Overtyme Posted February 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'd love it if this could be a running blog about the progress/regress of changes in the quality and consistency of the quality of food over time. With that said, current Anthem cruisers, we'd love to hear from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar y Sol Posted February 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Will update when I return, we'll be on the Feb. 6 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2016 On board now. Everything is delicious. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted February 2, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted February 2, 2016 On board now. Everything is delicious. :) That's great to hear! Thanks for posting! Have you been eating mostly in the MDRs or specialty restaurants or a mix of both? Based on posted menus have there been any changes? Have you heard of any implemented to changes to address service and/or food related issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2016 That's great to hear! Thanks for posting! Have you been eating mostly in the MDRs or specialty restaurants or a mix of both? Based on posted menus have there been any changes? Have you heard of any implemented to changes to address service and/or food related issues? The menus are the same as they have been on previous cruises. They change halfway through. (there are two menus for each main dining room) The Executive Chef and his team are working on fleetwide changes. It will take months before they are rolled out. I have eaten in almost every venue on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Mister Bill posted the menus here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2305042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLP1 Posted February 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The food on The last cruise tasted fine but the dining room service was not good. They have cheapened the food. No rack of lamb but you could get lamb shanks.More like a family restaurant then a more expensive restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted February 2, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The menus are the same as they have been on previous cruises. They change halfway through. (there are two menus for each main dining room) The Executive Chef and his team are working on fleetwide changes. It will take months before they are rolled out. I have eaten in almost every venue on the ship. Nice! I wonder if they'll be rolled out by Summer! Can't wait to learn more about the menu changes that they're working on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted February 2, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The food on The last cruise tasted fine but the dining room service was not good. They have cheapened the food. No rack of lamb but you could get lamb shanks.More like a family restaurant then a more expensive restaurant. That's not encouraging. Hopefully the new menus will be an improvement. How about food in the specialty restaurants? Worth the up charge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic-NJ Posted February 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Nice! I wonder if they'll be rolled out by Summer!Can't wait to learn more about the menu changes that they're working on! We are sailing end of July 9 night. Maybe you can help me A LOT by taking pictures of the menus and daily compass on your sailing then sending my way when you get off the ship? I would really appreciate it! :) Edited February 2, 2016 by Majestic-NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksg Posted February 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2016 On board now. Finding both food and service to be uneven. I miss the vitality menus from the other ships where you choose a lighter/lower calorie option. A lot of the food has been smothered in creamy sauces or is fried and dripping with oil. To avoid you have to order "naked" fish/meat. The vegetable portions are meager so you have to order extra if it's what you want. Breakfast in Icon is great - very civilized. They seem to have a problem drying their lettuce as every single time the salads were totally wet. (At least the greens were washed!) Having a fine time. Just got free rum punch because we waited for an hour in the broiling heat to board in San Juan due to medical emergency on a Carnival ship that was sharing the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHoward909 Posted February 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 3, 2016 On board now the food is great service is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted February 3, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We are sailing end of July 9 night. Maybe you can help me A LOT by taking pictures of the menus and daily compass on your sailing then sending my way when you get off the ship? I would really appreciate it! :) Not a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted February 3, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted February 3, 2016 On board now. Finding both food and service to be uneven. I miss the vitality menus from the other ships where you choose a lighter/lower calorie option. A lot of the food has been smothered in creamy sauces or is fried and dripping with oil. To avoid you have to order "naked" fish/meat. The vegetable portions are meager so you have to order extra if it's what you want. Breakfast in Icon is great - very civilized. They seem to have a problem drying their lettuce as every single time the salads were totally wet. (At least the greens were washed!) Having a fine time. Just got free rum punch because we waited for an hour in the broiling heat to board in San Juan due to medical emergency on a Carnival ship that was sharing the pier. Nice (being sarcastic)! Hopefully you'll be on the good side of the inconsistent service going forward. If you wouldn't mind, could you try to confirm any changes that are under way and when they'll be fully implemented? Don't go out of your way, but If it happens to come up or if you have an opportunity to ask someone, it'd be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The food on The last cruise tasted fine but the dining room service was not good. They have cheapened the food. No rack of lamb but you could get lamb shanks.More like a family restaurant then a more expensive restaurant. I had SCRUMPTIOUS lamb chops in Silk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Nice! I wonder if they'll be rolled out by Summer!Can't wait to learn more about the menu changes that they're working on! My personal guess is "yes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic-NJ Posted February 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Not a problem! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeker28 Posted February 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Following this thread. Going in June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtyme Posted February 4, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thank you so much! Any time! Paying it forward just like the other loyal CC members [emoji120]🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic-NJ Posted February 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Any time! Paying it forward just like the other loyal CC members [emoji120]🏻 I'm sending a PM to you so you can reach out via email. May be easier to send stuff that way. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'm sending a PM to you so you can reach out via email. May be easier to send stuff that way. Thanks again. PM is disabled on this website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycanadian Posted February 5, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2016 We will be taking a none day cruise in June and have dynamic dinning. Any way of figuring out which menu is which night in the complimentary restaurants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 5, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2016 We will be taking a none day cruise in June and have dynamic dinning. Any way of figuring out which menu is which night in the complimentary restaurants? Wow, that's a short cruise! ;);):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycanadian Posted February 5, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Nine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic-NJ Posted February 6, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 6, 2016 PM is disabled on this website. Yeah I noticed that right after I posted this. Now how can we get in touch privately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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