How is the appetizer presented? Does it come by on a tray for you to select from? or do you choose two of the three from the menu? It sounds like tables are no longer set as befoer with linens, bread plate, salt/pepper, water glass, silverware...is that all presented on the main tray now and then individual plates removed from there as needed?
I always liked how tables were dressed a la carte like a restaurant. Took away the airplane feel of the inflight service.