SuiteTraveler Posted April 17, 2017 #101 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Italy?? ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums I would have guessed Italy, too. The person who posted it said they were in Bratislava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted April 17, 2017 #102 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Guidelines Reminder – Please read the new Sticky titled How to Deal With "Difficult" Posts or Threads on this Board, especially the part regarding commenting on moderation. Was this directed at me? Thought I was being a helpful poster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted April 17, 2017 #103 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I would have guessed Italy, too. The person who posted it said they were in Bratislava. Ohhh that was a super cute little town! You actually could walk off the boat and wander around town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrkstl Posted April 17, 2017 #104 Share Posted April 17, 2017 You will have a lovely time! Don't stress one persons unhappiness. Yeah, what JVilleGal said :) And you're welcome! It's only been a week but I'm so ready to go back! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted April 17, 2017 #105 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Another bad dinner with no regional foods and the same wines, they did have spring rolls as a appetizer so I guess we're in China not Vienna! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I found the possible menu goldenrod is describing for this night on the internet from a blogger who was on the Viking Atla cruising the same area in 2015. Here it is: https://rivercruisenewbie.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/dinner_menus_viking.pdf scroll down to International Dinner The choices were: Appetizers: Baba Ganoush Vegetable Spring Roll Baby Arugula and Watermelon Salad Fish & Shrimp Sinigang Entrees: Orange and Soy Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin Crispy River Perch Pocini Mushroom Ravioli Dessert Creme Caramel Ice Cream Sorbet Black Forest Cake Fruit Plate (fresh watermelon) Cheese plate: Munster (French) Cambozola (Italian) Here is the blog the menus were attached to. https://rivercruisenewbie.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/some-insights-on-viking-river-cruises-first-the-bad/ It begins in Budapest, so that river cruise was in the same area goldenrod is in. What stands out to me from perusing all of the menus, is that this is all American food with no local type recipes until night 10 when they finally have Zweibelrostbraten & Crispy Onions. Other than that, I don't see any food that is truly from this area of Europe (except some cheese) and the Black Forest Cake listed under desserts. goldenrod, Can you confirm if this was the dinner menu you had tonight? Edited April 17, 2017 by SuiteTraveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted April 17, 2017 #106 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Ohhh that was a super cute little town! You actually could walk off the boat and wander around town! Is it similar to Rudesheim? I loved that little town! I have not been on the Danube yet, so have not seen Bratislava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted April 17, 2017 #107 Share Posted April 17, 2017 While we are on the food topic, can anyone tell me how responsive Viking is to special dietary needs? Our party will include some who don't eat meat (including chicken stock in soup and sauces), someone with a dairy allergy, and a few other limitations. Viking has been advised and we raise it again when we board, but I am wondering how accommodating they will be given how small the kitchen must be and how limited their menu options are. It will be so helpful to hear from anyone with experience on Viking who has dietary issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted April 18, 2017 #108 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) While we are on the food topic, can anyone tell me how responsive Viking is to special dietary needs? Our party will include some who don't eat meat (including chicken stock in soup and sauces), someone with a dairy allergy, and a few other limitations. Viking has been advised and we raise it again when we board, but I am wondering how accommodating they will be given how small the kitchen must be and how limited their menu options are. It will be so helpful to hear from anyone with experience on Viking who has dietary issues. You might find this very informative: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2208834 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2191948 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1573948 Edited April 18, 2017 by SuiteTraveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted April 18, 2017 #109 Share Posted April 18, 2017 FYI - just retuned from the Rhine Getaway with Viking last week, and the food choices were all (for the most part) based on the destination, etc. Once again, we found the food to be good to excellent on this cruise and we've been happy with the other cruises as well. The "free" wine stayed pretty much the same (with the exception of a Riesling added once in that region) but they had other (maybe free, maybe not) options as well. Same with beer - more than one included option as well. Sounds like the OP may have a boat with chef issues? Jeff Was it local, German beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted April 18, 2017 #110 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Another bad dinner with no regional foods and the same wines, they did have spring rolls as a appetizer so I guess we're in China not Vienna! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Viking seems to indicate that you can always get steak, chicken or salmon. Did anyone with you try those options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted April 18, 2017 Author #111 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I found the possible menu goldenrod is describing for this night on the internet from a blogger who was on the Viking Atla cruising the same area in 2015. Here it is:https://rivercruisenewbie.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/dinner_menus_viking.pdf scroll down to International Dinner The choices were: Appetizers: Baba Ganoush Vegetable Spring Roll Baby Arugula and Watermelon Salad Fish & Shrimp Sinigang Entrees: Orange and Soy Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin Crispy River Perch Pocini Mushroom Ravioli Dessert Creme Caramel Ice Cream Sorbet Black Forest Cake Fruit Plate (fresh watermelon) Cheese plate: Munster (French) Cambozola (Italian) Here is the blog the menus were attached to. https://rivercruisenewbie.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/some-insights-on-viking-river-cruises-first-the-bad/ It begins in Budapest, so that river cruise was in the same area goldenrod is in. What stands out to me from perusing all of the menus, is that this is all American food with no local type recipes until night 10 when they finally have Zweibelrostbraten & Crispy Onions. Other than that, I don't see any food that is truly from this area of Europe (except some cheese) and the Black Forest Cake listed under desserts. goldenrod, Can you confirm if this was the dinner menu you had tonight? No it is not. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pully8 Posted April 18, 2017 #112 Share Posted April 18, 2017 regarding the food/catering on river ships does anyone know are teams of staff supplied by agencies/contractors for the season? also wonder if the budgets for food/beverages per guest varies between operators? we have noticed differences in food quality/delivery over the years on river cruises. sometimes the description on the menu and what arrives can be ...a surprise. its great that forums like this can prepare/inform the potential difference between what is promoted and what is actually delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pully8 Posted April 18, 2017 #113 Share Posted April 18, 2017 just another thought a menu may sound lovely but the actual food delivered maybe something quite different. pictures are great of the actual food served. so disappointing when food is not good anywhere especially if a premium price is paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted April 18, 2017 #114 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Goldenrod you are using an IPhone. Why not take a photo of the menu plus the wine description and post it? That will solve the debate. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 18, 2017 #115 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Well looking forward to our next cruise, it will be on Princess in a Penthouse Suite 450 Sf 31 days LA to Buenos Aries and will spend days trying to forget this Viking worst food ever 25k joke on me! I garrentee it won't happen again! Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's a great cruise! We were on the 2016 version LA to Rio in December/January and loved everyone of the 31 days. While the quality of food is influenced by the chef on ocean cruises just like river cruises, we (group of 4) were all extremely pleased with our meals on the Crown Princess (what ship is doing that itinerary next year?). I hope it works out for you. We were in a mini-suite on that cruise but have been in a Penthouse Suite on a sister ship before and love the extra space but we also loved our cozy little cabins on our 3 Uniworld cruises (and their meals are fabulous) since we weren't expecting spaciousness on such small ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrkstl Posted April 18, 2017 #116 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Was it local, German beer? I believe so, yes Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrkstl Posted April 18, 2017 #117 Share Posted April 18, 2017 While we are on the food topic, can anyone tell me how responsive Viking is to special dietary needs? Our party will include some who don't eat meat (including chicken stock in soup and sauces), someone with a dairy allergy, and a few other limitations. Viking has been advised and we raise it again when we board, but I am wondering how accommodating they will be given how small the kitchen must be and how limited their menu options are. It will be so helpful to hear from anyone with experience on Viking who has dietary issues. We are both vegetarian (not vegan) and this has never been an issue with any of our Viking cruises. They really handle this well, at least in our experience. I do recommend that you mention it to your server and restaurant manager if possible, but you'll be well taken care of. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted April 18, 2017 #118 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Was this directed at me? Thought I was being a helpful poster? No, you got swept up in the clean-up of guidelines-violations and posts that quoted or referred to them. Please use the red triangle and refrain from commenting on "problem" posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted April 18, 2017 #119 Share Posted April 18, 2017 regarding the food/catering on river ships does anyone know are teams of staff supplied by agencies/contractors for the season? also wonder if the budgets for food/beverages per guest varies between operators? we have noticed differences in food quality/delivery over the years on river cruises. sometimes the description on the menu and what arrives can be ...a surprise. its great that forums like this can prepare/inform the potential difference between what is promoted and what is actually delivered. According to Berlitz River Cruising in Europe, yes the catering budgets vary a lot between lines. Not every line is singled out in that book, but they do highlight the best and the worst -- definitely worth borrowing from your library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted April 18, 2017 #120 Share Posted April 18, 2017 No, you got swept up in the clean-up of guidelines-violations and posts that quoted or referred to them. Please use the red triangle and refrain from commenting on "problem" posts. Yiks sorry didn't know I had! I am on the CC APP using an iPhone and there is no "Red Triangle". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted April 18, 2017 #121 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Yiks sorry didn't know I had! I am on the CC APP using an iPhone and there is no "Red Triangle". Now that you make me look more closely, I realize that after the redesign it is now the "Blue Triangle" :o I'll have to edit the sticky to get the color right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted April 18, 2017 Author #122 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) That's a great cruise! We were on the 2016 version LA to Rio in December/January and loved everyone of the 31 days. While the quality of food is influenced by the chef on ocean cruises just like river cruises, we (group of 4) were all extremely pleased with our meals on the Crown Princess (what ship is doing that itinerary next year?). I hope it works out for you. We were in a mini-suite on that cruise but have been in a Penthouse Suite on a sister ship before and love the extra space but we also loved our cozy little cabins on our 3 Uniworld cruises (and their meals are fabulous) since we weren't expecting spaciousness on such small ships. We will be on the Emerald Princess it leaves early December this year! And we are staying an extra six days at the end. We were supposed to be on Uniworld for this trip but the Suites were sold out so we switched to Viking, what a mistake! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited April 18, 2017 by goldenrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted April 18, 2017 #123 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Now that you make me look more closely, I realize that after the redesign it is now the "Blue Triangle" :o I'll have to edit the sticky to get the color right! No Triangle of any color on the APP. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted April 18, 2017 #124 Share Posted April 18, 2017 This is what I see! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted April 18, 2017 #125 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Goldenrod you are using an IPhone. Why not take a photo of the menu plus the wine description and post it? That will solve the debate. Sent from my iPhone using Forums My guess is goldenrod won't take pictures of any menus. OP will just ignore your request. :o What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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