Putterdude Posted December 30, 2009 #26 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have to agree with WeBeGone....we think the fish n' chips were pretty average at best. I think the concept of going to the Wheelhouse bar for lunch is a good one as it gives you a break from the normal dining fare but they could work a bit more on the offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdenerro Posted December 30, 2009 #27 Share Posted December 30, 2009 What are "Mushy Peas"? Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPRLHR Posted December 30, 2009 #28 Share Posted December 30, 2009 What are "Mushy Peas"? Please. Processed Garden Peas that are effectively mashed so they have a consistency that is close to being liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 30, 2009 #29 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Well just mushy. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted December 30, 2009 #30 Share Posted December 30, 2009 As unappetizing as they sound and look...hit them with some salt & pepper and they are not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted December 30, 2009 #31 Share Posted December 30, 2009 As unappetizing as they sound and look...hit them with some salt & pepper and they are not bad. We had the pub lunch 3 times on our 18 day TA cruise on the Tahitian this past August. It was always on a sea day, as others have said. The main courses were nice - liked the fish & chips with lots of malt vinegar. The "mushy peas" on our cruise were a poor facsimile thereof; mostly mashed potatoes with a few peas thrown in for color. Funny, as it seemed that the "peas" got a lighter shade of green each time - looked like they were running out :eek:!! I've had real mushy peas in UK and Australia and I found them to be tasty; these weren't real. But it didn't make the pub lunch any less enjoyable. Desserts were available but the trick was that you had to ASK for it. It was funny but they would not offer it to you - maybe that relates to another earlier poster's statement that dessert would never be part of a "traditional" pub lunch. However, if you asked, they offered bread & butter pudding or spotted dick, both of which were quite tasty. Our Aussie friends who cruised with us thought the food (other than the mushy peas) was pretty authentic, and it was a great break from the MDR on such a long cruise. Hope they restock on peas, and keep the concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted December 30, 2009 #32 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We had the pub lunch 3 times on our 18 day TA cruise on the Tahitian this past August. It was always on a sea day, as others have said. The main courses were nice - liked the fish & chips with lots of malt vinegar. The "mushy peas" on our cruise were a poor facsimile thereof; mostly mashed potatoes with a few peas thrown in for color. Funny, as it seemed that the "peas" got a lighter shade of green each time - looked like they were running out :eek:!! I've had real mushy peas in UK and Australia and I found them to be tasty; these weren't real. But it didn't make the pub lunch any less enjoyable. Desserts were available but the trick was that you had to ASK for it. It was funny but they would not offer it to you - maybe that relates to another earlier poster's statement that dessert would never be part of a "traditional" pub lunch. However, if you asked, they offered bread & butter pudding or spotted dick, both of which were quite tasty. Our Aussie friends who cruised with us thought the food (other than the mushy peas) was pretty authentic, and it was a great break from the MDR on such a long cruise. Hope they restock on peas, and keep the concept! OK. Someone has to ask, so I guess it will be me. What is (see highlight above)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 30, 2009 #33 Share Posted December 30, 2009 OK. Someone has to ask, so I guess it will be me. What is (see highlight above)? Spotted dick is a steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit (usually currants) commonly served with custard, and a standard part of English cuisine. Spotted refers to the dried fruit (which resemble spots) and dick may be a contraction/corruption of the word pudding (from the last syllable) or possibly a corruption of the word dough.[1] Another explanation offered for the latter half of the name is that it comes from the German word for "thick," in reference to the thickened suet mixture. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the earliest documented reference is a recipe for "Plum Bolster or Spotted Dick," in Alexis Soyer's The Modern Housewife of Menagere (1850).[2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted December 30, 2009 #34 Share Posted December 30, 2009 spotted dick is a steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit (usually currants) commonly served with custard, and a standard part of english cuisine. spotted refers to the dried fruit (which resemble spots) and dick may be a contraction/corruption of the word pudding (from the last syllable) or possibly a corruption of the word dough.[1] another explanation offered for the latter half of the name is that it comes from the german word for "thick," in reference to the thickened suet mixture.According to the oxford english dictionary, the earliest documented reference is a recipe for "plum bolster or spotted dick," in alexis soyer's the modern housewife of menagere (1850).[2] yuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 30, 2009 #35 Share Posted December 30, 2009 yuk! You asked!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rundent Posted December 30, 2009 #36 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Great that they have spotted dick. Love ordering it in a nice loud voice. [ "I think I'll have me soma that there spotted dick"] And then look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted December 30, 2009 #37 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Great that they have spotted dick. Love ordering it in a nice loud voice. [ "I think I'll have me soma that there spotted dick"] And then look around. Pervert! L:DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine3360 Posted December 30, 2009 #38 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Last time we were on the Crown, thet had sandwiches at a front bar. They were great. Has this moved out for the fish & chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopperhop Posted December 30, 2009 #39 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Does anyone know if the pub lunch is available on the Sapphire Princess for the Mexican Riviera Cruise? :confused: Also, is it included or are the pub lunches the extra charge meals? Thanks for any help you can give me on this.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted December 30, 2009 #40 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Does anyone know if the pub lunch is available on the Sapphire Princess for the Mexican Riviera Cruise? :confused: Also, is it included or are the pub lunches the extra charge meals? Thanks for any help you can give me on this.:) There is no extra charge for the Pub lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted December 30, 2009 #41 Share Posted December 30, 2009 It really depends on the ship you are on as to where the pub lunch is servved. On the Coral it was the Bajou Cafe, on the Golden iat was on the Crown etc. The Patter will say where the pub lunch is being served. Look for that. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quincytoo Posted December 31, 2009 #42 Share Posted December 31, 2009 As unappetizing as they sound and look...hit them with some salt & pepper and they are not bad. I like them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted December 31, 2009 #43 Share Posted December 31, 2009 There you go.... and they claim a Victorian, or is that Victoriaite, is more British than a Brit.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted December 31, 2009 #44 Share Posted December 31, 2009 On the Golden Hawaii RT that departed October 28 the Pub Lunch was served in the Crown Grill. A quick check of the Patters shows that the Pub Lunch was offered on 5 of the 8 sea days. The food was quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Light Posted December 31, 2009 #45 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Is there an extra charge for this very English fare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted December 31, 2009 #46 Share Posted December 31, 2009 No there is not....just for the beer that you may choose to have with your pub-fare.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genevieve7000 Posted December 31, 2009 #47 Share Posted December 31, 2009 The Pub Lunch was served on the Sapphire at least two of the three sea days. Check the Patter, but I think we had it in the Savoy dining room. We tried the Bread and butter pudding for dessert, not that we needed it. We thought the fish and chips was pretty decent, but liked the shepherd's pie and ploughman's better in our group. Don't miss having afternoon tea, either, if you're looking for another great British experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansi Posted December 31, 2009 #48 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Well just mushy. :eek: and VERY yumy with lots of vinegar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna5 Posted December 31, 2009 #49 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Does anyone know if the pub lunch is available on the Sapphire Princess for the Mexican Riviera Cruise? :confused: Also, is it included or are the pub lunches the extra charge meals? Thanks for any help you can give me on this.:) Yes they have it in one of the diningrooms. On our 7 day it was only on 1 sea day. But keep your eyes peeled for it on the patter. I like eating in a diningroom instead of in a lounge, unless it is finger food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted December 31, 2009 #50 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Last July on the Golden, it was offered only on the first day. Lucky me, I got there 5 minutes before it closed. The fish was excellent, reminded me of what they offered in the England part of Epcot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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