For all our Regent friends who want to know how we liked last night's preview of the "new" Sette Mari restaurant, I must say we were not that impressed. The menu, even after being explained by our waitress, was extensive and confusing. Menu items were Italian dishes but not prepared by an Italian chef. The minestrone soup, for example, had barley instead of pasta and practically no tomatoes. I had cioppino (fish stew) with a nice variety of seafoods but they were overcooked and broth was tasteless. Rebecca had veal with limone. The veal scallopini (two pieces) were perfectly round and not typical looking. Adding capers would have helped this dish. Lasagna was very nice however. I am not sure they should change La Veranda restaurant at night into an Italian format unless the food is Italian. In case you are wondering, veal parmesan was not on the menu.
It is just now noon and we have both finished our workouts and will be going up to the pool deck where they have prepared a seafood extravaganza (buffet). This afternoon we will be going to hear Terry Breen's lecture on "Montevideo, Uruguay", where we will be docking tomorrow morning at 10am. Tonight is the Captain's Farewell cocktail party and dinner for the passengers who will be disembarking when we arrive in Buenos Aires. Dress will be formal tonight so I get to wear my tux again. We have received an invitation to dine with the Staff Captain (second in command on the bridge) tonight.
Beautiful day with smooth seas, lots of sun, and mid 70's.
