Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Tired of seeing the same old tired pics of suspect Royal Caribbean food disasters? Pull up a chair as we take a trip down memory lane with some actual pictures of real RC food Feel free to chime in, share your memories, and quote pics for effect 28 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlynambrai Posted May 28, 2021 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I'm actually ridiculously excited for this thread! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyrealnameoremail Posted May 28, 2021 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Tired of seeing the same old tired pics of suspect Royal Caribbean food disasters? Pull up a chair as we take a trip down memory lane with some actual pictures of real RC food Feel free to chime in, share your memories, and quote pics for effect Sounds like a plan. Are you starting things off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted May 28, 2021 First up, Empress of the Seas, summer 2019 Honestly, this looks better than it tastes. Many folks think she had one of the nicest Chop's in the fleet. I would agree. Probably because it was the only game in town Berkshire Pork Belly Colossal Shrimp Cocktail This might be the mushroom soup. The oil slick on top is probably truffle oil. Not a fan Goat cheese salad is good, but I don't eat the goat cheese. Big fan of the craisins and apples MMMMMM, beef. Ribeye, I think. Who doesn't love lamb, so tasty with a little rosemary An attempt at a banana split. I'll have a more traditional one later Oddly enough, I don't see mac n cheese. I know we had it, I even met the chef who makes it during galley tour. Hopefully we'll find it on another ship. Pure awesomeness. SERRIOUSLY😉 18 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Oh, if anyone can post the actual Chops recipe for the grilled Pork Belly, please do. I have some ready in the fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted May 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, caitlynambrai said: I'm actually ridiculously excited for this thread! I've been thinking about it for months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlynambrai Posted May 28, 2021 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Pass all your goat cheese medallions on over to me- I won't let them go to waste. Everything looks like something I'd like to try! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Let's head up to the Jammer I will say I rarely take pictures since it's generally busy, but I do snap a few at the table Laura's chicken stir fry. Not very creative, pretty much just peppers and onions John's beef stir fry. Apparently I'm less creative. Typically I head to salad bar and find more things to add. And no rice for some reason. Strange Pizza anyone? No pizzeria on Empress 😢 Decent for WJ, though Grazing at the salad bar. Sometimes I just like to taste things since I eat and drink all day 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted May 28, 2021 #9 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Love it - we needed a REAL food thread, after all those fake food threads! I’ll be sure to take lots of food pics on my Navigator sailing in September (if it sails - fingers crossed). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 28, 2021 #10 Share Posted May 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: This might be the mushroom soup. The oil slick on top is probably truffle oil. Not a fan Goat cheese salad is good, but I don't eat the goat cheese. Big fan of the craisins and apples You are seriously demented. 😄 These are two of the most delicious things at Chops. 😜 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted May 28, 2021 How about dinner with the Hotel Director. Always a good meal😊 Well, except for this version of the fabulous poblano corn soup. It tasted fine, I will say that for it Surf & Turf Dessert. Love the brittle bowls This always helps the conversations to flow. Somehow it ended up back in our cabin. 😎 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Merion_Mom said: You are seriously demented. 😄 These are two of the most delicious things at Chops. 😜 I love the salad, just not the fried cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 28, 2021 #13 Share Posted May 28, 2021 How about some photos of the creatively carved fruit and vegetables. M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Main Dining Room. Empress has/had a fabulous venue We were right above the Captains Table I mentioned earlier Caprese Salad is always great Coconut Shrimp Poblano Soup. This one just looks better And yet another version. W T F Teriyaki chicken wings. Shrimp Rissotto. Mmmmm Baby lobster tails. Prime Rib, nice and rare Apple purse pie is a big improvement over the slices they used to serve Traditional Banana Split 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted May 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: How about some photos of the creatively carved fruit and vegetables. M I don't take those very often anymore. I will do the Midnight Buffet from Symphony Birthday cruise later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted May 28, 2021 #16 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I got Chef’s Table pics!!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 28, 2021 #17 Share Posted May 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: How about some photos of the creatively carved fruit and vegetables. M 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Made it back to Chops Lovely filet, sorry that it's sideways Chimichurri sauce. Looks like I had lamb again Look what I found. Mac n Cheese😁 They also serve a nice breakfast for Suites, Pins, and D+ Lot's of omelets were ordered. Typically I do egg white. They're smaller Edited May 28, 2021 by John&LaLa 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted May 28, 2021 #19 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Thank you. Honest pictures from Royal I can relate to! And from people who actually went on the cruise. 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinsmom03 Posted May 28, 2021 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I love these pics! Great real food thread! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfargo53 Posted May 28, 2021 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2021 what a great thread can't wait for our november cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baowen Posted May 28, 2021 #22 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Anything that reminds me that we will sail again!! Can't wait to actually eat at Chops. 77 days till my Alaska cruise.. Beth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted May 28, 2021 #23 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Main Dining Room. Empress has/had a fabulous venue We were right above the Captains Table I mentioned earlier Caprese Salad is always great Beautiful venue, I'm sad I never got to sail her. Caprese salad is always a favorite of mine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted May 28, 2021 #24 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Tired of seeing the same old tired pics of suspect Royal Caribbean food disasters? Pull up a chair as we take a trip down memory lane with some actual pictures of real RC food Feel free to chime in, share your memories, and quote pics for effect How cool is this! Have any pics of She Crab Soup, my fave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 28, 2021 Author #25 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Just now, BecciBoo said: How cool is this! Have any pics of She Crab Soup, my fave. Sorry, I don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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