New Mystery Meal Specialty Dining?

[POA1]

Secret Mystery Family Dinner Spotted on HAL Site on Halloween: Is it a trick or a treat?

 

 

 

I logged into my account on the HAL website today and spotted something called "Family Style Dinner" for $20.00 per person.  It's being held in Canaletto on Christmas Eve only, but there's really no information other than the price and the venue. Spooky!

 

This is how it shows up on my booking screen. (I obfuscated my name and booking number because I'm afraid that everyone will try to send me gifts.)

 

 

The description doesn't add much in the way of detail.  The "photos" aren't much help either.

 

 

There's a link to a sample menu.

 

 

But there's nothing there.  Very mysterious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 31, 2018 by POA1

[Vict0riann]

Maybe the price covers the whole family...

[OlsSalt]

Sounds like one more scheme to get rid of their creepy liver they tried to dress up as "Fegato alla Veneziana" on our last cruise. I love when then MDR does Liver and Onions; but in the hands of the Canaletto crew it was indeed was very scary.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Sounds interesting.

 

Are you going to sign up for it?

[POA1]

8 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Maybe the price covers the whole family...

 

No, it's per person if you try to book it. There are two seatings, 5:15 PM and 8:15 PM.  You cannot book regular Canaletto that night. I'm kind of intrigued because it's 33% more than regular Canaletto. However, it's Christmas Eve and a sea day which will be our second Gala night. We won't give up the regular 2nd Gala Night meal, but inquiring minds want to know what the heck this is.

[Vict0riann]

I checked our cruise and it is not there, must be a Christmas special!

 

(DD makes us cioppino  Christmas Eve, so maybe they'll change out the sopa di peschi !)

Edited October 31, 2018 by Vict0riann

[avian777]

7 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Maybe the price covers the whole family...

 

Not according to the "bolded" comment in OP's  Post below!

 

10 minutes ago, POA1 said:

Secret Mystery Family Dinner Spotted on HAL Site on Halloween: Is it a trick or a treat?

 

 

I logged into my account on the HAL website today and spotted something called "Family Style Dinner" for $20.00 per person.  It's being held in Canaletto on Christmas Eve only, but there's really no information other than the price and the venue. Spooky!

 

 

[POA1]

1 minute ago, Vict0riann said:

I checked our cruise and it is not there, must be a Christmas special!

 

6 minutes ago, Krazy Kruizers said:

Sounds interesting.

 

Are you going to sign up for it?

 

If it were Christmas Day, I'd consider it in place of the Culinary Council menu, but we happen to enjoy our more formal nights.

[CherryG]

Would family style happen to mean they'll bring platters and bowls of food to the table, for people to eat like they were at home?  Just a thought.

[POA1]

3 minutes ago, CherryG said:

Would family style happen to mean they'll bring platters and bowls of food to the table, for people to eat like they were at home?  Just a thought.

Yes, but that's more or less how Canaletto normally operates.  I'll keep an eye on the offering in my HAL account and post an update as soon as I see something.

[tkwbear]

I've found it's best to avoid the Canaletto. I can have Chef Boyardee-quality at home.

[Hlitner]

6 minutes ago, tkwbear said:

I've found it's best to avoid the Canaletto. I can have Chef Boyardee-quality at home.

LOL.  Why are you insulting Chef Boy-ar-Dee ??

 

Hank

[Krazy Kruizers]

We are not fans of Canaletto.

 

On Gala nights we prefer to dine in the Pinnacle Grill or in the Tamarind on the ships that have them.

[tkwbear]

I agree. The Tamarind is wonderful and The Pinnacle is a must.

 

I believe Canaletto is Italian for "let it out of a can".

[Frostee]

Last month, we had a very nice Osso Bucco dish in the Canaletto.  It was a very pleasant meal.

[sue1898]

Perhaps it's the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes since it's Christmas Eve.

[OlsSalt]

30 minutes ago, tkwbear said:

I agree. The Tamarind is wonderful and The Pinnacle is a must.

 

I believe Canaletto is Italian for "let it out of a can".

 

LOL  Can I letta... this pass for Italian?

[kazu]

Hopefully they will improve the detail with a true sample menu?

 

If not, you could drop into the Canaletto to ask to see the menu.  I'm intrigued too. 😉

 

Normally I'm not a Canaletto fan but I really enjoy it on the Prinsendam.  It's a step up IMO.  A good Canaletto is enjoyable.  A mediocre one isn't worth the time or effort let alone the $ 😉 

[Stratheden]

It is the same on the Noordam.  We are onboard for Christmas and NY's Eve.  The are offering Canaletto Family style for $20 and NYE in the Pinnacle for $49.  Neither menu is available. n

Edited October 31, 2018 by Stratheden

[POA1]

1 minute ago, Stratheden said:

It is the same on the Noordam.  We are onboard for Christmas and NY's Eve.  The are offering Christmas in Canaletto for $20 and NYE in the Pinnacle for $49.  Neither menu is available. n

I guess we'll have to watch and wait. 

[Stratheden]

The Canaletto special is available every night of my cruise on the Noordam. 

[POA1]

33 minutes ago, Stratheden said:

The Canaletto special is available every night of my cruise on the Noordam. 

 

The $20 family meal?  We have regular Canaletto (multiple seatings, half hour increments from 5:30 - 9:00 PM) every day except Christmas Eve. Those are $15.  December 24th has 2 seatings, 5:15 & 8:15 PM, and it's $20.

[RuthC]

2 hours ago, sue1898 said:

Perhaps it's the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes since it's Christmas Eve.

That was my thought, too. Italian restaurant; Christmas Eve. Do the math.

[PSR]

2 hours ago, sue1898 said:

Perhaps it's the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes since it's Christmas Eve.

 

Not being Italian, could you describe what that involves? Is only fish served?

[POA1]

3 minutes ago, RuthC said:

That was my thought, too. Italian restaurant; Christmas Eve. Do the math.

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