Clamett Posted September 2, 2012 Author #301 Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) I'm a Begatarian too I guess - the old menus were good - I always found something good on them - and as long as someone cooks for me I love them. But it will be nice to see some changes and look forward to them on the Jewel.We also are on the Independence in March but 16th to the 24th - so we will just miss some of you. Love the ship, just not the regular itineraries. So we shall see - friends are supposed to be going with us - so it should be a fun trip According to the HD on the Freedom Bernice, he said the ships coming from Europe would get the new menus as they arrive. so your Jewel cruise next month should have them. I was sorry the scallop risotto was not on it but the new scallop appitizer is much better. I liked the serf and turf(filet and shrimp) also. Edited September 2, 2012 by Clamett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeran Posted September 3, 2012 #302 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thank you for the information!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker in Texas Posted September 3, 2012 #303 Share Posted September 3, 2012 According to the HD on the Freedom Bernice, he said the ships coming from Europe would get the new menus as they arrive. Rats. We will be on the TA on the Mariner from Rome into Galveston in November so no new menu for us :( Good news is we'll be on the TA in April from NOLA to Barcelona so there is hope there. One last shot at the Vidalia tart and scallops, though, so it isn't all bad. :) Tucker in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationwiz Posted September 3, 2012 #304 Share Posted September 3, 2012 If this has already been asked I am sorry for asking the question again. We are going on the Freedom of the Seas Sept. 23 and was wondering if the new menu is switched on Thur and Fri due to the second formal night being different between the eastern and western sailings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted September 3, 2012 #305 Share Posted September 3, 2012 are these menus fleet wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted September 3, 2012 #306 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Ok spent my afternoon adding to what the original posted posted but need help filling in the ?? marks. Please post if you can help :D MOJO Menu Starters Strawberry Kiwi and Pineapple Medley Juicy fresh fruit drizzle with sweet-tart lime syrup Smoked Fish Rillettes Delicate seafood spread of smoked salmon, mackerel, trout and sour cream garnished with tiger shrimp and garnished with garlic crostini Eggplant and Artichoke Tart Red Pepper Hummus, arugula, mascarpone cheese and a port wine-shallot reduction Toasted Farro and Lamb Broth With root vegetables Aromatic Asian Coconut Seafood Soup Shrimp, bay scallops, calamari, muscles, ginger and lime Watermelon Pudding Pistachio dust and mojito foam Spinach Salad Fresh spinach with plum tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and toasted sunflower seeds Main courses Steak and Spinach Salad Fresh spinach, plum tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, toasted sunflower seeds, sliced New York steak and ranch dressing Seafood Spaghetti Bay scallops, crab meat, mussels and peas with a lemon-Chardonnay reduction Horseradish Crushed Fillet of Atlantic Salmon ? potoato mash, snow peas and a lemon ? blanc and sweet ? Mojo-Marinated Grilled Pork Chop Roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli with a cumin orange lime reduction Slow Roasted Prime Rib Seasoned vegetables, baked potato and a natural rosemary with jus Soft Shell Tortillas Filled with grilled vegetables and served with soy chili Desserts Moist Almond Cake Kirshwasser cherries and raspberry coulis Carrot Cake Layered with cinnamon nutmeg cream cheese Blueberry Peach Crumble Served warm with vanilla ice cream Low Fat Mango Pudding Diced mangos, assorted berries and raspberry coulis Sugar Free Strawberry Charlotte Delicate dessert made of strawberry mousse, vanilla sponge and strawberry sauce SAFFRON Menu Starters Shaved Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melon With Midori yogurt Bay Scallop Gratin Melted garlic-herb butter and a black olive breadstick Oakwood Smoked Chicken Breast Sliced green apples, toasted walnuts and red grapes with a blue cheese and chive dressing Traditional Lobster Bisque Enriched with cream, dry sherry and sautéed lobster pieces Double Boiled Chicken Consommé Ricotta-spinach gnocchetti Chilled Banana and Rum Soup Tahitian vanilla cream Roman Vignole Salad Peas, artichokes, spring onions, sugar snap peas, fresh mint and crispy prosciutto with a warm bacon-balsamic vinaigrette Main Courses Grilled Salmon Vignole Salad Peas, artichokes, spring onions, sugar snap peas, fresh mint and crispy prosciutto with a Dijon-lemon vinaigrette Shrimp Ravioli Wilted spinach, creamy thyme and corn with lobster sauce Pan Fried Fillet of Barramundi Saffron-infused cauliflower, fondant potatoes, tomato capers. Sulana grapes and a pine nut relish Roasted Duck Black current sauce, red sweet cabbage and golden potato croquettes Carved Filet of Beef Tenderloin Morel-cr?? Mushroom sauce and creamy whipped potatoes Artichoke Filled Crepes au Gratin Fontina cheese. Piave vecchio and mascarpone cheese reduction Desserts Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé Light bittersweet chocolate dessert with espresso sauce Double Strawberry Cheesecake Cream cheese, sour cream, Chantilly cheese and strawberry compote Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie Lemon curd on a sweet crust topped with baked meringue Low Fat Berry Bliss Berry mousse, low fat yogurt and strawberry JELL-O Sugar Free Chocolate Pot De Crème Rich chocolate cream with a sugar-free cinnamon stick JASMINE Menu Starters Spinach Dip Warm creamy dip served with crispy tortilla chips Seafood Ceviche Shrimp, bay scallops ??? Seared Beef Carpaccio ?? New England Clam Chowder ?? Hot Harira Soup ?? Chilled Mango and Pineapple Soup ?? Garden Salad ?? Main Courses Chicken Caesar ?? Shrimp Gyoza ?? Pan Seared Fillet of Sole ?? Roasted Rack of Lamb ?? Veal Scaloppini Oscar ?? Conchiglioni Pasta ?? Desserts Two Tone Chocolate Praline Finger ?? Strawberry Kiwi Pavlova ?? Warm Chocolate Cake ?? Low Fat Panna Cotta ?? Sugar Free Chocolate Coconut Terrine ?? PIMIENTO Menu Starters Caprese Salad Fresh mozzarella, sun ripened tomatoes and extra-virgin olive oil Arancini Golden fried rice and portabella mushroom balls, garlic spinach and ro?? sauce Antipasti Cured Italian ham, dry sausage, boiled eggs, grilled zucchini & squash, olives and seasonal melon Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup With rye bread croutons Minestrone Hearty tomato soup, mixed vegetables, pasta and ? Romano Cheese Chilled Strawberry bisque With mint foam Insalata Mista Mixed greens, chrisp zucchini, sweet bell peppers and black olives Main Courses Shrimp Insalata Mixed greens, chrisp zucchini, sweet bell peppers and black olives and a garlic shrimp brochette Lasagna Al Forno Baked layers of egg pasta with beef bolognese and cream sauces Tiger Shrimp Balsamic potatoes and seasonal vegetables Chicken Marsala Sautéed chicken scaloppini, Marsala mushroom sauce, buttery mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables Grilled Veal T Bone Steak Al Pepe Verde Provolone-potato bake, broccoli, carrots and green peppercorn sauce Eggplant Parmigiana Pan fried breaded eggplants, Pomodoro sauce, fresh basil and mozzarella and parmesan cheese Desserts Sticky Bread and Butter Pudding Carmel sauce and vanilla ice cream Tiramisu Creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso marinated lady fingers and a hint of Kahlua liquor Dessert Sampler Moist rum chocolate cake, vanilla cheesecake and elderberry mousse with strawberry jelly Low Fat Lemon Yogurt Cake Soaked figs and apricots with raspberry sauce Sugar Free Strawberries Romanoff Grand Marnier and cinnamon marinated strawberries, vanilla ice cream and a coconut chip SHIITAKE Menu Starters Creamed Wild Mushrooms Flakey puffed pastry, sautéed wild mushrooms, cream and herbs Royal Seafood Salad Crab, shrimp, lobster sensation with ? slaw and a citrus drizzle Duck and Port Wine Terrine Smoked duck, prosciutto, mixed baby lettuce, shaved Anjou pear, homemade brioche and red current port syrup Roasted Poblano Pepper and Corn Soup Cilantro oil drizzle Double Duck Consommé Aged port and julienne vegetable Roasted Peach Soup Peach and strawberry garnish House Salad Boston and oak leaf lettuce, vine ripened tomatoes, and sunflower seeds Main Courses Snow Crab Salad Assorted lettuce, vine ripened tomatoes and snow crab meat and legs with Thousand Island dressing Three Cheese Tortellini Sautéed mushrooms and mascarpone cream sauce Fisherman's Plate Broiled lobster tail, garlic shrimp and seasonal vegetables Braised Beef Duo Short rib, beef shoulder and Carolina yellow stone grits with a red wine-beer sauce Thai Chicken Breast Mild red curry, edamane and shiitake sauce, bok choy and steamed rice Soy Meatballs Mexican inspired lentil chili and taco chips Dessserts Grand Marnier Souffle Traditional dessert with Grand Marnier-vanilla sauce Ivory Chocolate Mousse Silky white chocolate mousse and marninated berries Baked Alaska Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream in a baked meringine Low Fat Angel Food Cake Bananas, caramel cream, sweet apricots, vanilla sauce Sugar Free Coconut and Lychee Semifreddo Layers of soft sponge cake with coconut and lychee ice cream BASIL Menu Starters Summer Fruit Medley Pineapple, papaya, mango, kiwi, strawberry, coconut and pistachio yogurt Crab Cake Meaty crab cake, corn and peppers and snow pea slaw with basil aioli Smoked Duck Breast Orange and fennel salad with Cointeau-citrus dressing Cream of Mushroom Mushroom, cream, cheese and chives Fish and Tomato Chowder Spiced rockfish and vegetables Chilled Honeydew Melon Soup Splash of Midori Liquor and strawberry salsa Arugula and Bosc Pear Salad Walnuts, crumbled blue cheese and Cabernet dressing Main Courses Arugula and Bosc Pear Salad ( yes the same only larger) Walnuts, crumbled blue cheese and Cabernet dressing Orecchinette Pasta Short rib ragu with shredded parmesan White Miso Brushed Cod Fillet poached with vegetables in dashi stock Surf and Turf Petit Filet mignon, baked jumbo shrimp, green beans and onion-thyme braised potatoes with Hollandaise sauce and a red wine reduction Chicken Cordon Bleu Ham and cheese-filled breaded chicken, rice peas-pilaf, seasonal vegetables and ligonberry relish Greek Vegetarian Moussaka Chunky tomatoes, onions, feta cheese and oregano salsa Desserts Jaffa Cake Dark chocolate and orange parfait with amaretto-lemon sponge cake Rum Baba Traditional yeast cake soaked in run and served with vanilla ice cream Cherries Jubilee Warm Kirschwasser Cherries, vanilla ice cream and roasted almonds Low Fat Strawberry Trifle Angle Cake, low-fat cinnamon yogurt and fresh strawberries Sugar free Red Berry Tart Delicate, flakey pie crust, sugar-free vanilla pastry cream and fresh red berries POMODORO MENU Starters Eggplant and Kalamata Olive Tartare Tomato coulis and garlic crostini Pan Seared Sea Scollops and Chorizo Cauliflower purée with a crispy pancetta and herb crumble Spanish Tapas Plate Assorted cold cuts, Manchego cheese and a Spanish potato friattia Lentil and Rosemary Soup Maltagliati pasta French Onion Soup With a Gruyere toast Chilled Pineapple and Lychee Soup Malibu-scented cream and toasted coconut Tomato and Baked Feta Cheese Salad Arugula, red onions, Kalamata Olives and a balsamic vinegar reduction Main Courses Tandoori Chicken Salad Julienne cucumber, fried pappadams and cilantro with a yogurt dressing Rigatoni Pasta Prosciutto-Chardonnay wine sauce and a grated Piave cheese Fish, Seafood and Chips Battered Cod fillet, sea scallops and shrimp, minted peas, mashed potatoes and a remoulade sauce Roasted Turkey Apple bread dressing, cider gravy, creamy rutabaga mash. Brussels sprouts, carrot sticks and a tart cranberry sauce Rosemary Lamb Shank Hericots verts, carmelized pearl onions, roasted pumpkin and a Caberent jus Sweet and Sour Premium Vegetarian Chicken Chunks With Jasmine rice Desserts Williams Pear Chocolate Crisp Smooth Williams pear cream, chocolate crunch and a chocolate reduction Key Lime Pie Tangy lime curd, baked pie shell and a candied lime and vanilla sauce Frozen Strawberry Souffle Refreshing frozen desserts with fresh strawberries Low Fat Warm Apple Dome Rum-raisin custard, flaky puff crust and vanilla ice cream Sugar Free Key Lime Slice Tangy, sugar-free key lime custard, sponge cake and berry sauce Classic Menu available daily Starters Shrimp Cocktail Served chilled with spicy-sweet royal cocktail sauce Escargot Tender snails drenched in melted garlic herb butter Simple or Classic Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, shredded parmesans and croutons Linguini Pomodoro Fragrant tomato, onion, garlic sauce tossed with al dente pasta Angus Beef Sliders On a tomato brioche with steak fries and tarragon aioli Broiled Fillet of Atlantic Cod Served with chefs choice of vegetables Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Natural Jus and assorted vegetables Aged Hand Cut Manhattan Strip Steak Grilled to order and served with garlic-herb butter and seasonal vegetables Desserts BBB Crème Brulee Bailey’s Irish Cream-flavored crème brulee with caramelized bananas Chocolate Sensation Espresso sponge, chocolate truffle mousse and almond icing with a chocolate glaze Cheese Plate Daily selection of cheese with artisan figs, dates and dried apricot bread Main Lobster 24.95 Broiled, grilled or steamed. Served with drawn butter or fresh garlic herb butter Surf and Turf 34.95 Maine lobster and a juicy 10oz Chops Grille filet of beef Chops Steak 14.95 10 ounces of thick and flavorful tenderloin Above premium entrées include a choice of mashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and a vegetable of the day. Pictures of Menus with descriptions http://s654.photobucket.com/albums/uu269/clamett/?albumview=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click It’s on slideshow so you have to hit the pause button at the bottom right to get it to stop and go picture by picture. Once we have the blanks filled in I will start a new thread with the full menu. BonVoyage Dawna Are this in order by night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 3, 2012 #307 Share Posted September 3, 2012 are these menus fleet wide? Not yet, they are being rolled over a period of months. So far, Freedom is the only ship reported with new menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationwiz Posted September 3, 2012 #308 Share Posted September 3, 2012 We are going on the Freedom on the Seas September 23rd and would like to know if anyone who has sailed the eastern route with the new menus knows if the menus as posted are the same or is Thur and Fri switched due to the second formal night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGCFreddie Posted September 3, 2012 #309 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) We are going on the Freedom on the Seas September 23rd and would like to know if anyone who has sailed the eastern route with the new menus knows if the menus as posted are the same or is Thur and Fri switched due to the second formal night? Since I will be on that same sailing (the 23rd), I would be interested in knowing as well. Hey vacationwiz, why don't you come on over to our roll call. We have a GREAT group of people who are talking and we already have 133 signed up for the official Meet & Mingle party being thrown by Royal. Have you signed up yet? Come on over and be a part of the fun. The thread is located at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1458342 Talk to you soon!!! Edited September 3, 2012 by OGCFreddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levon10 Posted September 3, 2012 #310 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Could you please tell us what time the Second Dinner Seating was? One thing I've read says 8:00pm another 8:30. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted September 3, 2012 #311 Share Posted September 3, 2012 If this has already been asked I am sorry for asking the question again. We are going on the Freedom of the Seas Sept. 23 and was wondering if the new menu is switched on Thur and Fri due to the second formal night being different between the eastern and western sailings? Just back from 8/26 sailing. Yes they are switched - Fisherman's Platter (lobster) is on Friday - Formal Night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted September 3, 2012 #312 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just back from 8/26 sailing. Yes they are switched - Fisherman's Platter (lobster) is on Friday - Formal Night!! Overall, what did you think of the new Menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sttimecruiser1973 Posted September 3, 2012 #313 Share Posted September 3, 2012 wow looks fantastic. Thanks for this!! Now, I can't wait to onboard the Oasis in 151 days!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar127 Posted September 3, 2012 #314 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) I'm also just back from the 8/26 Freedom sailing. Between the 10 of us at my table we tried a good chunk of each night's menu and everyone was very happy with the food. The seafood was fresh and the meats were very good. If you ordered beef your only choice was medium rare or medium well and everyone received their beef the way they ordered it. The Fisherman's Plate and the Surf & Turf were very good. The NY strip on the everyday menu is a definite improvement and was very tasty. The sliders were a big hit and towards the end of the week we started ordering them as appetizers for the table. The only complaint we had was the prime rib served on the first night was a little on the dry side but that can happen sometimes. The deserts were very good my favorites being the cherries jubilee and the baked Alaska. Overall we found the food was delicious, served at the proper temperature and was well presented. Edited September 3, 2012 by Finbar127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationwiz Posted September 3, 2012 #315 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Since I will be on that same sailing (the 23rd), I would be interested in knowing as well. Hey vacationwiz, why don't you come on over to our roll call. We have a GREAT group of people who are talking and we already have 133 signed up for the official Meet & Mingle party being thrown by Royal. Have you signed up yet? Come on over and be a part of the fun. The thread is located at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1458342 Talk to you soon!!! OGCFreddie Tried to sign up for the roll call and it said the page was no longer available. Am I doing something wrong? Did you see the that the menu is switched for Thur and Fri due to formal nights being different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted September 3, 2012 #316 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Overall, what did you think of the new Menu? With the exception of desserts, A Home Run!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl H Posted September 3, 2012 #317 Share Posted September 3, 2012 With the exception of desserts, A Home Run!!! You didn't like the desserts? Oh no, I was hoping they really improved on the desserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGCFreddie Posted September 4, 2012 #318 Share Posted September 4, 2012 OGCFreddie Tried to sign up for the roll call and it said the page was no longer available. Am I doing something wrong? Did you see the that the menu is switched for Thur and Fri due to formal nights being different. Very strange. As long as you are logged in, there shouldn't be any problem. Want to try again? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1458342 I saw that the formal night meals were switched. Good to know! Helps to plan out the week. I sure hope you can get on the thread. It's a great thread with a great group of cruisers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted September 4, 2012 #319 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]My faves are all there, except the Coconut Creme Brulee, Sugar Free Coconut Cake and She Crab Soup. I'd hoped they'd bring that back.:o But its all good with my Garlic Soup, Duck and Lamb.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Maybe I'll just request those as specials for me. They have done it before:cool:[/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted September 4, 2012 #320 Share Posted September 4, 2012 By the is the veal chop part of the old menu as well. If so, how it? I am trying to decide what days to go the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 4, 2012 #321 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='gambee']By the is the veal chop part of the old menu as well. If so, how it? I am trying to decide what days to go the MDR.[/quote] I don't remember the veal chop on the old MDR menu. Maybe at a specialty restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphio Posted September 4, 2012 #322 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sorry for the newbie question, novice cruiser here. Are these menus posted ahead of time for the cruise? or should I cut and paste these to my travel folder? My wife and I plan to take advantage of the specialty restaurants at least once and it would be nice to know the best nights (for us) to do so - ie not nights when the MDR menu has something on it we really want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 4, 2012 #323 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='euphio']Sorry for the newbie question, novice cruiser here. Are these menus posted ahead of time for the cruise? or should I cut and paste these to my travel folder? My wife and I plan to take advantage of the specialty restaurants at least once and it would be nice to know the best nights (for us) to do so - ie not nights when the MDR menu has something on it we really want![/quote] The cruise line does not post the schedule of it's menus of a cruise. You can look at what folks here on CC have posted, but that's not a guarantee that the the ship you are sailing is going to be the same. We just wait until we get on board and visit the specialty restaurant. They usually have a schedule of menus for the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphio Posted September 4, 2012 #324 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='clarea']We just wait until we get on board and visit the specialty restaurant. They usually have a schedule of menus for the MDR.[/quote] Great idea! Thanks for the help clarea - this place always delivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpeg Posted September 4, 2012 #325 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='euphio']Great idea! Thanks for the help clarea - this place always delivers.[/QUOTE] I'm sorry I never got to try the famous Vidalia Onion Tart...but maybe they'll bring it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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