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Royal Caribbean visits to Labadee are paused until 2026, but here's what the experience is like to get you jazzed for when the cruise line's private resort destination on Haiti's northern coast reopens: Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Labadee, Haiti - Royal Caribbean's Private Resort Destination What to do in labadee on A CruiseThere are plenty of free and paid activities for your day in Labadee.  Top Things To Do In Labadee Water Sports and Beach Bungalows | Haiti Excursions Beach Bungalows in Labadee | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Arawak Water park | Haiti Excursions Arawak Floating Water Park Labadee | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Trails | Free ACtivities in labadeeTrails unlock some exclusive vantage points around the island and introduce you to local flora. Beach Time | Free Activities in labadee, HaitiYou must spend some time on the beach and in the warm Caribbean waters.  Labadee Beach Pics | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Beach chairs and umbrellas are free on Labadee! Souvenir Shopping in HaitiIf you are shopping for souvenirs you can shop with locals in a particular area or you can shop indoors in a less barter-y situation if you are more comfortabel with that.  Carved Animal Souvenirs | Labadee Cruise Port Photo Review --> See Also: Souvenir Shopping in Labadee with Prices <-- Beautiful Views | Labadee Haiti Cruise PortAt Labadee, you are of course only scratching the surface, but it's a hint at how much beauty there is on this island. Let your eyes take in as many views like this as you can. Our visit didn't have the best weather, but it allowed us to see such a variety of cloud formations and moody skies which was a delight. Beach Bar Menu with Prices | Labadee, Haiti Labadee Beach Bar Menu with Prices How much are drinks at Labadee?If you have a beverage package with your Royal Caribbean cruise, your drinks while on Labadee are included! Without a drink package, you are looking at around $14 per cocktail and $7-8 for a single beer. An 18% gratuity will be added automatically and you'll have the option to add an additional tip, should you wish. LabadoozieA frozen tropical cocktail seems like the right choice for your day relaxing on a Caribbean island.  Labadoozie | Labadee's Most Popular Cocktail The Labadoozie is a fruity rum-based cocktail. I was really excited to try this based on a lot of online buzz at "the one drink you must get on Labadee" but honestly I felt it was overrated and overpriced. What to eat in labadee
Even toward the end of the buffet hours, there were still plenty of fresh pineapple, canteloupe, and watermelon to go around. :)  Plenty of Covered Picnic Tables in Labadee There are plenty of covered tables near the buffet locations so you can enjoy your meal with shelter from the rain or sun. Labadee Cruise Stop ReviewWaking up to this view is hard to be mad about, isn't it?  View of Labadee Haiti Cruise Port From Our Balcony | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review We love when our Royal Caribbean Cruise stops at Labadee! You'll receive a colorful, cheery welcome from the art on the buildings to the performers playing music and dancing all over the island.  Colorful vibes welcome you to Labadee If you want a chill day relaxing at the beach you can do it totally for free since beach chairs and umbrellas are included or you can upgrade to a private bungalow.  Independence of the Seas in Port at Labadee, Haiti There is a splash pad for younger kids and thrill seekers can check out the zipline or coaster. The sip and paint excursion on Labadee is also a great option for anyone who wants a combination of activity and souvenir - we talked to some ladies on our cruise who had a great time on that excursion! Até Já, LabadeeIt breaks our hearts to hear about ongoing civil unrest in Haiti and the struggles the people there are facing. Although Labadee is a secured area from the rest of the island and quite a distance from the dangerous areas, under an abundance of caution Royal Caribbean has had to pause stops here for a time. We hope the situation improves soon and the residents of Haiti can have some peace on their beautiful island.  Haitian Sunset | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review So for now we say até já, Labadee. See you soon. :) More Royal Caribbean Cruise Reviews:
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Main Dining Room Breakfast on Independence of the SeasWe usually love to order room service for breakfast and have a hot pot of coffee, some pastries, fresh fruit, and yogurt delivered right to our cabin - for free on Royal Caribbean! But we also like to head down to the main dining room at least one day of the cruise.  Fried Eggs with Mushrooms Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Grits with brown sugar, butter, maple syrup - Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas main Dining Room Breakfast Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room Menu on Independence of the Seas Lunch on Independence of the Seas
Appetizers in the main dining room on Independence of the seas Caesar Salad and Butternut Squash Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Tomato Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Minestrone Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Dinner in the Main DIning Room on Independence of the Seas Vegetarian pesto pasta on Independence of the Seas
 Baked salmon on Independence of the Seas
 Roast beef with asparagus and mashed potatoes on Independence of the Seas Desserts in the main dining room on Independence of the seas Boston Creme Pie | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Carrot Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Rainbow Fruit Bowl | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Chocolate Mousse Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Peanut butter crisp square | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Chocolate chip cookies | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room Wine Menu
 White Wine, Rose, Sparkling Wine & Champagne Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room  Red Wine and 'Adventurous Sparkling Wine' Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room
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1897, ItalyTigers in the Jungle Glass mosaic tesserae The plaque reads: |  |
Barsanti Marble Bronze Mosaic
This mosaic is inspired by Henri Rosseau's paintings of jungle scenes. His inspiration came from jungle books and the botanical gardens in paris, as he never went abroad. Barsanti has transformed these paintings to images created in glass mosaic.
See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!
See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!
For the Theater Buff...
In the Royal Theater, you'll enjoy shows every night including an adaptation of the Broadway classic Grease!
The Welcome Aboard Show in the Royal Theater ❤︎ Independence of the Seas
Cruises really do give you a bit of everything - your accomodation, meals, activities and entertainment all wrapped into a neat little package!
Ice Capades in Studio B
Since Independence of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's ships with an ice rink, that means they also have ice shows ready for you!
Incredibly talented performers will glide effortless across the ice, doing all sorts of maneuvers ON ICE SKATES ON A MOVING SHIP! This never ceases to amaze me.
Please don't miss the ice shows.
The ice shows were an unexpected highlight for my 16 year old nephew which is saying a lot ;)
He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.
Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!
He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.
Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!
For the Sunset Lover...
Free every night of your Independence of the Seas cruise is a never repeated sunset - spectacular whether you're in the middle of the ocean or sailing away from port after a day of exploring.
Caribbean Sunsets from a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
I would happily share a sunrise from a cruise ship picture if I had one, but let's be real. I'm on vacation. Little-to-no chance I am up for sunrise. lol
For the Optimist...
To be honest, the weather on our cruise was not spectacular, BUT that gave us an opportunity to see not just a rainbow, but a double rainbow at sea!
Which is pretty special we think... :)
Double Rainbow at Sea Spotted From Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas ❤︎
We barely scratched the surface here, but you'll always have something to do (if you want) when you're on Independence of the Seas.
Though we didn't get to try it personally, my brother highly recommended the laser tag, which you can also reserve on the app!
MORE FROM THIS 4 NIGHT CRUISE ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS:
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Connecting Balcony Photo Tour and Review | Independence of the Seas Cabin
- Fish & Ships Review: Was It Worth It?
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
A quick Recap:
You won't run out of fun (& free!) things do to on Independence of the Seas.
- Pools & Hot Tubs
- Flow Rider Surf Simulator
- Mini Golf
- Laser Tag
- Theater Shows
- Music and Comedy Shows
- Ice Shows
- Ice Skating
Just to name a few! :)
We've had a great time trying some of the best pizza in Lisbon over the last couple years, but there was a gap in our collection of favorites: Lupita.
Neapolitan style pizza at Lupita Pizzaria in Lisbon
Lupita Pizza Lisbon - AlvaLade Location
Lupita Pizzaria in Cais do Sondré is the original location which some friends of ours whose pizza tastes we esteem had recommended to us before.
When we found ourselves in Lisbon for a medical appointment at Hospital da Luz and saw that we were a 10 minute Uber away from Lupita we had to take the opportunity!
Lupita's Alvalade location in Lisbon | Lisbon Food Blog
As it turns out, Lupita Pizzaria has a second location in Lisbon - Alvalade, which is now open for lunch beginning at 12h.
Lupita Alvalade Open 12-23:30 Wednesday - Sunday | Lisbon Travel Blog
Beyond a 2025 award from Lisbon Insiders, Lupita hit the top 50 pizzas in Europe list, ranking 45 in 2024 on this famous 50 Top Pizza Europa list which is a massive achievement when you think of all the pizza places in Europe!
Lupita is a 2024 winner of Top 50 Pizzas in Europe + 2025 Lisbon Insiders Winner
Vibe
Lupita Pizzaria in Lisbon (Alvarade) has a laid back yet vibrant vibe during a bustling lunch hour.
An open kitchen lets you feel part of the action at Lupita in Alvalade, Lisbon
The open kitchen makes the overall fairly small pizzaria feel more spacious, and the melodic callout "serviço!" makes you nearly feel like part of a team with every order up!
Order Up! Lupita Lisbon Pizza Review
The decor is simultaneously industrial with concrete finishing and exposed pipes ...
Industrial yet homey vibe at Lupita Pizzaria
... while at the same time feeling home-y and down to earth with cans of San Marzano tomatoes and cookbooks like the New York Times bestselling The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz adorning the shelves.
Wine bottles and cookbooks decorate the walls at Lupita Alvalade, a Top Lisbon Pizzaria
What we ordered
Drinks.
Lupita pizzaria has a focus on natural wines, offers beer from an independent craft brewery in Lisbon called MUSA and we decided to take advantage of both of those opportunities.
Lupita branding on their glasses of natural wine and locally brewed beer | Lisbon Restaurant Review
- MUSA Blondie (draft) - 2.5
- Mur Mur Mur Fizei - 7
Spicy Alla Vodka Pizza
A pizza topped with spicy vodka sauce, crumbled pepperoni and pecorino sounded too good to pass up.
Spicy Alla Vodka Pizza at Lupita Pizzaria
That's one good looking pizza!
Close up of Spicy Vodka Sauce Pizza in Lisbon | Lupita Pizzaria Review
We even have some pops of green for good measure. ;) This pizza was delicious. The vodka sauce was flavorful and the bacon pieces were nice and crispy!
Spicy Amatriciana
One thing is for sure: This isn't your Italian grandma's Amatriciana.
Top down view of Lupita's Spicy Amatriciana Pizza | Lisbon's Best Pizzas
Topped with guanciale, slices of garlic, red onion, pickled jalapeno peppers, pecorino, and chimichurri, you can see why we'd say that..
A modern twist on Amatriciana pizza at Lupita in Lisbon
With the Spicy Amatriciana pizza at Lupita you get really fresh, vibrant tomato flavor, rich saltiness from the guanciale, and the pickled jalapeños add both some heat and some sweet tanginess from the pickling.
It's really a delight to the tastebuds from every angle and we didn't even get to the crust yet.
Lupita Pizzaria: About the Crust
Can we just take a look at this crust for a moment?
Is this a perfect pizza crust? Lupita Pizzaria Review
Just one glance and you can tell how crispy, yet fluffly that pizza handle is going to be!
A crust we will dream of | Best Pizza Crust in Lisbon
This level of spotting is exactly what I want to see when I peek at the bottom of a pizza these days.
And that little hole? I say it's a nod to Benagil caves. ;)
Tiramisu & Espresso
It's pretty hard to pass up tiramisu on any dessert menu, isn't it?
Dessert at Lupita Pizzaria in Lisbon
And I think you'll have to agree that this is a beautiful slice of tiramisu!
Beautiful layered Tiramisu on vintage china at Lupita in Lisbon
Rather than standard lady fingers, it appears to be thin layers of sponge precisely placed between thick layers of cream.
Grandmillenials rejoice when it's time for dessert at Lupita in Lisbon
And can we take a moment for the very grandmillennial china, tea cups and saucers?
Lupita Pizza Menu
Lupita has a perfectly sized menu to offer "safe" choices for the timid and unique toppings for the adventurious, without being a menu of overwhelming proportions.
Lupita Menu with Prices - Pizza and Appetizers in Lisbon
Lupita Drink Menu
And again, we don't need a 6 page drink menu. This is just right.
Lupita drink menu with prices | Lisbon Pizzaria
Lupita Lisbon Pizza Review
Okay wow. Hopefully it is easy to see that Lupita is clearly a pizza spot in Lisbon worth your visit.
What we loved:
- Amazing Crust. Undoubtedly one of the best pizza crusts we've had in a looooong time. Crispy with just the right amount of chew, and a fluffy handle. The crust even stayed crispy once the pizza cooled down, especially with the Amatriciana.
- Incredible Topping Combos. Really well executed unique topping combinations. A lot of pizza places will have unusual toppings and when you branch out to try them you end up a bit disappointed, but not the case here. These pizzas stand on their own!
- Awesome Staff. Great staff - friendly, efficient, helpful. Just really nice, especially during a packed lunch hour.
Other thoughts:
- A bit cramped. The space is small and they do their best. We were sat at a round table next to another couple at a neighboring round table and the tables were so close the guy next to me was having a hard time not accidentally elbowing me while he ate. On the other hand, we didn't have to wait at all which was fantastic!
- Not our favorite Tiramisu. Despite looking fabulous, this may be a controversial opinion, but we both felt underwhelmed by the tiramisu. At the first bite of tiramisu I want to taste the espresso and marasala/amaretto/brandy (whichever is fine) in a big way. In this case we didn't get that lift and felt it lacked flavor despite being beautiful and seeming to be great quality. The cream was thick and decadant and I think in a way overshadowed what should have been very flavorful sponge soaked in coffee/liquor.
- No House Wine. Here in Portugal nearly every restaurant has a "house wine" that's a bit more affordable and you can default to. Here at Lupita since they are focusing on natural wines, there's a higher price tag that comes with that, naturally. ;p
TL;DR
Go to Lupita. Get Pizza. Get Beer. Be Happy.
We're looking forward to next time we are Lisbon trying Lupita at the Cais do Sondré location and trying some more of their amazing sounding pizzas. Maybe we'll go out on a limb and try that cheesecake too ;)
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When you're ready to give traditional Portuguese cuisine a try, consider Recanto do Ze when in Armacao de Pera, Algarve, Portugal.
Recanto do Zé - Portuguese Restaurant in Armação de Pera
Recanto do Ze has some great lunch specials "prato do dia" during the weekdays, but don't be afraid to stop in at dinner time for kind staff and delicious Portuguese food.
Prato do Dia
A typical prato do dia at Recanto do Zé includes a meat or fish main, a drink (including wine or beer), couvert (typically bread, olives etc), dessert, and a coffee for around 15 euro - clearly representing a great value for a quality meal!
Location:
Recanto do Zé Restaurant Address: Rua Dom Joao II lote 7, Armacao de Pera 8365-130 Portugal
See Also: Best Algarve Tours and Excursions
Iberian Pork Secretos
I was floored when my plate came. The helping of pork was generous, well seasoned, and as tender as you'd expect a well-rendered fatty cut of pork to be.
In the word's of Levi "That's tenda!"
Iberian Black Pork | Algarve Food Blog
What are pork secretos? What cut is it?
Pork secretos are like a "secret" because they are a hidden boneless cut from behind the shoulder.
Pork secretos are like a "secret" because they are a hidden boneless cut from behind the shoulder.
This cut of is exclusive to Iberico pigs and it has incredible flavor because of the deep marbling combined with the lifestyle of the pigs - roaming around free range and filling up on tasty acorns.
Ahh.. now that's the life!
Porco Preto | Armacao de Pera Restaurant Guide
Along side the pork were the expected portuguese accompaniments - a simple salad with lettuce, onion, and tomatoes and a pile of french fries. :)
Francesinha
The Francesinha sandwich originated in Porto and it is a serious undertaking, as you can surely tell.
Francesinha | Recanto do Ze Pics
What is in a Francesinha?
Between layers of bread you will find almost every rich meat you can think of on a francesinha - ham, steak, sausage.
The Portuguese sandwich with every meat, topped with melted cheese, egg, and sauce - Francesinha
What is on top of a Francesinha?
Plenty of melted cheese and a fried egg adorn this sandwich, as well as a healthy ladle of piping hot beer-tomato sauce to keep everything sloppy enough to require silverware.
Batatas Fritas, aka French Fries | Portugal Food Blog
As if the hearty sandwich isn't enough, a side of fries is ready for you to mop up any leftover sauce - the Portuguese version of Italy's "fare la scarpetta" :)
Recanto do Zé Review
I really enjoyed my meal (that delicious black pork - porco preto) at Recanto do Ze. I hope to return for a prato do dia with friends some time.
The only bummer was that they did not accept credit cards despite their google listing indicating that they accepted them at the time we visited.
As a result, we had to do the awkward scramble to scrape together enough cash. So our pro tip would be to make sure you have cash on you ;)
See Also: Top Things To Do In Algarve
Best Restaurants in Algarve (armacao de pera):
More From This Algarve Food Blog:
- The Waterdog Bar Review with Photos -
- N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera Ice Cream Review with Photos
- Recanto do Zé Portuguese Restaurant Review with Photos You are here!
- Sam's Bar + Kitchen Beachfront Restaurant Review with Photos
- Sapori da Giovanni Pizza Review with Photos
- Restaurante da Pino Pizza Review with Photos
- Alma Lusa Brunch in Armacao de Pera Review with Photos
- Restaurante Chines Long Xing Chinese Food in Armacao Review with Photos
- Shahi Darbar Indian Cruisine Armacao Indian Restaurant Review with Photos
- Algarve Happy Hour
See All Armacao de Pera restaurant reviews
The Waterdog Pub - British Pub in Armacao de Pera
Located on Avenida Beira Mar at the western end of Armacao de Pera lies The Waterdog, a British pub serving up all your favorites from Fish and Chips to Sunday Roast to a Full English Breakfast.
Location:
The Waterdog Bar Address: Av. Beira Mar 1, 8365-101 Armação de Pêra, Portugal
The Waterdog Bar Address: Av. Beira Mar 1, 8365-101 Armação de Pêra, Portugal
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Friday Fish and Chips
On Fridays at The Water Dog, a classic Fish and Chips meal is available - Friday's only guys, plan accordingly!
Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas | Waterdog Pub Review Pics
The fish is fresh and delicate, the batter crispy, and the peas mushy.. just how you like them...
Unless you don't, in which case non mushy, sweet peas could be an option, as shown below. :)
Sweet Peas, Fried Fish, French Fries | British Pub Food in Armacao de Pera
Wash it down with a refreshing Magner's Irish Cider, a Guiness, or a local Portuguese beer if you'd like!
Magners Irish Cider at The Waterdog | Algarve Portugal Food Blog
The Waterdog Review
The Waterdog is an institution in Armacao de Pera which is always busy and beloved by tourists and residents alike.
Enjoy the sunshine, saltwater air, and sip a cold one with friends as you take advantage of ample outdoor seating.
Or perhaps you prefer sitting at the back of the pub, on the cushioned bench, enjoying the buzzing atmosphere and live music.
The point is, you really can't go wrong here!
The Waterdog Menu with Prices
We've been to The Waterdog Pub twice, both times equally enjoying Friday's Fish and Chips special, but we'll have to make our way back to try Sunday Roast, Chilli con Carne, and a Steak Guiness pie.
Classic homemade English food in Portugal's sunny Algarve!
Classic homemade English food in Portugal's sunny Algarve!
The Waterdog Menu | Armacao de Pera, Portugal
The Water Dog Pub Menu | Armação de Pêra Portugal
Where to eat in Algarve (armacao de pera):
More From This Algarve Food Blog:
- The Waterdog Bar Review with Photos - You are here!
- N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera Ice Cream Review with Photos
- Recanto do Zé Portuguese Restaurant Review with Photos
- Sam's Bar + Kitchen Beachfront Restaurant Review with Photos
- Sapori da Giovanni Pizza Review with Photos
- Restaurante da Pino Pizza Review with Photos
- Alma Lusa Brunch in Armacao de Pera Review with Photos
- Restaurante Chines Long Xing Chinese Food in Armacao Review with Photos
- Shahi Darbar Indian Cruisine Armacao Indian Restaurant Review with Photos
- Algarve Happy Hour
See All Armacao de Pera restaurant reviews
Embarkation Day on Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruise Blog
There's a special thrill when you pull into the port and see your cruise ship in person on embarkation day.
Celebrity Ascent in Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades
This 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Ascent departed from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
In This Post:
Checking in at Port Everglades | Celebrity cruise Review Blog
We had already checked in for our cruise on the Celebrity App, but as you can imagine from this picture, checking in is an efficient process in this elegant cruise port terminal.
We were dropped off outside at 1pm, took the following pic at 1:04pm and were inside our room by 1:18pm!
A classy and efficient check-in process
When can you check in for a Celebrity Cruise?
You can check in for your Celebrity Cruise 45 days before embarkation using the Celebrity Cruises app or website.
Infinite Veranda | Celebrity Ascent Review
We spent the week in an infinite veranda stateroom 8280. This is a balcony cabin on Celebrity Ascent.
Infinite Veranda 8280 on Celebrity Ascent Cruise Ship
Lunch at Oceanview Cafe | Celebrity Ascent Review
I know cruise lines are trying to steer away from using the word buffet because of the negative connotation, but if you're wondering about the buffet on Celebrity Ascent called Oceanview Cafe, it's exceptional!
This asian stir-fry with chicken, beef, and mixed vegetables was a great start to the cruise!
Stir fry from Oceanview Cafe on Celebrity Ascent
See Also: Oceanview Cafe Review | Celebrity Ascent Buffet Food Review
SAIL AWAY from Port Everglades | Celebrity Cruise Blog
One of the best things about having a balcony on a cruise is being able to enjoy sailing away from each port.
Escorted out of Port Everglades
We were treated to a lovely sunset and dramatic cloud formations as we sailed out of Fort Lauderdale cruise port.
Sailaway from Infinite Veranda on Ascent Cruise Ship
A pastel Fort Lauderdale skyline bid us farewell and it was time to enjoy our first dinner in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant main dining room.
See ya in a week, Fort Lauderdale!
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Menu | Celebrity Ascent Review
There are a few things to note about the main dining room menus onboard Celebrity Ascent.
There are 4 main dining rooms - Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, Cyprus and Normandie.
There are 4 main dining rooms - Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, Cyprus and Normandie.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Menu | Celebrity Ascent
Each dining room has Exclusive Starters and Entrees as seen on the bottom left as well as featured cocktails. These stay the same every night.
On the right side of the menu are the Starters and Entrees that are the same in all of the restaurants, but change every night.
The Celebrity Classics are always available to you.
Cosmopolitan Main Dining Room | Celebrity Cruise Blog
Each of the 4 main dining rooms has their own style of decor and you will always be presented with a basket of freshly baked bread, rolls, and breadsticks along with a trio of butter and spreads for the bread.
There is always a whipped butter, but to keep things exciting each night you will have different spreads like roasted red pepper or garlic to try.
Your sommelier will come to your table for any wine or cocktail orders.
Cauliflower Flan | Celebrity Cruise Food Pics
Poached shrimp, iberico ham, green apple, pumpernickel croutons
Cauliflower Flan | Celebrity Ascent
This unique starter is available from the Cosmopolitan Exclusives menu on Celebrity Ascent. It was a feast for the eyes and really a delightful journey tasting my way through this work of art.
Asian Consommé | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS
Chicken, Mushrooms, Ginger
Asian Consommé | Celebrity Ascent
A light and flavorful consommé!
Classic "Caesar" Salad | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS
Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese
Classic Caesar Salad | Celebrity Ascent
I normally love a Caesar salad on a cruise, but found this one a bit heavy on the dressing though others in our party felt it was just right. :)
Pan Seared Aged Sirloin Steak | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS
Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Compound Butter
Pan Seared Aged Sirloin Steak | Celebrity Ascent
Starting a cruise off with a steak dinner is never a bad move, is it?! =)
GrilLed New York Sirloin Steak | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS
Beurre Maitre d'Hotel: Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Grilled New York Sirloin Steak | Celebrity Ascent
This New York Sirloin Steak is available on the Celebrity Classics Menu every night.
COSMOPOLITAN Dessert MENU | CELEBRITY ASCENT REVIEW
Celebrity brings your dessert menu separately after your meal much like a traditional restaurant, whereas you'll remember from previous Royal Caribbean Blogs that they have one menu including desserts.
Cosmopolitan Dessert Menu | Celebrity Ascent
Carrot Cake Cosmopolitan | CELEBRITY Ascent FOOD PICS
Carrot Cake | Celebrity Ascent
The Carrot Cake is a Cosmopolitan Exclusive dessert on Celebrity Ascent.
New Category: Noteworthy Carrot Cakes
Carrot Cake | Celebrity Ascent
The carrot cake was beautifully presented and delicious. I would love to recreate this carrot cake for Inspired by Travel.
As you can see the culinary experience on Celebrity is an elevated one and we are off to a strong start!
More from this Celebrity Cruise Review Blog:
- Infinite Veranda Review with Pictures
- Le Grand Bistro Specialty Dining Review
- Raw on 5 Menu with Prices
- Day 1 - Embarkation Day on Celebrity Ascent - you are here!
- Day 2 - One Day in Nassau on a Cruise
- Day 3 - Captains Club Welcome Toast on a Sea Day
- Day 4 - Sea Day on a Celebrity Cruise
- Day 5 - Falmouth Jamaica Cruise Port
- Day 6 - Georgetown Grand Cayman Cruise Port
- Day 7 - Sea Day on Celebrity Ascent
Padrino's Cuban Restaurant Review With Photos
Traveling to Southern Florida provides one with ample opportunity to indulge in authentic Cuban cuisine!
Seeing as we already respected our Pittsburgh roots with a couple of trips to Primanti Bros, it was time to nod to my Cuban heritage with a visit to Padrino's.
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale Florida
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine is a family owned restaurant with a few locations in South Florida and has been rated Best Cuban Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine multiple years in a row!
Padrino's Menu
Padrino's serves up some of the most popular cuban dishes like a cubano (cuban sandwich), pan con bistec (palomilla steak sandwich), ropa vieja (shredded flank steak), lechon asado (slow roasted pork marinated in citrus mojo), arroz con pollo (yellow rice with chicken and chorizo) and paella (all your favorite seafood cooked with yellow rice).
Padrino's Menu | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Frijoles negros (black beans), maduros (sweet plantains), tostones (green plantains) and boiled yucca make for classic cuban side dishes.
For dessert try tres leches cake or cuban flan paired with a cafecito.
Padrino's drink menu
Looking for a cocktail? A classic Cuban Mojito will never steer you wrong!
Padrino's Drink Menu | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Still, if you're planning a Cuban Night or Havana Nights Dinner Party, you can get some inspiration from some of these cocktails and menu entries!
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PAdrino's Drink Specials
Padrino's runs some midweek drink specials including $6 mojitos on Mojito Tuesdays, Half off bottles for Wine Wednesdays, and half of sangria carafes on Sangria Thursdays.
Padrino's Drink Specials | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
If I was local, I would be stopping in on Tuesdays for Mojitos or Thursdays for Sangria, how about you?
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Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
There's plenty of seating inside and if you're more of a booth person, Padrino's has you covered!
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Enough decor, let's get to the grub.
Cubano - $13
Classic Cuban Sandwich of sliced ham, pork, swiss cheese, and pickles in a hot-pressed sandwich.
Cuban Sandwich at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Ropa Vieja - $13
Flavorful shredded beef, slowly cooked with green peppers and onions in a light tomato-based sauce, served with white rice & black beans and sweet plantains.
Ropa Vieja at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
PAella - $30
A combination of scallops, shrimp, mussels, flounder, chicken, and chorizo sausage cooked with a flavorful yellow rice. Served with sweet plantains.
Paella at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Combinacion Cubana - $18
Fiesta tostones, croquetas de jamon, picadillo empanadas, mariquitas and black bean salsa.
Combinación Cubana at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Now let's break down every part of this delicious Cuban Sampler Platter!
Mariquitas
Crispy plantain chips served with fresh black bean salsa and garlic mojo.
Mariquitas at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fiesta tostones + croquetas de jamon
In the foreground we have the croquetas de jamon - traditional ham croquettes.
Croquetas de jamon y fiesta tostones at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
In the background to the right with the glistening chunks of meat are the fiesta tostones. Pressed green plantains, topped with creole chicken or chorizo sausage, melted cheese and fresh pico de Gallo.
Picadillo Empanadas
Crispy pastry filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, served with homemade guava chutney
Picadillo Empanadas at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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As a media-cubana I can say I approve of Padrino's lol. Their food was great, beautifully presented and a solid representation of Cuban dishes I grew up loving along with some fun and modern twists.
I definitely recommend getting the 'cuban combination' platter as it is a great way to sample a variety of classic Cuban foods in one go.
This week's assignment: grab some friends on Thursday, split a 50% off carafe of sangria and nosh on some great Cuban Cuisine at Padrino's in Fort Lauderdale.
Dale! :)
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Primanti Bros Review Florida - with pics!
Primanti's is a Pittsburgh institution serving up unique sandwiches with French fries and Cole slaw not to mention delicious pizza.
But did you know they also have Florida locations?!
Primanti Bros at 901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
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Where is Fort Lauderdale Beach Primanti Bros?
Located at 901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States, this Primanti's location is open 24 hours a day!
Breakfast at Primanti's
Primanti's serves breakfast every day!
If you're up early, stop in at Primanti's for Homestyle Breakfast from 8am to 10:45am every day.
Primanti Brother's in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lunch at Primanti's
In our case, we stopped in for a lunch seasoned with nostalgia.
Nostalgic Pittsburgh icons adorn this Florida Primanti's location
Primanti Sandwiches are famously topped with fresh-cut French fries and Cole slaw - a must try!
Primanti's Pitts-Burger - #2 Best Seller - $8.99
The number 2 best seller at Primanti's is the Pitts-burger.
It only seemed appropriate for literal Pittsburghers to order this sandwich.
The Pitts-Burger at Primanti's - a Beef hamburger on fresh Italian bread, topped with coleslaw, French fries, provolone cheese, and tomatoes
And look at all the fries and cole slaw piled on there! :)
Primantis French Fries - $5.29
Fresh fried French fries at Primanti's
Almost Famous Chili with Italian Bread - $5.29
I got a bowl of chili on a whim and oh my was it delicious!
It was a thick chili, served with that fresh Italian bread. Comforting and delicious, an easy recommendation!
Primanti Brothers Receipt
There are not too many places that 5 adults can eat quality food for $48.73 total.
5 can dine for under $50 (before tip!)
PSA: No Credit Cards!
Does Primanti Bros Ft Lauderdale take credit cards?
No. Primanti's is a cash only establishment. With prices like this.. we're okay with it! ;)
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Eating at Primanti's Twice in Two Days!
Primanti's was so tasty, reasonably priced, and conveniently located (We were staying at Gallery One Double Tree by Hilton - Photo Review Here • Check Current Prices Here) that we decided to come back the next night for pizza!
Primanti Brothers at Night
Here are some reasons Primanti's pizza is the best pizza in Fort Lauderdale Beach:
- Dough made fresh 24 hours a day
- "Home-Cooked" tomato sauce
- 100% Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
- Hand-Tossed Pies
What makes Primanti's Pizza so special
Primanti's Cheese Pizza - 14" $15.89 or 18" $18.89
Look how crisp that undercarriage looks!
Fort Lauderdale Beach Primanti's Menu
If you'd like to plan ahead so you can bring enough cash ;), here's the menu for Primanti' Brother's Pizza & Grill in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Primanti's Menu
The phone number for Ft. Lauderdale Primanti's is 954-565-0605
Florida Primanti's Review
If you're a Steelers fan who finds yourself in ftl or anyone who spent their summers riding the Log Jammer at Kennywood growing up, you're going to get the warm and fuzzies at Primanti's.
Next time I will try the Triple Chocolate Brownies - "They're REALLY GOOD!"
If you're not from Pittsburgh and never heard of Primanti's then you'll be sure to love this no frills, affordable sandwich and pizza shop on Fort Lauderdale Beach. It's rare to find taste at this value in the area.
And if you're not typically a cole slaw fan - honestly neither am I - but you should still try it on your sandwich. It's not a mayonnaise-y slaw, so you may be surprised to find you like it more than you expect!
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