Dinner was sometimes formal, with ties and jackets for the men and evening dress for the ladies. Some dinners were more casual but the decor of the ship's lounge and dining room were never casual. Wood paneling, table linens and well appointed surroundings. This photo shows dinner being set and awaiting us. Wine was served with every meal, champaign sometimes, or a drink of your choice. When the dining room bar was open, the Lido deck bar was closed.
Evening meals offered a variety of foods, a choice of meat or fish, soups, salads, desserts, etc. On one occasion I asked a serving crew member if choices were limited and his answer was no. If everyone ordered the same dish, they always ensured "two of everything", meaning everyone could have the same entree choice.
The Sea Cloud is equipped with large food storage, including modern refrigeration equipment. When frozen foods were first introduced (by Birdseye, a General Foods company) Marjorie Post was quick to have freezers installed on the Sea Cloud. This was the 1930s.
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