A Mediterranean Culinary Adventure Awaits Guests on Windstar's Wind Surf
04 Fevereiro 2010 - 4:23PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Dining Experience Debuts in Degrees Restaurant SEATTLE, Feb. 4
/PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet
of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of
the world's most treasured destinations, unveils its new dining
experience in Wind Surf's Degrees restaurant reflecting a
Mediterranean culinary journey of simple cooking and seasonal
preparations, showcasing authentic ingredients and classic
techniques. "We look forward to presenting our guests with yet
another degree of choice in dining and delivering a culinary
adventure highlighting the regional and local cuisine reflective of
destinations visited on our voyages," said Diane Moore, President
of Windstar Cruises. Degrees now features an innovative and stylish
Mediterranean menu created by David Shalleck who has worked for
over two decades in the culinary industry as a chef and television
producer alongside some of America's most celebrated chefs.
Shalleck is the author of the culinary travel memoir "Mediterranean
Summer" chronicling his experiences as a chef on a private sailing
yacht in France's Cote d' Azur and Italy's Costa Bella preparing
menus comprised exclusively of local ingredients, reflecting the
flavors of each port. Shalleck's book is the inspiration for
Degrees' new dining concept. "Our collaboration is a brilliant
partnership of shared vision and core values," said Shalleck. "The
results are an alluring menu program that brings guests closer to a
destination and supports lasting taste memories." Shalleck has
spent time aboard Wind Surf alongside Windstar's executive chef and
culinary team, perfecting the Mediterranean menu and overseeing the
launch. The spirited menus comprise 70 new recipes and use
ingredients indigenous to local cuisines with flavors and styles of
cooking inherent of Windstar's destinations. Guests enjoy an
evening starting with amuse bouche, followed by a selection of
first courses, then on to pastas and soups, followed by a variety
of entrees and side dishes and ultimately finishing with an
assortment of desserts to choose from. Highlights of the menu
include: Baccala Mantecato - a delicate creamy blend of salt cod
and potatoes; Canape Pissaladierre - a caramelized onion tartlet
with Nicoise black olives; Assiette Charcuterie - Spanish pork loin
lomo, French saucisson, Italian speck and celery root remoulade;
Pulpo "a la Plancha" - braised and griddled octopus with potatoes
and spicy chorizo sausage; Provencal Squash and Leek Soup; Griddled
Tuna "Misticanza;" Fish in Crazy Water; Pan Roast Duck Breast with
Apricots; Double-Cut Lamb Chops; Honey-Coated Calmyrna Figs and
Whipped Mascarpone in a Pistachio Tuile; and Panna Cotta with
Pineapples and Dark Rum Syrup. While there is no additional charge
for dining at Degrees which accommodates 90 guests, reservations
are recommended. Degrees new dining concept is part of Windstar's
previously announced next phase of its Degrees of Difference
initiative, adding amenities and enhancements to its luxurious
ships. About David Shalleck Chef David Shalleck is the founder of
VOLOCHEF® Culinary Solutions offering specialized services to the
hospitality and media industries as well as private dining for
special occasions and events. Shalleck has run the kitchens in
noted restaurants and cooked for events in New York, San Francisco,
the Napa Valley, Provence, and throughout many of Italy's famous
regions. As a television culinary producer, he has worked alongside
some of America's most celebrated chefs and hosts. Recent credits
include the PBS series "More Fast Food My Way" and "Artist's Table"
with Jacques Pepin, "Made in Spain" with Jose Andres, "Chef's Story
at the French Culinary Institute," and with Cat Cora on the Food
Network's "Iron Chef America." About Windstar Cruises Windstar
Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering
without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and
secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying
just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to
nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the
Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including
brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel
agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises
online at http://www.windstarcruises.com/. Windstar is a division
of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC. For More Information:
Vanessa Bloy 206.733.2970 DATASOURCE: Windstar Cruises CONTACT:
Vanessa Bloy of Windstar Cruises, +1-206-733-2970, Web Site:
http://www.windstarcruises.com/
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