One of the most coveted loyalty perks available on Carnival is an invitation to lunch from the Captain, extended to diamond members of the VIFP Club (Carnival’s loyalty club). As a motivator for those of us who are taking a bit longer to accrue the necessary 200 points for this most exclusive of events because we can’t seem to remain faithful to a single cruise line, here is the menu currently being offered to those lucky enough to have achieved diamond status. I appreciate the small (but delicious sounding) number of selections, because I’d be less tempted to order my regular 3-5 desserts. Because, to be honest, as much as I love cruise food, I’d leave that chocolate hazelnut icebox pie without a single displaced crumb if I thought it might increase my chances for a second date with the Captain.
Anyway, I’ll leave you with the current menu (updated quarterly, so check back for future menus) while I go book myself on another Carnival cruise…
***CARNIVAL HAS UPDATED THE DIAMOND LUNCH MENU SINCE THIS POST. SEE THE NEWEST MENU HERE***
APPETIZERS
PROSCIUTTO CRUDO
Thinly shaved, melon, torn mozzarella, berry vinaigrette
SHRIMP
Emeril’s New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp
CAESAR SALAD
Homemade dressing, croûton, parmesan
ENTRÉES
CIOPPINO
Fisherman’s stew, garlic bread
FILET MIGNON
Tender cut, petite carrot, roasted spinach mushroom, mashed potato, smoked shallot jus
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Sun-dried tomato, truffle oil, aged parmesan, spinach, mushroom jerky
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ICEBOX PIE
Oreo crust, dulce de leche sauce
CANTALOUPE PANNA COTTA (Sugar Free)
Raspberry mint coulis, ginger crisp
FRESH FRUIT
Cleveland pineapple sorbe
And with that…
Class Dismissed.
Homework (10 points): Share to the comments what you would order. Or share your experience at the Diamond Lunch if you’ve been lucky enough to experience it.
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