Rare highplanesdrifters Posted November 29, 2023 #76 Share Posted November 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Mr Luxury said: And not many people use the restaurant for breakfast or lunch even when they do open it. Use it or lose it is what is happening on many lines. Not much point staffing and empty restaurant. There is not enough room in Colonnade to handle the passengers load, especially when weather is not cooperating. Therefore The Restaurant should be open to serve people who would like to eat in a timely and more importantly a civilized manner. If they want to be a Luxury Line, then be a Luxury Line. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markandjie Posted November 29, 2023 #77 Share Posted November 29, 2023 5 hours ago, markham said: A business school analysis would reveal all, and I’d bet a Seabourn “comfort food” themed Colonnade lunch buffet (which, believe it or not is a thing) that it’s about food budgets On our Venture cruise we noticed that half (and sometimes more) of the 'Inspirations' appetizers were vegetarian almost every night. I wondered the same thing...is that a cost cutting measure hidden within the menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted November 29, 2023 #78 Share Posted November 29, 2023 … as it is written, “in the world of Homer Simpson, Homer Simpson is king”.* *not attributable Happy and healthy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted November 29, 2023 #79 Share Posted November 29, 2023 49 minutes ago, markandjie said: On our Venture cruise we noticed that half (and sometimes more) of the 'Inspirations' appetizers were vegetarian almost every night. I wondered the same thing...is that a cost cutting measure hidden within the menu? It may be a cost cutting measure, but I suspect it's a response to current dietary preferences. Good vege dishes can be more expensive and labor intensive. Note I said "can be". 😃 I love meat, but find myself eating less of it. Plant based diets with a smaller animal protein are becoming more prevalent. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirldcruzrs Posted November 30, 2023 #80 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, highplanesdrifters said: We also try to eat onshore and experience the local cuisine and people. Ooh, but it’s such a long commute on a sea day. Edited November 30, 2023 by whirldcruzrs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted November 30, 2023 #81 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 3:28 PM, Mr Luxury said: Don't forget the spa suites on the smaller ships were an add on and were not on the original build. There were cabanas and chairs where you could book a massage in that area. In reality this space was never used except for crew parties. Sesbourn decided to put four suites there. They are lovely looking over the stern of the ship but are a bit of a pain getting to them via the wooden staircase. I wouldn't think that it was great for those who are not that mobile or fit. Or for special dinners for invited guests as we once had. It was a great experience and then a year or two later converted, as you said to Spa Suites. Never stayed in one as heard potential for lots of soot but once sailed thru part of the Panama Canal drinking very good champagne with friends who were in a Spa Suite and agree great views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted November 30, 2023 #82 Share Posted November 30, 2023 16 hours ago, markham said: “If you build it they will come”. I am not concerned with Seabourn’s excuses re usage as to why they don’t bother with breakfast and lunch service in the MDR. And given that all they do offer is the cafeteria Colonnade or poolside then. Oh, and Sushi on 2/5 ships at lunchtime. We all know other true luxury lines. For fun try comparing the extensive lunch menus of the 5 restaurants on Silver Dawn or the Queens or Princess Grill restaurants of QM2 to those of the Seabourn classic ships. And let’s be honest: who wants to go to an occasionally-open Seabourn MDR lunch with only 3 appetizer courses and 3 main courses? That’s it! The fact of the matter is that Seabourn did not build in the luxury concept that luxury lines embrace and they don’t want to do so - or presumably you would be getting it by now. Too bad, then. A business school analysis would reveal all, and I’d bet a Seabourn “comfort food” themed Colonnade lunch buffet (which, believe it or not is a thing) that it’s about food budgets, provisioning organization, ships’ staffing levels and storage/prep capacities. How about a turnaround in 2024? Happy and healthy sailing! Try Regent Markham always sit down service available at at least 1 resturant for lunch and if a sea day 2 options. At least on the newest ships. Sailed on Splendor and will be on Grandeur in 3 weeks. A bit larger than SB E class but many more options for dining and bars. And Obs bar so much more spacious. BTW have not yet experienced SS but from your posts you obviously love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted November 30, 2023 #83 Share Posted November 30, 2023 14 hours ago, saminina said: Why keep harping about food? SB customers tend to be happy with the "we had a good time anyway" motto. Much of the quality crew of a few years ago figured out what loyal passengers have not. Unfortunately many of "the quality crew of a few years ago" are no longer with Seabourn. I have sailed with Scenic ocean 3 times and I know more crew on Scenic when I board that are ex-Seabourn than when I board Seabourn now who I know from a prior Seabourn cruise. Years ago first day on a Seabourn ship we'd see 15+ crew we knew from prior cruises. Last July there were maybe 10 crew we saw the entire 21 days who we knew from the past. Sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted November 30, 2023 #84 Share Posted November 30, 2023 4 hours ago, whirldcruzrs said: Lunch is my first meal of the day so you’re fortunate to be able to forego it. My first and only meal of the day is dinner and no alcohol until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted November 30, 2023 #85 Share Posted November 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Mr Luxury said: My first and only meal of the day is dinner and no alcohol until then. Well how the heck are we ever going to go day drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirldcruzrs Posted December 1, 2023 #86 Share Posted December 1, 2023 19 hours ago, Mr Luxury said: My first and only meal of the day is dinner and no alcohol until then. I’m usually in training for some event or other so I must absolutely eat well before dinner to keep up my caloric needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted December 2, 2023 #87 Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 12:41 PM, highplanesdrifters said: It may be a cost cutting measure, but I suspect it's a response to current dietary preferences. Good vege dishes can be more expensive and labor intensive. Note I said "can be". 😃 I love meat, but find myself eating less of it. Plant based diets with a smaller animal protein are becoming more prevalent. My dietary preference is definitely light and healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauzac Posted December 2, 2023 #88 Share Posted December 2, 2023 3 hours ago, SLSD said: My dietary preference is definitely light and healthy. So is mine! (Doesn't mean to say it always happens though! I love a napa burger but limit myself to one a week!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted December 2, 2023 #89 Share Posted December 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Mauzac said: So is mine! (Doesn't mean to say it always happens though! I love a napa burger but limit myself to one a week!) We love the Napa burgers too--or even the regular burgers. I will admit to having maybe two a week--lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted December 2, 2023 #90 Share Posted December 2, 2023 8 hours ago, SLSD said: My dietary preference is definitely light and healthy. In my mind my dietary preferences are light and healthy. My stomach begs to differ.😃 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseej Posted December 3, 2023 #91 Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 5:18 AM, SLSD said: We love the Napa burgers too Is it correct to assume the Napa burger will be gone when the TK Grille exits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted December 4, 2023 #92 Share Posted December 4, 2023 56 minutes ago, cruiseej said: Is it correct to assume the Napa burger will be gone when the TK Grille exits? I have no way of knowing, but would assume if they are a Thomas Keller product, they will not be available. Quick frankly, I have found the regular Seabourn hamburgers to be just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted December 4, 2023 #93 Share Posted December 4, 2023 If branding is important what about “Homer Burgers”? I make my case in Feb. when we join Sojourn. Just sayin’… Watch this space. Happy and healthy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfvoyage Posted December 4, 2023 #94 Share Posted December 4, 2023 12 hours ago, cruiseej said: Is it correct to assume the Napa burger will be gone when the TK Grille exits? Seabourn owns all the TK recipes, so ultimately it will be Seabourn which will decide whether to keep or do away with the Napa burger etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoya68 Posted December 4, 2023 #95 Share Posted December 4, 2023 What is the source for your information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfvoyage Posted December 4, 2023 #96 Share Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, hoya68 said: What is the source for your information? If you were referring to my post, it's various Seabourn officers including corporate chef Michael (ex Thomas Keller). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoya68 Posted December 4, 2023 #97 Share Posted December 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, sfvoyage said: If you were referring to my post, it's various Seabourn officers including corporate chef Michael (ex Thomas Keller). Thank you Good sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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