New MDR menus yet?

[island lady]

16 hours ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

 

 I think a "Live From Jewel of the Seas with the "New" Menus would be  a great thread. If you could show pictures and name the dish that would also be very helpful. 

 

Unfortunately I am unable to post pictures.  😞 

 

[suzyluvs2cruise]

On 1/16/2023 at 9:34 AM, island lady said:

 

Unfortunately I am unable to post pictures.  😞 

 

That's OK....enjoy your cruise and, when you can, share your impressions of the new menus. 

 

[suzyluvs2cruise]

PDF of the Redesigned MDR menus with info on order based on itinerary & length of cruise.

Redesigned Main Dining Menus.pdf

[ksuyen]

Can someone confirm if Ovation already used the new menu in the current sail? Mine will be the next trip after the ship dock on Sydney at 24th Jan. 

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, ksuyen said:

Can someone confirm if Ovation already used the new menu in the current sail? Mine will be the next trip after the ship dock on Sydney at 24th Jan. 

The app should show that for both sailings. 

[island lady]

10 hours ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

That's OK....enjoy your cruise and, when you can, share your impressions of the new menus. 

 

 

Thanks!  It's been hit and miss...but happily plenty of hits for me.  Mostly the salads.  I am trying to make myself try things I might never try. 

 

As a few that I can remember.....the Smoked Salmon salad was excellent (could make a meal out of that).  The Buttermilk Calamari was terrible.  The Vegan Butternut soup was good, but too salty. The Vegan Maple Soy Tofu and Avocado salad...also delicious!  Had the Indian dish last night for dinner, Rustic Chicken Korma...wonderful!  

 

Once again...all according to personal taste.  😉 

[goldfish65]

17 hours ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

PDF of the Redesigned MDR menus with info on order based on itinerary & length of cruise.

Redesigned Main Dining Menus.pdf 1.83 MB · 46 downloads

Thank you and at least for me it looks great. 

[FlatFooted Freda]

On 1/4/2023 at 4:49 PM, davekathy said:

Yes I do. Agree, there are always plenty of selections to choose from, even when certain items show up every evening. Like Breakfast in the MDR. I remember when RC tried substituting scallops for snails. That didn't go over big with Kathy. She got shrimp cocktail instead.  Now don't screw with my Mac n Cheese from the kids menu! 🤣

Is it like Kraft MacNCheese, or the baked kind? Not that either is bad, as long as it's not out of an industrial sized can!

[VTSKIandCRUISEGUY]

I LOVE the new menus!

 

[davekathy]

6 minutes ago, FlatFooted Freda said:

Is it like Kraft MacNCheese, or the baked kind? Not that either is bad, as long as it's not out of an industrial sized can!

Pile of yellow goo. Not baked. I kike it. My wife calls it yellow death. What does she know, she likes escargot. 😁

[piercetc4]

it would be nice if we knew in advance which night each theme night will fall so we can decide what night to possibly dine elsewhere?

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, piercetc4 said:

it would be nice if we knew in advance which night each theme night will fall so we can decide what night to possibly dine elsewhere?

Wouldn't they show in the app (if you can trust the app) for each evening?

[piercetc4]

i will check the app for our march 25 cruise

[cruiseboy89130]

3 hours ago, piercetc4 said:

i will check the app for our march 25 cruise

Try that a week before your cruise - else it will not be acurate anyway....

[Beeline Cruiser]

18 hours ago, VTSKIandCRUISEGUY said:

I LOVE the new menus!

 

 

Seriously, right??  There aren't so many snales and other crawly things that people HAD TO EAT before farming. And yes ancient people would die for our braised lamb shanks and polenta!!

[HappyTexan44]

My only gripe now about the menu is that my favorite pasta, cheese tortellini is on lobster night.   My cruise is 5-nights and I don't think the cruise before or after is any longer.   So, they won't have that on the ship,   I do still think I'll be modifying what I order.  

[Mum2Mercury]

21 minutes ago, Beeline Cruiser said:

 

Seriously, right??  There aren't so many snales and other crawly things that people HAD TO EAT before farming. And yes ancient people would die for our braised lamb shanks and polenta!!

I think it might be more accurate to say that ancient people often died for lack of lamb shanks and polenta -- snails and crawly things aren't particularly filling.  

 

I suspect none of us cruisers are in danger of starving, regardless of what menu set we favor.  

[island lady]

11 hours ago, davekathy said:

Wouldn't they show in the app (if you can trust the app) for each evening?

 

Yup, I read the app menu to Bucky early each day....naturally I have to keep it to just that night, as you know your bro......he forgets from one day to the next.  😄 😄 

[island lady]

7 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said:

I think it might be more accurate to say that ancient people often died for lack of lamb shanks and polenta -- snails and crawly things aren't particularly filling.  

 

I suspect none of us cruisers are in danger of starving, regardless of what menu set we favor.  

 

Indeed tough to go hungry on a cruise ship with the usual over abundance of food.  😉 

[The Fun Researcher]

15 hours ago, piercetc4 said:

it would be nice if we knew in advance which night each theme night will fall so we can decide what night to possibly dine elsewhere?

Check out the pdf document from suzyluvs2cruise about 17 posts earlier.  In blue text it describes the order of how the menu works for various lengths and types of cruises.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=1293247&key=1aee828bd76e357f70a532fe72b9b344

 

Dan

 

Edited January 19, 2023 by The Fun Researcher

[davekathy]

1 hour ago, island lady said:

 

Yup, I read the app menu to Bucky early each day....naturally I have to keep it to just that night, as you know your bro......he forgets from one day to the next.  😄 😄 

Hey, I resemble that remark. Same with reading the Cruise Compass to me at night. Of course I fall asleep and don't hear most of what Kathy is reading to me.  😁

[island lady]

5 hours ago, davekathy said:

Hey, I resemble that remark. Same with reading the Cruise Compass to me at night. Of course I fall asleep and don't hear most of what Kathy is reading to me.  😁

 

Simple selective hearing for husbands.  😄 😄 

[BecciBoo]

Wow what a lineup.  I'm going to be a happy camper!  I love it  thanks Suzy!

[ksuyen]

On 1/18/2023 at 1:56 PM, Biker19 said:

The app should show that for both sailings. 

 I love the new menu too but the Apps is currently showing the wrong menu. What I meant is, I am going for 11 nights but the Apps is showing 8 nights cruise menu (no second formal night / no complimentary lobster night). And I am sailing in the next 4 days, come on RCI, pull yourself together!

[HappyTexan44]

Are there penalties for cancelling a reservation?   
Maybe book something for every night and then cancel once they update the menus.