girlcoguy Posted December 12, 2017 #51 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Here's the menu for Bistrot La Boheme. Sorry the quality isn't the best, but if you right click and choose "view image," you can see a larger size. Ashley, I'm sure several of us would be ETERNALLY grateful if you could take a snapshot of ONLY the "Dining Experience" part of each specialty restaurant's menu. There's many of us trying to determine if we're going to take advantage of one of the two discounted dining experiences available for purchase pre-cruise. Thanks for your updates and reviews!! [emoji41] [emoji106] Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley@cruisecritic Posted December 12, 2017 #52 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Ashley, I'm sure several of us would be ETERNALLY grateful if you could take a snapshot of ONLY the "Dining Experience" part of each specialty restaurant's menu. There's many of us trying to determine if we're going to take advantage of one of the two discounted dining experiences available for purchase pre-cruise. Thanks for your updates and reviews!! [emoji41] [emoji106] Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app I'm no longer onboard, but the Dining Experience menus are included on all of the full menus. It's right there at the top left of the first photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboat Posted December 12, 2017 #53 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Sorry to spam the thread, but here's a link to the dining section of my review, which was just published yesterday: https://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=994&pgtype=dining. (The full review isn't live yet, as it's still being edited. The rest should be live by mid-week.) Excellent review, answered a lot of questions. I am disappointed there are only 4 included food options, 2 of which are the same. It appears that daytime snack sandwiches, poolside burgers, and evening pizza are all rolled into the buffet. While the food might be the same you find elsewhere, sometimes we'd like a change of scenery. Not a fan of this choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley@cruisecritic Posted December 12, 2017 #54 Share Posted December 12, 2017 For anyone curious, I've started a new thread with just bar menus: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2573427. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBill99 Posted December 12, 2017 #55 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) For anyone interested, I've added some photos here (https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2570575) of the MDR menus (lunch and dinner, including Elegant Night), nonalcoholic beverage options, Sports Bar chicken wing menu and sample kids club schedules.Thanks for confirming that the sports bar does have food, but very disappointing to see that the wings are NOT free! Can you tell us whether the free specialty dining for Black Card members is the experience menu? Thanks. Update: I see that you mentioned that you don't know about Black Card meals. Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Edited December 12, 2017 by MisterBill99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley@cruisecritic Posted December 12, 2017 #56 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Thanks for confirming that the sports bar does have food, but very disappointing to see that the wings are NOT free! Can you tell us whether the free specialty dining for Black Card members is the experience menu? Thanks. Update: I see that you mentioned that you don't know about Black Card meals. Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app I've just emailed my PR contacts to get an answer about the black card inclusions, as well as whether Venchi items are covered under beverage packages that include gelato and specialty coffees. Will report back when I hear from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBill99 Posted December 12, 2017 #57 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I've just emailed my PR contacts to get an answer about the black card inclusions, as well as whether Venchi items are covered under beverage packages that include gelato and specialty coffees. Will report back when I hear from them.Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durban Posted December 12, 2017 #58 Share Posted December 12, 2017 It's still choosing from a limited section of the full menu as well as as only an app, entree, side and dessert. I assume it's the European small portions way of eating. I prefer the other lines I mentioned that do not restrict you and allow multiple apps, sides, etc. Carnivals steakhouse gives you an amuse bouche, app, salad, soup, entree, 2 sides and dessert to enjoy later in the cabin and a second app can be substituted for the soup or salad. That is getting your monies worth. I understand we really can't fully make an evaluation until the first reviews start coming in after the first 7 day sailing on the 23rd. On HAL in the Pinnacle you also get to chose one course. I never went hungry. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 12, 2017 #59 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Can you tell us whether the free specialty dining for Black Card members is the experience menu? Thanks. On Meraviglia, the 'Dining Experience' menu in Butchers' Cut was the one offered to Black Card holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBill99 Posted December 13, 2017 #60 Share Posted December 13, 2017 On HAL in the Pinnacle you also get to chose one course. I never went hungry. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I was disappointed that I was only able to order one appetizer at Tamarind (on HAL) since there were other items I wanted to try, and also get a sushi roll in addition to the cooked stuff (which weren't really as good as I'd hoped). I can understand a single entrée but multiple apps should be permitted. Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted December 13, 2017 #61 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I was disappointed that I was only able to order one appetizer at Tamarind (on HAL) since there were other items I wanted to try, and also get a sushi roll in addition to the cooked stuff (which weren't really as good as I'd hoped). I can understand a single entrée but multiple apps should be permitted. Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app On our first of many visits to Tamarind, the server expertly reviewed "the rules" in a no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners attitude of what we were and were not allowed. We basically said: "understood" and and in an equally polite and determined way, ordered what and how much we wanted. She looked us up and down, did the mental arithmetic and brought us everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBill99 Posted December 13, 2017 #62 Share Posted December 13, 2017 She looked us up and down, did the mental arithmetic and brought us everything! I assume you're not not implying that she was calculating how much extra to charge for the additional appetizers. Have you order extras on subsequent visits as well? Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted December 13, 2017 #63 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I assume you're not not implying that she was calculating how much extra to charge for the additional appetizers. Have you order extras on subsequent visits as well? Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app When the server went over the 23 subsections of Sushi ordering, my partner politely told her: "No, that doesn't work for me". That's where she went over the "human calculus" - we are always extremely polite, solicitous to staff and never raise our voices but ... I think she quickly understood that this was an argument she would lose! Perhaps our late dining times may also influence decisions as the sashimi may have to be thrown out afterwards. We have ALWAYS ordered multiple apps, sushi and a single main. In fact, on our (always) second visit on the last night of the cruise, the sushi is practically pushed on us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley@cruisecritic Posted December 14, 2017 #64 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Good morning! I've heard back from MSC on Venchi drinks/gelato and black card dining. From the line's PR team: Venchi gelato is included in the beverage packages. Venchi coffee, up to a value of $7.50, is included in the classic drink package. The premium package includes all Venchi coffee drinks. Retails items are not included in the beverage packages. Black card members are entitled to a complimentary specialty restaurant “Tasting Menu” dinner for 2 once during the cruise (beverages excluded). Offer is per stateroom. The tasting menus we refer to are the same as the dining experience menus. Guests can choose from any restaurant on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 14, 2017 #65 Share Posted December 14, 2017 That's very interesting that MSC has adopted a different approach with Venchi on Seaside than on Meraviglia with Jean Philippe. It's fair to say that the all-inclusive drinks packages on US sailings are more comprehensive than elsewhere (though they're more expensive, too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted December 14, 2017 #66 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Since when was the Black card meal entitlement "per cabin" ? the Voyagers Club Black card info is quite clear that the card is for an Individual and not the cabin! or the Black card holder and Guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted December 14, 2017 #67 Share Posted December 14, 2017 The information regarding Black Card holders and Speciality Restaurants is not correct, that is from people currently onboard the sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzabel Posted December 14, 2017 #68 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Has anyone got the full Roys menu? The link won't work for me. TIA Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBill99 Posted December 15, 2017 #69 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Has anyone got the full Roys menu? The link won't work for me.TIA Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app The link in the original post works fine for me. It's 8 pages of PDF. What are you getting? Try right mousing and select "Save Link As" if it doesn't open properly. Or try not opening it from the app. https://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/Assets/Chef_Roy_Yamaguchi_ENG.PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzabel Posted December 15, 2017 #70 Share Posted December 15, 2017 The link in the original post works fine for me. It's 8 pages of PDF. What are you getting? Try right mousing and select "Save Link As" if it doesn't open properly. Or try not opening it from the app. https://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/Assets/Chef_Roy_Yamaguchi_ENG.PDF Thanks so much - that worked perfect for me. Maybe it was because I was looking at it from my phone last night. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windlicht Posted January 7, 2018 #71 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Butcher's Cut Ocean Cay Roy's Asian Market Attached the two smaller size files. Anyone know how they will handle Black Card dinners? Will they just treat the same as a dining experience? REEEAAALLY helpful! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted January 7, 2018 #72 Share Posted January 7, 2018 So is MSC actually downgrading the Black Card benefit to one per cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBill99 Posted January 7, 2018 #73 Share Posted January 7, 2018 So is MSC actually downgrading the Black Card benefit to one per cabin? Yes and no. Apparently that is the new policy but if you just give them you different card for each meal, you'll still get 2. Or if you complain about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted February 2, 2018 #74 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I've never seen a more messed up website anywhere in my web surfing travels. The fact that nobody ay MSC has addressed these issues after all the countless and various issues shows their incompetence. You'd think a 6th grader was running their website from his mom and dad's basement. Actually, a 6th grader would do a better job with his eyes closed! MSC's website is probably done by a 65+ person! We purchased the Dining Trio package of Butcher Cut, Asian and Ocean cay for $69/pp for the Seaside in October. We should also get a comped or freebie specialty meal through the Fantastica class? And I have Black Card level (matched from carnival's Diamond) but haven't read about Black card dining until this thread. What does that entail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted February 2, 2018 #75 Share Posted February 2, 2018 As far as I know the only free meal if you want to call it that is via holding a Black card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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