting and driving golf balls from the deck? Did that on my first cruise. The horse races were a fun thing now they seem to be a revenue generator. Now you have to first buy a horse.

 

Don't forget theme nights in the dining room where the waiters wore a different style each night to represent the theme. On the Nordic Prince they even had window shades for each theme night with a different 'view' of whichever country was being featured.

 

Captain's cocktail and welcome back parties had cavier and good drinks. You could buy a bottle of liquor in the ships store and for $9 or $10 extra take it to your room for the whole cruise.

 

Oh well, cruising is not the only thing that has changed over the years whether I like it or not. Just being nostalgic for 'the good ole days'.

 

I hear ya.................but all things pass........

I remember when I had a 32 inch waist and was a "10" and could run 5 miles a day. Now I have a 36 inch waist and walk. Hopefully my wife still thinks I am a "10" at 48 yrs old

I dont greive the good ole days.............those days are still here. just different.

RCi is still a great cruise line and I love every cruise I am blessed to be on!!!!

[Nebr.cruiser]

Since we were on a cruise where one of our waiters actually did catch on fire during a cherries jubilee presentation (Princess, 90's) I understand completely why flambes have been discontinued.

 

His whole arm went up in flames; he was absent for several days and then came back the last day or two, quite heavily bandaged. It was pretty horrifying.

 

But I still miss those presentations!

[Goes Cruising]

Do you have any idea how dangerous secondhand banana smoke is???? I have no desire to be exposed to this dangerous activity just before I wander off to have a cigar on my balcony.:D There I stirred the pot for ya Chef, hahahaha. You do come up with some good topics though. Take care all, Jim

 

I for one am highly allergic to 2nd hand banana smoke. Cherries are even worse. I think they burning fruit should be banned from all public places!!

[Paul65]

I for one am highly allergic to 2nd hand banana smoke. Cherries are even worse. I think they burning fruit should be banned from all public places!!

 

I would never flambé in the public spaces, but if I choose to flambé on my own, private balcony, with the booze from my rum-runner, that's my business. Of the 2nd-hand smoke bothers you, just go back inside until I'm done.

[digital_curator]

Having only sailed on RCI, we were suprised on our Celebrity cruise in January to see flamed desserts. Not necessarily table-side, but there were stations with one person making (on different nights) cherries jubilee, bananas foster, and crepes suzette. They also had real flames for the Baked Alaska.

 

We really liked these desserts but there was often a strong smell of burning sterno/burning sugar on these nights that was a little off-putting for us, since we were near the station!

[Goes Cruising]

I would never flambé in the public spaces, but if I choose to flambé on my own, private balcony, with the booze from my rum-runner, that's my business. Of the 2nd-hand smoke bothers you, just go back inside until I'm done.

 

I'd rather you just invite us over ;). Can't we all just get along?

[Paul65]

I'd rather you just invite us over ;). Can't we all just get along?

 

I thought you were alergic to the banana smoke . . .

[Goes Cruising]

I thought you were alergic to the banana smoke . . .

 

I'll take my zyrtec? :o

[storm1of4]

I'll take my zyrtec? :o

 

 

Hey What is that big Green blob thingy on your post page??

[Puffinater]

Personally, it makes me squirm when they turn the MDR into a song and dance routine. Don't know why, but it just makes me uncomfortable since I'm only there to eat and not be entertained.

 

Add me to the list. Not a fan of the song and dance routine.

[The Grumpus]

I for one am highly allergic to 2nd hand banana smoke. Cherries are even worse. I think they burning fruit should be banned from all public places!!

Why can't they just allow flambé on one side of the ship? I don't flambé however as long as it's not illegal, they should allow it somewhere on the ship. Beside, I heard people that flambé tend to spend more in the casino.:eek: