nimiq Posted December 4, 2013 #126 Share Posted December 4, 2013 This might work out. I am excited actually to try this new concept. I would not like to share with quest I don't know but with friends and family that sounds great. My only question is once they try it on the Glory will it continue on or it will stop then go onto the next ship ? This might make me decided if I want yo cruise the Glory as she is one of the ships I am looking to cruise in January. Thxs Sea ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMot Posted December 4, 2013 #127 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I can't speak for other parts of the US, but I live in the Southeast and "family style" dining is quite nice. A wide range of side dishes and appetizers that everyone can pick from and share. I think this is good and offers more variety at one seating instead of picking only one or two appetizers a night. I'm sure there will still be the usual starters for those who aren't into "family style" dining or just don't like the appetizers offered. An interesting development to say the least. Sent from my LG-L38C using Forums mobile app Family style dining is not appropriate when everyone at the table are not "family". Also, not everyone is as diligent about washing their hands as they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlgirlmq Posted December 4, 2013 #128 Share Posted December 4, 2013 We won't be cruising again until Summer 2015 so the new menus should be refined and rolled out to all. My mom wasn't impressed with the samples so we will take a wait and see attitude. The evening meal is a highlight for us as we enjoy a sit-down, multi-course meal as a family after spending our days in separate pursuits. Once the full 7 day menus make their way to the public we will decide if we want to book Carnival or try another line. Family style doesn't bother me nor does removal of table cloths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted December 4, 2013 #129 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Really love the Port of Call menu. Very innovative. This means every cruise will have a slighty different menu. Wonder what the Port Canaveral menu will be. One thing I noticed was a lack of shellfish dishes and most of the fishes are the cheaper varieties. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecruises Posted December 4, 2013 #130 Share Posted December 4, 2013 JMO....I hope they have some sort of "everyday" menu foods on there too? I honestly think they should NOT have even released this menu without also releasing the "everyday" selections (if they have them) If they do NOT have everyday/spa/vegetarian/sugar free...if this is the whole menu then ....wow...not a good change IF there is MORE to the menu - and most of us hope there is - then why not release it too?? At the very least it seems like another bad public relations move on Carnival's part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 4, 2013 #131 Share Posted December 4, 2013 This is the whole menu?? They might as well print it on the new paper placemats. Sigh. If this was about cost cutting they would do away with the menu altogether and have singing, dancing waiters tell you what tonight's selection was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted December 4, 2013 #132 Share Posted December 4, 2013 JMO....I hope they have some sort of "everyday" menu foods on there too? I honestly think they should NOT have even released this menu without also releasing the "everyday" selections (if they have them) If they do NOT have everyday/spa/vegetarian/sugar free...if this is the whole menu then ....wow...not a good change IF there is MORE to the menu - and most of us hope there is - then why not release it too?? At the very least it seems like another bad public relations move on Carnival's part I think the healthy options are the grill menu. IMHO I believe everyday and spa are gone. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 4, 2013 #133 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Spa menu has been gone. If you have special diet requirements I imagine same as now - notify your waitstaff. You might have to pre-order tomorrow's selection tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_gal21 Posted December 4, 2013 #134 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Family style dining is not appropriate when everyone at the table are not "family". Also, not everyone is as diligent about washing their hands as they should be. You have your opinion and I have mine. However, JH explicitly said if you don't feel comfortable sharing your appetizers with strangers to order one for yourself and it would be of appropriate size. You make it sound as if he's forcing people to join in on "family style" dining. And yes, I have been to restaurants where you sit with strangers and share, but no one is digging in with their hands. Utensils are provided. We do have manors here in the South :rolleyes: Sent from my LG-L38C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted December 4, 2013 #135 Share Posted December 4, 2013 If this was about cost cutting they would do away with the menu altogether and have singing, dancing waiters tell you what tonight's selection was. You are so right, Sarge, and the waiters would look brilliant in uniforms designed in Seahawks Blue and Green :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted December 4, 2013 #136 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The napkins will probably be at that big counter with the ketchup and mustard packets between the straws and the sugar packets. Look for the big square trashcan where you put your trays.:( Or paper towels in a holder on center of table would be more convenient, also a holder for the plastic forks, spoons, straws, etc. would be convenient...I plan on bringing a cloth napkin from the buffet and use it as a place mat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted December 4, 2013 #137 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I plan on bringing a cloth napkin from the buffet and use it as a place mat... What makes you think cloth napkins will still be used in the buffets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted December 4, 2013 #138 Share Posted December 4, 2013 You are so right, Sarge, and the waiters would look brilliant in uniforms designed in Seahawks Blue and Green :) How absurd. If anything, black, red, white, and yellow for Miami Heat. :p:rolleyes: Or paper towels in a holder on center of table would be more convenient, also a holder for the plastic forks, spoons, straws, etc. would be convenient...I plan on bringing a cloth napkin from the buffet and use it as a place mat... Far more sanitary and cheaper to replace when passengers steal them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted December 4, 2013 #139 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Family style dining is not appropriate when everyone at the table are not "family". Also, not everyone is as diligent about washing their hands as they should be. You have no idea whether people washed their hands or not. Just like they won't know if you have either. I've done family style dining and nobody's hands touched the food. That's what they make serving utensils for. And at the end of the day, if you feel everyone has the cooties, you don't have to participate in this dining style. Good grief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted December 4, 2013 #140 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I think the healthy options are the grill menu. IMHO I believe everyday and spa are gone. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app John said Spa and other alternative menus will remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy42 Posted December 4, 2013 #141 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Wonder if this is the entire menu? If so lot less choices than before and that would not be a good thing at all. Was on the Dream 11/16-11/23. Food was terrible, served cold, small portions, slow service. Don't believe that the sugar free desserts were sugar free. 5 previous cruises on Carnival were fine but in the four years since our last Carnival cruise, everything has gone down hill. Have sailed on other cruise lines and Carnival will have to make it worth my while to cruise with them again. They've gone from inexpensive to cheap...and there is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted December 4, 2013 #142 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Was on the Dream 11/16-11/23. Food was terrible, served cold, small portions, slow service. Don't believe that the sugar free desserts were sugar free. 5 previous cruises on Carnival were fine but in the four years since our last Carnival cruise, everything has gone down hill. Have sailed on other cruise lines and Carnival will have to make it worth my while to cruise with them again. They've gone from inexpensive to cheap...and there is a difference. Quick question about the MDR wait team getting your drinks. Was there any mention of adding more wait staff? In the past the waiters seemed to be stretched pretty thin. If they now have to go to the bar to get drinks that would stretch them even thinner. Bill Sent from Iphone 4S using Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted December 4, 2013 #143 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Quick question about the MDR wait team getting your drinks. Was there any mention of adding more wait staff? In the past the waiters seemed to be stretched pretty thin. If they now have to go to the bar to get drinks that would stretch them even thinner. Bill Sent from Iphone 4S using Cruise Critic App Last time we cruised, drinks we requested at the beggining of the meal came after coffee. We have since learned to buy them before walking into the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted December 4, 2013 #144 Share Posted December 4, 2013 You have no idea whether people washed their hands or not. Just like they won't know if you have either. I've done family style dining and nobody's hands touched the food. That's what they make serving utensils for. And at the end of the day, if you feel everyone has the cooties, you don't have to participate in this dining style. Good grief! It's not the food. If they didnt wash their hands, the parts they touch on the platters are the same place you are putting your hands. Noro galore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted December 4, 2013 #145 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Out of both menus, I would take the lobster and sirloin and scrape the rest away. All very underwhelming. Why do they get all hyped on something new and find out it' s the old rewarmed? Seems just repackaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed93 Posted December 4, 2013 #146 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Quick question about the MDR wait team getting your drinks. Was there any mention of adding more wait staff? In the past the waiters seemed to be stretched pretty thin. If they now have to go to the bar to get drinks that would stretch them even thinner. Bill Sent from Iphone 4S using Cruise Critic App Somewhere in the vast comments on that other social media site it was stated that they have a new automated system. The waiter enters the drink order and it is brought out by bar wait staff. So it looks to me that the MDR staff is only putting in the order. Doesn't have to actually fetch it. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy42 Posted December 4, 2013 #147 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Only order wine - bottle lasts 2 nights. Wine came quickly & started bottle was on the table the next night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleDog Posted December 4, 2013 #148 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Perhaps I missed this, but does anyone know when the new menus go into effect ? I'm on Paradise 1.20.14, and was wondering if I will have the old or new menu. Thanks in advance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted December 4, 2013 #149 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Somewhere in the vast comments on that other social media site it was stated that they have a new automated system. The waiter enters the drink order and it is brought out by bar wait staff. So it looks to me that the MDR staff is only putting in the order. Doesn't have to actually fetch it. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Thank you very much. May book Glory to try it out in march if I can find some decent airfare Bill Sent from Iphone 4S using Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geovet Posted December 4, 2013 #150 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Perhaps I missed this, but does anyone know when the new menus go into effect ? I'm on Paradise 1.20.14, and was wondering if I will have the old or new menu. Thanks in advance ! Starting on the Glory next week, Liberty next early next year and no other scheduled yet. Not likely to be on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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