Share

[Murphey]

I think people have a misconception of SHARE. The way he described it is; let's say it's just you and your DW/DH/SO. You each order your 3 course meal. It comes on 6 plates, so you are "sharing" with whoever you are dining with, not strangers. The assumption is you are ordering different things, Maybe I'm wrong, but I got the impression on these boards is that was like a communal meal. (That's what I thought).

[srpilo]

Sounds reasonable...

 

We'll all see soon

Srpilo

[RocketMan275]

Perhaps there is a misconception but if so that comes from the videos that have been posted of long tables with 12-20 people sitting elbow to elbow.

 

Another thing, the whole SHARE concept will work better for larger groups since they can order a more diverse selection.

 

We will certainly take a look on our next Princess cruise, but if it's anything like the videos, we will not dine there.

[shredie]

This has been discussed in several threads already.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2272426

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2248922&highlight=share

Edited October 26, 2015 by shredie

[Murphey]

Sorry Shredie. In the other threads I didn't get the concept. Forgive me.

Edited October 26, 2015 by Murphey

[shredie]

There is a thread here where the idea of communal dining is discussed along with the idea of small plate sharing. I don't think anyone really knows how it will work until it happens.

[OCruisers]

I think people have a misconception of SHARE.

 

Good Thread that addresses the misconception issue. There really is a big misconception of what SHARE will be like.

 

We will keep an open mind and give SHARE a try on Emerald in January! :)

[Kinkacruiser]

I agree. Keep an open mind about the restaurant. The critics here have 'poured water' on the concept before trying it. I saw tables for four as well in the photos.

Edited October 27, 2015 by Kinkacruiser

[immsters]

Whatever it is we are excited to experience it all when we are on the Emerald over Christmas. I'm sure at that time there will be many threads recounting people's opinions. :)

[Musky Ike]

I am sure people will SHARE their thoughts here.:D

[Ron the Rev]

Good Thread that addresses the misconception issue. There really is a big misconception of what SHARE will be like.

 

We will keep an open mind and give SHARE a try on Emerald in January! :)

Please report back when you return. We are on the Emerald in Feb. so would appreciate first hand information. ( gave up school diners 70 years ago ). Thanks;)

[Platinum Cruisers2]

Good Thread that addresses the misconception issue. There really is a big misconception of what SHARE will be like.

 

We will keep an open mind and give SHARE a try on Emerald in January! :)

 

We will be right there with you & the ROUND ONE Bruster

[SharkieRools]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the video of the launch of the Share launch event? It's wasn't held in a Share dining venue because, well...none have been built yet! They show people eating at banquet tables as they are simply trying the different types of food Share is going to offer. In fact in the video they show several concept images of what Share will look like which clearly shows many smaller tables available - you can see these images in the photo gallery on the Princess website as well. As mentioned many times, no one (outside of Princess) knows exactly what the final design will look like, but I highly doubt they are going to force you to share with strangers.

[Cruiserkenn]

I am sure people will SHARE their thoughts here.:D

 

Great screen name, Musky Ike!

 

If they were serving fresh fish, from Wisconsin's lakes, now that would be a treat!

 

Thanks for posting:)

[Musky Ike]

Great screen name' date=' Musky Ike!

 

If they were serving fresh fish, from Wisconsin's lakes, now that would be a treat!

 

Thanks for posting:)[/quote']

 

Or rabbit....yum :D

[Cruiserkenn]

Or rabbit....yum :D

 

 

 

A good one! It is kind of fun to lighten up over this oh so serious SHARE topic:)

[hcat]

Chef's stated concept is communal family dining but in reality may play out differently...not everyone is with a group...or wants to eat what another diner orders...even if just two are together...

 

the long banquettes and small plate style remind us of crowded noisy urban lunch spots....rather than cozy...prefer our own chair!

 

Guess we'll learn more as they are rolled out....about concept, menu and service style

[WISH84]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the video of the launch of the Share launch event? It's wasn't held in a Share dining venue because, well...none have been built yet! They show people eating at banquet tables as they are simply trying the different types of food Share is going to offer. In fact in the video they show several concept images of what Share will look like which clearly shows many smaller tables available - you can see these images in the photo gallery on the Princess website as well. As mentioned many times, no one (outside of Princess) knows exactly what the final design will look like, but I highly doubt they are going to force you to share with strangers.

 

Bravo. I was going to post something very similar to this yesterday but never got around to it. There is a huge difference between the "Roll Out conception Video" and what we will actually have available to us on each ship. ;)

[RocketMan275]

Chef's stated concept is communal family dining but in reality may play out differently...not everyone is with a group...or wants to eat what another diner orders...even if just two are together...

 

the long banquettes and small plate style remind us of crowded noisy urban lunch spots....rather than cozy...prefer our own chair!

 

Guess we'll learn more as they are rolled out....about concept, menu and service style

 

Actually some have commented that this concept is designed to appeal to a younger demographic. Part of that concept is a more active experience. The decor (hard tables with no table clothes and limited carpeting) is designed to enhance rather than absorb noise increasing the excitement of the experience. The communal dining fits right in.

 

Will it be popular? Don't ask me, I'm not in the demographic that prefers loud, active, communal experiences. I would much prefer a softer more romantic experience. Guess we'll be substituting an UBD for Sabatini's.

[RocketMan275]

Bravo. I was going to post something very similar to this yesterday but never got around to it. There is a huge difference between the "Roll Out conception Video" and what we will actually have available to us on each ship. ;)

 

Of course, there can be a significant difference between a video about a concept and how it is actually implemented. Or, there may not be any difference. My point, and the point of many others, is that if the video is an accurate depiction of the concept, then we're not interested. When we want to join a large table sitting elbow to elbow, then we will dine in the MDR.

 

Sabatini's was a wonderful place to have a quiet romantic dinner for two undisturbed by someone sitting next to you. I have yet to see anything that would indicate Share provides this same experience.

[SharkieRools]

Look, smaller tables:

[cynbar]

SHARE reminds me a little of the Qsine line on Celebrity, where the idea is to order a number of plates (small and not so small) and share around the table, sort of like we often do in a Chinese restaurant here at home. It's very popular with a lot of Celebrity cruisers but we didn't care for it, especially DH. We'd much rather have a more traditional experience of an appetizer (or two or three...) followed by a clear entree and then dessert.

[RocketMan275]

Look, smaller tables:

 

If concept videos are not to be considered an accurate depiction, then why should we consider concept pictures to be accurate depictions?

[SharkieRools]

The video is of the launch event where people are sampling the food, they aren't in an actual Share restaurant since there isn't one yet. The video also shows the still photos I attached here in it - in fact you can see people in the video looking at these same photos showing the smaller tables as well.

[RocketMan275]

The video is of the launch event where people are sampling the food, they aren't in an actual Share restaurant since there isn't one yet. The video also shows the still photos I attached here in it - in fact you can see people in the video looking at these same photos showing the smaller tables as well.

 

No one is disputing that there are depictions of small tables and videos of large tables. But, as you say, the restaurants have not been built yet and different ships will have different implementations. So videos and pictures are less than convincing evidence of how concepts will be implemented.

 

BTW, I don't remember Sabatini's overlooking a deck below. Do you know what ship those concepts were supposed to represent? It looks more like Bellini's over looking the atrium on Regal???