Rare LHT28 Posted December 20, 2013 #76 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The gremlins were busy overnight :eek: That does not sound good I hope the Elves take over the job Happy sailing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 20, 2013 #77 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Cooking demo was great Chief exec chef and chef from Toscana engaged In a France vs Italy battle Osso bucco, risotto, fresh pasta, gnocchi, tiramisu Yum and very funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted December 20, 2013 #78 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Cooking demo was greatChief exec chef and chef from Toscana engaged In a France vs Italy battle Osso bucco, risotto, fresh pasta, gnocchi, tiramisu Yum and very funny That sounds so good. :D. Glad you enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted December 20, 2013 #79 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I suggested to Lucien at dinner that polo be replaced with Jacques on the r ships lol The r ship menus in the GDR do offer a sampling of menus from Jacques and red ginger I would still choose the r ships in a heartbeat. Jacques is my favorite as well (though I miss the escalope de foie gras :() but if I were to put it on R ships I would do it in place of Toscana :D Just goes to show you - to each their own. Enjoy the remainder of your cruise and Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted December 20, 2013 #80 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Toscana was the only mediocre meal we had on our Riviera cruise. Polo Grille was good, not great. Red Ginger and Jacques were excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 20, 2013 #81 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Jacques is my favorite as well (though I miss the escalope de foie gras :() but if I were to put it on R ships I would do it in place of Toscana :DJust goes to show you - to each their own. Enjoy the remainder of your cruise and Happy New Year. I'm with you, Paul. Jacques remains our favorite on the "O" ships, but we've always preferred Polo to Toscana. As you said ... to each his/her own. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 21, 2013 #82 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Amazing pasta class today with chef Curtis He is a great instructor His Italian restaurant in napa was voted best restaurant of the year in 2011 We made fresh pasta, pesto, brown butter sauce with sage and toasted walnuts and an easy cold pasta with grilled vegetables The cooking classes are the only thing I will really miss on the r ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Knitter Posted December 21, 2013 #83 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Amazing pasta class today with chef Curtis He is a great instructor His Italian restaurant in napa was voted best restaurant of the year in 2011 We made fresh pasta, pesto, brown butter sauce with sage and toasted walnuts and an easy cold pasta with grilled vegetables The cooking classes are the only thing I will really miss on the r ships We are headed to his restaurant Oenotri in February. Can't wait:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Yellow Posted December 21, 2013 #84 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Amazing pasta class today with chef Curtis He is a great instructor His Italian restaurant in napa was voted best restaurant of the year in 2011 We made fresh pasta, pesto, brown butter sauce with sage and toasted walnuts and an easy cold pasta with grilled vegetables The cooking classes are the only thing I will really miss on the r ships Let me get this straight. You prefer the smaller Oceania ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 21, 2013 #85 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Let me get this straight. You prefer the smaller Oceania ships? Yes. By far. Do u find that strange? Other Oceania regulars feel the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 21, 2013 #86 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We are headed to his restaurant Oenotri in February. Can't wait:):) That should be a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted December 21, 2013 #87 Share Posted December 21, 2013 +1. We surely do as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Yellow Posted December 21, 2013 #88 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Yes. By far. Do u find that strange? Other Oceania regulars feel the same No, not strange at all. I'm sure some regulars prefer the O ships. It's fine with me. I just don't understand the constant slams. You posted a perfectly pleasant description of a cooking class but somehow felt the urge to end the post with a slam. I get it! You prefer the R ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 21, 2013 #89 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Okay, I am one who finds herself torn between the big ships and the littler ships. I understand why some prefer one or the other, I just find it hard to decide for myself. But criticizing Laraine because she admits that she likes the cooking classes on Reviera that she cannot get on the "R" ships? That's really NOT inconsistent! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 21, 2013 #90 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Okay, I am one who finds herself torn between the big ships and the littler ships. I understand why some prefer one or the other, I just find it hard to decide for myself. But criticizing Laraine because she admits that she likes the cooking classes on Reviera that she cannot get on the "R" ships? That's really NOT inconsistent! Mura Ridiculous attack, wasn't it Mura? How is that a slam of the o ships? You understood my point and I am guessing most others did as well. Lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted December 21, 2013 #91 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Better than that: http://www.amazon.com/The-Oceania-Cruises-Art-Collection/dp/061583275X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387430614&sr=8-1&keywords=oceania+cruises+art But are there any copies available to borrow onboard? (I am not ordering a copy from Amazon and then lugging a book this big in my baggage!:eek:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted December 21, 2013 #92 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Second time in Jacques tonight Superb I see why so many call it their favorite specialty restaurant Pam. Lucien is leaving the ship on jan 3 for vacation. Sorry you won't get to meet him. Jacques was my favorite as well on Marina. Going there the night we board in just over three weeks!:) Laraine, darn it about Lucien. I thought I had it made with a good contact to help arrange the M&G! Last time I set one up, Oceania gave me a lot of trouble over where and when I wanted to have it. We have 40 signed up on our January Caribbean cruise roll call. With two sea days before our first port, perhaps it will be a lot easier than last time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted December 21, 2013 #93 Share Posted December 21, 2013 But are there any copies available to borrow onboard? (I am not ordering a copy from Amazon and then lugging a book this big in my baggage!:eek:) The book would be great to review at home and recall a trip but I agree not to take on vacation. For me, even better than this book on-board, would be an audio tour. That has been suggested on this board before and I have read it is offered on another cruise line (ships specific.) While on vacation I dont carry a device that would play it, but a cell phone app that one could scan a barcode or enter a SKU and info would be displayed about that object might be simpler and still enjoyable for the many that do. Perhaps could run a daily scavenger hunt to find this piece or that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfan Posted December 21, 2013 #94 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Laraine, Any idea how long Lucian will be on vacation? Any chance he will be back by Feb 2 when we cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 21, 2013 #95 Share Posted December 21, 2013 My last post from riviera We tendered at princess cay today. We stayed on the ship. So did half of the passengers Dinner in red ginger tonight Must have duck and watermelon salad again but going to try something other than the sea bass All packed. We are ready to go home and deal with the holidays. I have family coming to stay with me on the 24th. Eek! I'd better get groceries Saw a guy in terrace this am with 10 envelopes, tipping EVERY maitre'd He must have exceptional service lol All and all we enjoyed doing nothing. Very different from how we usually vacation. Especially loved meeting my ta in person at long last. Happy cruising to all and happy holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 21, 2013 #96 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Laraine, Any idea how long Lucian will be on vacation? Any chance he will be back by Feb 2 when we cruise? No. He will be gone for a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubysue Posted December 22, 2013 #97 Share Posted December 22, 2013 My last post from riviera We tendered at princess cay today. We stayed on the ship. So did half of the passengers Dinner in red ginger tonight Must have duck and watermelon salad again but going to try something other than the sea bass All packed. We are ready to go home and deal with the holidays. I have family coming to stay with me on the 24th. Eek! I'd better get groceries Saw a guy in terrace this am with 10 envelopes, tipping EVERY maitre'd He must have exceptional service lol All and all we enjoyed doing nothing. Very different from how we usually vacation. Especially loved meeting my ta in person at long last. Happy cruising to all and happy holidays. Laraine - thanks for your impressions of Riviera. I appreciate your perspectives and am sorry that you will not be on the Celebrity Infinity Antarctica cruise in February. We love both the R and O ships, but we also love cruising in general. Right now, we're sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale on a cruise that would be kryptonite to most Oceania fans, a seven-day Christmas cruise on Oasis of the Seas. So far, we're in awe and quite impressed with this engineering marvel. The crew is incredibly nice and we cannot believe we are on a vessel moving at 20 knots as we have wine sitting on the Boardwalk. Other than large crowds moving out from the safety drill today, it has not been insane yet. We have also had a marvelous time on six Disney cruises (without kids) - yes, that is crazy, I know. We look forward to our cruise on Regatta next fall and our Riviera cruise in 2015 and hope you have a wonderful holiday and happy new year. Cheers and safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 22, 2013 #98 Share Posted December 22, 2013 All packed. We are ready to go home and deal with the holidays. I have family coming to stay with me on the 24th. Eek! I'd better get groceries. Wow! I'm impressed by your ability to deal with that two days after returning home. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted December 22, 2013 #99 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Laraine -- Were there any redeeming ports on your cruise. We are doing same next year. I call it my: "We can't wait 10 months between cruises." or my "I am off -- so it does not cost me any vacation time cruise." or my "Ports stink -- so I load my Nook with lots of books cruise" or "Just a plain do nothing cruise" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted December 22, 2013 #100 Share Posted December 22, 2013 At Bart's is charming Bring lots of books. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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