Patty421 Posted December 3, 2013 #26 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Someone keep us updated with the new menus. I'm sailing in March on The Breeze and really hoping to see a change. I don't believe the table cloth thing. that seems really silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted December 3, 2013 #27 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I imagine that the elimination of table cloths will result in a huge savings in man power and expense. So would the towel animals:eek: I guess we found a new thing to add to our "don't forget to pack" list. Paper tablecloths:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundthebend Posted December 3, 2013 #28 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Most won't agree, but tablecloths are currently considered "out of date" and old fashioned in the restaurant world. Very few places use them any more. It's considered much more environmentally friendly as well. As long as the food and service are good I don't really care if there are tablecloths or not. There are lots of fine dining places around that no longer use them, either. To each there own, but I disagree. I can eat at home with no tablecloth and all is good but if I'm paying good money to eat out..no matter the location...I expect a certain standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 3, 2013 #29 Share Posted December 3, 2013 So would the towel animals:eek: I guess we found a new thing to add to our "don't forget to pack" list. Paper tablecloths:D LOL. I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about this (possible) change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundthebend Posted December 3, 2013 #30 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The harder surface is less likely to harbor germs than linen which must be washed at a high enough temp to kill things and holds those germs in the fibers if something gets on them (think a waiter sneezing during table setup.) Omg I'm sorry but the germifobe thing in the US is ridiculous. The linen is laundered in a temp that kills anything...really, get a life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #31 Share Posted December 3, 2013 A Horn and Hardart's AutoMat style of restaurant may not be too far on the horizon for Carnival. When I was a kid my father used to take me into the city. I loved h & H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin2paradise09 Posted December 3, 2013 #32 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Maybe this will end the argument over what people wear to the MDR. Was going to post something similar .... I don't wear jeans to the dining room, because that's not how I was raised. I'm not judging anyone who does and it doesn't affect my meal in any way. HOWEVER, I have to wonder if these changes aren't Carnival's way of waving the proverbial white flag. I know that nothing has been said about dress code but no white linen tablecloths ... Maybe I'm reading too much in between the lines. According to the OP, these changes will be in effect this next sailing on the Glory. I am sailing on her Sunday and am now anxious to see how things are changed. I also wonder how Formal Night (Elegant Night) will be handled in the dining room as well. How can you have a formal dinner without white linen tablecloths? Will be interesting to see and I will report back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted December 3, 2013 #33 Share Posted December 3, 2013 If Carnival abandons table linens (and I sure hope they don't), the competition will have a field day. How low can they go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #34 Share Posted December 3, 2013 If Carnival abandons table linens (and I sure hope they don't), the competition will have a field day. How low can they go? It is not an if...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawjaFatBoy Posted December 3, 2013 #35 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Omg I'm sorry but the germifobe thing in the US is ridiculous. The linen is laundered in a temp that kills anything...really, get a life! Completely agree with you! Friends and coworkers have given me a hard time for years because I don't use antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizer, yet its funny how I get sick much less than them. I say you have to give your immune system something to work with or it doesn't work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted December 3, 2013 #36 Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) Thought I read on another thread here that the tables will be changed. Just got off the Epic, and the dining venues I used, did not have table cloths, and were not missed. I agree with others here who say table cloths are a thing of the past. If the tables in he MDR's are being replaced, I would expect to experience a more modern dining room feel. Sent from my GT-S5830D using Forums mobile app Edited December 3, 2013 by soccersharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 3, 2013 #37 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Was going to post something similar .... I don't wear jeans to the dining room, because that's not how I was raised. I'm not judging anyone who does and it doesn't affect my meal in any way. HOWEVER, I have to wonder if these changes aren't Carnival's way of waving the proverbial white flag. I know that nothing has been said about dress code but no white linen tablecloths ... Maybe I'm reading too much in between the lines. According to the OP, these changes will be in effect this next sailing on the Glory. I am sailing on her Sunday and am now anxious to see how things are changed. I also wonder how Formal Night (Elegant Night) will be handled in the dining room as well. How can you have a formal dinner without white linen tablecloths? Will be interesting to see and I will report back! I believe the OP said that linens would still be used on elegant nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #38 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Was going to post something similar .... I don't wear jeans to the dining room, because that's not how I was raised. I'm not judging anyone who does and it doesn't affect my meal in any way. HOWEVER, I have to wonder if these changes aren't Carnival's way of waving the proverbial white flag. I know that nothing has been said about dress code but no white linen tablecloths ... Maybe I'm reading too much in between the lines. According to the OP, these changes will be in effect this next sailing on the Glory. I am sailing on her Sunday and am now anxious to see how things are changed. I also wonder how Formal Night (Elegant Night) will be handled in the dining room as well. How can you have a formal dinner without white linen tablecloths? Will be interesting to see and I will report back! The MDR experience is def changing. I beleive that on on formal night there will be linens but other nights not. There are other changes as well. You can report back and tell us all the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted December 3, 2013 #39 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thought I read on another thread here that the tables will be changed. Just got off the Epic, and the dining venues I used, did not have table cloths, and were not missed. I agree with others here who say table cloths are a thing of the past. If the tables in the MDR's are being replaced, I would expect to experience a more modern dining room feel. Sent from my GT-S5830D using Forums mobile app Sent from my GT-S5830D using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #40 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thought I read on another thread here that the tables will be changed. Just got off the Epic, and the dining venues I used, did not have table cloths, and were not missed. I agree with others here who say table cloths are a thing of the past. If the tables in he MDR's are being replaced, I would expect to experience a more modern dining room feel. Sent from my GT-S5830D using Forums mobile app There were not table cloths in the Steakhouse on the Breeze in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted December 3, 2013 #41 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Sent from my GT-S5830D using Forums mobile app Delete Sent from my GT-S5830D using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted December 3, 2013 #42 Share Posted December 3, 2013 A Horn and Hardart's AutoMat style of restaurant may not be too far on the horizon for Carnival. too funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawjaFatBoy Posted December 3, 2013 #43 Share Posted December 3, 2013 It is not an if...... Pray tell. I just love how people keep dropping these little hints around and then refuse to elaborate. Either spit it out or hold your peace. Personally, if the food is good I could care less about table linens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #44 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Pray tell. I just love how people keep dropping these little hints around and then refuse to elaborate. Either spit it out or hold your peace. Personally, if the food is good I could care less about table linens. I thought it said it all. They are gone for regular dining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted December 3, 2013 #45 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I thought it said it all. They are gone for regular dining I hope not, really like to have the feel of fine dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #46 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I hope not, really like to have the feel of fine dining. It is a wait and see type of thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundthebend Posted December 3, 2013 #47 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Completely agree with you! Friends and coworkers have given me a hard time for years because I don't use antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizer, yet its funny how I get sick much less than them. I say you have to give your immune system something to work with or it doesn't work! You are definitely the sensible one...To have a healthy immune system you have to be exposed to germs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawjaFatBoy Posted December 3, 2013 #48 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I thought it said it all. They are gone for regular dining Thank you. Definitely not a deal breaker for me if the food is at least as good as it was last cruise. If the food is better or even a bit different, then that's just a plus. I apologize if I came across as cranky, but I've seen so many posts lately that drop little hints here and there and then the posters refuse to cite how they came by the information. Not to mention my back is killing me this morning!:p DW and I are on the Liberty this Saturday and I will be happy to report the dining situation there once I see if there is a difference or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #49 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I hope not, really like to have the feel of fine dining. There are other changes coming as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 3, 2013 #50 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thank you. Definitely not a deal breaker for me if the food is at least as good as it was last cruise. If the food is better or even a bit different, then that's just a plus. I apologize if I came across as cranky, but I've seen so many posts lately that drop little hints here and there and then the posters refuse to cite how they came by the information. Not to mention my back is killing me this morning!:p DW and I are on the Liberty this Saturday and I will be happy to report the dining situation there once I see if there is a difference or not. Thre will be much comotion here, as I mentioned in another post, there are other changes as well. If you keep an open mind, I think overall, the changes are what their buying public wanted and will be well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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