Menus anyone?

[Lowie]

i know there was a link to an agent only website for MSC that had full menus. does anyone have copies of them?? my hubby wants to get 'ready' to eat! lol

[TNGALOHA]

i know there was a link to an agent only website for MSC that had full menus. does anyone have copies of them?? my hubby wants to get 'ready' to eat! lol

 

Sorry this will be so long but I am not sure how to make it any shorter.

Enjoy:)

 

Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Gala, Lunch

“MSC Express”

Scrambled or fried eggs, pork sausage, bacon and Hash Brown potatoes

served with toasted bread or fresh baked rolls and fruit juice

Fresh Fruit

Fruit salad, half grapefruit, selection of fresh fruit

Fruit Compote

Baked apples, cooked prunes,

peaches and pears in syrup

Yogurt

Assorted fruit flavours or plain, fat free yogurt

Bircher Muesli

Cereals, natural yogurt, apples, walnuts and honey

Assorted Cereals

Cornflakes, Choco-Krispies, Frosties,

Muesli, Rice Krispies

Hot Cereals

Oatmeal, cream of wheat, Grits

Jams and Preserves

Fruit jams, sugar-free jams, honey,

salted or unsalted butter, margarine, peanut butter

Freshly Baked

Pancakes, waffles, croissants, “pains au chocolat”,

danish pastries, brioches, plum cakes, donuts, muffins, French toasts

The Bread

Daily focaccia, white rolls, wholegrain rolls, sliced bread, pumpernickel,

rye bread, toasts, Bagels, English muffins

Eggs

Your choice of “minute maid” eggs:

omelette, scrambled, fried, poached or hard-boiled (3 to 8 minutes)

or egg Benedict

From the Grill

Bacon, grilled ham steak, pork link sausages, corn beef hash,

grilled tomatoes

Potatoes

Hash brown or potato of the day

Cold Meat cuts

Cooked Ham, Salami, “Mortadella”

Cheeses

Selection of international cheeses

From the Sea

Keeper herrings or smoked salmon

served with cream cheese, onions,

tomatoes, capers and your choice of bread rolls

Beverages

Selection of teas and infusions,

American coffee, decaffeinated coffee, instant coffee,

hot chocolate, whole or skimmed milk

Fruit Juices

Orange, pineapple, prunes, V8, apple, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato

Special of the day

Every morning our Chef will surprise you with a different “delicatesse”!

... the best way to start your day

Check our daily offer

Dessert wines

5cl

Sauternes, “Château Les Justices”

Passito di Pantelleria d.o.c., “Cantine Rallo”

Recioto della Valpolicella d.o.c.g., Re Teodorico “Giacomo Montresor”

Picolit d.o.c., Colli Orientali del Friuli, I Principi “Fantinel”

Vin Santo del Chianti d.o.c., “Geografico”

Traditional Italian liqueurs

4cl

Grappa Prime Uve, Maschio

Amaro Averna

Amaro Montenegro

Sambuca Molinari

Brandy, Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera

Grappa Frattina, Chardonnay

Limoncello di Sorrento

prices according to wine list

Cheeses

Our selection of cheeses

served with crackers, grapes and orange marmalade

Desserts and fruit

“Panna cotta”

with wild berries and coulis

New York Cheesecake

with chocolate fudge sauce

Ice cream or sorbet of the day

Fresh seasonal fruit

Sweetened with fructose

Yogurt cream

with fresh diced fruitst

Ice cream of the day

PRE-DINNER COCKTAILSUGGESTIONS

Prices according to bar list Bobby Burns

Martini Rosso, Scotch,

Bénédictine

Adam’s Apple Martini

Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Dry Vermouth,

Apple Sour, apple slice

Appetizers

Chilled minty fruit supremes

sliced pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, orange and black grapes,

flavored with a light mint syrup

Éventail of smoked salmon

served with lemon wedges, capers and onion rings

“Bastoncini di polenta”

baked polenta fingers made with cooked corn meal, covered with chopped bell peppers

and mozzarella cheese, then gratinated and served with a marinara sauce

Soups

Cream of tomato soup

tomato and vegetables, cooked in a vegetable broth, flavored with basil

Oriental consommé

clear vegetable broth with Chinese mushrooms, Chinese cabbage,

bamboo shoot, scallions and glass noodles

Chilled cream of apricot apricots, syrup, sour cream, heavy cream, lime juice and vanilla, garnished with toasted nuts

Salad of the day

Caesar salad

romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, croutonsDressings

Caesar dressing - Italian dressing

Pasta andrisotto

“Risotto con gamberetti, rucola e pomodorini”

rice cooked in broth, white wine and olive oil, with cherry tomatoes, onions, rocket and baby shrimps

Piedmontese-style potato Gnocchi

tossed with meat gravy, mushroom, tomato sauce and parmigiano

MAINCOURSES

Grilled Cajun style Mahi Mahi

seasoned with Cajun spices and lime, then grilled and served with a compound BBQ butter

“Pollo alla Cacciatora”

chicken bites, sautéed in butter and finished in a rich mushroom gravy

Roast sliced strip loin of beef

slowly roasted, served with a red wine sauce and the traditional Yorkshire pudding

Spinach and mushroom patties

a blend of spinach, mushrooms and ricotta cheese, formed into small cakes,

sautéed in margarine, served with a marinara sauce

Desserts and fruit

Please consult our Dessert and Sweet Wine Listto discover which specialties our Pastry Chef has prepared for you today

Gala Dinner

Pre-Dinner Cocktail Suggestions

Prices according to bar list

Apricot Gin Fizz

Gin, Apricot Brandy,

lemon juice, soda

Daiquiri

Rum, lemon juice,

sugar

Suggested Wines

Greco di Tufo d.o.c. “Feudi di San Gregorio”, Campania-Italia

Barbera d.o.c. Terra “Vigneti Massa”, Piemonte- Italia

prices according to wine list

Italian bread

Olive bread – Focaccia - White roll

Appetizers

Mosaic of tropical fruits

pineapple, mango, papaya, cantaloupe and honeydew,

mixed into a syrup flavored with Armagnac liquor

Cocktail of scallops “Mousseline”

cooked and marinated scallops, served with a light sauce

Escargot Burgundy

Escargots, shallots and mushrooms, cooked in a red wine sauce

served in a potato shell

Soups

Lobster velouté with Champagne frothy

lobster and vegetable cream, cooked with champagne and fish stock,

flavored with Cognac

Onion soup

sliced onions, sautéed in butter, cooked with white wine and beef stock,

garnished with Emmenthal cheese croutons

Chilled strawberry soup

strawberries cooked in red wine with spices, blend with banana and lemon juice,

finished with cream

Salad of the day

New spinach salad

bacon bits, chopped hard boiled eggs and croutons

Dressings

creamy garlic dressing - vinaigrette

Pasta and Risotto

Spumante risotto with smoked Scamorza cheese

rice cooked with sparkling wine and smoked Provolone cheese

Florentine-style crepes

crepes stuffed with creamed spinach and cheese, served with Fontina cheese sauce

Main Courses

Sautéed shrimps “Cote d’Azur”,

king size shrimps, seasoned with herbs and flambéed with Pernod liquor,

served with saffron pilaf rice

Veal Piccata,

thin slices of veal, dipped in eggs and parmesan cheese,

then browned and cooked in butter, served with a veal gravy

Prime Rib of beef

marinated with herbs and black peppercorn, roasted whole then sliced,

served with a shallot and red wine sauce

Roasted stuffed red pepper

a whole pepper filled with saffron rice and tofu, served on a bed of spinach sauce

Cheeses

Selection of cheeses

served with crackers, grapes and orange marmalade

Desserts and Fruit

Tiramisù

Pear Belle Hélène

vanilla ice cream, pear, chocolate sauce and whipped cream

Fresh seasonal fruit

Ice cream or sorbet of the day

Sweetened with fructose

Chocolate mousse with toasted hazelnuts

Ice cream of the day

Lunch

Chilled fruit juiceS of the day

Peach, Pineapple, V8

Lighter fare

Chilled Caribbean fruit soup

Cold cuts & Vegetable Combo

Broiled fillet of ling cod

Vegetarian choices

Vegetable Minestrone

Refreshing fruit platter

Mashed potato pie

Always available from the grill

Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger

Turkey burger

Hot dog with relishes

served with French fries or vegetables of the day

Suggested wines

White Zinfandel “Robert Mondavi”, Napa Valley-California

Cabernet Sauvignon “La Terre”, Napa Valley-California

Prices according to wine list

Tea and coffee available upon request

Appetizers

Fried chicken wings

served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip

Tuna and vegetable tart

with diced celery, scallions, cucumber and lemon mayonnaise

Soups & Salad

Vegetable Minestrone

an earthy soup made with vegetables and beans

Chilled Caribbean fruit soup

a fresh blend of banana, pineapple and passion fruit, finished with light cream

Garden greens

with chunks of blue cheese, garlic croutons and vinaigrette

platters & sandwich

Cold cuts and Vegetable Combo

mortadella, turkey and salami, arranged with a selection of grilled marinated vegetables

Refreshing fruit platter

watermelon, honeydew melon, orange, strawberry and black grapes, served with sherbet of the day

“Croque Monsieur”

toasted white bread sandwich, with ham, Swiss cheese and béchamel

MAIN COURSES

Smoked salmon omelet

with chopped chives

“Rigatoni ai cinque sapori”

short tubular pasta with fresh tomato, mixed bell pepper, garlic, capers and oregano

Broiled fillet of ling cod

with a fresh vegetable and fruit salsa

Pork chop “Milanese”

breaded fried pork chop

Grilled steak “Devil sauce”

minute steak, grilled and served with a mild spicy sauce

Mashed potato pie

sautéed vegetables with garlic and herbs, covered with mashed potato, then gratinated

CHEESES

Selection of cheeses

served with crackers, grapes and orange marmalade

Desserts & fruit

Chocolate éclair

“Diplomatica” fruit cake

Fresh seasonal fruit

Ice cream or sorbet of the day

Sweetened with fructose

Ice cream of the day

[monicajay]

i know there was a link to an agent only website for MSC that had full menus. does anyone have copies of them?? my hubby wants to get 'ready' to eat! lol

 

 

I think your husband will have plenty to eat!

[vpoopsy]

And this is why I love cruises!!! You get an opportunity to eat dishes that you would NEVER serve at home or order in a restaurant.

 

88 days and I'm gaining all my weight back!!

[scruffts2007]

yes I will have one of each please:D

[Notenut]

The above are all titled 'Caribbean menu'. I wonder how much different the Mediterranean menus are, if at all. (I'll be able to answer my own question in about a month from now, but I 'd like to hear anyone's input anyhow).

[Lowie]

wow, thank you thank you thank you! oh and hubby says THANK YOU!

[AmoMondo]

The above are all titled 'Caribbean menu'. I wonder how much different the Mediterranean menus are, if at all. (I'll be able to answer my own question in about a month from now, but I 'd like to hear anyone's input anyhow).

 

Almost identical, except for the corned beef hash which does not make an appearance in Europe 9more's the pity!)Only other major differences at meal times are, in europe it's bottled water (which you have to pay for unless you got vouchers with your booking) and they keep the open air grills and pizzaria open slightly later in the caribbean than they do in Europe. Dinner seating times are slightly earlier 9usually about 30 minutes) in the caribbean. the only big difference that I've personally observed in menu variations with MSC was on my last Ocean voyage from Fort lauderdale to Dover, whenthey had 6 or 7 themed dinners that had food from a country other than the usual Italian (e.g. Mexico, Asia, Germany, France)

 

The things that they really excel on (IMHO) are the ice cream, pizza, pasta, soups and appetizers.

[CeleBrat]

Ohhhh--is the ice cream similar to real Italian gelato?

 

Can't wait to be on the ship and actually eat this food. YUM!

 

CeleBrat

[MMDown Under]

Ohhhh--is the ice cream similar to real Italian gelato?

 

Can't wait to be on the ship and actually eat this food. YUM!

 

CeleBrat

 

I understand "gelato" is Italian for icecream, so you're in for a real treat.

[AmoMondo]

Ohhhh--is the ice cream similar to real Italian gelato?

 

Can't wait to be on the ship and actually eat this food. YUM!

 

CeleBrat

Absolutely - it is gelato served at the gelateria 9for an extra charge) or with lunch or dinner in the dining room every day. At the gelateria (Italian for ice cream shop) you get to choose from a variety of flavours, in the dinig room, it is the ice cream of the day. They change the flavour every day. From memory I've had rum and raisin (sometimes called malaga - no ide why); coffee; hazelnut; strawberry; chocolate and vanilla. I'm sure they do others too

[jorgeminiano]

Absolutely - it is gelato served at the gelateria 9for an extra charge) or with lunch or dinner in the dining room every day. At the gelateria (Italian for ice cream shop) you get to choose from a variety of flavours, in the dinig room, it is the ice cream of the day. They change the flavour every day. From memory I've had rum and raisin (sometimes called malaga - no ide why); coffee; hazelnut; strawberry; chocolate and vanilla. I'm sure they do others too

 

Hi... I saw you are going to England from Brazil... here is a link to the Port of Santos (São Paulo) if you want to have a look! I am crossing from Rio to Venice, on MSC ARMONIA, one month before you... have a good jorney!;)

http://www.concais.com.br/english/index.php

[AmoMondo]

Hi... I saw you are going to England from Brazil... here is a link to the Port of Santos (São Paulo) if you want to have a look! I am crossing from Rio to Venice, on MSC ARMONIA, one month before you... have a good jorney!;)

http://www.concais.com.br/english/index.php

 

Thank you very much - that was very thoughtful of you. I did think about booking the cruise you are going on but as my cousin will be coming with me this time, on her first cruise, she couldn't take more than 3 weeks off work. Hope you have a fntastic time too. Arriving in Dover is very convenient for us as we live in the UK, but arriving in venice will be beautiful - it's such a wonderful city