Crystal Cruises line adds comfort food, Asian-style  This item
was written by Larry Bleiberg, former travel editor of The
Dallas Morning News and Coastal Living magazine. He is serving
as Guest Editor of The Cruise Log while USA TODAY Cruise Editor
Gene Sloan is away.  Crystal Cruises, known for its luxury ships
and gourmet fare, is adding comfort food to the menu on its
Crystal Serenity ship.  But this isn't your Mom's meatloaf and
mashed potatoes. Instead, think steamed dumplings, noodles and
fried rice. The down-home Chinese food will be served in the
ship's Tastes Café, a casual alternative to its decidedly
upscale Nobu specialty restaurant.  PHOTO GALLERY:  Tour a
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booking a cruise  The line just didn't order Chinese take-out to
plan its menu. It says its culinary team spent more than 18
months visiting dumpling and noodle houses across Asia, and
lining up suppliers for the necessary ingredients and cooking
equipment.  The menu will include dis