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Post by FNS on Sept 8, 2011 12:44:44 GMT -8
Was there ever galley service on the Lofall-South Point run at any time? I did observe the galley as being open and serving aboard the TILLIKUM in 1980. The KULSHAN had no galley, but a coffee machine was in her cabin (if it ain't broken). I was really surprised to see the galley open on that short a run. The RHODODENDRON, which was the main ferry on that run until the original Hood Canal Bridge was opened, had a galley. Whether it was used or not is something a historian, who would be elder than I am, can answer. It was open on the Columbia Beach run as well as the Keystone run. She lost it in her 1991 refit.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jan 19, 2012 12:32:51 GMT -8
Only one vessel has galley service today. From the service bulletin:
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Post by zargoman on Jan 30, 2012 23:18:43 GMT -8
They are not missing out on much. The traffic was super low on that day at Bremerton. I think only 45ish cars on the 6:20 and only 150 combined pax on it. So many people stayed home.
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Post by Neil on Feb 4, 2012 22:32:00 GMT -8
They had galley service on the Kitsap today. How does the Kitsap's galley compare to that on the good old Entinia? Or the Willipa? Or all those other vessels in your sig that I don't quite remember...
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jul 27, 2012 22:38:30 GMT -8
ok I was on the Yakima today and I bought a bottled water as I was thirsty and a Chicken Wrap from the Galley. My report is the Chicken Wrap was pretty good but it was a little expensive. $9 for a bottled water and a Wrap is a bit much. I thought about trying one of their cheeseburgers but I figured I would be having Triple O's on the SOVI coming back tonight so I dident. Has WSF always had the same food provider??? Cause years ago I remember being on the international boat and I dident think the food was all that good but it looked like it might of improved. I could be wrong though.
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 28, 2012 5:33:52 GMT -8
It hasn't always been the same foodservice contractors, but Olympic Cascade has held the contract for the last eight years. The menu on the Chelan is slightly different than the other boats, owing to her "refurbished" galley; other than that, it doesn't seem like the menu has changed much over my tenure with WSF. And that's through two foodservice vendors.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2012 17:00:16 GMT -8
Why does Washington State ferries close the galley on the Kennewick and all the vessels in the San Juan Islands?
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 1, 2013 5:14:59 GMT -8
Why does Washington State ferries close the galley on the Kennewick and all the vessels in the San Juan Islands? WSF doesn't actually close them; they allow the vendor who runs the galleys to close them. A slight difference. The vendors only took the contract with the understanding that they could close those galleys during those "low ridership" seasons, and thus not lose pots of money. Or so they claim.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Dec 16, 2015 8:15:49 GMT -8
This morning I overheard a conversation between a galley worker and a customer and the galley worker said that WSF may be going back to having a single vendor for the galley service on all routes.
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Post by Barnacle on Dec 18, 2015 13:02:15 GMT -8
This morning I overheard a conversation between a galley worker and a customer and the galley worker said that WSF may be going back to having a single vendor for the galley service on all routes. I've heard that rumor floating around a bit as well, and with the vending machines tied in too. Don't know how much tonnage that has, though.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 29, 2016 10:00:35 GMT -8
New cruising cuisine choices ahead for Washington State Ferries passengersDate: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Contact: Ian Sterling, WSF communications, 206-714-1556SEATTLE – When it came time for Washington State Ferries to put its vending, galley-service and other retail-concession contracts out to bid, the organization put the customer experience at the center of its request for proposals. On Monday, March 28, WSF chose hospitality-and-retail company Centerplate following a competitive-proposal process involving eight firms that provide various services. “Our customers see ferries as more than transit,” said WSF Community Services and Planning Director Kristina Arsenault. “Our system’s vessels and terminals are valued community gathering places, and the food, drink and spaces should reflect that. Centerplate’s proposal offers spaces and products that reflect the unique local character of our region to commuters and tourists alike.” WSF chose Centerplate for its ability to expand service, offer a variety of local food brands and improve reliability across all 10 of WSF’s ferry routes. The company’s contract is for the system-wide galley service; system-wide vending; the Anacortes Ferry Terminal café; and the Seattle and Anacortes Ferry Terminal news, convenience and book stores. Centerplate’s proposal outlines the following features: Consistent hours of service across the system, with additional service in the San Juan Islands. Creative, fresh and healthful product offerings, including local brands such as Hempler’s beef and ham, Uli’s sausage, Beecher’s cheese, and Stimson Estate Cellars wine. Creative concepts for using existing spaces, such as opening additional coffee and beer kiosks on the Jumbo Mark II class ferries. Promotions and incentives, such as commuter-reward programs. Centerplate brings more than 23 years of experience of providing concessions in a maritime environment for The Steamship Authority in Massachusetts. The company also operates concessions at Safeco Field; Tacoma Dome; and other public venues in Spokane, Yakima, Portland and Vancouver, BC. WSF expects the transition from existing concessionaires to Centerplate for the selected services to be complete by mid-June. Proposal evaluation for food-and-beverage services at the Seattle Ferry Terminal will be completed soon. wsdot.wa.gov/News/2016/03/29_WSF.htm
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Post by paulvanb on Mar 29, 2016 16:02:57 GMT -8
Just as long as there is beer, I'm good with it.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Apr 12, 2016 2:48:48 GMT -8
Apparently, the current vendor is filing an appeal. There was a story on KOMO News tonight about it.
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 12, 2016 4:51:10 GMT -8
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Post by KE7JFF on May 4, 2016 3:14:48 GMT -8
Centerplate I know in Portland runs concessions at Providence Park for the Timbers; its not the best food nor the worst; I do know they use Olympia Provisions for meats...
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Post by Steve Rosenow on May 10, 2016 23:49:01 GMT -8
Apparently, the current vendor is filing an appeal. There was a story on KOMO News tonight about it. If Centerplate can deliver a better product, and make their services available to ALL of the ferry routes that offer food, I'm all for it. Here is a link to that article: *SNIP* The only thing that would have me on board with any of this, is if the new vendor had breakfast burritos that are just as good as the ones Olympic Cascade provide. My wife and I absolutely love the breakfast burritos they have. By far the best I've ever had, for sure.
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Post by Barnacle on May 11, 2016 6:42:04 GMT -8
If Centerplate can deliver a better product, and make their services available to ALL of the ferry routes that offer food, I'm all for it. Here is a link to that article: *SNIP* The only thing that would have me on board with any of this, is if the new vendor had breakfast burritos that are just as good as the ones Olympic Cascade provide. My wife and I absolutely love the breakfast burritos they have. By far the best I've ever had, for sure. What is magical about the breakfast burritos for you? I think the last one I ate used pre-fabricated eggs, diced up sausage patty, Jo-Jo-type potato wedges, and American cheese in its construction.
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Post by Mike C on May 11, 2016 10:19:17 GMT -8
If Centerplate can deliver a better product, and make their services available to ALL of the ferry routes that offer food, I'm all for it. Here is a link to that article: *SNIP* The only thing that would have me on board with any of this, is if the new vendor had breakfast burritos that are just as good as the ones Olympic Cascade provide. My wife and I absolutely love the breakfast burritos they have. By far the best I've ever had, for sure. The two times I had a breakfast burrito on WSF (once on the Kitsap and once on the Kaleetan), I got food poisoning both times. Have not eaten on a WSF vessel since (on the advice of a regular on WSF and fellow member of this forum). So brutal.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on May 11, 2016 23:40:18 GMT -8
The only thing that would have me on board with any of this, is if the new vendor had breakfast burritos that are just as good as the ones Olympic Cascade provide. My wife and I absolutely love the breakfast burritos they have. By far the best I've ever had, for sure. What is magical about the breakfast burritos for you? I think the last one I ate used pre-fabricated eggs, diced up sausage patty, Jo-Jo-type potato wedges, and American cheese in its construction. The fact that they used Jo-Jo potato wedges in them. It was a different taste. Of course, I can't say I've ever had food poisoning from any of the ones I've had, and I've ate plenty of them aboard the Kitsap and Kaleetan both.
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Post by Barnacle on May 12, 2016 9:06:23 GMT -8
What is magical about the breakfast burritos for you? I think the last one I ate used pre-fabricated eggs, diced up sausage patty, Jo-Jo-type potato wedges, and American cheese in its construction. The fact that they used Jo-Jo potato wedges in them. It was a different taste. Of course, I can't say I've ever had food poisoning from any of the ones I've had, and I've ate plenty of them aboard the Kitsap and Kaleetan both. Ah, okay. You've probably gathered that I remained unmoved by the experience. It filled the void, I'll grant you, and I found it preferable to the breakfast sandwiches (familiarity breeding contempt and all that), but I haven't had one in a long time.
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Post by Mike C on May 12, 2016 10:17:45 GMT -8
Of course, I can't say I've ever had food poisoning from any of the ones I've had, and I've ate plenty of them aboard the Kitsap and Kaleetan both. It's probably a stomach resilience thing - you could very well have the same experience with White Spot on BCF
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Post by Steve Rosenow on May 12, 2016 22:40:26 GMT -8
Of course, I can't say I've ever had food poisoning from any of the ones I've had, and I've ate plenty of them aboard the Kitsap and Kaleetan both. It's probably a stomach resilience thing - you could very well have the same experience with White Spot on BCF I've been known to douse some of my food in copious amounts of Tabasco sauce (the original red bottle) so yeah, it pretty much is a stomach resilience thing. LOL
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Post by Barnacle on May 13, 2016 13:59:28 GMT -8
It's probably a stomach resilience thing - you could very well have the same experience with White Spot on BCF I've been known to douse some of my food in copious amounts of Tabasco sauce (the original red bottle) so yeah, it pretty much is a stomach resilience thing. LOL Or the gastronomic equivalent of hand sanitizer...
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jul 26, 2016 9:14:38 GMT -8
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Post by SS San Mateo on Aug 31, 2016 9:16:46 GMT -8
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