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Looks Official...Porterhouse Steak Gone!

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KrystalWaters

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After hearing rumors, checked Carnival's site and called up Steakhouse Menu...the Porterhouse is no longer on it. Apparently another one of CutMan Cahill's smooth moves. They just sneaked this one in with no mention on FB or the Grand Poobah's Blog.

 

HOLY COW, BATMAN!! :eek::eek:

Hubby and I were looking forward to the Porterhouse on the Dream.

I do love a rib-eye but gosh darn it!!:mad:

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QLUVS2CRUZ

QLUVS2CRUZ

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HOLY COW, BATMAN!! :eek::eek:

Hubby and I were looking forward to the Porterhouse on the Dream.

I do love a rib-eye but gosh darn it!!:mad:

 

Never hurts to ask if they have it...I had it even though it wasn't on the menu. Our server told us about it before we ordered.

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Tom-n-Cheryl "Live from...." Rare

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After just looking at the online menu, it would appear that MY FAVORITE has been officially added. For at least a couple of years it was available, but not on the menu. They were always calling it a "5 spice dry rub boneless ribeye":

 

SPICE-RUBBED PRIME RIBEYE STEAK

18 oz. of flavorful Meat from the Center of the Prime Rib

 

CARNIVAL SERVES ONLY USDA PRIME-GRADE STEAKS.

Our Steaks Are Hand Selected, USDA Prime Beef, Aged to Our Specifications, Carefully Handled and Perfectly Cooked.

USDA Prime beef is superior quality with abundant marbling which produces juiciness, tenderness and flavor. Only the top

2% of all beef is graded USDA Prime. Carnival guarantees every steak is USDA Prime.

Charges will apply for additional entrees.

 

I usually opt for this steak at least a couple of times on a 7 night cruise. Most cuts I prefer RARE, with the exception of a Ribeye (unless it roasted - Prime Rib). I order it M-Rare, as it has the potential to be a bit chewy if it's not at least partially cooked.. LOL! Besides, most steakhouses seem to undercook as a rule - Carnival included. I have no problem with that to a certain degree. The problem arises when Cheryl asks for a Medium-Well steak and it OFTEN arrives M-Rare or Medium!

 

Over several trips to specialty restaurants on both Celebrity and NCL, the overall quality of the beef is (IMO) superior in Carnival's Steakhouse.

 

Tom

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golfadj

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After just looking at the online menu, it would appear that MY FAVORITE has been officially added. For at least a couple of years it was available, but not on the menu. They were always calling it a "5 spice dry rub boneless ribeye":

 

SPICE-RUBBED PRIME RIBEYE STEAK

18 oz. of flavorful Meat from the Center of the Prime Rib

 

CARNIVAL SERVES ONLY USDA PRIME-GRADE STEAKS.

Our Steaks Are Hand Selected, USDA Prime Beef, Aged to Our Specifications, Carefully Handled and Perfectly Cooked.

USDA Prime beef is superior quality with abundant marbling which produces juiciness, tenderness and flavor. Only the top

2% of all beef is graded USDA Prime. Carnival guarantees every steak is USDA Prime.

Charges will apply for additional entrees.

 

 

I usually opt for this steak at least a couple of times on a 7 night cruise. Most cuts I prefer RARE, with the exception of a Ribeye (unless it roasted - Prime Rib). I order it M-Rare, as it has the potential to be a bit chewy if it's not at least partially cooked.. LOL! Besides, most steakhouses seem to undercook as a rule - Carnival included. I have no problem with that to a certain degree. The problem arises when Cheryl asks for a Medium-Well steak and it OFTEN arrives M-Rare or Medium!

 

Over several trips to specialty restaurants on both Celebrity and NCL, the overall quality of the beef is (IMO) superior in Carnival's Steakhouse.

 

Tom

 

I am confused. Is this a steak or prime rib?

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Tom-n-Cheryl "Live from...." Rare

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I am confused. Is this a steak or prime rib?

 

I wish it was a PRIME RIB (roasted), but what they are offering is a STEAK. I have, on more than one occasion, attempted to point out to them that having the words "Prime Rib" (together) can be misleading. Apparently, they don't mind if the confusion continues... :rolleyes:

 

Tom

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I wish it was a PRIME RIB (roasted), but what they are offering is a STEAK. I have, on more than one occasion, attempted to point out to them that having the words "Prime Rib" (together) can be misleading. Apparently, they don't mind if the confusion continues... :rolleyes:

 

Tom

 

In that case I think this will be good for me.

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Alan the sponge

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After hearing rumors, checked Carnival's site and called up Steakhouse Menu...the Porterhouse is no longer on it. Apparently another one of CutMan Cahill's smooth moves. They just sneaked this one in with no mention on FB or the Grand Poobah's Blog.

 

Actually this was written about by Heald 5 days ago if that's who you are referring to. He answered a question by a poster called John Rabbe who asked him. Heald said it had been removed and the rib chop was the biggest cut that they had now and said it was excellent but that he personally would miss the porterhouse.

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Jeffy294

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After just looking at the online menu, it would appear that MY FAVORITE has been officially added. For at least a couple of years it was available, but not on the menu. They were always calling it a "5 spice dry rub boneless ribeye":

 

SPICE-RUBBED PRIME RIBEYE STEAK

18 oz. of flavorful Meat from the Center of the Prime Rib

 

CARNIVAL SERVES ONLY USDA PRIME-GRADE STEAKS.

Our Steaks Are Hand Selected, USDA Prime Beef, Aged to Our Specifications, Carefully Handled and Perfectly Cooked.

USDA Prime beef is superior quality with abundant marbling which produces juiciness, tenderness and flavor. Only the top

2% of all beef is graded USDA Prime. Carnival guarantees every steak is USDA Prime.

Charges will apply for additional entrees.

 

I usually opt for this steak at least a couple of times on a 7 night cruise. Most cuts I prefer RARE, with the exception of a Ribeye (unless it roasted - Prime Rib). I order it M-Rare, as it has the potential to be a bit chewy if it's not at least partially cooked.. LOL! Besides, most steakhouses seem to undercook as a rule - Carnival included. I have no problem with that to a certain degree. The problem arises when Cheryl asks for a Medium-Well steak and it OFTEN arrives M-Rare or Medium!

 

Over several trips to specialty restaurants on both Celebrity and NCL, the overall quality of the beef is (IMO) superior in Carnival's Steakhouse.

 

Tom

 

Personally, I think the 24oz was just bragging rights, even though I had it a couple times and it was good. But I would surely rather have the Prime Rib-eye. This seems like a plus to me.

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matj2000

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Not surprising

Ccl has done wonders with different. It's of meat

Looking foward to what they can do with snoot , knuckle and ear

Now let's hear it

Any day on the water is better than a day at work

As long as Im not cleaning or cooking....

I never go hungry ....

Sure beats burger king....

 

Next up for 2012. Lubster and Bef

 

You forgot "its still a great value".

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WeBeCruisin'

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To be called a Cowboy Steak the steak must be cut from a selected beef short loin. Therefore, it has to be either a Porterhouse (the first one or two cuts), a T-Bone, or a Club (the last one or two cuts).

 

The Private Reserve Bone-In Ribeyes reach glorious heights of juiciness and flavor further enhanced by the presence of the bone. This steak, often called the "Cowboy Steak", will not only delight you and your guests with its flavor and tenderness but is also a work of art. The Frenched style will provide you with the most elegant presentation.

 

 

I think someone is looking for something to complain about. Sounds like a good steak to me. I don't think they have "lowered the standards", just changed the menu.

 

Nothing is official until we get the Rental's take on it. Well-done, of course. :D

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going2cruz

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WOW UNREAL.....the cheapening of their specialty dinning.

Welcome to Cayhills DOWNHILL's........

How long will he be around. I should start a thread " What do we need Carnival to bring back when Cayhill has to step down"

Thanks Jerry.....you just saved me $400 dollars per cruise!!

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golfb4cruzing

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To be called a Cowboy Steak the steak must be cut from a selected beef short loin. Therefore, it has to be either a Porterhouse (the first one or two cuts), a T-Bone, or a Club (the last one or two cuts).

 

The Private Reserve Bone-In Ribeyes reach glorious heights of juiciness and flavor further enhanced by the presence of the bone. This steak, often called the "Cowboy Steak", will not only delight you and your guests with its flavor and tenderness but is also a work of art. The Frenched style will provide you with the most elegant presentation.

 

 

I think someone is looking for something to complain about. Sounds like a good steak to me. I don't think they have "lowered the standards", just changed the menu.

I try and never "French" my meat in a public restaurant...

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