cruzinchris Posted January 17, 2012 #51 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks so much for the info, Chris! We plan to be on the ship as soon as they allow new passengers to board, so hopefully we'll be able to take part in this. Do you know if there's any way to find out what the menu will be ahead of time? Online, perhaps? The menu and wine selection might vary dependind on the Chef and Maitre d', but here's what DH and I enjoyed last January on the Island Princess: Blue Crab Margarita with Avocado and Mango Pinette with Goat Cheese and Ricotta Braised Escargots in Vol-aus-Vent Roasted New Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar ***** Asparagus Risotto with Lobster Tail and Claw ***** Lip-Smackin' Bloody Mary Sorbet ***** Trio of Beef, Veal, & Pork Tenderloin on Medieval Spiked Flambe Roaster with Pan juices, Salsa Verde, Bearnaise Sauce & Cafe de Paris Butter Whipped Potatoes, Premium Vegetables, Cherry Tomato ***** Potted Stilton with Port Wine & Walnuts Rosemary Biscotti ***** Soft-Center Chocolate Fallon Cake, Whiskey-Soaked Raspberries Brandy Snap Tuile ***** Coffee or Tea Chef Michael's Homemade Gourmandises Wines served with each course: Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Ferrari-Carano Merlot Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Bon Appetit! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginnyfyr Posted January 17, 2012 #52 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The menu and wine selection might vary dependind on the Chef and Maitre d', but here's what DH and I enjoyed last January on the Island Princess: Blue Crab Margarita with Avocado and Mango Pinette with Goat Cheese and Ricotta Braised Escargots in Vol-aus-Vent Roasted New Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar ***** Asparagus Risotto with Lobster Tail and Claw ***** Lip-Smackin' Bloody Mary Sorbet ***** Trio of Beef, Veal, & Pork Tenderloin on Medieval Spiked Flambe Roaster with Pan juices, Salsa Verde, Bearnaise Sauce & Cafe de Paris Butter Whipped Potatoes, Premium Vegetables, Cherry Tomato ***** Potted Stilton with Port Wine & Walnuts Rosemary Biscotti ***** Soft-Center Chocolate Fallon Cake, Whiskey-Soaked Raspberries Brandy Snap Tuile ***** Coffee or Tea Chef Michael's Homemade Gourmandises Wines served with each course: Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Ferrari-Carano Merlot Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Bon Appetit! Chris That sounds incredible! Will definitely have to mention this to my husband...it sounds right up his alley. Thanks so much for all the info :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted January 17, 2012 #53 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Does anyone know who the captain will be on the 2/4/12 Crown voyage? You should come join our Roll Call here is the link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=31980283#post31980283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotaryMike Posted January 18, 2012 #54 Share Posted January 18, 2012 We liked the wake noise. We never had a problem sitting out on the balcony and talking. It's kind of relaxing - hope you feel the same way. I don't know if the cabin stewards stay in the same area or if they move, but if you have Ray, he's delightful. And such a hard worker. Hope you have a wonderful time!! thanks for the review, do you remember if they were offering a "wine package" which offered several bottles of wine at reduced prices and you could have one of your bottles brought to dinner each nite ?? We're on the Crown 2/18, thanx, mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicam Posted January 18, 2012 #55 Share Posted January 18, 2012 thanks for the review, do you remember if they were offering a "wine package" which offered several bottles of wine at reduced prices and you could have one of your bottles brought to dinner each nite ?? We're on the Crown 2/18, thanx, mike yes they offered that...we didn't have it but others at our table did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelo7 Posted January 18, 2012 #56 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarar Posted January 18, 2012 #57 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Just a quick note to say, we are on the Crown at the moment and there is no sign of the noro. The staff are lovely and couldn't do enough for you. I'm in a wheelchair and as soon as we want to get on or off of the ship, one of the wheelchair helpers takes over from my mum or dad and wheels me up and down the ramp. Also embarkation was very good and plenty of people to help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted January 18, 2012 #58 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Just a quick note to say, we are on the Crown at the moment and there is no sign of the noro. The staff are lovely and couldn't do enough for you. I'm in a wheelchair and as soon as we want to get on or off of the ship, one of the wheelchair helpers takes over from my mum or dad and wheels me up and down the ramp. Also embarkation was very good and plenty of people to help out. Thanks for taking the time to post. Can't wait to hear more. Enjoy your cruise!!! Are you doing Southern or Western Caribbean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarar Posted January 18, 2012 #59 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks for taking the time to post. Can't wait to hear more. Enjoy your cruise!!! Are you doing Southern or Western Caribbean? We have done Grand Cayman, Belize City, Roatan, Princess Cays, Cozumel, Curacao and Aruba today. We now have two days at sea and arrive back in Ft Lauderdale on Saturday and fly to London Heathrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeen Posted January 19, 2012 Author #60 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments. There were a couple of questions about the Chef's Table. Our Maitre'D was Neville - he was very professional but also a lot of fun. Someone else posted his last name but I don't remember it. The charge was $95 per person for the meal - and we all decided it was well worth it. Someone else asked if you know the menu ahead of time. We asked that question when we went to the meeting about the Chef's Table, and we were told that they like to keep it a surprise. Neville joked that this way they can get rid of leftovers :) Our menu was very similar to the one posted above but with a few variations. This was our menu for the night: Tuna Tartare with Wasabi, pickled ginger in Belgian endive Foie Gras Terrine on Brioche, stone fruit chutney Roasted Red New Potatoes with Caviar and sour cream Tempura Coconut Shrimps with Thai Sauce Bistro Mini Quicke with Sundried Cherry Tomatoes Risotto with Lobster and Asparagus Lip Smakin' Bloody Mary Sorbet Roast Veal Shank, Veal Tenderloin, Lobster Thermador Carved table side with Forest Mushrooms, reduced pan jus, assorted fresh vegetables, and roast chateaux potatoes Potted Stilton with Port Wine and Walnuts, Rosemary Biscotti Iced Amaretto Parfait, Florentines Tuiles, Whiskey Soaked Raspberries Chef Jeremy Snowden's Homemade Mignardises The first 5 items were served in the kitchen as we met with the chef. We also had champagne in the kitchen while enjoying the appetizers. There was both white and red wine served during different courses of the dinner. And when they served the sorbet, they poured vodka over the sorbet - very interesting. One gentleman had mostly vodka! I have some pictures of some of the meal, but haven't tried to upload pix to this forum yet. If you're interested, let me know and I could email them to you. And I'd definitely do this again - or try the Ultimate Balcony Dinner. Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtb55 Posted January 19, 2012 #61 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Sounds wonderful, Mo. Can't wait for our cruise in September. I hope we get picked for the Chef's Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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