SEATTLE, April 21, 2014
/CNW/ - Holland America Line is
enhancing the Terrace Grill on its 15 premium ships and rebranding
the popular lunch spot as "Dive-In at the Terrace Grill." The
outdoor bistro-style grill area by the ships' Lido pool will
feature new signature burgers, hot dogs and fries.
The first ships to open the new gourmet grill were ms
Eurodam, ms Amsterdam and ms Maasdam.
The remaining ships in the fleet will be opening Dive-In at the
Terrace Grill throughout summer 2014. The areas will be decorated
with new Dive-In signage and decor.
"We're always listening to our guests and travel partners for
ideas to evolve the dining experience on our ships with new
concepts, and the Dive-In is an exciting enhancement to our
culinary offerings," said Richard Meadows, executive vice president
of sales, marketing and guest programs for Holland America Line.
"For a casual meal, Dive-In offers a delicious choice with a
gourmet twist."
All of the signature burgers are hand-formed, freshly made beef
patties featuring Holland America Line's secret Dive-In Sauce,
chop-chop lettuce and sliced tomato on a toasted brioche bun in
addition to other accoutrements. Guests can choose from burgers
such as The Gainer, which is served with a mound of crispy frizzled
onions; The Cannonball with Gouda cheese, applewood smoked bacon
and sweet caramelized onions; and The High-Dive with cheddar
cheese. Guests in the mood for chicken can choose The Back Flip
chicken breast burger topped with guacamole and all the burger
dressings, while vegetarians can sample The Freestyle, a vegetarian
burger with grilled portabella mushroom topped with melting Gouda
and cheddar cheeses, avocado and Dive-In sauce.
"I applaud the creativity and skills of our culinary team to
come up with a tasty menu that could be a stand-alone bistro grill
on land," said Michael Smith, senior vice president,
marine hotel operations for Holland America Line. "It's been a
fantastic hit with our guests so far and we know it will continue
to be very popular."
Signature hot dogs feature Nathan's Famous all beef dogs, all
served with Dive-In Sauce in a poppy-seed bun. The Dive-In Dog is
topped with American-style mustard and a mound of crispy frizzled
onions; The Dog Paddle is topped with sauerkraut, crispy bacon bits
and German mustard, while The Dunkin' Dog is topped with melty cheese sauce,
pickled jalapenos and chopped red onions.
No hamburger or hot dog would be complete without Dive-In French
Fries, and guests can order them three ways: traditional, topped
with Dive-In Sauce or smothered in melty cheese sauce.
The existing Taco Bar will continue to be available with the
Dive-In at the Terrace Grill. Guests make their own taco with
handmade tortillas or hard taco shells and a selection of popular
condiments and fillings including chicken, beef and pork.
Holland America Line's
Culinary Program
Extraordinary culinary experiences are a
hallmark of every Holland America Line vacation with a wide range
of superb cuisine that ranges from regional specialties and
itinerary-based dishes to traditional favorites. From simple to
gourmet, every dish is prepared with the freshest, highest quality
ingredients by professional, dedicated culinary staff.
Award-winning Master Chef Rudi Sodamin serves as Holland America
Line's culinary consultant for the line's fleet of five-star ships.
Sodamin also is chairman of the line's Culinary Council which
includes renowned international chefs Johnnie Boer,
David
Burke, Elizabeth Falkner, Jacques Torres
and Mark
Best.
The premium ships feature award-winning alternative restaurants
Tamarind, a Pan-Asian food concept, the Pinnacle Grill steak and
seafood venue and Canaletto, a fine dining Italian eatery. In
addition, exclusive restaurant evenings in the Pinnacle Grill
feature "An Evening at Le Cirque," which brings the famed New York
City Le Cirque restaurant to guests on board Holland America Line,
and "A Taste of De Librije" that features the cuisine of Culinary
Council member and Michelin Star Chef Jonnie Boer.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a
travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or
visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 15 ships offers
more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries, territories or
dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven
continents and highlights include Antarctica,
South
America, Australia/New Zealand
and Asia voyages; four annual Grand
Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico,
Canada/New England, Europe and
Panama Canal. The line currently has a new ship on order from
Fincantieri shipyard for delivery in February 2016.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that
showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine
magazine—a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60
celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking
demonstrations and classes—Explorations Café powered by The
New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows,
teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities
highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream
Beds.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a proud member of World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival
Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and
Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment
to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people
to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a
variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's
most desirable destinations. Visit us at
www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.
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