CruisinForABruisin Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 With them finally updating the menu, what additions would you like on the menu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempoGL Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, CruisinForABruisin said: With them finally updating the menu, what additions would you like on the menu? Was there a standard rotation of items in the past? I didn't realize the menu was consistent enough to require "updating." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredhamburg Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 I would like to see more Asian dishes added (like Pad Thai, curry, etc). I know some of it can be requested on the side, but it would be nice to have it formally on the menu. This can also cover lots of vegetarian/vegan needs as well for menu coverage. SpeedNoodles, KristiZ, Neesa and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Crab legs added to/or replacing lobster night, especially on Alaskan sailings. WAAAYTOOO, Mrs. Thomas, USCG Teacher and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredhamburg Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, TempoGL said: Was there a standard rotation of items in the past? I didn't realize the menu was consistent enough to require "updating." I think the update is for people who frequently cruise. I cannot cruise super often (due to work, family obligations, and multiple young children) so it always seems new to me. I hope they do not go too zany and dump too many classics (like my wife's favorite.....the shrimp cocktail or having a steak on the menu nightly for my daughter). Mrs. Thomas and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 58 minutes ago, jaredhamburg said: I would like to see more Asian dishes added (like Pad Thai, curry, etc). I know some of it can be requested on the side, but it would be nice to have it formally on the menu. This can also cover lots of vegetarian/vegan needs as well for menu coverage. I know the chefs work hard at crafting a balance of meat, veg and starch with the daily entrees, but I wouldn't mind some sort of build your own thing (Column A | Column B | Column C) for the "Classic" ones. I'd like to see more Asian dishes, and hopefully they can refrain from making them too sweet. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa, FManke and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptod Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 S'mores Mrs. Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krhardy Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 3 hours ago, jaredhamburg said: I would like to see more Asian dishes added (like Pad Thai, curry, etc). I know some of it can be requested on the side, but it would be nice to have it formally on the menu. This can also cover lots of vegetarian/vegan needs as well for menu coverage. This would be wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tira04 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Something local to the region you're sailing! I still feel sad that there was no key lime pie when we stopped at Key West! Or meatballs when in Sweden.... Baked Alaska, Neesa, Thecruisingdiva and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krhardy Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Appetizer: Build your own charrcuterie (I majored in music not English...I know that's spelled wrong ) Entree: More entrees without mushroom sauce (why do they put mushrooms on so many things?) Sides: Green Beans, sweet potato, fried corn (I'm a simple girl) Dessert: Anything with cranberry and orange together RWDW1204, ellcee, FManke and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredhamburg Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, krhardy said: Appetizer: Build your own charrcuterie (I majored in music not English...I know that's spelled wrong ) Entree: More entrees without mushroom sauce (why do they put mushrooms on so many things?) Sides: Green Beans, sweet potato, fried corn (I'm a simple girl) Dessert: Anything with cranberry and orange together Cranberries and orange together make a wonderful dessert! krhardy, FManke, Ogilthorpe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 16 minutes ago, krhardy said: Appetizer: Build your own charrcuterie (I majored in music not English...I know that's spelled wrong ) Entree: More entrees without mushroom sauce (why do they put mushrooms on so many things?) Sides: Green Beans, sweet potato, fried corn (I'm a simple girl) Dessert: Anything with cranberry and orange together I so agree with you about the sides. I like to keep it simple (which is why I like the simplicity of the sides at Chops). Why they have to make all those complex sides (which don’t taste nearly as good as the work that, I’m sure, went into making them) I really don’t understand. RWDW1204, Mrs. Thomas, Ogilthorpe and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Baked Alaska said: Crab legs added to/or replacing lobster night, especially on Alaskan sailings. Good call - make it King not snow crab SpeedNoodles, Ogilthorpe, Katy H and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 5 hours ago, CruisinForABruisin said: With them finally updating the menu, what additions would you like on the menu? Maybe bring back some of the cold soups HeWhoWaits, NJKate, Mrs. RoyalMoyal and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, krhardy said: Entree: More entrees without mushroom sauce (why do they put mushrooms on so many things?) Because, like me, many of the cruising population is actually at least 1/4 Hobbit. Hobbits love mushrooms!! RickinSTL, Ogilthorpe, KristiZ and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Y'know what I'd actually love to see added? Cajun / Creole dishes! What I wouldn't give for a good bowl of shrimp / crawfish etoufée and dirty rice! Mrs. Thomas, HeWhoWaits, krhardy and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Tira04 said: Something local to the region you're sailing! I still feel sad that there was no key lime pie when we stopped at Key West! Or meatballs when in Sweden.... I would like to see this too and from the pics Matt posted in his article it looks like it could be in the pipeline. Fingers crossed. It would definitely bring added interest to menus that have become rather boring. Mrs. Thomas and krhardy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, cruisellama said: Good call - make it King not snow crab For sure! NJKate and Mrs. Thomas 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 3 hours ago, JLMoran said: Because, like me, many of the cruising population is actually at least 1/4 Hobbit. Hobbits love mushrooms!! Ah, that explains why there's second breakfast and elevenses... ellcee, KristiZ, Mrs. RoyalMoyal and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 14 hours ago, krhardy said: Appetizer: Build your own charrcuterie (I majored in music not English...I know that's spelled wrong ) Entree: More entrees without mushroom sauce (why do they put mushrooms on so many things?) Sides: Green Beans, sweet potato, fried corn (I'm a simple girl) Dessert: Anything with cranberry and orange together I think I'd love something along these lines - maybe not this food, but a "choose your own" (adventure) type menu. Protein, carb, veg. Pick your main and sides. Maybe a few of the classics for the people who hate change or making decisions. Some local to the areas you're traveling to. krhardy, Mrs. Thomas and RWDW1204 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinForABruisin Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, ellcee said: I think I'd love something along these lines - maybe not this food, but a "choose your own" (adventure) type menu. Protein, carb, veg. Pick your main and sides. Maybe a few of the classics for the people who hate change or making decisions. Some local to the areas you're traveling to. Unfortunately, the build your own options probably won't work in a kitchen that has to feed that many people in that short of a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, CruisinForABruisin said: Unfortunately, the build your own options probably won't work in a kitchen that has to feed that many people in that short of a time. Not in the MDR, for sure. But Matt's article noted that specialty venues are also getting some new options. If that extends to CK, where every meal is cooked to order, I could totally see this (or a small version of it) come to light. Would make the CK experience even better than it already is and help nudge the foodies into trying out the suite life. Baked Alaska and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 ANY edible breakfast items! There are SOOOO many things that can me made in bulk (Hashes, Casseroles, Chicken n Waffles that are not overly costly. It wouldnt take much to make breakfast actually decent., RWDW1204 and Mrs. Thomas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Thomas Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 2:03 PM, Baked Alaska said: Crab legs added to/or replacing lobster night, especially on Alaskan sailings. YES A THOUSAND TIMES!!! I would never leave the MDR! my family loves shellfish. Baked Alaska and JennyB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Thomas Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 22 hours ago, ptod said: S'mores My kids would agree. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJKate Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 I would really enjoy the return of the small nugget seeded rolls and the regular pumpkin seeded rolls. Also, the nightly offering of the cold soup option. Why these were eliminated, I don't know. I cruise often, many of the old time cruisers consistently request these. Katy H and Srp431 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 This isn't a MDR item, but we find it difficult to find onion rings. You can get them at Johnny Rockets, but can't order a la carte. Once I bought a meal just to get the rings. I'd take them at the Windjammer. Srp431, MrB and JennyB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngraystark Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Breakfast items besides eggs or pancakes/French toast. Baked Alaska and RickinSTL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Ngraystark said: Breakfast items besides eggs or pancakes/French toast. I've always enjoyed many of the non-traditional items on the WJ breakfast buffet, like curries and such. We've never eaten breakfast in the MDR for the simple reason that the menu has the usual breakfast items and is pretty boring in my opinion. Since the MDR isn't nearly as busy during breakfast as dinner, maybe they would have the time to change things up and do more made to order items. You can add a variety of benedicts and omelets to the menu. You have a million ingredients in the galley, why not use more than 4 or 5 of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 We'd like them to bring back the traditional English Breakfast in the MDR. Mr Speednoodles really misses that. USCG Teacher, WAAAYTOOO and FManke 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: We'd like them to bring back the traditional English Breakfast in the MDR. Mr Speednoodles really misses that. How about some bangers and mash for dinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, FManke said: How about some bangers and mash for dinner? He's really only concerned about missing that breakfast. There are plenty of good options for dinner. Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 They should bring bake the Baked Alaska! I want to pretend it's 1979 and I'm on an episode of The Love Boat! JennyB and Cub 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, FManke said: They should bring bake the Baked Alaska! I want to pretend it's 1979 and I'm on an episode of The Love Boat! I had this on my first cruise. I've never hated a dessert more, lol. FManke, WAAAYTOOO, USCG Teacher and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 10 hours ago, FManke said: I've always enjoyed many of the non-traditional items on the WJ breakfast buffet, like curries and such. I USED to enjoy those, but on our last two cruises such food was nowhere to be found. The closest thing to "variety" was when they changed up what they added to some of the scrambled eggs (mushrooms today, onions tomorrow). 10 hours ago, FManke said: You have a million ingredients in the galley, why not use more than 4 or 5 of them? Which is exactly why the breakfast is so disappointing in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 9:55 AM, SpeedNoodles said: We'd like them to bring back the traditional English Breakfast in the MDR. Mr Speednoodles really misses that. Ooh, I had forgotten about this. An MDR breakfast was the only time I ever had smoked kippers. It was a nice way to change things up a bit! SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo2slick Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 I just hope they keep the French Onion soup. I ate that everyday on our last cruise. Loved that stuff! Katy H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 9:10 AM, FManke said: They should bring bake Baked Alaska! I want to pretend it's 1979 and I'm on an episode of The Love Boat! This is where I took my moniker from, not the fact that they legalized weed (in Alaska). We had Baked Alaska on our SS Norway sailing at the Captain's table. Very memorable. USCG Teacher and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempoGL Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 21 hours ago, Baked Alaska said: This is where I took my moniker from, not the fact that they legalized weed (in Alaska). We had Baked Alaska on our SS Norway sailing at the Captain's table. Very memorable. Either way, that would be better than naming yourself after the internet personality of the same name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 hours ago, TempoGL said: Either way, that would be better than naming yourself after the internet personality of the same name! Oh NO! I don't know who you're talking about and now I'm worried. May need to change things. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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