relaxatsea Posted July 16, 2012 #51 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thank you so much, your review and pictures are wonderful. This was something I had not seen before, so I was very interested. Also, thanks for including the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 16, 2012 #52 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks for posting the menu and pictures. You saved me a fortune because I didn't like the menu, it's not for me. It looked nicely presently and very colorful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO-F/A Posted July 16, 2012 #53 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Wow, Don, great photos! Four of us did the CT on the Sun in May. It was just as you describe. We loved it, and the fact that the wine glass was never empty. :D I took photos of each item to remind myself of everything and to show to friends. We were pretty full after the fish dish, however we managed to eat the veal chop dish, the yummy cheese and honeycomb, plus the dessert! ( Note to anyone reading, wear a comfortable waist band, one that stretches!!!) This food is surprisingly rich. And it's presented beautifully. I can't wait to try it again in 2013 on the Star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talus731 Posted July 16, 2012 #54 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thank you for you review. I was reading it while out with friends for cocktails, non cruisers, and sharing your food pictures. One of my gal pals commented, " I might have to try a cruise if I can eat like that." Will be sharing your post with the hubby as one of the things I want to do on our Dawn cruise in April 2013, if they have it. Thank you again. Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted July 16, 2012 #55 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Another great thread by Don. Thanks much. As someone else said though that's just not for me. While looking at those tiny portions I kept thinking I could have a meal in Moderno, Cagney's and LeBistro instead of the Chef's Table. Guess I'm just not fancy. :D Like Terry Bradshaw says: "I like my raw fish deep fried". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted July 16, 2012 #56 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Don! Wowsa wowsa wowsa! I have heard lots of good things about the chef's dinner...but for the first time got to to SEE all the good things about the chef's dinner! Thank you for posting the pics along with your thoughts. I never really considered this dining option but will probably try it on a future sailing. Coka Yes you will! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted July 16, 2012 #57 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Don, as usual you have outdone yourself and created more ship withdrawal in me than any other poster possibly could! Thank goodness I don't have to wait too long!! I did a "chef's Table' back on the Dawn a couple years ago but then it wasn't a Chef's Table...it was called something else. The Captain and Hotel Director were there at the table dining with us. I am assuming that the way this is done now is changed and that the current Chef's Table is more like CCL's and focused on the chef and not the captain (??) I am excited to do this on The Dawn again! Edited July 16, 2012 by halos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpy10 Posted July 16, 2012 #58 Share Posted July 16, 2012 THANK YOU , THANK YOU , THANK YOU !!!! I have been waiting for someone to post some pics of the Chef's Table. But to have the whole meal is a bonus, Christmas came early this year. Don't know if we'll do this on the Jade or Spirit or both next year lol. Great post and your sense of humor was perfect , loved it.:D cheers...the Ump...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGoose82 Posted July 16, 2012 #59 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Wow what an amazing presentation NCL carried out! Thank you for the wonderful pictures and review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted July 16, 2012 #60 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thank you for sharing the photos and descriptions for the Chef's Table. You saved us $150. Neither my husband or I would enjoy the meal - we aren't into fine wines either. The food presentation was amazing, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc78 Posted July 16, 2012 #61 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks a million. It just makes we want to do the Chef's Table even more!!! 96 days and counting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenagurl Posted July 16, 2012 #62 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Brings back great memories. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Wildcatllamas Posted July 16, 2012 #63 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Oh Don you are terrible to post such awful pictures ;). They started the Chef's Table after we sailed on the Star in January but will be on her again in December and will just have to insist that DH join me on this culinary excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedphonebook Posted July 16, 2012 #64 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Wonderful review! I want to do this -- is there anyway to book in advance, or do you still have to wait until you get to the ship to sign up? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted July 16, 2012 #65 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks for all the lovely pictures of food!!! I so want to do this on our Dawn cruise - I believe the day it is held will be my 60th birthday ---- It would make a lovely birthday present to myself!:D Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don24 Posted July 16, 2012 #66 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm running (not walking) to the Concierge on the Jewel in September to sign-up again!!:eek: The diet will go to you-know-where in a hand-basket, hasnt anyone told you cruise lines remove all the calories from there food :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddixie Posted July 16, 2012 #67 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Does anyone recommend the Chefs Table even if you dont drink alcohol? I would love to do chefs table as a present to myself (saiiling for 50th Birthday and will be solo on Epic in October) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janvino Posted July 16, 2012 #68 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) :eek:OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I am celebrating a b-day on my next cruise, guess where I want to have dinner???:D Thanks for the great review!! Edited July 16, 2012 by janvino added stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted July 16, 2012 #69 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Does anyone recommend the Chefs Table even if you dont drink alcohol? I would love to do chefs table as a present to myself (saiiling for 50th Birthday and will be solo on Epic in October) Saddixie - there is another thread regarding the CT which may answer your question: OP.. i don't know if this will add to your answers or not, but I can tell you that everyone we talked to in person who has done that dinner LOVED it. I can't remember if it was on the Dawn or the Star, but on one of them we asked the Concierge about that dinner when we were telling him what nights we wanted to make reservations in which restaurant, etc, and he was , what I consider, very upfront about the dinner and asked us if we were into wine. When we told him no, that Doug would be drinking milk or tea and I would be drinking diet soda, he said that in his opinion $75.00 per person for just the food would not be worth it. Again I don't know if that helps or not but wanted to share it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted July 16, 2012 #70 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm running (not walking) to the Concierge on the Jewel in September to sign-up again!!:eek: The diet will go to you-know-where in a hand-basket,hasnt anyone told you cruise lines remove all the calories from there food :D Thanks, Don! You've made my day! NO calories!! Woo-Hoo!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrytens Posted July 16, 2012 #71 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I do hope that NCL comp's Don in some way ... first he writes an awesome Epic review that converts even the most diehard (other) cruiseline fans and now the Chef's Table will be overbooked:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunapets Posted July 16, 2012 #72 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Your pictures and comments about the Chef's Dinner were great! We are cruising in October on the Star and will defintely book this. Will you be sending photos and comments about the desert? Thanks. Ken and Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUIS4ME Posted July 17, 2012 #73 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks for the review...loved knowing about it. As for others who prefer quantity over quality - thankfully we have choices and the buffet is available for no up charge. As for me....will want to enjoy dining rather than just "eating". Will be heading to the reservations and see if Chefs Table is offered on the Star in Feb...woohoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted July 17, 2012 #74 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Your pictures and comments about the Chef's Dinner were great! We are cruising in October on the Star and will defintely book this. Will you be sending photos and comments about the desert? Thanks. Ken and Wendy The dessert is posted in the review, the Chocolate Log and the Yogurt Dome were the desserts followed by espresso or other coffees with additives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted July 17, 2012 #75 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks for the review. Your pictues are awesome, all that great looking food made me hungry. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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