If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Crystal Cruises' Annual Wine & Food Festival!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Crystal and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Crystal Cruises' 8th Annual Wine & Food Festival Spotlights Award-Winning International Talent on 16 Worldwide Voyages 2004 Culinary Cruises Feature Leaders of Cuisine, Masters of Wine And the Best Young Chefs of Italy LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 In what is fast becoming one of the culinary world's most recognized events, Crystal Cruises' 8th Annual Wine & Food Festival is attracting the attention of an international roster of acclaimed chefs and wine experts representing both hot new talent and established masters. On 16 voyages in 2004, prestigious names such as world-renowned Master Chef Anton Mosimann of London's Chateau Mosimann-Private Dining Club, alumni of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs -- Campanile's Nancy Silverton, Popina's Randy Lewis, The Village Pub's Mark Sullivan -- and celebrated chefs from The Leading Hotels of the World -- One Aldwych Hotel's Mark Gregory, Orchid Restaurant's Darryl Fujita, and Andrea Manzoni of Florence's Hotel Regency -- join an award-winning team of chefs and noted wine aficionados aboard Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. As the luxury line prepares to host its annual event, some of the most respected names in wine, such as Master of Wine John Clevely, former managing director of Veuve Cliquot/U.K.; David Stevens, first president of the Masters of Wine Institute; Andrea Fulton, winery sommelier at Justin Winery in Paso Robles, CA; and, Robin Kelly O'Conner, U.S. Liaison for the Bordeaux Wine Bureau, among others, will share their expertise and passion for wine, offering personal and professional insight into the world's best vintages. The 2004 Wine & Food Festival features repeat performances by celebrated experts of gastronomy, including culinary icon Andre Soltner, former owner/chef of one of America's best restaurants, New York's Lutece; Hawaiian star chef Sam Choy, chef/owner of Diamond Head restaurant; and author Leslie Sbrocco, wine journalist for New York Times Online and the San Francisco Chronicle -- all onboard to inspire guests with their knowledge and passion for food and wine with special menus, exclusive tastings, and insightful lectures and demonstrations. "We are thrilled and honored to once again have attracted the attention of the world's leaders in cuisine and wine," says Toni Neumeister, Crystal's vice president, food and beverage operations. "Each year, this event is received with increased anticipation not only by our discerning clientele, but also by our own culinary team as it affords them a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and styles, while being on the cutting edge of restaurant trends." Consider, for example, Crystal Serenity's 12-day "Iberian Sunsets" from London to Athens departing May 13, with Rino Pennucci, executive chef of Relais Le Jardin restaurant at Florence's Hotel Regency, nominated as best hotel restaurant by the Touring Guide, and Don Hewiston, proprietor of Cork & Bottle Wind Bar in London, wine book author and journalist. Crystal Harmony's 12-day "Alaskan Majesty" cruise roundtrip from San Francisco departing June 11 promises exclusive insights into what has been described as the "poshest pub around" when San Francisco Bay-area's own Mark Sullivan, executive chef at the award-winning The Village Pub, teams up with pub owner and wine director, Tim Stannard. Brooke Vosika, executive chef of New York's famed Four Seasons Hotel who was recently named one of the top chefs in the U.S. by France's highly acclaimed Bocuse D'Or competition, and David Gordon, sommelier of New York's Tribeca Grill, and producer/distributor of Bacchus and Jeanne Marie wines, join Crystal Symphony's "Autumn Spectacular," an 11-day journey from New York to Montreal departing September 20. During each cruise, guests will be treated to a specially prepared four-course dinner featuring each chef's signature dishes utilizing the sailing region's freshest ingredients, matched with wine pairings by the guest wine expert. The menu, showcasing an appetizer; soup, salad or pasta; seafood/fish and meat entrees; and dessert, is offered to all guests in the Crystal Dining Room. By day, the visiting chef will also demonstrate cooking techniques, share recipes and tips, and participate in question and answer sessions. Crystal's master sommeliers and other guest wine experts will lead guests through wine tastings to enjoy and compare appellations, vintages and varietals; learn the history of wine in the regions sailed; receive valuable hints on choosing and pairing wines, and become more familiar with Crystal's cellar of more than 200 selections, one of the most extensive at sea. These tastings feature the renowned Riedel Tasting Glass, which allows guests to evaluate different wines in a short period of time, while improving several aspects of judging wine. "Our Wine & Food Festival cruises present such a positive experience for all involved -- from the guests to the visiting chefs to the Crystal culinary team," Neumeister continues. "Our clientele is treated to exclusive meals shared by some of the world's most celebrated names in cuisine, our visiting chefs have an opportunity to explore the world, and our own award-winning culinary staff reaps the benefit of continuing education under the tutelage of innovative experts." In addition to the Wine & Food Festival cruises, Crystal continues on its worldwide journey to advance the culinary arts, leading the way with innovative programs such as its recently announced "Best Young Chefs of Italy," a collaborative effort with long-time partner Piero Selvaggio, proprietor of the acclaimed Valentino restaurants. Crystal welcomes the future stars of the culinary world -- such as Walter Ferreto, the hot new talent at Il Ristorante Albergo, Il Cascinolenuovo and Pisterna in Italy's Piedmont region, and Ciccio Sultano of Sicily's famed Duomo Restaurant -- on board to work alongside its own chefs to create exclusive menus featured seasonally at Selvaggio's "Valentino at Prego," the Italian specialty restaurant aboard Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Crystal's devotion to cuisine is further evidenced by its alliances with some of the world's most celebrated names in food, wine and hospitality -- Nobu Matsuhisa brings his legendary cuisine to the aptly-named "Sushi Bar" and "Silk Road Restaurant" aboard Crystal Serenity; and Wolfgang Puck's acclaimed Santa Monica-based restaurant, Chinois on Main, is showcased at "Jade Garden," the intimate Asian specialty restaurant aboard Crystal Symphony. Crystal's three sister ships -- the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony and the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity -- are among the most spacious and luxurious vessels cruising the world. Their unique size in the luxury market allows for smooth sailing and a wide range of innovative facilities, generous amenities and elegant accommodations. The Six-Star rated liners feature grand lounges, a lavish spa outfitted in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, extensive exercise facilities, complimentary golf, yoga and Pilates instruction, Asian and Italian specialty restaurants, the only Caesars Palace at Sea Casino afloat, and the popular Computer University@Sea, offering 24-hour e-mail and internet access, as well as hands-on instruction, expansive decks, two pools, award-winning cuisine and entertainment, and exquisitely appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. The luxury liners have won the travel industry's most distinguished hospitality awards and guidebook ratings, including the best large-ship line award in the most recent readers' surveys conducted by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. Crystal Cruises is booked exclusively through professional travel agents. For a complimentary copy of the 2004 Cruise Atlas and a Wine& Food Festival brochure, call 800.820.6663. Visit the website: www.crystalcruises.com . Please note: Following is Crystal Cruises 2004 Wine & Food Festival schedule. Guest chefs and wine experts are subject to change. Crystal Cruises' 2004 Wine & Food Festival Crystal Harmony January 24 Hawaii 10 days round-trip Honolulu February 3 Hawaii 10 days round-trip Honolulu February 13 Hawaii 10 days round-trip Honolulu June 11 Alaska/Canada 12 days round-trip San Francisco June 23 Alaska/Canada 12 days round-trip San Francisco September 3 Alaska/Canada 12 days round-trip San Francisco Crystal Symphony May 23 Baltic 11 days London to Stockholm July 8 British Isles 11 days London to Paris September 20 Canada/USA 11 days New York to Montreal Crystal Serenity January 19 World Cruise 26 days Los Angeles to Yokohama February 15 World Cruise 22 days Yokohama to Singapore March 8 World Cruise 29 days Singapore to Cape Town April 6 World Cruise 29 days Cape Town to New York May 13 Mediterranean 12 days London to Athens July 25 Mediterranean 12 days Venice to Rome August 18 Mediterranean 12 days Barcelona to Venice |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Crystal's 2004 Theme Cruise Line-Up! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 0 | February 3rd, 2004 01:44 PM |
Myanmar - The Internet Travel Guide (FAQ) (part 1/2) | http://www.pmgeiser.ch, Peter M. Geiser | Asia | 0 | December 27th, 2003 09:14 AM |
Guidebook Awards Crystal Cruises! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 1 | December 11th, 2003 03:28 AM |
Expanded Wine Program! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 7 | November 13th, 2003 03:36 AM |
Crystal Cruises Wins World's Best Award! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 1 | October 24th, 2003 10:34 PM |