Bring back the Seafood Skewer in Portofino's

[nycruises]

For months I've been thinking about that thing and tonight days before i archive a attempt to enjoy it i discover it's not on the new menu. Whats next no more waffles? For those who want the new menu here it is direct from RCCL's website (requires adobe acrobat) or see below

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/en_US/pdf/Portofino_Menu.pdf

 

Now don't get me wrong I don't cruise just for food, but it's been over a year in planning and well I'm a bit disappointed I guess tomorrow at work i'll have to make my own seafood skewer. Who has a sword i can borrow ?

 

Antipasti,

Zuppe,

Insalate

APPETIZERS, SOUPS, SALADS

CARPACCIO CON SCAGLIE DI PARMIGIANO

Thinly sliced seared tenderloin with a salad of shaved fennel, arugula and sundried

tomatoes, finished with lemon infused olive oil and roasted pine nuts

SFORMATO AL FORMAGGIO CAPRINO, INSALATINA DI CAMPO

E FUNGHI TRIFOLATI PROFUMATI AL TARTUFO

Warm double baked goat cheese soufflé served on a bed of forest

mushrooms with crisp garden greens, sage infused cream and

drizzled with truffle oil

RISOTTO AI GAMBERETTI

Tiger shrimp sautéed with fresh herbs on a bed of creamy saffron risotto

INSALATA CAPRESE

Vine ripened red and yellow teardrop tomatoes with baby bocconcini,

basil and red onion

ZUPPA LAGUNARE AGLI ASPARAGI E

FILETTI DI TROTA AFFUMICATA

Cream of asparagus with julienne smoked river trout

ZUPPA FREDDA DI POMODORI E PEPERONI DOLCI

CON CAPESANTE ED AVOCADO

Chilled plum tomato and pepper soup with seared scallops and avocado

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO

Soup of the Day

INSALATA DI PERE E GORGONZOLA

Mesclun greens, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, slices of crisp pears and

roasted candied walnuts served with house dressing

INSALATA ALL CESARE

Romaine lettuce with shaved Parmesan, herb croutons and

traditional dressing. Prepared `a la minute in the dining room.

Pasta PASTA

PENNE D’ANGELO, SALSA DI POMODORO SAN MARZANO

CON PROSCIUTTO CRUDO E BASILICO

Penne pasta with vine ripened plum tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh basil

and shaved Parmesan cheese

PAPPARDELLE MANTECATE CON CREMA AL MASCARPONE,

FUNGHI ARROSTO E TIMO

Ribbon pasta with roasted mushrooms and fresh thyme

lightly tossed in a mascarpone cream sauce

SPAGHETTINI ALL’ARAGOSTA E MAZZANCOLLE

Chunks of lobster, roasted zucchini and garden peas,

with a piquant lobster basil sauce

Piatti Principali

MAIN COURSES

GAMBERONI COTTI IN PADELLA AL PROFUMO DI MARE

Tiger shrimp, roasted garlic and fresh herbs, served on a bed of grilled

asparagus and baby vegetables

SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA

Thinly sliced veal wrapped with fresh sage and prosciutto,

pan-fried with porcini mushroom risotto and Marsala jus

FILETTO DI MANZO ALLA PIASTRA

Grilled North American beef tenderloin on creamy truffle mashed potatoes,

roasted and caramelized garlic and seasonal vegetables

FILETTO DI TONNO AI FERRI MARINATO CON SUCCO

DI LIMONE ED OLIO EXTRA-VERGINE D’ OLIVA

Olive oil and lemon marinated tuna steak with

grilled fennel and chili-tomato compote

SCALOPPA DI POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, SALSA DI POMODORO

E PESTO ALLA GENOVESE

Corn-fed chicken, baked with eggplant and mozzarella, with an

herbed potato cake and Ligurian tomato-pesto sauce

FILETTO DI HALIBUT “IPPOGLOSSO”ALLA PIASTRA

Grilled fillet of Atlantic halibut on wilted baby spinach, with lobster ravioli

and roasted purple onions, sun-dried tomato confit and basil oil

Dolci DESSERTS

TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO GIANDUIA E MANDORLE CON CREMA AL

CARAMELLO E GELATO AL CAFFE` ESPRESSO

Flourless gianduia chocolate cake, served with semi-whipped espresso cream

TIRAMISÚ ALLA PORTOFINO

A traditional favorite with crushed marinated raspberries

ROLLÓ DI NEVE MERINGATA ALLE NOCCIOLE TOSTATE RIPIENO

CON PANNA PROFUMATA AL FRANGELICO, CREMA AL CAFFÉ

Roasted hazelnut meringue on mixed forest berries with Frangelico sabayon

PANNACOTTA ALLA VENEZIANA CON

AGRUMI PROFUMATI ALLA MENTA

Buttermilk panna cotta with a refreshing minted citrus salad

TARTUFO DI CIOCCOLATO BIANCO AL LATTE CON FRAGOLE

White chocolate truffle cake with vintage balsamic vinegar

tossed strawberries

Formaggi

CHEESE

SCELTA DI FORMAGGI ASSORTITI

A sampling of Italian cheese

Caff

COFFEES

Royal Caribbean proudly serves Seattle's Best Coffee® featuring a

Specially Crafted Royal Carib-bean Blend (available in regular or

decaffeinated) and Specialty Beverages. All beverages are served at current

bar menu prices. Ask your waiter for details.

The dishes we create for your dining pleasure are

seasoned with the Royal Culinary CollectionsTM

blends of spices and condiments.

A dining fee will be charged.

[kel3120]

I had the seafood skewer on the Mariner two weeks ago... I see you sail in 2 days, so you may still get to enjoy it!

[abridalmaven]

When I was there last in september I wanted it, but because there were scallops on them I could not have them. I have a severe allergy to scallops and can not have anything even marinated next to them. So since I can not have it, I will not miss it.

[Brad1185]

The skewer was fantastic. RCI is never going to replace something with something better. Its always less as in this case.

[Bakincakes]

The menu looks fine.

 

People complain all of the time that the selection of food never changes. RCI changed a menu and people still complain.

 

Find a new favorite.:)

[emmy]

Seafood skewer was on the menu in Portofino when we sailed on Explorer a couple of weeks ago. A few of us in our group had it.

[BILL-WI]

NO, No, say it didn't go!:eek: :eek: :eek:

 

 

 

RIP!!!:(

 

 

BILL

[Hypo]

Over the years, we have had most of the items on the menu at Portofino.

 

The seafood skewer was always our favorite.

 

Hypo

[cheaptravel]

Did the dining room have new menus as well?

[willysgrandma]

Wow, the dessert sampler is gone. I like that better than the skewer.

 

I'd have the tenderloin instead - I don't recall seeing that on the Explorer when I sailed.

[LAKaye]

I call these altered or reduced menus.

 

From the recently mailed Annual Report; letter to shareholders from Richard D. Fain (page 4):

 

"During the last year, we've had to make many difficult decisions as we carefully balanced the need to invest in our future with vigorous cost controls. We leveraged our strong position in North America to find efficiencies, while continuing to invest in our growth in Europe, Latin America and Asia."

 

Leslie

[Rala]

I'm with you, Willysgrandma. The dessert sampler was awesome. I am probably one of the few who is not a fan of the skewer(although the presentation is pretty cool). The lobster was rubbery as were the scallops. Maybe being a New Englander and used to really good seafood (especially lobster and sea scallops) has spoiled me.

 

I didn't notice if the mushroom pasta was still onthe menu. That is one of my favorite things at Portofino.

[FL_Cruiser64]

The menu looks fine.

 

People complain all of the time that the selection of food never changes. RCI changed a menu and people still complain.

 

Find a new favorite.:)

 

Thats what I was thinking.

:p

[pmfan]

While the presentation looks great, it is not something I would order.

[gerif]

Well, all of MY personal favorites are still there - shrimp risotto/pear & gorgonzola salad/mushroom pasta/filet/tiramisu - but DH will be disappointed as he loved the skewer. I see they have brought back the spaghetti with lobster chunks - might give that a try.

[leoandhugh]

After trying the seafood skewer a couple of times on various ships, I feel it was more about presentation than substance. I did not think the seafood was that good to make me care one way or the other. Scallop and shrimp were overcooked and therefore tough each time I ordered it.

[thebasketnut]

Darn - LOVED the skewer, LOVED the dessert sampler. Glad to see that Carpaccio is still there - that's my favorite appetizer.

[BILL-WI]

Darn - LOVED the skewer, LOVED the dessert sampler. Glad to see that Carpaccio is still there - that's my favorite appetizer.

 

I loved them both too! But, finding new favorites will not be hard!:D :D

 

The tiger shrimp are awesome too!

 

BILL

[nchpycampr]

I had the seafood skewer last Wednesday so maybe there is hope! Others have mentioned it not being cooked properly but mine was perfect. I bought the cookbook so I will be attempting my favorites at home. I know it won't be the same but I can't afford to cruise every week!

[BILL-WI]

I had the seafood skewer last Wednesday so maybe there is hope! Others have mentioned it not being cooked properly but mine was perfect. I bought the cookbook so I will be attempting my favorites at home. I know it won't be the same but I can't afford to cruise every week!

 

What time is dinner???:D :D

 

BILL

[01Sweetpea]

Bummer - We don't sail for 9 weeks, but I aleady had my Portofino's menu all planned out. :(

[Brad1185]

The menu looks fine.

 

People complain all of the time that the selection of food never changes. RCI changed a menu and people still complain.

 

Find a new favorite.:)

 

They waiters have always said the skewer was the most popular menu item at Port.

[laseiber]

We sail in 8 weeks and I guess we will have to take a look at the new menu, wonder if Chops changed theirs as well. This will be the first time to dine in any specialty rest will on board.

[thebasketnut]

I looked at this thread earlier today and the new menu opened up from the link included in the first post. I sent a link to it to my husband, he clicked it and said "huh?? nothing looks different to him" Now it's the old menu. I wonder if it was put out for public viewing too soon?

 

What are you seeing when you click the link? I did a search on RCCL's web site and came up with the same URL as above.

[BILL-WI]

I looked at this thread earlier today and the new menu opened up from the link included in the first post. I sent a link to it to my husband, he clicked it and said "huh?? nothing looks different to him" Now it's the old menu. I wonder if it was put out for public viewing too soon?

 

What are you seeing when you click the link? I did a search on RCCL's web site and came up with the same URL as above.

 

 

WOW you are 100% correct...The seafood skewer is back...for a while!:confused: