How bold are you?

zebra · April 17, 2009

When eating in the dining room - how many of you ask that they change the presentation of a particular dish..... and what changes do you generally make?

JoeyandDavid · April 17, 2009

When eating in the dining room - how many of you ask that they change the presentation of a particular dish..... and what changes do you generally make?

I haven't changed presentation.. but i did ask them to take away an entrée because it was unacceptable..that conversation was a long 45 seconds..

rogue · April 17, 2009

Just with desserts. I always ask to leave off any berry sauce. I really don't like berries.

becktours · April 18, 2009

I've asked for extra ice cream for my chocolate cake--that's about it!!! :biggrin:

zebra · April 18, 2009

Has anyone asked for something to be prepared without fat/oil? Or do you just accept however it has been prepared?

sailingrose · April 18, 2009

Usually eaten as is except for pasta, sometimes I just ask for the pasta, no sauce.

55ChevyLady · April 18, 2009

I'll ask for it to be prepared diff....remember Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally in the diner?

...and not when Rob Reiner's mother said, "I'll have what she's having." ha ha...

DebbieandJerry · April 18, 2009

Because I have so many food allergies, I have to make special requests. I use to write down all of the foods that I could not have. The list became way too long. So, I start with a paragraph that says I am highly allergic and that I will list the foods that I can have. I emphasize NO BUTTER, NO DAIRY, NO MILK (I spell it out because I'm not always sure "they get it."), no grains (no gluten).

So when it comes time for my meal (whether it's on a ship or at a restaurant), I always ask if it was marinated and in what? How is it prepared? I then say that I need the item without sauce, without butter, blah, blah, blah. I remind them that I am allowed herbs, spices, olive oil and steamed vegetables.

So I start with, "I'll have salad, just plain greens, no croutons, no cheese, no dressing. I'll have oil on the side." If it comes with things that I am not allowed to have, I set it aside and don't eat it. I really try not to make too much of a pest of myself. Most times the wait staff will present the item and ask me if it's okay.

So, YES, I am extremely fastidious over how something is prepared and ask questions all the time.

DebbieandJerry · April 18, 2009

I forgot to add: because I can't have grains and/or starches, I also say, "don't bother with the pasta, potatoe, rice, quinoa, whatever. Just bring extra steamed vegetables."