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Anyone who’s ever been on a cruise will tell you that there’s no shortage of food onboard. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks can be had at your leisure on the Lido deck — but as tempting as the buffet may be, there are some real finds to be had onboard … some may even change your life! Here are a few of my favorite cruise food picks that have me dreaming for more, long after my vacation has come to an end.<\/p>

Best Appetizer: Slow-Braised Pork Belly from Ji Ji Asian Kitchen<\/strong><\/p>

Listen very closely because I’m going to share the single best bite of food that I have ever had in my entire life. This little morsel isn’t found at a fancy restaurant in NYC, Miami or London — it’s from Ji Ji Asian Kitchen<\/a> on Carnival Sunshine. Surprised? So was I.<\/p>

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The moment I took my first bite of Ji Ji’s Slow-Braised Pork Belly it was as if angels were singing. I know this sounds dramatic, but all of my tablemates agreed that this was one of the most mouthwatering appetizers we’d ever had. And just to make sure this wasn’t a fluke, I returned to Ji Ji on Carnival Sunshine more than a year later and had the same experience with the pork belly. I would book a cruise just for this. No lie.<\/p>

Best Entrée: Grilled Cowboy Steak<\/strong><\/p>

When it comes to steak, you often get what you pay for. I know firsthand that a good quality ribeye at a fine steakhouse is no less than fifty bucks. And when I’m in the mood to splurge, I will happily pay the fee for a juicy cut of medium-rare beef.<\/p>

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One of the best steakhouse deals that I’ve come across in my travels is a complete three-course feast for $35 at Carnival’s Steakhouse<\/a>. Yes, you read that right: Appetizer, entrée and dessert for $35! And the quality is on-par with the most well-known premium steakhouses on land. My personal fave is the 18oz bone-in Grilled Cowboy Steak. It’s always perfectly cooked and each juicy bite melts in your mouth. You can’t find this quality for the price anywhere else.<\/p>

Best Dessert: Warm Chocolate Melting Cake<\/strong><\/p>

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A good burger is one of my biggest foodie pleasures. I’d like to think that my taste buds are well-versed when it comes to spotting a tasty beef patty loaded with melty cheese. And though I’ve probably had hundreds of different burgers over the course of my life, only a handful make the shortlist. One of the standouts is Guy’s Burger Joint<\/a>.<\/p>

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At first bite, I agreed that Guy’s Burgers were superb. But then I took another … and another and I just couldn’t stop until my ‘Strait Up’ was devoured. The beef was juicy, the cheese was melty and the bun was super soft. Guy’s special sauce makes this burger complete.<\/p>

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This post was created for Away We Go with Carnival<\/a>, the destination for getting in the getaway state of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>


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