Dining aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas Specialty Restaurant Giovanni’s…Excellent!
Tom and I during dinner at Giovanni's specialty restaurant for a fabulous meal. |
The window view from Giovanni as the sun set behind the fog and clouds. |
For me, my way of eating, the food is only important in that the food has flavor and I'm no longer hungry. Since boarding the ship we’ve had two meals a day except for the few days with early morning tours. On a few occasions, I didn’t have breakfast when I simply didn’t feel like eating, not having anything until dinner.
Deli meat and prosciutto slicing machine Giovanni's purchased for the restaurant but were unable to use due to possible safety issues. It stands in an area near the entrance to the restaurant as a decorative item. |
Page 1 of Giovanni's menu. Gluten free items are marked with a wheat symbol. |
Page 2 Giovanni's menu. |
Our new friends, Judy and Gary, whom Tom met communicating on Cruise Critic, joined us for dinner in Giovanni's on Friday night. |
Carpaccio di Manzo. It was delicious. |
Mozzarella in Carozza alla Giovanni was Tom's appetizer. |
Focaccio della Casa, a shared cheesy bread item for three, not including me. |
Capesanti al Forno, scallops with buttery parmesan crust was my second appetizer. Unbelievably delicious! |
Tom's second course, Risotto al Fungi Trifolati. He said it was excellent. |
Judy's second course, Ravioli di Polpa Granchio, crab stuffed ravioli. She said it was excellent. |
As with my other plates, the chef prepared this dish or me to comply with my restrictions, Fagottini di Vatella Ripienni al Funghi..long name. It was delicious. I'd love to have it again. |
After wrapping a cloth napkin completely around my hand to avoid germs (which I dispose of as soon as I get to the table, taking a fresh napkin for my lap), I usually take a few pieces of reasonably good bacon, sliced cheese and cucumbers. Other than those items, there is nothing additional that I’m able to eat in the buffet.
Tom's main course at Giovanni's, Filletto di Manzo..., filet mignon with an au jus, fries and broccoli. I tasted the steak and it was great. |
My dessert, a cheese platter minus crackers and fruit. |
The dessert cart from which Tom, Judy and Gary chose. Tom selected Tiramisu and Chocolate Cannelloni. |
There are other casual dining areas on other ship which we haven’t and most likely won’t try when there’s nothing on the menu that is acceptable for me. Tom is always content to dine where it works for me, never complaining or mentioning other options he may prefer.
When we arrive in Boston, I’ll have seafood on my mind. Tom, not so much. As always, we’ll figure it out.
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Photo from one year ago, September 12, 2013:
My most dreaded creature when we were in Kenya, the poisonous centipede who's bite requires a trip to a hospital for care. For details of this post one year ago today, please click here. |