happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Anyone else disappointed to find out from Heald's blog today that the Chef's Table menu for the Breeze will be the one currently served on the Magic?? :( http://johnhealdsblog.com/2012/02/22/a-seat-at-the-top-table/ Unfortunately - that means we will NOT be experiencing the Chef's Table while on the Breeze in 2013. Even with the Wagyu Beef - I do not believe that menu holds a candle to the original menu that we enjoyed on the Miracle in 2011 - which is still available on some ships - with the Chili Poblano Soup, Chilean Sea Bass and the Filet. Sadly...we will pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted February 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We enjoyed the Chefs table so much on the Miracle, we'd be willing to try a different menu, sticking with just one would get old. I have to admit that the Sea Bass and Filet will be a hard act to follow, but we'll still give it a try, we loved the whole thing!!! Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Anyone else disappointed to find out from Heald's blog today that the Chef's Table menu for the Breeze will be the one currently served on the Magic?? :( http://johnhealdsblog.com/2012/02/22/a-seat-at-the-top-table/ Unfortunately - that means we will NOT be experiencing the Chef's Table while on the Breeze in 2013. Even with the Wagyu Beef - I do not believe that menu holds a candle to the original menu that we enjoyed on the Miracle in 2011 - which is still available on some ships - with the Chili Poblano Soup, Chilean Sea Bass and the Filet. Sadly...we will pass. Havent tried the new menu but the old one was really good.I have never had a filet that I didnt need a knife to cut.It was crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted February 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'd like to try either menu... but alas both our request on Heald's blog and the email directly to the Maitre'd (no steakhouse on our ship) have gone unanswered. Guess we'll see if there are spots when we get this. Heald's blog talks a lot about the Wagyu meat- but my understanding is Wagyu is NOT from Japan, that is Kobe beaf. Wagyu is the same, but outside of Japan (maybe US specific?) Any foodies know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'd like to try either menu... but alas both our request on Heald's blog and the email directly to the Maitre'd (no steakhouse on our ship) have gone unanswered. Guess we'll see if there are spots when we get this. Heald's blog talks a lot about the Wagyu meat- but my understanding is Wagyu is NOT from Japan, that is Kobe beaf. Wagyu is the same, but outside of Japan (maybe US specific?) Any foodies know? I believe that to be true. "Kobe" is a specific - brand name - for beef from one particular location. Wagyu is of similar quality - but not from that specific location. We have had Wagyu Beef - while in Vegas. It was very good - and if they had just substituted that for the Filet we would still be considering the "new" menu. But to me Cornish Game Hen is not on par with the Rock Shrimps nor does the Salmon compare to the Chilean Sea Bass...and Tomatoes - no matter how they are prepared -do not compare to Salmon Tartar. :cool: So sadly - to me - the "new" menu feels like a scaled back version of our original Chef's Table experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 23, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I believe that to be true. "Kobe" is a specific - brand name - for beef from one particular location. Wagyu is of similar quality - but not from that specific location. We have had Wagyu Beef - while in Vegas. It was very good - and if they had just substituted that for the Filet we would still be considering the "new" menu. But to me Cornish Game Hen is not on par with the Rock Shrimps nor does the Salmon compare to the Chilean Sea Bass...and Tomatoes - no matter how they are prepared -do not compare to Salmon Tartar. :cool: So sadly - to me - the "new" menu feels like a scaled back version of our original Chef's Table experience. I havent been or seen the new menu but they really have cornish game hens.Wow I guess not worth the $150 anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I havent been or seen the new menu but they really have cornish game hens.Wow I guess not worth the $150 anymore Here 'ya go. It is in the blog link above - but here is a copy. Looks like the Chocolate Melting Cake is gone too :( Executive Chef Daniel Arulraj welcomes Ms. H82Seaugo Aboard the Carnival Magic, Tuesday February 21, 2012 RECEPTION Parmesan Core & Olive Chorizo & Dates, Piquillo Sofrito Focaccia, Mascarpone Cream & Prosciutto Crudo Langoustine & Sundried Tomato Jam Fritters MENU Tomatoes Our Way! Aerated Tomato Juice, Cocoa Butter Coated, Chardonnay Poached Tuna Banh Mi Lemon Bread, Sesame Crisp, Miso Cream Avocado gel Cornish Hen Caramelized, Butternut Squash, Sofrito Bavarois Spinach, Green Peas, Warm Turnip & Apple Juice Salmon Herb Pesto, Cured Tomatoes, Carrots, Fava, Mushroom Earth, Condensed Beets Wagyu Slow Stewed short ribs, Potato Pebbles, Pumpkin Fudge, Tomato Dust Dessert Chef in a Candy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 23, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Here 'ya go. It is in the blog link above - but here is a copy. Looks like the Chocolate Melting Cake is gone too :( Executive Chef Daniel Arulraj welcomes Ms. H82Seaugo Aboard the Carnival Magic, Tuesday February 21, 2012 RECEPTION Parmesan Core & Olive Chorizo & Dates, Piquillo Sofrito Focaccia, Mascarpone Cream & Prosciutto Crudo Langoustine & Sundried Tomato Jam Fritters MENU Tomatoes Our Way! Aerated Tomato Juice, Cocoa Butter Coated, Chardonnay Poached Tuna Banh Mi Lemon Bread, Sesame Crisp, Miso Cream Avocado gel Cornish Hen Caramelized, Butternut Squash, Sofrito Bavarois Spinach, Green Peas, Warm Turnip & Apple Juice Salmon Herb Pesto, Cured Tomatoes, Carrots, Fava, Mushroom Earth, Condensed Beets Wagyu Slow Stewed short ribs, Potato Pebbles, Pumpkin Fudge, Tomato Dust Dessert Chef in a Candy Shop wow short ribs as well .What a shame we had such a great time and the whole experience was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted February 23, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 23, 2012 . . . Sadly...we will pass. I've enjoyed six superb meals at the Chef's Table onboard four separate CCL ships. Yum!! :) I'd (in theory) have to join you in passing on the new menu exprience, and choose, instead, to do an additional evening in the Steakhouse, where I know I'd enjoy every single bite put in front of me. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted February 23, 2012 wow short ribs as well .what a shame we had such a great time and the whole experience was awesome. exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I've enjoyed six superb meals at the Chef's Table onboard four separate CCL ships. Yum!! :) I'd (in theory) have to join you in passing on the new menu exprience, and choose, instead, to do an additional evening in the Steakhouse, where I know I'd enjoy every single bite put in front of me. . . ......for less than HALF of the cost! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsastic Posted February 23, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'd like to try either menu... but alas both our request on Heald's blog and the email directly to the Maitre'd (no steakhouse on our ship) have gone unanswered. Guess we'll see if there are spots when we get this. Heald's blog talks a lot about the Wagyu meat- but my understanding is Wagyu is NOT from Japan, that is Kobe beaf. Wagyu is the same, but outside of Japan (maybe US specific?) Any foodies know? Wagyu is the breed of cattle In the Kobe region of Japan , they raise the cattle with a very strict technique / feed and exersize Which results in very good and highly prized meat Wagyu cattle is now available thru out the world. But since it is not raised and produced in Kobe ( with thier techniques) it's not the same quality By the way there is a belief that in Kobe some of the cattle diet includes beer and they massage the cattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wagyu is the breed of cattle In the Kobe region of Japan , they raise the cattle with a very strict technique / feed and exersize Which results in very good and highly prized meat Wagyu cattle is now available thru out the world. But since it is not raised and produced in Kobe ( with thier techniques) it's not the same quality By the way there is a belief that in Kobe some of the cattle diet includes beer and they massage the cattle Ok....that is just CRAZY! :eek: :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted February 23, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2012 By the way there is a belief that in Kobe some of the cattle diet includes beer and they massage the cattle Not a BAD way to spend your last days, Sapporo and Shiatsu:p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Not a BAD way to spend your last days, Sapporo and Shiatsu:p. Ha! Good point ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitality08 Posted February 23, 2012 #16 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wagyu is the breed of cattle In the Kobe region of Japan , they raise the cattle with a very strict technique / feed and exersize Which results in very good and highly prized meat Wagyu cattle is now available thru out the world. But since it is not raised and produced in Kobe ( with thier techniques) it's not the same quality By the way there is a belief that in Kobe some of the cattle diet includes beer and they massage the cattle It's true. I saw a show about Kobe beef and they gave the cows beer and massaged the cows. I think it was on the Food channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaFly Posted February 23, 2012 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Oh that's sad. The old menu was delicious! I don't think I could talk my husband into trying the new menu. Curious to see if anyone has eaten from both and which they liked better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted February 23, 2012 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2012 No way would I pay $75 for that menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Cruz32 Posted February 23, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I would love to try the Chef's Table one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #20 Share Posted February 23, 2012 No way would I pay $75 for that menu. I feel the same way! :o The first menu had many unique choices - not available anywhere else on the ship. I know that the service and presentation is still probably top-notch. But the "new" menu itself comes across to me as "chicken", "salmon" and a "steak" - just a disappointment compared to the original menu :cool: So its just NOT worth the $75/per person fee to do it now....IMHO. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted February 23, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 23, 2012 . . . Curious to see if anyone has eaten from both and which they liked better. I can only compare the desserts (as I've had both the old and new). I preferred the old/original one MUCH better . . . . although the 'Candy Store' was an interesting array of schtuff. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #22 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I can only compare the desserts (as I've had both the old and new). I preferred the old/original one MUCH better . . . . although the 'Candy Store' was an interesting array of schtuff. . . Any pictures?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truesdpr Posted February 23, 2012 #23 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Looking forward to the Steakhouse and the Chef's table on our Breeze cruise in August. Have clocked up $1400 in price drops so far, so looking forward to spending some of it! Pam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 23, 2012 Author #24 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Looking forward to the Steakhouse and the Chef's table on our Breeze cruise in August. Have clocked up $1400 in price drops so far, so looking forward to spending some of it! Pam. Congrats!! Enjoy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted February 23, 2012 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Any pictures?? Why, of course!! :D :D . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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