On our last two Celebrity cruises, Millennium (above) and Eclipse, the food was exceptional. Evidently, a lot of people feel the same way. Why evidently? Because Celebrity — according to cruise writer Fran Golden, while subbing for Gene Sloan at USA Today — is increasing prices for some of its specialty restaurants. In this economy,… Continue reading More Than Chefs Cooking at Celebrity
Tag: Specialty dining
Calling Cruise Food Junkies!
Today’s subject is food, something dear to our hearts not to mention our stomachs. It is, naturally, about food on cruise ships and we are requesting your…well, feedback. Quality of food is always subjective. However, there have been many changes in food on cruise ships over the last few years and so, in general terms,… Continue reading Calling Cruise Food Junkies!
Mais Oui…a New Title at Sea!
Titles don’t really mean much, on cruise ships or on land. What matters is performance that is often measured against the title. And for people always looking for something a little unusual, what matters is an unusual title. Like “Head Chef de Rang.” If this isn’t a new title at sea, it’s at least new… Continue reading Mais Oui…a New Title at Sea!
$-$-$-$teak Hot in Main Dining Rooms
When cruise lines start charging for specialty food items in the main dining room, the knee-jerk reaction is to think they’re getting just like the airlines, charging for everything but crackers, cramped seats and authenticating your ticket. The knee-jerk reaction is that customers shouldn’t have to pay for anything in the main dining room. Some… Continue reading $-$-$-$teak Hot in Main Dining Rooms
Cunard Specialty: a la carte dining?
For the most part, we have our cruise-ship meals at the eateries included with the price of your fare, but once in a while we’ll splurge and spend $15-$25 to dine on the cruise line’s finest menu. We have never been disappointed. Now we’re seeing what may be the start of a new trend. Cunard… Continue reading Cunard Specialty: a la carte dining?