Oceanview Buffet Extravaganza

[Guppy99]

1 minute ago, Pinboy said:

LOL--- Did you forget to add--- ??

" I predict this for me too but from stress. Not from a buffet  OR comments from someone I don't know and will most likely never meet who post on a social media site ".

 

 

 

 

i guess you're only interested in dishing out...but not taking it 🙄

[DCPIV]

I didn't know this extravaganza existed, either, but we'll be sure to give it a look next time. 

 

(Remember when we were talking about the extravaganza?)

[mfs2k]

7 minutes ago, Pinboy said:

LOL--- Did you forget to add--- ??

" I predict this for me too but from stress. Not from a buffet  OR comments from someone I don't know and will most likely never meet who post on a social media site ".

 

 

 

 

Yep

[Pinboy]

11 minutes ago, Guppy99 said:

i guess you're only interested in dishing out...but not taking it 🙄

Enough with the back and forth---

Time for dinner ?? 

How about this ? Let's just move on ?

 

[patty1955]

I'm not a fan of buffets but Celebrity does a good job. I've had some amazing food in the OVC and some so-so food. I'll going to look for the Extravaganza on our next Celebrity cruise.

[Jim_Iain]

On 3/13/2022 at 8:26 AM, TeeRick said:

In all my Celebrity cruises I never knew about this.  Old dog learning new tricks here.

Agree.   I learn new stuff all the time.    I'm really happy that people share all their discoveries. 

 

 

[TeeRick]

19 hours ago, drakes2 said:

@LGW59but is it Bush baked beans? No other will do. 😆 

People from New England prefer B&M Baked Beans.

 

[mfs2k]

I hope it’s a grilled Boar’s Head natural skin, beef hot dog. The best. 

Edited March 15, 2022 by mfs2k

[drakes2]

21 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

People from New England prefer B&M Baked Beans.

 

Never heard of that brand but prior to Bush beans coming to Canada I would drive across the border to buy them. 

[graphicguy]

I had seen the TOMAHAWK steaks, but didn’t order one, as I know I just wouldn’t have eaten ½ of it.  Mentioned before, I did like the ribeyes, even though they were a little on the “skinny” side.  GF got one of the strips.  She liked it.  She said she said it wasn’t “prime” steak, but was cooked well.

 

Not sure if it’s last day, but we’ve seen seafood as well as deserts presented similarly throughout the cruise.

 

Bottom line, Celebrity has a good buffet….probably better than some MDRs on other cruise lines.

[LGW59]

2 hours ago, TeeRick said:

People from New England prefer B&M Baked Beans.

 

That is what I typically buy (my mother would be aghast if she knew I was buying Bush) but for the last few months my instacart shoppers have been substituting B&M with Bush, dang that supply chain!

[Bo1953]

Then I need to ask the F&B Manager to be sure that there are a few vegan items on this buffet... and of course they will do it and I will forget the day!!!

 

LOL

 

bon appetit and bon voyage

[macaroni]

They had delicious mussels at our extravaganza!

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, macaroni said:

They had delicious mussels at our extravaganza!

This just might cause me to change my oft stated absolutely never ever in a million years will I eat at the buffet circus.

[rockraiders]

Does anyone know if the staff is still serving on the Apex. I don’t eat at the buffet but might try something if staff is serving. I can’t deal with communal tongs especially if they are lying in the food. 

[patty1955]

46 minutes ago, macaroni said:

They had delicious mussels at our extravaganza!

Ours too:

[macaroni]

Yes, the staff serves….I had to keep saying more on the mussels to the server!

[keesar]

8 hours ago, TeeRick said:

People from New England prefer B&M Baked Beans.

 

I prefer the B&M Bacon and Onion beans.  Serve with Saugy franks in New England style buns.  Add diced onions, Boar's Head deli mustard and relish.  

 

Steamer clams with melted butter on the side. 

Edited March 15, 2022 by keesar

[Guppy99]

1 hour ago, keesar said:

I prefer the B&M Bacon and Onion beans.  Serve with Saugy franks in New England style buns.  Add diced onions, Boar's Head deli mustard and relish.  

 

Steamer clams with melted butter on the side. 

What's a saugy frank? Everything else sound wonderful. Don't forget the sauerkraut w/ caraway seeds.  (I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I like chicken franks, they don't repeat on me)

Edited March 15, 2022 by Guppy99

[Crown Vic]

Didn’t the B&M Factory, in Portland, Maine, close not too long ago?

BTW, baked beans on toast...aah...a British gourmet treat...at least for some of us.

Bon appetit!

[talljules1]

I think we've only ever had one true buffet extravaganza, which was in the main dining room on the last sea day on our first ever cruise - on the Infinity. That said, we have seen the extra effort they now go to in the Oceanview on the last sea day, and it is good.  Paul prefers the restaurants, but I have a secret love of the Oceanview. The food is good.  I particularly like it for breakfast, but it's great for lunch too. (Paul prefers Sushi on 5 for lunch, and he has a point).

 

[keesar]

2 hours ago, Guppy99 said:

What's a saugy frank? Everything else sound wonderful. Don't forget the sauerkraut w/ caraway seeds.  (I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I like chicken franks, they don't repeat on me)

 

A Saugy is a locally made brand hot dog.  They are available fresh and are made of beef and pork.  Been around since 1869. Good tip on the sauerkraut.

[LGW59]

10 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

Then I need to ask the F&B Manager to be sure that there are a few vegan items on this buffet... and of course they will do it and I will forget the day!!!

 

LOL

 

bon appetit and bon voyage

I’ll try to smuggle some B&M baked beans for you Bo.

[Ozzmund]

Appreciate all of the buffet comments.

We usually avoid the buffet, not for the quality of the food , but for the slovenly behavior of some of the “patrons”.

 

Should Celebrity continue with the staff serving at the buffet, we may give it a try on our September Mediterranean Cruises.

[Bo1953]

2 hours ago, LGW59 said:

I’ll try to smuggle some B&M baked beans for you Bo.

l - most of them are not vegan!!!

 

I'd rather have a wine tasting with you...

 

bon appetit and bon voyage