cruz chic Posted December 28, 2013 #101 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='sail7seas'][B] You may not be aware they very recently changed the Canaletto menu. Their service style has been reconfigured and maybe it will interest you. [/B][/QUOTE] Having tried the new Canaletto menu in August on the Oosterdam in August I can say it is not an improvement. The old menu was better. It is not welcoming to solo cruisers with the plate sharing. For the most part I can't tolerate pasta so it's very limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 28, 2013 #102 Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) [B]I spoke with someone this week who dined in Canaletto with two other people so there were three at the table. Apparently, everything has to be shared so if one wanted one kind of pasta, it was a portion for two though they asked for only a single portion. Apparently the lemoncello dessert was served as a massive bowl rather than the parfait sort of portion previously served. It sounds very awkward eating there even as a party of three or more. It seems they put 'community plates' on the table with tongs for each to serve themselves. I picture a mess on the table cloth and who knows what on those shared tongs. Maybe a little more thought needs to go into the way the food is served and the seeming wastefulness of overly large portions for a single serving?[/B] Edited December 28, 2013 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebes Posted December 28, 2013 Author #103 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Does anyone , maybe KK can post the new Canaletto's menu ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted December 28, 2013 #104 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='Thebes']Does anyone , maybe KK can post the new Canaletto's menu ?[/quote] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]I have both the new Canaletto Menu & Wine List saved as 'Favorites' on my 'puter! :) I am unsure how to upload them to this forum! :confused: Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ;)[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 28, 2013 #105 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='sail7seas'][B]I spoke with someone this week who dined in Canaletto with two other people so there were three at the table. Apparently, everything has to be shared so if one wanted one kind of pasta, it was a portion for two though they asked for only a single portion. Apparently the lemoncello dessert was served as a massive bowl rather than the parfait sort of portion previously served. It sounds very awkward eating there even as a party of three or more. It seems they put 'community plates' on the table with tongs for each to serve themselves. I picture a mess on the table cloth and who knows what on those shared tongs. Maybe a little more thought needs to go into the way the food is served and the seeming wastefulness of overly large portions for a single serving?[/B][/QUOTE] That's part of the problem. The portions are way too big for one person and I wouldn't call myself a small eater :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebes Posted December 28, 2013 Author #106 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='GeriatricNurse'][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]I have both the new Canaletto Menu & Wine List saved as 'Favorites' on my 'puter! :) I am unsure how to upload them to this forum! :confused: Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ;)[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/QUOTE] Try to R click copy the menu then paste in the reply field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 28, 2013 #107 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='sail7seas'][B]I spoke with someone this week who dined in Canaletto with two other people so there were three at the table.[/B] [B]Apparently, everything has to be shared so if one wanted one kind of pasta, it was a portion for two though they asked for only a single portion. Apparently the lemoncello dessert was served as a massive bowl rather than the parfait sort of portion previously served. It sounds very awkward eating there even as a party of three or more. [/B] [B]It seems they put 'community plates' on the table with tongs for each to serve themselves. I picture a mess on the table cloth and who knows what on those shared tongs. [/B] [B]Maybe a little more thought needs to go into the way the food is served and the seeming wastefulness of overly large portions for a single serving?[/B][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Sounds awful.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]I don't care if it all family members -- people do get sloppy with when trying to use tongs and pass dishes around the table.[/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 28, 2013 #108 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='Thebes']Does anyone , maybe KK can post the new Canaletto's menu ?[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Sorry -- I don't have it yet.[/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 28, 2013 #109 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='Thebes']Does anyone , maybe KK can post the new Canaletto's menu ?[/QUOTE] Try post 6 on this thread: [url]http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1935972&highlight=new+canaletto+menu[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted December 28, 2013 #110 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]I've always quite like Canaletto, but under this new "shares" idea I won't be going there. And certainly wouldn't pay for the privilege.;)[/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted December 28, 2013 #111 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='startwin'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]I've always quite like Canaletto, but under this new "shares" idea I won't be going there. And certainly wouldn't pay for the privilege.;)[/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE] I'm with you on that one. We won't be going there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebes Posted December 28, 2013 Author #112 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='cruz chic']Try post 6 on this thread: [url]http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1935972&highlight=new+canaletto+menu[/url][/QUOTE] Thanks cruise chic. That was helpful. I like your new name btw :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted December 28, 2013 #113 Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) The current new menus for both PG and Canaletto appear to be on HALs website as well when I was looking at the dining options. Edited December 28, 2013 by sherilyn70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 28, 2013 #114 Share Posted December 28, 2013 So, if I understand this correctly - if you have 4 (or even 2) at a table, you have to eat the same thing? That's a huge disappointment for me. I really enjoyed it on the Prinsendam but I am not a pasta eater so needless to say what I ordered was totally different than the others. I didn't mind sharing the candy floss, but limoncello? hmmm - I guess I will have to check it out in a few months - but it doesn't sound enthralling and I don't think I will be pre booking this one;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 28, 2013 #115 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='kazu']So, if I understand this correctly - if you have 4 (or even 2) at a table, you have to eat the same thing? That's a huge disappointment for me. I really enjoyed it on the Prinsendam but I am not a pasta eater so needless to say what I ordered was totally different than the others. I didn't mind sharing the candy floss, but limoncello? hmmm - I guess I will have to check it out in a few months - but it doesn't sound enthralling and I don't think I will be pre booking this one;)[/QUOTE] Yes, you need to share because the portions are large. I'm not a fan of this type of eating. I would never go to a restaurant here with such a silly theme so it doesn't do anything for me. I realize this will likely appeal to some folks that enjoy eating the same meal. It will be interesting to see if this idea is going to last. Personally I hope it changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebes Posted December 28, 2013 Author #116 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='kazu']So, if I understand this correctly - if you have 4 (or even 2) at a table, you have to eat the same thing? That's a huge disappointment for me. I really enjoyed it on the Prinsendam but I am not a pasta eater so needless to say what I ordered was totally different than the others. I didn't mind sharing the candy floss, but limoncello? hmmm - I guess I will have to check it out in a few months - but it doesn't sound enthralling and I don't think I will be pre booking this one;)[/QUOTE] I'm thinking according to the menu and what it says on top that every 2 will share 2 small plates, 1 pasta plate and 1 big plate ( it could be chicken ). Not everything has to be pasta I guess. So for 4 people they can definitely have a different set up ( 2 for each ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpeian Rock Posted December 28, 2013 #117 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='sail7seas'][B]I spoke with someone this week who dined in Canaletto with two other people so there were three at the table. Apparently, everything has to be shared so if one wanted one kind of pasta, it was a portion for two though they asked for only a single portion. Apparently the lemoncello dessert was served as a massive bowl rather than the parfait sort of portion previously served. It sounds very awkward eating there even as a party of three or more. It seems they put 'community plates' on the table with tongs for each to serve themselves. I picture a mess on the table cloth and who knows what on those shared tongs. Maybe a little more thought needs to go into the way the food is served and the seeming wastefulness of overly large portions for a single serving?[/B][/QUOTE] I'll bet that as we speak, there's a PowerPoint presentation on the shelf in Seattle regarding the cost savings of extending "community plating" to the MDR. Just wait. All they need is the right spin, the right label -- like, "It's Picnic Night!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 28, 2013 #118 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [quote name='Tarpeian Rock']I'll bet that as we speak, there's a PowerPoint presentation on the shelf in Seattle regarding the cost savings of extending "community plating" to the MDR. Just wait. All they need is the right spin, the right label -- like, "It's Picnic Night!"[/QUOTE] Love your posts! You are too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted December 29, 2013 #119 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I thought it looked great. Just because it's different doesn't mean it won't be good. The menu top suggests you order the mentioned numbers for 2 people. It isn't mandatory you order that amount. Doesn't anyone else go to a tapas place where you have many small tasting plates to share? I'm fine with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 29, 2013 #120 Share Posted December 29, 2013 [quote name='alwaysfrantic']I thought it looked great. Just because it's different doesn't mean it won't be good. The menu top suggests you order the mentioned numbers for 2 people. It isn't mandatory you order that amount. Doesn't anyone else go to a tapas place where you have many small tasting plates to share? I'm fine with it.[/QUOTE] Have you tried it? It's difficult because the portions are large. Different is fine but just because it's different it doesn't mean it's good. The food is not as good as the last menu. Trust me, I've tried it so I can talk about it. I'm not a person that like to waste food. I do realize that is not a concern for some folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 29, 2013 #121 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I thought it looked great. Just because it's different doesn't mean it won't be good. The menu top suggests you order the mentioned numbers for 2 people. It isn't mandatory you order that amount. Doesn't anyone else go to a tapas place where you have many small tasting plates to share? I'm fine with it. The person I spoke with said they tried to have a single portion and was told they HAD to order for two. No one at the table wanted the same dish so the guest kept requesting a single portion. What they got was a huge portion.... that is a total turn off for some of us. If someone puts a huge plate of food in front of me, I immediately lose my appetite. I am no small, petite little thing but I can't stand to be served very large portions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 29, 2013 #122 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I thought it looked great. Just because it's different doesn't mean it won't be good. The menu top suggests you order the mentioned numbers for 2 people. It isn't mandatory you order that amount. Doesn't anyone else go to a tapas place where you have many small tasting plates to share? I'm fine with it. LOVE tapas in Spain - that's a horse of a different colour IMO ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 29, 2013 #123 Share Posted December 29, 2013 The person I spoke with said they tried to have a single portion and was told they HAD to order for two. No one at the table wanted the same dish so the guest kept requesting a single portion. What they got was a huge portion.... that is a total turn off for some of us. If someone puts a huge plate of food in front of me, I immediately lose my appetite. I am no small, petite little thing but I can't stand to be served very large portions. That is the problem. I know people think they can do this or that. Reality is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted December 29, 2013 #124 Share Posted December 29, 2013 We enjoyed the new menu and didn't have any leftovers amongst the three of us. Food is always subjective but we cruise often and like change in dining venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner Posted December 29, 2013 #125 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Why do I think the food-sharing concept will end during the first code red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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