cdpteach Posted August 1, 2007 #101 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks for the great review....and PICTURES!!!! I love them! We'll be on the Explorer on Aug 17th....can't wait!!! cdpteach:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqhacruiser Posted August 1, 2007 #102 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Great review, Thank God for menus as everyone asks about them, and EXCELLENT PICTURES! :D I'm going to post the link to this thread over on the Explorer thread to be sure everyone sees what a great job you did and they will love all the pics and info! Thanks for posting everything I know it takes time!:) Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalakim Posted August 1, 2007 #103 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey Denice, What a great job on this thread. The pictures are fabulous. Just makes me even more excited for December. Can't wait to meet you neighbour!! By the way, did you notice if they offered the champagne card ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemdill Posted August 1, 2007 #104 Share Posted August 1, 2007 You are welcome...so glad you will be experiencing her!!!! You are the best. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all your on-line posts, THE photos and your mini reviewaand all the good stuff you have written. I don't know where you find the time to do all this, but all I can say is "THANK YOU" !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbuff16 Posted August 1, 2007 #105 Share Posted August 1, 2007 They did offer the champagne card......10 drinks for approximately $60....this included tax and gratuities. Sammy and Mario were very gracious and friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #106 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Great review, Thank God for menus as everyone asks about them, and EXCELLENT PICTURES! :D I'm going to post the link to this thread over on the Explorer thread to be sure everyone sees what a great job you did and they will love all the pics and info! Thanks for posting everything I know it takes time!:) Suzanne Suzanne ~~~ Thank you sooooooo much!! You're a sweetheart!! I just love to share my excitement with everyone, and happy to know it was appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #107 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks for the great review....and PICTURES!!!! I love them! We'll be on the Explorer on Aug 17th....can't wait!!!cdpteach:rolleyes: You're welcome. No matter how good a time you think you will have...it will be even better than that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #108 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey Denice, What a great job on this thread. The pictures are fabulous. Just makes me even more excited for December. Can't wait to meet you neighbour!! By the way, did you notice if they offered the champagne card ? Kim ~~~ You KNOW I'm can't to meet you!!! 12 days on that ship?? OMG!!!! I don't drink, but I am pretty sure I heard people mentioning they bought them, so I will say yes...till corrected otherwise.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #109 Share Posted August 1, 2007 They did offer the champagne card......10 drinks for approximately $60....this included tax and gratuities. Sammy and Mario were very gracious and friendly. Thank you..I knew one of my CC friends would know (and I should have read further before posting my answer lol)!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #110 Share Posted August 1, 2007 You are the best. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all your on-line posts, THE photos and your mini reviewaand all the good stuff you have written. I don't know where you find the time to do all this, but all I can say is "THANK YOU" !!!!!!!!!!! You are more than welcome...it has been my pleasure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbtange Posted August 1, 2007 #111 Share Posted August 1, 2007 You're welcome. No matter how good a time you think you will have...it will be even better than that!!! Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for starting this thread!!!!! This will make it so much easier for us to pick which night we'd like to go to Portofino's. We have only been on one cruise - our honeymoon 20 years ago - and it was on a tiny ship. We are leaving on Friday on the Explorer for our son's high school graduation and 18th birthday celebration. We can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again - Lynn Bethlehem, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy130 Posted August 1, 2007 #112 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Lynn..........I sailed with Denice and QUARANTEE you will have a fabulous time. How could you not???? There's so much to do............do as little or as much as you want. Have a blast!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #113 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for starting this thread!!!!! This will make it so much easier for us to pick which night we'd like to go to Portofino's. We have only been on one cruise - our honeymoon 20 years ago - and it was on a tiny ship. We are leaving on Friday on the Explorer for our son's high school graduation and 18th birthday celebration. We can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again - Lynn Bethlehem, PA I am so glad I could help!!!! I wish I could really express in words what an AMAZING time you all will have...but they really would not do it justice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #114 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I made a few copies of the Love and Marriage DVD and will be sending them to some of my shipmates on my upcoming Xmas cruise...if they didn't know me before this..they will now!! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbum Posted August 1, 2007 #115 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much for the great review and all of the amazing pix. I am glad that you had a wonderful time!:D Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #116 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much for the great review and all of the amazing pix. I am glad that you had a wonderful time!:D Robin Thank you. It was beyond wonderful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreewayFortune Posted August 1, 2007 #117 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Now I'm looking forward to your live posts in December:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbtange Posted August 1, 2007 #118 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Lynn..........I sailed with Denice and QUARANTEE you will have a fabulous time. How could you not???? There's so much to do............do as little or as much as you want. Have a blast!!:) Thank you so much - I can't even tell you how stinkin' excited we are!!!!:cool: Lynn Bethlehem, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbtange Posted August 1, 2007 #119 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I hate to sound like a real newbie here - but then again, that's what I am - LOL :rolleyes: Can anyone tell me what the S D/ means on the menu? Lynn Bethlehem, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp-nj Posted August 1, 2007 #120 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Denice, Thanx for the info on the massage - that's sounds perfect! Also, your onboard thread and mini-review were great. Glad you had a wonderful time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #121 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank you so much - I can't even tell you how stinkin' excited we are!!!!:cool: Lynn Bethlehem, PA LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylasgirl Posted August 1, 2007 #122 Share Posted August 1, 2007 yeah... I was wondering the same thing, what does S/D mean? Is this the dish that you choose? Thanks again:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #123 Share Posted August 1, 2007 yeah... I was wondering the same thing, what does S/D mean? Is this the dish that you choose? Thanks again:D S/D actually stands for SIGNATURE DISH:D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylasgirl Posted August 1, 2007 #124 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Denise... I was wondering... Do you happen to have the Portofino menu? Thanks again! awwww Signature Dish... who would've thought:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted August 1, 2007 Author #125 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Appetizers, Soups, Salads Carpaccio Con Scaglie Di Parmigiano- Thinly sliced seared tenderloin with a salad of shaved fennel, argula and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with lemon-infused olive oil and roasted pine seeds Risotto Ai Gamberetti- Tiger shrimp sauteed with fresh herbs on a bed of creamy saffron risotto (This is what I had...OMG it was WONDERFUL!!!!!) Insalata Caprese- Vine ripened yellow and red teardrop tomatoes with baby boccocini, basil, and red onion Zuppa Gran Farro – Tradional Tuscan bean soup with barley pearls and garlic crostini Zuppa Fredda Di Pomodori E Peperoni Dolci Con Capesante Ed Avocado - Chilled plum tomato and pepper soup with seared scallops and avocado Zuppa Del Giorno - Soup of the day Insalata Di Pere E Gorgonzola - Mesclun greens, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, slices of crip pears and roasted candied walnuts served with house dressing Insalata All Cesare - Romaine lettuce with shaved parmesan, herb croutons, and traditional dressing. Prepared a la minute in the dining room Melanzane ripieni di ricotta e spinaci alla parmigiana – eggplant roulades filled with spinach and ricolla, parmesan style (hubby had that...he was speechless!!) Insalata di petto di anatra affumiciata – sliced smoked duck over arugula and field mushroom confit with parmesan shaving and olive oil drizzle Calamari friti alla liqure – with white balsamic romaine dip and tomato, black olive and pine nut salsa (daughter had that..she said incredible!) Pasta Penne alla caminetto – penne pasta with beef ragu, plum tomatoes and garlic confit finished with shaved parmesan and fresh parsley Pappardelle Mantecate Con Crema Marscaponem, Funghi Arrosto E Timo- Ribbon pasta with roasted mushrooms and fresh thyme, lightly tossed in a marscapone cream sauce Spaghetti di mare – shrimp, bay scallops, squid and mussels in garlic herb sauce tossed with spaghetti and grape tomatoes Main Courses Gamberoni Cotti In Padella Al Profumo Di Mare- Tiger shrimp, roasted garlic and fresh herbs, served on a bed of grilled asparagus and baby vegetables Saltimbocca Alla Romana- Thinly sliced veal wrapped with fresh sage and prosciutto, pan-friend with porcini mushroom risotto and Marsala jus Filetto Di Manzo Alla Piastra- Girlled North American beef tenderloin on creamy truffle mashed potatoes, roasted and carmelized garlic and seasonal vegetables (INCREDIBLE!!!!!) Filetto de Halibut alla grigla – grilled fillet of Atlantic halibut over a citrus crab and shrimp risotto finished with salsa verde and lemon butter sauce Spiedino du frutti di mare alla Toscana – skewers of Maine lobster, gamberoni, scallops and salmon grilled and served with Ligurian potatoes and sun dried tomato beurre blanc Petto di pollo marinato con ebbe di campo salsa scarpiccio – herb marinated skin on chicken breast baked crispy accompanied by golden shallots, baby vegetables and scarpiccio sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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