Day 11 Saturday - June 2nd, 2018
We spent the entire sea day eating. It began with a strange & disappointing breakfast in the main dining room.
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Danishes
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Ham & Cheese Omelette, Hash Brown Potatoes, & Bacon
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It is always interesting to see the description printed on the menu versus the resulting dish that is actually served to you. Case in point, myself & the gentleman seated to my left both ordered the Huevos Rancheros. The menu clearly shows that the eggs are to be served ON TOP of tortillas. This is not what we were served. What we received was a single chip stabbed into the beans. We complained to our waiter, who sent over the head waiter. The head waiter argued with us that "the tortilla was on our plate, therefore, it was as stated on the menu." I was so surprised that I forgot to take a proper photo of the dish.
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phantom tortilla |
At least lunch at Alfredo's Pizzeria was a pleasant experience. This pizza is probably the best on the ship. I think it better than the Prego Pizzeria & from room service. The crust is a pillowy chewy delight & the toppings are items that you normally can find.
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Capricciosa Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Prosciutto Cotto, Basil
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Tarantina
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Mussels, Bay Shrimp, Roasted Garlic, Capers, Basil, Oregano |
After those delicious pizzas, we lingered for a while to enjoy the band in the atrium.
Later that evening, we attended the Captain's Circle Cocktail Party. This is an event where the cruisers with the most sail dates are recognized & awarded a bottle of champagne. I had a little too much to drink & forgot to take pictures of the hors d'oeuvres.
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His & Her's Invitation
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Our view of the entrance while we waited on the hallway couch
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Finally inside to enjoy our drinks & snacks
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Our view from the back of the room |
Shortly following the cocktail party, it was time for formal dinner back in the main dining room.
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Ravioli di Vitello in Salsa di Funghi Porcini
veal pasta, pocini mushroom sauce (appetizer portion)
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Escargots Bourguignon
garlic herb butter
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Roasted Tomato Cream Soup
brioche croutons, basil pesto swirl
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Broiled Lobster Tail
lemon-arugula risotto, butter sauce
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Roasted Farm-Raised Pheasant
caramelized shallots, green bean & bacon bundle, butter-roasted potatoes, thyme jus
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Petit Fours
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Chocolate Journeys
Chocolate Pistachio Dome with Almond and Pistachio Nougatine
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Mandarin Sorbet |
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Floating Islands in Vanilla Sauce
caramel drizzle
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We had a lot of fun with our awesome table mates. I can't remember the last time I laughed so much during dinner on a cruise. They were extremely enjoyable to share dinners with.
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Trish & Megan
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Kris & Nick
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Shelly & HungryHeath |
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