CruisinForABruisin Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 With them finally updating the menu, what additions would you like on the menu? Quote
TempoGL Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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
jaredhamburg Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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. cruisellama, Baked Alaska, KWong and 8 others 10 1 Quote
Baked Alaska Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 Crab legs added to/or replacing lobster night, especially on Alaskan sailings. Ogilthorpe, CruzOnBye, Mrs. Thomas and 4 others 6 1 Quote
jaredhamburg Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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
KWong Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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. Mrs. Thomas, USFFrank, RWDW1204 and 5 others 7 1 Quote
krhardy Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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
Tira04 Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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, Ogilthorpe, Mrs. Thomas and 9 others 11 1 Quote
krhardy Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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, FManke, jaredhamburg and 2 others 5 Quote
jaredhamburg Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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! Mrs. Thomas, Ogilthorpe, FManke and 1 other 4 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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. Ogilthorpe, Mrs. Thomas, krhardy and 2 others 5 Quote
cruisellama Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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 Mrs. Thomas, Ogilthorpe, SpeedNoodles and 2 others 5 Quote
cruisellama Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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 Mrs. RoyalMoyal, HeWhoWaits, Katy H and 1 other 1 3 Quote
JLMoran Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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!! SpeedNoodles, Ogilthorpe, Mrs. Thomas and 5 others 1 7 Quote
JLMoran Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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! FManke, nhilding10, Ogilthorpe and 7 others 7 3 Quote
FionaMG Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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. krhardy and Mrs. Thomas 2 Quote
Baked Alaska Posted July 30, 2020 Report 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
KWong Posted July 31, 2020 Report 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... Mrs. RoyalMoyal, JLMoran, Mrs. Thomas and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote
ellcee Posted July 31, 2020 Report 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. RWDW1204, krhardy and Mrs. Thomas 3 Quote
CruisinForABruisin Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report 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
JLMoran Posted July 31, 2020 Report 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. Ogilthorpe and Baked Alaska 2 Quote
marti314 Posted July 31, 2020 Report 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
Mrs. Thomas Posted July 31, 2020 Report 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. JennyB and Baked Alaska 2 Quote
Mrs. Thomas Posted July 31, 2020 Report Posted July 31, 2020 22 hours ago, ptod said: S'mores My kids would agree. LOL Quote
NJKate Posted July 31, 2020 Report 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
cruisellama Posted August 1, 2020 Report 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
Ngraystark Posted August 1, 2020 Report Posted August 1, 2020 Breakfast items besides eggs or pancakes/French toast. Baked Alaska and RickinSTL 1 1 Quote
FManke Posted August 1, 2020 Report 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
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2020 Report Posted August 1, 2020 We'd like them to bring back the traditional English Breakfast in the MDR. Mr Speednoodles really misses that. WAAAYTOOO, FManke and USCG Teacher 3 Quote
FManke Posted August 1, 2020 Report 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
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2020 Report 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
FManke Posted August 1, 2020 Report 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
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2020 Report 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, Ogilthorpe and 3 others 5 1 Quote
HeWhoWaits Posted August 2, 2020 Report 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
USCG Teacher Posted August 2, 2020 Report 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
Yo2slick Posted August 2, 2020 Report 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
Baked Alaska Posted August 2, 2020 Report 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
TempoGL Posted August 3, 2020 Report 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
Baked Alaska Posted August 3, 2020 Report 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
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