Rare hcat Posted March 27, 2012 #101 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Qsine is a novelty, I could do it twice in a cruse, any more and it would lose its fun factor. My other thought and this is not a dig, just an observation, but there seems to be a lot more top male chefs than female chefs. Yet more women cook domestically than men, so I know most women can cook, especially as most husbands like their dinner on the table when they come home after a hard day at work, (ok that was intended as a jovial wind up - don't take it personally) So how about putting a woman in charge of food? Come on ladies of the forum not one of you has suggested a female head chef to take over from JVS. They had a woman--wasn't she the one just before JVS? (can't quite recall the name..Blau?? ) Under her we were supposed to get lite bites as appetizers or something like that...she did not last very long.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted March 27, 2012 #102 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Elizabeth Blau as you say didn't not last long. I think the message here is forget about the so called celebrity chefs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted March 27, 2012 #103 Share Posted March 27, 2012 There were mixed reactions to the new menu on the Eclipse with more experienced and health concerned guests liking it and newer, younger cruisers not. There is a new menu, but not the Eclipse menu now being introduced on Millennium. Last night I was invited to taste a new chocolate cake and it was wonderful. Lobster and Chateaubriand on menu tonight. Food has been outstanding on Millie, We are a group of 10 just off the Infinity and everyone enjoyed the new menus. We found overall the food was excellent in the MDR. We also went one night to Qsine and had a fun-filled "fulfilling" time! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're The Groupnors Posted March 27, 2012 #104 Share Posted March 27, 2012 My other thought and this is not a dig, just an observation, but there seems to be a lot more top male chefs than female chefs. Yet more women cook domestically than men, so I know most women can cook, especially as most husbands like their dinner on the table when they come home after a hard day at work, (ok that was intended as a jovial wind up - don't take it personally) So how about putting a woman in charge of food? Come on ladies of the forum not one of you has suggested a female head chef to take over from JVS. No thanks. I'm quite happy to let a man cook for me.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelani Posted March 28, 2012 #105 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi Arno, Thanks for sharing with us. I'm surprised to hear, especially on the timing, as Celebrity was just introducing new MDR menus. It will be interesting to see what Celebrity has to say about it. Wouldn't it be something if the new menus are loved by Celebrity's Guests ? At any rate, I wish Chef Van Staden much success in his future projects. I have been reading a lot of posts concerning the "new menu". What exactly is on or off the old menu to make it the "new menu" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulege Posted March 28, 2012 #106 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi Arno, Thanks for sharing with us. I'm surprised to hear, especially on the timing, as Celebrity was just introducing new MDR menus. It will be interesting to see what Celebrity has to say about it. Wouldn't it be something if the new menus are loved by Celebrity's Guests ? At any rate, I wish Chef Van Staden much success in his future projects. I have been reading a lot of posts concerning the "new menu". What exactly is on or off the old menu to make it the "new menu" No more esgargot available nightly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 28, 2012 #107 Share Posted March 28, 2012 They tell us that the lack of escargot is a temporary thing, due to insufficient quantities of the product at the source. Time will tell. It has been replaced with crab-stuffed mushrooms. Gone from the every night menu are the caprese salad, the lobster bisque, the baked potatoes. Gone are the chilled fruit soups. Some main dishes of the past, such as osso bucco, are back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 28, 2012 #108 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We've also heard that Chateaubriand & Rack of Lamb are back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted March 28, 2012 #109 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We've also heard that Chateaubriand & Rack of Lamb are back. And for both of these, given the lead time re resourcing and rechecking menus, these must have been decisions taken during JVS's reign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted March 28, 2012 #110 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We've also heard that Chateaubriand & Rack of Lamb are back. That's true. Chateaubriand was quite good. Over 1300 lobster tails served. Petit Filet tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 28, 2012 #111 Share Posted March 28, 2012 That's true. Chateaubriand was quite good. Over 1300 lobster tails served. Petit Filet tonight. Thanks very much Orator. How are they presenting the Lobster tail ? Is it served with Shrimp ? I wasn't pleased with the last Lobster entree - the Seafood Medley. I wish you a wonderful Cruise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted March 28, 2012 #112 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks very much Orator. How are they presenting the Lobster tail ? Is it served with Shrimp ? I wasn't pleased with the last Lobster entree - the Seafood Medley. I wish you a wonderful Cruise ! Don't know how it was presented, but it looked like a substantial size. The new menus are really very much like the former menus of several years ago. Last night they introducd the MDR staff and Exec Chef. Very loud and entergetic reception. I've been on 4 different ships since Novemebr for at least 2 weeks per ship and I feel that Millie has the best food quality. The Exec Chef goes the extra step to please and it is most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelani Posted March 29, 2012 #113 Share Posted March 29, 2012 They tell us that the lack of escargot is a temporary thing, due to insufficient quantities of the product at the source. Time will tell. It has been replaced with crab-stuffed mushrooms. Gone from the every night menu are the caprese salad, the lobster bisque, the baked potatoes. Gone are the chilled fruit soups. Some main dishes of the past, such as osso bucco, are back. Thanks to everyone for all your answers about the new menu. I have to say i don't understand why they would be eliminating baked potatoes. I can't imagine it would be a cost factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 29, 2012 #114 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks to everyone for all your answers about the new menu. I have to say i don't understand why they would be eliminating baked potatoes. I can't imagine it would be a cost factor. Hi Kelani, I must say, the "Great Baked Potato Caper of 2012" has me puzzled. I asked Celebrity about it several weeks ago, and was told that Baked Potatoe would remain on the Menu. Yet, some Guests have said they were available, and others have said not so. Might they are available upon request ? I will see for myself, when we sail on Eclipse in 2 weeks. I can't possibly see why they would be eliminated, as they are fairly inexpensive, and enjoyed by so many. If in fact they are not offered, Celebrity should reconsider this decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelani Posted March 29, 2012 #115 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hi Kelani, I must say, the "Great Baked Potato Caper of 2012" has me puzzled. I asked Celebrity about it several weeks ago, and was told that Baked Potatoe would remain on the Menu. Yet, some Guests have said they were available, and others have said not so. Might they are available upon request ? I will see for myself, when we sail on Eclipse in 2 weeks. I can't possibly see why they would be eliminated, as they are fairly inexpensive, and enjoyed by so many. If in fact they are not offered, Celebrity should reconsider this decision. Andy, I couldn't agree with you more. I have enjoyed them & hope they keep them on the menu. Enjoy your cruise & i hope you can solve the mystery of the vanishing potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 29, 2012 #116 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Andy,I couldn't agree with you more. I have enjoyed them & hope they keep them on the menu. Enjoy your cruise & i hope you can solve the mystery of the vanishing potato. Thank you Kelani. No worries, I'm on the case :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAH718 Posted March 29, 2012 #117 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Don't know how it was presented, but it looked like a substantial size. The new menus are really very much like the former menus of several years ago. Last night they introducd the MDR staff and Exec Chef. Very loud and entergetic reception. I've been on 4 different ships since Novemebr for at least 2 weeks per ship and I feel that Millie has the best food quality. The Exec Chef goes the extra step to please and it is most appreciated. Great news! Boarding Millennium later today with DS who has never sailed with Celebrity. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted March 29, 2012 #118 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Please don't remind them-- the rumors were use of I pads in the MDR--not exactly in keeping with fine dining... Point well taken.:D I'm glad someone else recalls the same announcement and the reaction on these boards at the time.:) I must say, however, some well-established and highly rated land-based restaurants now use IPads or other type of tablet to take diners' orders and immediately forward them to the kitchen electronically. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzcruisers Posted March 31, 2012 #119 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I just saw another post saying he is gone. How did I miss this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 31, 2012 #120 Share Posted March 31, 2012 It happened within a few days prior to Xcellent's post. Not more than two or three days earlier than his post, if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowunder Posted March 31, 2012 #121 Share Posted March 31, 2012 They are very slow in taking his picture off the Celebrity website even with all the "updating" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tine-tine Posted March 31, 2012 #122 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Lose the high profile chefs and spend the money on better quality ingredients. You can have all the fancy trimmings you like but if the ingredients are inferior quality then what is the point of calling it fine dining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Maven Posted March 31, 2012 #123 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Lose the high profile chefs and spend the money on better quality ingredients. You can have all the fancy trimmings you like but if the ingredients are inferior quality then what is the point of calling it fine dining? tine tine - I agree with you completely :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Seapoint Posted March 31, 2012 #124 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Judging by the passion on this thread, the way to a passengers heart is through his or her stomach :rolleyes: My advice: Keep Blu as it is Keep Qsine as it is Keep the wonderful guava sorbet For marketing and bragging rights, get a high profile celebrity chef. It is ironical that Celebrity, which pioneered the trend of celeb chefs with Michel Roux, is now one of the few lines without a celeb chef! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted March 31, 2012 #125 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Who is the main cheff now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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