Must have dishes on HAL!

[Sailaways_]

Hey guys!
I'm going on my first HAL cruise in March and I'm looking forward to being on a new cruiseline (to me ;)). Of course, it's always good to be prepared so I'm here to ask for advice. :) I'd love to hear what dishes you guys think are must haves onboard. Appetizers, soups, entrees, desserts, buffet, Pinnacle - what are your favs?

Thanks guys!!

[DutchByAssociation]

Hey guys!
I'm going on my first HAL cruise in March and I'm looking forward to being on a new cruiseline (to me ;)). Of course, it's always good to be prepared so I'm here to ask for advice. :) I'd love to hear what dishes you guys think are must haves onboard. Appetizers, soups, entrees, desserts, buffet, Pinnacle - what are your favs?

Thanks guys!!

Pinnacle Grill:
Crab Cake Appetizer
Lobster Bisque
Pinnacle Cut Filet Mignon with Sundried Tomato Steak Sauce (or boe-in ribeye with bernaise sauce), Asparagus with hollandaise sauce and scalloped potatoes.
Chocolate Volcano Cake

There ya go. One evening's menu down :)

[cutelittle]

The bread pudding, chocolate croissants, and excellent room service.
And you can bring you own wine on board (but don't try to bring any hard liquor)
Have fun!

[SwissMyst]

French onion soup
Room service club sandwich
Fresh baked breads
Perfect, flaky, cripsy croisssants
Powder sugar donuts
German stollen for the holidays
Chilled soups

All of these are extremely well done.
And I like their house "champagne" (white sparkling using the wine card)

[cutelittle]

Fresh squeezed OJ in the Lido at breakfast. What a great indulgence!

[gainesvillegatorgirl]

The duck quesadilla appetizer, if it's still on the menu in the MDR. I think I ordered three last time :D

[trophy_23]

If on a ship with a canaletto - penne alla vodka!!!

[IRL_Joanie]

Fruit soups. OMG they are to die for, especially the berry ones. Bread Pudding, Escargot, Lobster, Lobster and Mac and Cheese, HAL's Cinnamon Rolls, Filet Mignon (I think others have called them Steak Diane), Reuben Sandwiches, WAFFLES, Panama Buns, and if they serve it on your ship/cruise; the Salmon Wellington. And so much more I cannot remember them all.

Joanie

[peaches from georgia]

I agree with a previous poster about the Room Service Club Sandwich. One of the best things served on the ship and definetely the best thing on the RS menu. And don't miss the French Onion Soup from RS either.

[sail7seas]

I really enjoy the 'always available' on the menu every night grilled salmon. I also really enjoy the way they prepare salmon in Pinnacle.

Last March on Eurodam, every time we walked through Lido at lunchtime, I noticed the lasagna. I love it but almost never allow myself to eat it but gave in one day and it was great. So good, I made DH try a piece the next day and he loved it also.

[sparky-elpaso]

We're going on our first HAL cruise the end of February and I'm taking notes. Although I just put on a couple of pounds just reading here.

[usha]

So many great suggestions!
One thing I tasted on HAL that just knocked my socks off, (even though it sounds so ordinary) was the macaroni & cheese appetizer.
Man, oh, man, was that incredible!:D

[Travrat]

The eggs benedict station at the breakfast buffet is excellent. There are at least 6 different types available-all yummy! The rack of lamb in the MDR, the hoisin glazed seabass in Tamarind and almost all of the Thai, Indian, Indonesian dishes.

[Limeygirl]

Yummm! I'm subscribing to this thread and taking notes for my June cruise! Please keep the yummy ideas coming!

[Willsot]

Appetizers: baked brie, escargot
Soups: any chilled soups
Entrees: I like the lamb dishes
Desserts: Cappucino Bombe (sad to say, I believe no longer offered)

For the Lido: the Asian stir fry station is my favorite for lunches

and if you sail the Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam, lunch and dinner in the Tamarind

[BirthdayGirl30]

I'm another one that's drooling, subscribing, and taking notes. Keep those yummy suggestions coming.:D

[kakalina]

OMG the baked brie is to die for. The escargot also. The dessert souffles with the hard sauce, I loved the Beef Wellington.

The PG has crab cakes that are amazing as is the white Clam Chowder. Oh! and the tri flavored creme brulee. I can't wait until March. 33 days of amazing food.

[bettacanuck]

Soups on Westerdam = fantastic
Bread pudding = to die for
Banana coconut trifle = delicious
Seared tuna appetizer = I'm in heaven
Vodka Gravlax (salmon cured with vodka appetizer) = I want more
Asian stir fry station = yum, yum, yum

I'm drooling...wishing I was on a cruise...enjoy!!

[chrismch]

Will there be regional specialties offered on South American cruises?

[jtl513]

DW has to have the Nasi Goreng, since HAL is the only place she can get it easily.

[Mpowered]

And I like their house "champagne" (white sparkling using the wine card)

I think I have become addicted to the Clicquot. :o

Joan

[RedmondCruiser]

Appetizers: baked brie, escargot
Soups: any chilled soups
Entrees: I like the lamb dishes
Desserts: Cappucino Bombe (sad to say, I believe no longer offered)

For the Lido: the Asian stir fry station is my favorite for lunches

and if you sail the Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam, lunch and dinner in the Tamarind

Cappucino Bombe on rasberry puree. Used to be on Dutch night and I have not seen it in years.

[2ptu/000]

Haven't heard anyone else say they are a favorite but I really thought the pancakes at breakfast were wonderful. The fresh squeezed OJ is delicious. Of course, the bread pudding. Oh, don't forget the Muscili. Probably spelled it wrong but it is really delicious.

[RetiredMustang]

Osso bucco with risotto
Eggs Benedict
nasi goreng/bami goreng
Soups - pea, mushroom, Italian wedding
Anything Filipino on the Lido -- pancit bihon, pork adobo, etc.
Chicken satay
authentic Italian antipasti in Canaletto
fresh round rolls
carrot cake

... and many others that I hope to enjoy again in just a couple of weeks!

Dave

[Krazy Kruizers]

Freshly made waffles in the Lido for breakfast with various toppings -- fruits, whipped butter, and even chocolate sauce.

Also love the chilled soups.

On our last cruises -- no Beef Wellington -- No Nasi Goreng -- No Dutch Pea Soup -- No Bami Goreng.

[TMWeddle]

In 2008 there was a similar thread and I kept a tally of how often certain foods were mentioned.

Mentioned most often:Baked Brie
A close second: Escargots Bourginone
Coming in third: Tri flavored creme brulee

Well liked:
fruit creme soups (various flavors were mentioned)
braided pecan pastries
bread pudding

Honorable mention:
Lobster Bisque
Caesar salad
mac & cheese
Rack of lamb (rare to medium rare)
Chocolate Volcano Cake
crab cakes in the Pinnacle
Beef Wellington

[Homosassa]

For ice cream lovers: The ice cream in the Lido with any of the liquors available to pour over them.

[fredzy]

Does anyone have the menu for Canaletto. We are going on the March 26 cruise and have heard good things but have no idea what is on the menu.
Fred

[kakalina]

TMWeddle, wow how cool you went to all that trouble. The list doesn't surprise me one bit. I love most of that food.

The cinnamon ice cream is really good too.

[LindaM]

Pasta in the Lido is good---the bolognese is wonderful.

[Iowa-Cruiser]

Most of the soups I had were excellent - those on top of the list:
Curried Butternut Squash
Duck and Sausage Gumbo
Chilled Mango Gazpacho
Chilled Carrot and Orange Bisque with Cumin

I really liked the thinly sliced salmon (available in the Neptune Lounge and it showed up as an appetizer in the MDR).

Main dishes:
veal cordon bleu
rack of lamb
filet mignon (better in the Pinnacle - MDR cut was a bit thin, but very tender)

Deserts:
Chocolate mousse in brandy snap basket
Chocolate volcano cake in Pinnacle (the souffle may be their signature desert, but I thought the volcano cake was much better)
Chocolate Crème Brulee

[RuthC]

Deserts:
Chocolate mousse in brandy snap basket
Chocolate volcano cake in Pinnacle (the souffle may be their signature desert, but I thought the volcano cake was much better)
Chocolate Crème Brulee
Yes, yes, and an emphatic yessss! Add to those the warm flourless chocolate cake in the dining room. Also, the Baked Alaska served in the Pinnacle. Um-um-good. :D
I haven't seen the parmesian crusted chicken listed. Delicious. If you see it on the menu, place an order. The prime rib is excellent.

[catl331]

That would be Nasi Goreng with Sambal sauce (just a little)
Osso Bucco
Bread Pudding
Escargots
Cinnamon ice cream
Creme Brulee in Pinnacle
Antipasto in Canaletto
and TADA!--those yeasty raisin buns at breakfast.

RETIREDMUSTANG--have a great trip on Noordam. Did a 10day in Dec. and loved it! C.

[sail7seas]

Cappucino Bombe on rasberry puree. Used to be on Dutch night and I have not seen it in years.


Ohhh, I used to love the cappucino bombe. Every now and then they used to have them at the ice cream counter in Lido at lunch time. Haven't seen them in a very long time.

[RedmondCruiser]

Ohhh, I used to love the cappucino bombe. Every now and then they used to have them at the ice cream counter in Lido at lunch time. Haven't seen them in a very long time.

I think that it was labor intensive and thats probably why we don't see it any more. Possibly we can petition and have it a staple in the Pinnacle ? It was to die for though.

[innlady1]

Escargot! Last year, tried the low sodium escargot for the 1st time, and it was almost (not quite!) as good as the "regular."

[sail7seas]

I think that it was labor intensive and thats probably why we don't see it any more. Possibly we can petition and have it a staple in the Pinnacle ? It was to die for though.

Sign me up for THAT Petition. I'd love to taste that wonderful bombe again. :)

[cruisun]

Ohhh, I used to love the cappucino bombe. Every now and then they used to have them at the ice cream counter in Lido at lunch time. Haven't seen them in a very long time.

Last January on the Noordam it was offered once in twenty days...I ordered two and ate every bit of it:D

[FRANKIEDNYC]

:) how about the raisin buns and little cinnamon buns at breakfast

[Firefly012]

My favorites:

For Breakfast (Lido): Belgium waffles with assorted fruit sauces, eggs benedict messina (sp?) with mushrooms and artichoke, homefries, and an awesome assortment of juices (at least 8 including fresh squeezed OJ)
For B Dining Room: Granola encrusted french toast and peach walnut pancakes

Lunch Lido: Eggplant lasagna and this awesome grilled veggie dish (in the asian section)
Lunch Dining room: Cheese ravioli and mango sorbet

Dinner (dining room): cranberry soup, blueberry soup, Parm encrusted veal, beef tenderloin, mahi mahi, pork medallions and most incredible desserts were chocolate souffle, pinapple-colada creme brulee, and lemon mousse cake

Canelleto- antipasta appetizer and lemoncello dessert

Enjoy your cruise!

[Copper10-8]

Special K cereal for breakfast!!:)

Except on our last twelve cruises, they didn't have it:( so I had Count Chocula instead:cool:
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[BirthdayGirl30]

Special K cereal for breakfast!!:)

Except on our last twelve cruises, they didn't have it:( so I had Count Chocula instead:cool:





Holy cow! Don't promise me Count Chocula if there's none to be found. I haven't had that in YEARS.

[cutelittle]

I'm subscribing too. Thanks for starting this one!

[Huey]

I am a vegetarian. The Sweet & Sour Tempura Vegetables at Tamarind & the Mushroom & Potato Tart with some sort of cream sauce (can't remember the name) in the main dining room were awesome!

[Sailaways_]

omg you guys! I didn't expect to get this many replies, awesome! Thanks to everyone for telling us your favs. I love hearing them and I'm taking notes for my cruise. :D I'm practically ravenous reading this thread!

Keep it coming! :D

[mamaofami]

My favorites:
Escargot
Chilled soups
Chocolate Volcano

[fann1sh]

I agree with Kakalina and Catl331 - cinnamon ice cream is not mentioned enough on this thread! :D The only place I've ever seen/tasted it is on HAL cruises!

[simplelife]

We had a heavenly Grand Marnier souffle in the Pinnacle.

[deckguy]

There's a separate thread on that menu which provides some good info (I was referring to the Itailain restaurant menu question)

[KAYEF]

[quote=Willsot;22855477]Appetizers: baked brie, escargot

Desserts: Cappucino Bombe (sad to say, I believe no longer offered)

OH, NO!!
On my last cruise they told me, "It's only offered on longer cruises."
On a 14 day cruise we had it numerous times as our waiter had suggested we could have it "anytime."
They had to go a long way to get it from the freezer or something like that..................we had it the night of Baked Alaska, even. I do NOT like the Baked Alaska. The three times I've tried it, all I've been served was the meringue............ick! Never once have I received any ice-cream. I would take Cappucino Bombe every night.:p

[KAYEF]

[quote=kakalina;22855541]OMG the baked brie is to die for.

Oh! and the tri flavored creme brulee.

Just looking at the DISH this is served in was fun............THEN, I tasted each.....................this is the BEST dessert..........my reason for dining in the Pinnacle!! March 13th, here I come.:p

[jbhcw]

Last year on the Westerdam..we had adjoining balcony cabins with friends..we opened the partition so we had one long balcony..Every day around 4 pm we would order several of the small shrimp..shrimp cocktails, a few cheese plates...and open a bottle or two of Champagne..:D

We would sit out there with the yummy shrimp cocktails..and either watch as we departed from our port or just watch the ocean..it was awesome..and the shrimp cocktails surprisingly tasty, I've never been a fan of small shrimp but these were wonderful with a great cocktail sauce!!

HAL's room service breakfast is great..as is the fresh squeezed OJ in the Lido..and their pasta station is also nice as you can have your pasta just how you like it:D

Just waiting for April to get here:):)

[shandryl]

We're going on our first HAL cruise the end of February and I'm taking notes. Although I just put on a couple of pounds just reading here.


I am going on my 1st Hal cruise too beginning in March!! The food sounds great!! :D

[traveler111]

The raisin buns in the Lido.

Have decided I MUST eat at the PG on my upcoming Panama Canal cruise.

[TMWeddle]

Have decided I MUST eat at the PG on my upcoming Panama Canal cruise.


When are you cruising? We have made reservations for two nights in the PG -- coming soon!!

[SandyMc]

French onion soup for sure!! The receipe is different between the MDR and the Pinnacle but they are equally fabulous - I think I had it every night of a 10 night cruise - YUM!

[traveler111]

TMWeddle, Am going on the Maasdam in March. :)

[luvs2travl]

Any & all of the chilled soups are fabulous. We had two soups on the Oosterdam that we absolutely LOVED that were served only in the Pinnacle Grill - a 5-onion cream soup (BEST soup I've ever had - bar none) and a Mushroom/Cappuccino soup. Both were off the charts!

Also loved the Penne alla Vodka at the Caneletto restuarant, and the lobster mac & cheese at the Pinnacle. The filet mignon @ the Pinnacle is so tender you don't even need a knife.

We never had a bad meal in the MDR - had some really sweet Alaskan King Crab legs on the "O" - and their lobster thermidor was heavenly! Beef Wellington was great!!

Their chocolate Volcano cake is yummy (our waiter called it the best Dam cake ever & we agreed!) and any of the creme brulees & dessert sundaes are awesome. All the rolls & pastries are light & flakey and melt in your mouth!

My mouth is watering just typing this - can't wait to get back on a HAL ship!!! If you go hungry - it's your own fault!!! ;)

Smooth Sailing! :D

[treasure4two]

Question- Is there a food/grill stand out by the pool on the Noordam that makes hamburgers? On the Azamara and the Oceania there was and it was very popular, just relaxing by the pool with the fresh made hamburgers-simple pleasures. I know, this was about great food but to me, since I rarely have hamburgers, this is like a comfort food question? Thank you.

[mudscraper]

Chilled soups
Escargot
Lime-in a glass with vodka and tonic


Rich

[KAYEF]

Question- Is there a food/grill stand out by the pool on the Noordam that makes hamburgers? On the Azamara and the Oceania there was and it was very popular, just relaxing by the pool with the fresh made hamburgers-simple pleasures. I know, this was about great food but to me, since I rarely have hamburgers, this is like a comfort food question? Thank you.

.....hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, fries, a huge taco bar where one can also make taco salads................
all afternoon:)

[treasure4two]

.....hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, fries, a huge taco bar where one can also make taco salads................
all afternoon:)

Perfect!! Thanks. In addition, I am looking forward to the breakfast foods and desserts and my husband for all the steaks and seafood-looks like we will find all we could possibly want. Thanks to everyone for commenting.

[CruisinManiac]

Are there menu's posted somewhere for the Eurodam?

[foodsvcmgr]

My list:

Lido - Bread Pudding, Fresh Squeezed OJ, Pizza, Pasta Bolognese,
Burgers from the grill

MDR - Beef Wellington, any of the dessert Souffles, the "anytime"
10 Oz. steak, Trio of smoked salmon app.

[RAJKR74]

Here's some pictures of food we ate in the MDR on our Panama cruise last spring on the Westerdam.

In addition the pictures are on the website we built thru the Micrsoft Digital Workshop we took on the cruise.


http://cid-07afc87cdf2f6dca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/panama%20cruise%202009/Westerdam%20food

[jbhcw]

Wonderful food pictures..thanks for sharing..I may have to attend some of the workshops:)

[gammasip]

Is the Chocolate Volcano cake ONLY served in the Pinnacle Grill, or in the MDR too?
Thanks.

[RuthC]

Is the Chocolate Volcano cake ONLY served in the Pinnacle Grill, or in the MDR too?
Thanks.
I've never seen it offered in the dining room. I would have noticed. :D
However, if you ever see the flourless chocolate cake on the menu, order it. It's as good as the volcano cake (per the chocolate goddess ;)).

[elycelynne]

I've never seen it offered in the dining room. I would have noticed. :D
However, if you ever see the flourless chocolate cake on the menu, order it. It's as good as the volcano cake (per the chocolate goddess ;)).

I think on my sailing they served the flourless chocolate cake on Master Chef's night. Needless to say, it was the best thing about the Master Chef's dinner (at least in my opinion, although the baked brie was pretty good, too).

[tnkrbell13]

This thread is why I liked HAL just a bit more than Princess!

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

The small flaky croissants (so much better than the doughy ones on Princess) and fresh squeezed orange juice. Yum!

[robinsra]

Where do you get the chocolate croissants? Thanks

[Assateague Island Princes]

Oh those chocolate croissants! Heaven! They have them on the Lido buffet every morning, and you can write them on your room service breakfast card as well. Delicious!!!!

[bulgargirl]

Here's some pictures of food we ate in the MDR on our Panama cruise last spring on the Westerdam.

In addition the pictures are on the website we built thru the Micrsoft Digital Workshop we took on the cruise.


http://cid-07afc87cdf2f6dca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/panama%20cruise%202009/Westerdam%20food


RAJR74 - I love you and I don't know you. Go beavs!!! Love the icon. Love it.

Oh - I'm really hungry now too. Thanks guys! ;)

[pagnotar]

I had a pear desert on the Zuiderdam in 2008 which was great. Didnt see it on the menu on the Westerdam on a later cruise....anyone know of any pear deserts? I cant even remember what it was, but it was great!

Also, what is the deal with the dessert buffet? There wasnt one on my 7 day westerdam carribean cruise, but there was on the Zuiderdam. Should I expect one on my 10 day southern carribean on the Noordam in May?

[savannahgirl1]

I apologize if these have been listed, I haven't read all the posts. :o

Pistachio Ice Cream in the Lido, OMG!!!! How good it is.
Salmon Tartar MDR. Can't get enough.
Fish Cakes MDR
Club Sandwich RS DELICIOUS!!!
Filet Mignon MDR very good.
Pizza Lido lunch
Baked Brie' very creamy.

I know there's more, but can't think right now.

[Lizzie1213]

Cappucino Bombe on rasberry puree. Used to be on Dutch night and I have not seen it in years.

What happened to Dutch night? I really enjoyed it.

[innlady1]

Oh my, where to start?

In the Pinnacle, the crab cakes, lobster mac and cheese, Steak Diane, Creamed spinach, asparagus, and either the Creme Brulee Trio or the Volcano cake...it's a toss up! LOL!

MDR: Escargot on the last formal night, lamb dishes, any of the "no sugar added" desserts, the baked brie, chilled soups (although, for some reason, this cruise, I didn't have any).

Lido: Bread pudding, the ice creams, etc.

Canaletto: The antipasto is incredible!

[bobalink]

Here's some pictures of food we ate in the MDR on our Panama cruise last spring on the Westerdam.

In addition the pictures are on the website we built thru the Micrsoft Digital Workshop we took on the cruise.


http://cid-07afc87cdf2f6dca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/panama%20cruise%202009/Westerdam%20food

OMG. I have never seen such DECADENT food. Just gained weight looking at the beautiful pictures! We can't wait for August for our first HAL cruise!

[Locomotiveman]

The links to FOOD pix are Great! I'm always surprised by the number of Non-cruisers who ask me,"What's the FOOD like?" Picture is worth a Million words. I'm tempted to take a few myself now. Locomotiveman

[ANSalberg]

Escargot...something I seldom order in restaurants.
FRENCH onion soup- to DIE for
At noon in the Lido.......Bread PUDDING with the yummy vanilla sauce.......
;)

[JudeeJim]

Each morning we couldn't wait to get to the Lido for the muesli. I understand you can also have this in the MDR. I absolutely loved the escargot. So did my husband so when it came time to order it we ordered 3 to share.

Judee

[jtl513]

Must have dishes on HAL!Yes! I agree - we must have dishes on HAL! :) Sorry - couldn't resist, because that's the first thought that pops into my head whenever I read this title. :p

[kickin904]

Good evening Pagnotar,
Sounds like you are going be on the Noordam with us. Come visit the roll call--
It is shaping up to be a great group---over 100 so far with 2 CC events scheduled . A lot of sharing shore trips, etc.

[KAYEF]

[/b]Yes! I agree - we must have dishes on HAL! :) Sorry - couldn't resist, because that's the first thought that pops into my head whenever I read this title. :p

Now, this is going to lead to "must have trays"...............here we go again!:eek:

[Sailaways_]

okay, so I'm the one who originally started this thread (and probably the only one who remembers it :D) but I have to add my two cents now that I'm back from my first HAL cruise :)

Breakfast:
Raisin buns
Muesli
Banana bread french toast & zucchini bread french toast - my family is sick of hearing how delicious these were!
Salmon eggs benedict

Lunch:
Soft shell crab sandwich (Lido)
Monterey & almond crusted flounder (MDR)
Triple decker club and chocolate chip cookies (room service)

Dinner:
Lobster and shrimp dip
Avocado & crab tower
Sour cherry soup, mixed berry soup - any of the chilled soups are perfection!
Prime rib & prawns

Desserts (you can see where my priorities are ;)):
Grandma's rice pudding
Sacher torte
Viennese apple strudel
Chocolate chef's hat with chocolate mousse
Banana & chocolate strudel
Any of the fruit sorbets - fantastic!

Oh, and a big NO vote on the bread pudding in the Lido. I was SO looking forward to it after all the comments on here, but it was awful! it was probably the worst bread pudding I have ever had :(

[alpal1993]

I can't believe I just read all the posts! I feel like Pavlov's dog LOL Less then 2 months to our first HAL cruise and our first 14 Night cruise as well on Amsterdam.Dh and are love to eat.As a matter of fact DH is the one who will be looking for the dinner menu an hour after lunch.Now the problem How to pace ourselves.LOL Thanks for all the posts and pictures we looked at them all too.

[Willsot]

okay, so I'm the one who originally started this thread (and probably the only one who remembers it :D) but I have to add my two cents now that I'm back from my first HAL cruise :)

Breakfast:
Raisin buns
Muesli
Banana bread french toast & zucchini bread french toast - my family is sick of hearing how delicious these were!
Salmon eggs benedict

Lunch:
Soft shell crab sandwich (Lido)
Monterey & almond crusted flounder (MDR)
Triple decker club and chocolate chip cookies (room service)

Dinner:
Lobster and shrimp dip
Avocado & crab tower
Sour cherry soup, mixed berry soup - any of the chilled soups are perfection!
Prime rib & prawns

Desserts (you can see where my priorities are ;)):
Grandma's rice pudding
Sacher torte
Viennese apple strudel
Chocolate chef's hat with chocolate mousse
Banana & chocolate strudel
Any of the fruit sorbets - fantastic!

Oh, and a big NO vote on the bread pudding in the Lido. I was SO looking forward to it after all the comments on here, but it was awful! it was probably the worst bread pudding I have ever had :(



Glad you enjoyed HAL dining. I'm with you on the bread pudding. I think my favorites are all of the cold soups. I also enjoyed the muesli at breakfast in the Lido and I prefer the sorbets over most of the other desserts.

[Sailaways_]

Glad you enjoyed HAL dining. I'm with you on the bread pudding. I think my favorites are all of the cold soups. I also enjoyed the muesli at breakfast in the Lido and I prefer the sorbets over most of the other desserts.

oh wow, thank you so much, I'm so glad someone actually agrees with me - I thought bashing the bread pudding would be akin to blasphemy on the HAL board :eek: I'm with you, the sorbets really are excellent, just sweet enough and they taste just like the fruit. Yum! I think most people miss out on them in favor of the ice cream and sundaes. I'm a new fan - HAL's food is awesome!

[jtl513]

I'm another one that can't understand the raves for the bread pudding. I wouldn't say it's "awful", but I'd give it a very low ranking on my list of favorite desserts.

[RoseMarie]

I will be going on my first cruise in 4 weeks, after hearing about all the wonderful food and the pictures :), I don't think 7 days is enough to try everything I want to try. Thanks for all the suggestions, I have a hard time trying new things because I am so afraid I won't like it, but on the cruise, what a great way to find out if I like things or not.

[sharks48]

smoked duck appetizer
fresh-squeezed OJ [you have to ask at the juice station]
spinach-cheese lasagna at the pasta station [WOW!]
chocolate croissants
penne alla vodka
creme brulee trio [in Pinnacle]

etc
etc
etc....

[Typhoon1]

Chocolate Volcano cake in the Pinnacle Grill.

[calbar]

on eurodam in sept and boy mouth is watering after reading this !!!!!!! i can recommend the bread pudding,i swear i had some every day on last 2 cruises i did with HA!!!!!!! haha and i love all the smoked salmon,bon appetite !!!!!!