Just back from Glory -"American Table" video

[Manatee Mom]

We returned today from the Carnival Glory. Will add a more detailed review later but below is a link to some video my DH took showing some of what we experienced with the new "American Table" and "American Feast" test onboard this ship.

 

[funinthesun1964]

We returned today from the Carnival Glory. Will add a more detailed review later but below is a link to some video my DH took showing some of what we experienced with the new "American Table" and "American Feast" test onboard this ship.

 

 

Thanks for the video. What did you think of the food?

Does anyone know if these menus will be going on all ships in the near future?

 

I noticed the "vomit kit" at the end. Don't think I ever saw one of those before - thankfully.

[cruizinisthebest]

Judging by the comments, didn't seem like it was something you guys liked. Or did you? The brief views of the menu didn't look too bad. The clean up at the end....I probably would have skipped taping that. Totally gross.

Edited December 30, 2013 by cruizinisthebest

[paulypride]

how was the bread? :D:eek:

[Ehpride]

So what did you think overall? Did anything really stand out?

[cdpeffer]

the video cracked me up lol.

 

What did you think overall?

[wantocruisemore]

Thanks for the video. Would love to hear some comments on food as a whole.

 

How about the desserts? How did they compare?

[All4fun&fun4all]

Thanks for posting this. The menu looked pretty good. Tables didn't look bad.

 

But I have to ask, what was the mystery spam meat listed as on the menu. I think I will avoid it. :p

[tattoos]

I love Spam!

[golfb4cruzing]

Maybe a 2 top but not eating out of same bowl of some stranger. I eat a lot of pizza on cruises.

[CruisinCrow]

But I have to ask, what was the mystery spam meat listed as on the menu. I think I will avoid it. :p

 

I thought it was cat food! :eek::)

[ms.gloria]

Thanks for the video. Could you describe the entertainment by the wait staff? Do they still dance every night? I can't seem to get a straight answer on this. Thank you!

[Max Circus]

I love Spam!

 

Only on a cruise to Hawaii!!

[rockbock]

how was the bread? :D:eek:

 

The breads are amazing! Lots of new choices and very good quality.

 

However, overall I am not a fan of the new dining.

 

 

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[QTPieRye]

Maybe it's just me... but from the video, it seems like the American Table is very casual, just by removing the table linens!! With that said, I cannot see people following the dress code for the MDR, when most nights are like going to a typical local restaurant.

[iconoclast]

Maybe it's just me... but from the video, it seems like the American Table is very casual, just by removing the table linens!! With that said, I cannot see people following the dress code for the MDR, when most nights are like going to a typical local restaurant.

 

Are you under the impression that table cloths affect how an individual dresses for dinner?

[SkyMaster]

Thanks for posting. Looks good to me. Lots of the same "stuff" as in previous menus it seems to me. In any case, can't wait to give it a go.

 

"SKY"

[QTPieRye]

Are you under the impression that table cloths affect how an individual dresses for dinner?

 

IMO, no table cloth changes the ambiance of the MDR. Don't you dress differently when going to, let's say, Chili's or Outback, as opposed to a restaurant with fine china and linens on the table???? I do :)

Edited December 30, 2013 by QTPieRye

[Max Circus]

IMO, no table cloth changes the ambiance of the MDR. Don't you dress differently when going to, let's say, Chili's or Outback, as opposed to a restaurant with fine china and linens on the table???? I do :)

 

I'd dress to whatever dress code is required - and of course what is enforced.

[QTPieRye]

I should add, that my DH, is thrilled that the dining, in his words, will be more laid back. Now he can wear his khaki shorts and not give a crap :D

[iconoclast]

IMO, no table cloth changes the ambiance of the MDR. Don't you dress differently when going to, let's say, Chili's or Outback, as opposed to a restaurant with fine china and linens on the table???? I do :)

 

I don't go to Chili's or Outback. We don't have them within subway distance. But I do go to a lot of fine dining establishments in Washington, DC and tablecloths are becoming a thing of the past. I simply cannot understand all the forty-year-olds who say that a tablecloth will make or break their dining experience. It just makes the room feel like a wedding banquet.

[seguincruiser]

I don't mind family style with my family and friends but would be kind of weird with total strangers.

[Max Circus]

I don't mind family style with my family and friends but would be kind of weird with total strangers.

 

Agree with your there. I think for those items that are served family style, they should provide one per family - especially with concerns about norovirus.

[QTPieRye]

I don't go to Chili's or Outback. We don't have them within subway distance. But I do go to a lot of fine dining establishments in Washington, DC and tablecloths are becoming a thing of the past. I simply cannot understand all the forty-year-olds who say that a tablecloth will make or break their dining experience. It just makes the room feel like a wedding banquet.

 

Honestly, for me, it doesn't really matter as I enjoy wearing a dress and dolling myself up for dinner, regardless of table surface; however, I found it interesting that when my DH watched the video, he yelled hallelujah!

[MiffyLynx]

Love the new menu's but am concerned with the dishes for the table. I've been told we can still get it individual. Hope my waiter doesn't mind when I insist on individual, as with my weakened immune system I don't share. :(