Friday, February 27, 2015

Super Tuscan Wine Tasting

New to the Royal and Regal Princess is the Super Tuscan Wine Tasting.  

We did this on the last leg for a cost of $40.  Read all about it in my blog here





Chocolate Journeys Brochure

We received this lovely brochure all about the amazing Chocolate Journeys to celebrate Princess' 50th Anniversary.

This was given to us in our cabin one night.  I just scanned it and here is each page.

Everything here was available on board.







Friday, February 20, 2015

Ocean Terrrace Restaurant

   


Ocean Terrace


Inspired by the breathtaking view of the ocean, the Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar tempts diners with premium seafood in a casual but elegant setting overlooking the spectacular piazza

Chilled vodka (1 ½ oz pour)
Stoli Elit, Russia $8.00
Ciroc, France $7.25
Russian Standard, Russia $6.95
Grey Goose, France $7.25
Ketel One, Holland $6.95
Skyy, USA $6.25
Stolichnaya, Russia $6.25
Absolut, Sweden $6.25
Absolut Citron, Sweden $6.25
Absolut Vanilia, Sweden $6.25
Absolut Raspberri, Sweden $6.25
Absolut Orient Apple, Sweden $6.25

Chilled sake (3 oz pour)
Momokawa Organic $5.50

Ultra-Premium Martini’s $8.95
garnished with choice of stuffed olives or lemon twist
Grey Goose
Grey Goose, Dry Vermouth
Hendricks’s
Hendrick’s, Dry Vermouth
Stoli Elit
Stolichnaya Elit, Dry Vermouth
Bombay Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire, Dry Vermouth
Russian Standard
Russian Standard, Dry Vermouth
Ciroc
Ciroc, Dry Vermouth
Ketel One
Ketel One, Dry Vermouth





Champagne & Sparkling Wines
by the glass or bottle
Korbel, Brut (187ml) $8.00 by the bottle
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Reserve $13.00 by the glass; $60.00 by the bottle
Domaine Chandon, Brut Cuvée $8.00 by the glass; $38.00 by the bottle
Veuve Clicquot, Brut $17.00 by the glass; $89.00 by the bottle
Dom Perignon $179.00 by the bottle

White Wine
by the glass or bottle
Riesling, Hogue $7.00 by the glass; $26.00 by the bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo $8.00 by the glass; $34.00 by the bottle
Pinot Grigio, Danzante $8.00 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle
Pinot Gris, Adelsheim $9.00 by the glass; $42.00 by the bottle
Chablis, Seigneurie de Tanlay $8.00 by the glass; $36.00 by the bottle
Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi $7.00 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Red Wine
by the glass or bottle
Pinot Noir, Estancia $8.00 by the glass; $34.00 by the bottle
Malbec, Diseño $8.00 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle
Merlot, Oberon $9.00 by the glass; $40.00 by the bottle
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lazaret $9.00 by the glass; $38.00 by the bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi $7.00 by the glass; $31.00 by the bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi Landslide $10.00 by the glass; $48.00 by the bottle
Zinfandel, Seghesio $9.00 by the glass; $39.00 by the bottle

Blush Wines
by the glass or bottle
White Zinfandel, Woodbridge $7.00 by the glass; $28.00 by the bottle
Rosé, les Fumèes Blanches $8.00 by the glass; $30.00 by the bottle

For your convenience a 15% gratuity will be added to your bar account. Passengers under 21 years of age are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol onboard a Princess vessel at any time.

Complimentary with Beverage Purchase
edamame (salted)
wakame (seaweed)
egg salad (dill pickles, red onion, mayonnaise)
herring salad (apple, potato, red beet, mayonnaise)*
bay shrimp salad (lemon-cilantro vinaigrette)



Ocean Terrace Specials

Treasure Chest*           $20
 
½ Dozen Fresh Shucked Oysters
Sashimi Trio, 6 pieces
Ahi Tuna Poke
Alaskan Crab Cocktail
Two Oyster Shooter
OR
½ Dozen Sushi Nigiri
Sashimi Trio, 6 pieces
Ahi Tuna Poke
Alaskan Crab Cocktail
Two Oyster Shooter

Wine & Sea* - $10
Order a Full Bottle of Wine, Get One “Treasure Chest” Sampler for Half Price
Aw Shucks!
Fresh Shucked Oysters*        $9 each
½ Dozen
Served with Sherry Mignonette
or Cocktail Sauce
Flight of Three Oyster Shooter*        $7 each
• Vodka Bloody Mary
• Vodka Pepper
• Tequila Salsa



Seafood Pleasers
The Royal Maine Lobster       $9 each
Poached Lobster Tail, Lobster Claw, Micro Greens, Cucumber, Tartar, Egg Salad
Alaskan King Crab Cocktail   $6 for each
Dressed Crab Leg, Pickled Cucumber Seaweed, Lotus Chips

Lime & Chili Crab Margarita Cocktail        $6 each
Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Avocado,
Tomato, Red Onion, Cilantro, Tequila Splash
Ahi Tuna Poke*   $4 each
Avocado, Red Onions, Sesame Seed
Crisp Wonton Skin, Ginger, Soy Vinaigrette

Sashimi Trio*       $6 each
Two Pieces Each
Ahi Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon

Nigiri Sushi*         $9 each
Two Pieces Each
Ahi Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon

Balik, The Smoked Salmon of the Tsars* $12 each
Cucumber Tartar, Crème Fraiche
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Osetra Sturgeon Caviar*        $60 each
Traditional Condiments, Toast Points, 1 oz.
Pollastrini Sardines (Italy)      $5 each
Served in the Can with Olive Oil & Chili
Garlic Toast

Spanish Ortiz Ondarroa Anchovies          $5 each
Served in the Can, Garlic Toast

If you have any food related allergies or special dietary requirements, please make sure to contact only your Headwaiter or the Maitre d’Hôtel.

* Consuming undercooked or raw meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.


Fondue Menu



Fondue's Menu

SOCIABLE & FUN
As the saying goes, “everything old is new again,” and fondues are booming
on a wave of nostalgia. In the sixties, the cheese fondue crossed the borders
of Switzerland to spread fondue fever through the rest of the Western world


BEER COLLECTION
Bass Ale $4.95
Beck’s $4.95
Blue Moon $4.95
Bud Lite Metal 16 oz $5.50
Budweiser Metal 16 oz $5.50
Coors Light $4.25
Dos Equis $4.95
Grolsch $5.95
Guinness $5.95
Heineken $5.25
Miller Lite $4.25
Miller Genuine Draft $4.25


WHITE WINE
by the glass or bottle
Riesling, Hogue $7.25 by the glass; $24.00 by the bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo $7.95 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Pinot Grigio, Danzante $7.95 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Pinot Gris, Adelsheim $9.00 by the glass; $42.00 by the bottle

Chablis, Seigneurie de Tanlay $7.95 by the glass; $36.00 by the bottle

Chardonnay, House $6.25 by the glass

Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

RED WINE
by the glass or bottle
Pinot Noir, Estancia $7.95 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Malbec, Diseño $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

Merlot, Oberon $9.00 by the glass; $40.00 by the bottle

Merlot, House $6.25 by the glass

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lazaret $9.00 by the glass; $38.00 by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi Landslide $10.00 by the glass; $48.00 by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, House $6.25 by the glass

Zinfandel, Seghesio $9.00 by the glass; $39.00 by the bottle


BLUSH WINE
by the glass or bottle
White Zinfandel, Woodbridge $6.75 by the glass; $25.00 by the bottle

Rosé, les Fumées Blanches $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

For your convenience a 15% gratuity will be added to your bar account. Passengers under 21 years of age are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol onboard a Princess vessel at any time.





STARTERS

CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Lean air-dried Swiss beef, black forest ham and speck served with petite cornichons, pearl onions and crusty bread



GERMAN POTATO PANCAKE WITH CURED SALMON*
Served with horseradish cream, dill & chives; a staple feature in many German, Austrian and Swiss restaurants




CHOPPED SALAD
Romaine and iceberg lettuces, tomatoes, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans and red onion tossed with honey-mustard vinaigrette

ENTREES
SWISS CHEESE FONDUE
Gruyère and emmental cheese, white wine and kirschwasser with crusty bread to dunk in. When the fondue is almost finished, a brown crust will form on the bottom of the pot. Do not let it burn; loosen the crust and give it to the honored guest

CHAMPAGNE CHEESE FONDUE
This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavors of Swiss cheese and honey. It clings well to chicken morsels and baguette dippers

BAVARIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE & BEER FONDUE
Sharp cheddar cheese and pilsner beer with bratwurst and rye bread morsels





DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
The chocolate and cream mixture makes it superb served with choux puffs marshmallows, strawberries and pineapple

VIENNESE APPLE STRUDEL
Delicate layers of filo dough filled with a sweet & tart apple mixture, raisins and nuts, served with vanilla sauce and whipping cream

MANDEL KNUSPERGEBÄCK
Traditional, light, and not overly sweet orange infused almond crisps




$20 Cover Charge per Person
Guten Appetit – En Guete – Bon Appetit – Buon Appetito

If you have any food related allergies or special dietary requirements, please make sure to contact
only your Headwaiter or the Maitre d’Hôtel.



* Consuming undercooked or raw meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.


Crab Shack Menu


Crab Shack Menu

Beer Collection
Bass Ale $4.95
Beck’s $4.95
Blue Moon $4.95
Bud Lite Metal 16 oz $5.50
Budweiser Metal 16 oz $5.50
Coors Light $4.25
Dos Equis $4.95
Grolsch $5.95
Guinness $5.95
Heineken $5.25
Miller Lite $4.25
Miller Genuine Draft $4.25

White Wine
By the glass or bottle
Riesling, Hogue $7.25 by the glass; $24.00 by the bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo $7.95 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Pinot Grigio, Danzante $7.95 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Pinot Gris, Adelsheim $9.00 by the glass; $42.00 by the bottle

Chablis, Seigneurie de Tanlay $7.95 by the glass; $36.00 by the bottle

Chardonnay, House $6.25 by the glass

Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

Red Wine
By the glass or bottle
Pinot Noir, Estancia $7.95 by the glass; $32.00 by the bottle

Malbec, Diseño $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

Merlot, Oberon $9.00 by the glass; $40.00 by the bottle

Merlot, House $6.25 by the glass

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lazaret $9.00 by the glass; $38.00 by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi Landslide $10.00 by the glass; $48.00 by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, House $6.25 by the glass

Zinfandel, Seghesio $9.00 by the glass; $39.00 by the bottle

Blush Wine
By the glass or bottle
White Zinfandel, Woodbridge $6.75 by the glass; $25.00 by the bottle

Rosé, les Fumées Blanches $7.25 by the glass; $29.00 by the bottle


For your convenience a 15% gratuity will be added to your bar account. Passengers under 21 years of age are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol onboard a Princess vessel at any time.



the aprons then had for us

the tools they gave us for the crab looked like they could pull out teeth, Bernie tried


Appetizer
Popcorn Shrimp & Hush Puppies in the Basket

Your Choice of Dipping Sauce: Bayou Style or Tartar

photo by Cruising Princess Cruiseline with Vickie


Soup
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Bacon, Tomato and Potatoes

photo by Cruising Princess Cruiseline with Vickie
Please Choose Your Entrée
Bayou-Style “Mud Bug” Boil
Crawfish and Corn on the Cob with Baby Onions, Potatoes and Spicy Andouille Sausage
Or
Old Bay Spiced Peel & Eat Shrimp
Steaming Hot with Corn on the Cob, Red Skin Potatoes, Lemon and Drawn Butter
Or
The Royal’s Mixed Steamer
Snow Crab Cluster, Jumbo Shrimp, Clams, Mussels and Kielbasa Sausage, Corn on the Cob and New Potatoes
Or
Clam and Mussel Pot
Shallots, White Wine and Serrano Chili, with Garlic Baguette

photo by Cruising Princess Cruiseline with Vickie
photo by Cruising Princess Cruiseline with Vickie



Dessert
Selection of gateaux and tarts from our Pastry Shop
Served with Coffee or Tea


$20 per Person
Claw Cracking - Lip Smacking - Pots of Fun!