Thursday, March 27, 2014

In the News: Royal Caribbean to DropTraditional Dining on Quantum

Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday a brand new dining innovation coming to its newest class of cruise ships, the concept of dynamic dining.

Brand new for Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and the yet-to-be-named third Quantum-class ship, the main dining room is being replaced with five complimentary restaurants that offer distinct flavors, cuisines and tastes to choose from.

In fact, there will be 18 restaurants aboard these new ships, with the aim to offer its guests the most variety and choice they've ever had at sea.

Of the five complimentary, full-service restaurants, the 128-seat Mediterranean/California-influenced Coastal Kitchen will be for guests in suite accommodations only. Another, The Grande, designed as a nod to classic European ocean liners, will require formal attire nightly.

The other complimentary eateries are the American Icon Grill, serving comfort food; Chic, where a contemporary menu includes a focus on proteins; and the Pan-Asian Silk. With the exception of Coastal Kitchen, the complimentary restaurants seat 430 to 434 passengers.

Quantum and sister ship Anthem of the Seas (debuting in April 2015) also will showcase celebrity chefs in smaller specialty restaurants. Fees will be charged.

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will operate his first at-sea eatery, Jamie's Italian; while James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami, will continue his relationship with Royal with a shipboard pub, Michael's Genuine Pub.

Devin Alexander, chef of the TV series The Biggest Loser, will do healthy cuisine at Devinly Decadence At Solarium Bistro, serving foods of 500 calories or less.


The ships also will have a new specialty venue, Wonderland, described by Royal officials as a "dreamscape of never-before-seen fare."

The cruise line's for-a-fee Chops Grille steakhouse, Izumi Japanese Cuisine and Chef's Table will return on the Quantum-class ships, each with a new look.

Casual dining will include a new-style, expanded Windjammer Marketplace Lido buffet with a new global food focus, food islands, interactive stations, made-to-order specialties, an on-site bakery and a 24-hour grill.

A new spot called The Café @ Two70º will feature hot-pressed sandwiches, salads made to order, soups and other quick eats.

The ships will have a SeaPlex Dog House, a take on the line's hot dog eatery, but this time serving dogs from what Royal says is the first food truck at sea. Johnny Rockets will return too, along with Sorrento's and the Café Promenade.

To make the dining experience easier and simpler, Royal Caribbean is offering dining reservations well in advance with lots of options to book. Using a special new online booking tool, guests can make reservations starting May 15, 2014 and compare restaurants and book reservations.  Guests will still have the option of booking restaurants onboard the ship or opting for a walk-up table.

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