Biker Linda Posted November 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Does the Sunshine have The American Table? Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinglesmountjoy Posted November 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2015 What's the American Table??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted November 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The Sunshine did not have the American Table back in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted November 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) What's the American Table??? It's a different way of serving (with different menus) that Carnival is rolling out to the ships in the fleet. Edited November 24, 2015 by Who Cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller_KC Posted November 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The Sunshine did not have the American table back in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2015 .....and not in August either. I think JH posted the schedule for the rest of the year (in regards to AT). I will try and find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Linda Posted November 25, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted November 25, 2015 .....and not in August either. I think JH posted the schedule for the rest of the year (in regards to AT). I will try and find it. If you find the schedule, please post it. Thank you, Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 25, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If you find the schedule, please post it. Thank you, Linda I googled it and could only find the existing ships. I had thought there were more but google is your friend and never lies....;) So I think you are safe (or not depending on which side of the isle you are on). For what it is worth, we did AT on our second cruise this year on the Breeze (the first was the old menu). We enjoyed it, although some items on the menu are a bit eclectic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinglesmountjoy Posted November 25, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2015 It's a different way of serving (with different menus) that Carnival is rolling out to the ships in the fleet. Is it the service that is different or the food itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinglesmountjoy Posted November 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I just googled and found a write up on the new concept and if I'm reading it correctly, I'll be disappointed. I would like to see a more international menu rather than the same dishes I can get an most restaurants in my local area. To me, a vacation is about experiencing something different... not the same thing with different scenery. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I just googled and found a write up on the new concept and if I'm reading it correctly, I'll be disappointed. I would like to see a more international menu rather than the same dishes I can get an most restaurants in my local area. To me, a vacation is about experiencing something different... not the same thing with different scenery. Oh well. My feeling is that it does offer different things (and some traditional as well). As example, I tried 3 new things which I never had before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinglesmountjoy Posted November 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2015 My feeling is that it does offer different things (and some traditional as well). As example, I tried 3 new things which I never had before. True... but for my wife and I, I find that most of the menu items are pretty common for us. Would love to see something like a "staff inspired menu" where the menu is comprised of some American fare but also with dishes inspired by the countries where the servers hail from. It would create a great opportunity to engage your server in some wonderful conversation. I'm a big fan of talking up the staff... I love learning about others and where they hail from... some very interesting stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted November 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Is it the service that is different or the food itself? From what I have read on the subject.....both. First, table clothes are removed from the tables. Food changed some. And many items are presented "family style" (such as a large bowl of mashed potatoes placed on the table for everyone to share from with each serving him/herself). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinglesmountjoy Posted November 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2015 From what I have read on the subject.....both. First, table clothes are removed from the tables. Food changed some. And many items are presented "family style" (such as a large bowl of mashed potatoes placed on the table for everyone to share from with each serving him/herself). I think I'm seeing the bigger picture now... To me, this appears to be part of a larger plan that started with the implementation of "specialty dining" as a sort of, "Phase 1". My guess is the final product is a more "budget friendly" experience in the MDR with family style service only with "a al carte" service now becoming a paid option. The result is more revenue centres aboard the ship.... very smart. I hope this isn't the case but I fear it is. If it is, I applaud their business savvy as it's a well-established method of increasing revenues.... up-selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted November 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think I'm seeing the bigger picture now... To me, this appears to be part of a larger plan that started with the implementation of "specialty dining" as a sort of, "Phase 1". My guess is the final product is a more "budget friendly" experience in the MDR with family style service only with "a al carte" service now becoming a paid option. The result is more revenue centres aboard the ship.... very smart. I hope this isn't the case but I fear it is. If it is, I applaud their business savvy as it's a well-established method of increasing revenues.... up-selling. It's possible. But then they will just become another NCL with completely crappy MDR service and at least 5 pay venues on even their smallest ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Wavey Posted November 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Still no American Table during 11/8 and 11/13 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Linda Posted November 25, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks for all the replies! We leave this Saturday on the Sunshine and glad to hear they don't have American Table. The menu seems to be so so, but I like having table cloths, not just the bare table. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted November 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 25, 2015 From what I have read on the subject.....both. First, table clothes are removed from the tables. Food changed some. And many items are presented "family style" (such as a large bowl of mashed potatoes placed on the table for everyone to share from with each serving him/herself). Ugh NO, not correct. They do not bring out a family style bowl of mashed potatoes to share. In beginning I think they had a concept for some appetizers to b shareable. That had already changed I think before put in place. They had American Table menu on our last Liberty cruise. Although I had misgivings going in, I loved it. There was more selections. Due to outcries they added back in cold soups and several of the desserts. They have different port of call entrees and appetizer each night and a Didja item each night such as frog legs. Even the nightly pies they added to dessert menu came individual servings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted November 25, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2015 From what I have read on the subject.....both. First, table clothes are removed from the tables. Food changed some. And many items are presented "family style" (such as a large bowl of mashed potatoes placed on the table for everyone to share from with each serving him/herself). "Family style": Your description could not be further from the truth. But that usually happens when you are trying to pretend you know something about something that you have never experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted November 25, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think I'm seeing the bigger picture now... To me, this appears to be part of a larger plan that started with the implementation of "specialty dining" as a sort of, "Phase 1". My guess is the final product is a more "budget friendly" experience in the MDR with family style service only with "a al carte" service now becoming a paid option. The result is more revenue centres aboard the ship.... very smart. I hope this isn't the case but I fear it is. If it is, I applaud their business savvy as it's a well-established method of increasing revenues.... up-selling. Wow, everything on the American Table menu is "a la carte" (notice spelling). The only up-selling listed is if you want a steak or lobster from the steakhouse on the ship. If your "larger plan" was really in effect, then Guy's Burgers and the Blue Iguana Cantina would have be additional charges as well, along with a much longer list of extra charge items on the MDR menu. But, keep looking at the glass as half empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 26, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Wow, everything on the American Table menu is "a la carte" (notice spelling). The only up-selling listed is if you want a steak or lobster from the steakhouse on the ship. If your "larger plan" was really in effect, then Guy's Burgers and the Blue Iguana Cantina would have be additional charges as well, along with a much longer list of extra charge items on the MDR menu. But, keep looking at the glass as half empty. True enough and then the ships would be sailing for RCCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettybrowneyes Posted November 26, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 26, 2015 We just sailed the Sunshine 11/13 - 11/21 and there was no American Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted November 26, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Ugh NO, not correct. They do not bring out a family style bowl of mashed potatoes to share. In beginning I think they had a concept for some appetizers to b shareable. That had already changed I think before put in place. They had American Table menu on our last Liberty cruise. Although I had misgivings going in, I loved it. There was more selections. Due to outcries they added back in cold soups and several of the desserts. They have different port of call entrees and appetizer each night and a Didja item each night such as frog legs. Even the nightly pies they added to dessert menu came individual servings. Which is why I stated "based on what I have read". I have yet to be on a ship serving the American Table yet. The Didja items are on non-American Table menus as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted November 26, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 26, 2015 "Family style": Your description could not be further from the truth. But that usually happens when you are trying to pretend you know something about something that you have never experienced. What part of "From what I have read" did you not understand? And except for the family style which I guess never took off, I was completely correct on all my other statements. I don't pretend. I pass along info either from experience or from what I have read from others. Nice try at attempting to belittle me though......Do not pass Go and do not collect $200. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted November 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Just an FYI: if you google "Carnival American Table" a link to their website comes up, and on that page, it tells you what ships currently have it. Here's the link. https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1107/~/new-dinner-concept%3A-american-table-and-american-feast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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