Bookish Angel Posted December 13, 2008 #26 Share Posted December 13, 2008 As a very particular eater who seeks out the familiar and eschews the opposite, I don't need haute cuisine/unfamiliar food to give me a sense of place - I do that with the place's music, literature, art and history; in which I am fairly well versed prior to my visit. I am often criticized by my lack of "adventure" in food. I always politely reply with "So how many continents have you visited (I'll soon set foot on my 7th) and when is the last time you parasailed or hang glided?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnyTime Cruiser Posted December 14, 2008 #27 Share Posted December 14, 2008 ......if it was an In-N-Out..... They rawk, and there isn't one where I live.... :):):):):) I sooooo miss In-N-Out!! Had my last one in Kingman, AZ in October as we moved across the country to Georgia from Cali- heavy sigh:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monocled Mutineer Posted December 15, 2008 #28 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Except perhaps out on open decks I don't think fast food should be on ships. There is a Macdonalds in my local town's indoor shopping centre and their doors are open to the concourse. The smell emanating is like gas (US) / farts (UK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js5752 Posted December 18, 2008 #29 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If Johnny Rockets is fast food, then absolutely yes! JRs is actually kind of special for me and my wife. It goes back to when we were dating, so it was fun to go there when we were on AOS. It's not something to do all the time when you've got good food all around. Although as I write this onion rings and a shake sound pretty darn tempting.... -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bran8778 Posted December 18, 2008 Author #30 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm going to have to ask the JRs people to put one in Youngstown, OH :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excited to go crusing Posted January 7, 2009 #31 Share Posted January 7, 2009 No I really don;t see the point of it. On our cruise we had a burger/dog joing on one of hte decks & a pizzeria which served excellent Italian style pizzax, all available as an alternative to teh DR or buffet, so I never felt short of choices to eat for free. I doubt if a FF franchise would be free to cruisers, I really don't understand why one would pay for a sloppy FF burger when they can cen get one for free on Princess. Call me frugal :) We rarely eat FF on land anyhow. If I had such a craving, I think I'd look for something in Port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwaylin Posted January 8, 2009 #32 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm going to have to ask the JRs people to put one in Youngstown, OH :) If you don't mind driving a little, there is a JR in Strongsville at the South Park Mall. It isn't too far from the turnpike. I have only been there a few times, but was hooked once I tried them while on a conference trip to Indianapolis. Their JR was also in a mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted January 25, 2009 #33 Share Posted January 25, 2009 At the times when the buffet is closed, Yes a well made burger would be nice. The ones they serve at the grill are not all that good. My choice would be What-A-Burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bran8778 Posted January 25, 2009 Author #34 Share Posted January 25, 2009 If you don't mind driving a little, there is a JR in Strongsville at the South Park Mall. It isn't too far from the turnpike. I have only been there a few times, but was hooked once I tried them while on a conference trip to Indianapolis. Their JR was also in a mall. Thanks Norway!! When I go, What should have??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERTHDOG Posted January 26, 2009 #35 Share Posted January 26, 2009 on the ship would you eat at it ????? Burger King, Mcdonalds ETC. OH HAIL NO :D unless perhaps a white castle but thanks for asking:p dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun_seeker Posted March 2, 2009 #36 Share Posted March 2, 2009 ......if it was an In-N-Out..... They rawk, and there isn't one where I live.... :):):):) Think of your girlish figure Alice. ;) I think that they were expanding in NorCal, but with the economy being what it is who knows? We have a couple in Sac. It looks like the Vegas guy might be willing to ship his to your town. :D Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpaws Posted March 3, 2009 #37 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If there where fast food chains on board not only would dry land be dominated by fast food chains but ships would be as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun_seeker Posted March 4, 2009 #38 Share Posted March 4, 2009 If there where fast food chains on board not only would dry land be dominated by fast food chains but ships would be as well. Aaargh, what a terrible thought. I doubt that they would do sufficient business to make it worth while, I hope. After all, who wants a diet of fast food when there are so many other choices available? Even the people who were interested indicated that it would only be maybe once on a trip. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bran8778 Posted March 4, 2009 Author #39 Share Posted March 4, 2009 OH HAIL NO :D unless perhaps a white castle but thanks for asking:p dave LOL I might have to have a little White Castle, too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVMM Posted March 4, 2009 #40 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I vote for White Castle/Krystal BUT ALSO: Yo Quiero Taco Bell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvmypuggle Posted March 6, 2009 #41 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Well, frankly, after seeing some of the burgers that are served poolside/buffets maybe having a real burger franchise on board might not be such a bad idea on the large ships... We scoff at them but they sure know how to serve massive amounts of them in a short period of time which the burger stands on board seem to have a bit more trouble with. I totally agree with you. The burgers on board are not very good. I would love some McDonalds for a late night snack on a cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted March 12, 2009 #42 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Something I crave everyday in California..... White Castle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowGuy Posted March 15, 2009 #43 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Looking forward to Johnny Rocket's, we don't have them here in Scotland. Visited a few in California and really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. I wouldn't use any of the major fast food chains on a cruise ship, McD's, BK etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richsap Posted March 16, 2009 #44 Share Posted March 16, 2009 As much as I enjoy testing unfamiliar waters, I enjoy and sometimes even crave the familiar. I would imagine that, given about 50% of today's cruising public could care less about formal dining, those same 50% would love to have a place on the ship where they could grab a familiar lunch in a bag and eat in a place of their choosing. The most popular would, of course, be McDonalds. The trick would be to have the same product consistently as they do on land. This would be a challange for any cruise line. I'd have to vote "yes" on this one, as long as it in no way affected the formal dining option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted June 10, 2009 #45 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Having a Johnny Rockets on the ship I sail on is fast enough for me (and it isn't even considered to be a fast food restaurant). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bran8778 Posted June 10, 2009 Author #46 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I was thinking the same thing Lady...is JR considered a FFR?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted June 10, 2009 #47 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I think any "chain" restaurant food on a ship takes away from the experience. Why go on a cruise to eat what you can get at home? If there's a particular type of food you enjoy and can't absolutely do without or you'll die:eek:, then choose your cruise based on a ship that offers that particular food in its menus. Otherwise, save your fast food or diner jones for when you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted June 10, 2009 #48 Share Posted June 10, 2009 If there's a particular type of food you enjoy and can't absolutely do without or you'll die:eek:, then choose your cruise based on a ship that offers that particular food in its menus. Otherwise, save your fast food or diner jones for when you get home. Had to laugh at this. I hear people say things like that all the time! "I'll die without McDonalds" or "I couldn't survive a week without Burger King!" Ummmm...then you've got big problems! But the one's that really kill me are; "my kids will only eat (chicken fingers, burgers, pizza etc.)." Wow. When I was growing up (not that long ago, 1980s) I didn't get a vote. My, how times have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crshipley Posted June 13, 2009 #49 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Only if the fast food restaurant was a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop. I love all the food on the cruise, but Krispy Kreme doughnuts are a weakness of mine that I only indulge in on vacation. It is a requisite stop whenever my family goes to the beach, and if Krispy Kreme were to join up with Carnival, I'd enjoy my cruises even more.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bran8778 Posted June 24, 2009 Author #50 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Only if the fast food restaurant was a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop. I love all the food on the cruise, but Krispy Kreme doughnuts are a weakness of mine that I only indulge in on vacation. It is a requisite stop whenever my family goes to the beach, and if Krispy Kreme were to join up with Carnival, I'd enjoy my cruises even more.:D We had a KK in town, but it closed :( They built a brand new building, and it only lasted a few years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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