SEATTLE, April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dining is
about to reach new heights in the cruise industry as
Seabourn announces its partnership with world-renowned
American chef and restaurateur Thomas
Keller. The culinary genius behind a trio of
Michelin-starred restaurants – The French Laundry, Per Se, and Bouchon – Keller will bring his
award-winning French and American cuisine to the ultra-luxury
cruise line in 2015, adding new flavors and flair to complement
Seabourn's already celebrated cuisine.
Chef Keller will develop an array of dishes, ranging from
appetizers to entrees to desserts for multiple dining venues aboard
Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and Seabourn
Quest beginning early fall 2015. The culinary creations will be
prepared with high quality ingredients and to exact specifications,
resulting in an unrivaled dining experience like no other at
sea.
In addition, Seabourn will partner with Keller to introduce a
new signature restaurant that will be revealed early next spring on
Seabourn Quest before being expanded to the entire fleet,
including the line's two new ships designed by Adam D. Tihany –
Seabourn Encore launching in late 2016 and Seabourn
Ovation launching in early spring 2018. Keller will also
advise on various aspects of the line's culinary operations,
sharing his expertise and vision.
"There is really no chef more accomplished or held in higher
esteem than Chef Keller, and we are both honored and delighted to
have a restaurateur of his stature take our onboard culinary
offerings to an even higher level," said Seabourn President
Richard Meadows. "His culinary
talent and sophisticated cuisine are beyond compare and the perfect
match for our guests. We have no doubt our guests will be as
excited as we are to taste and enjoy Chef Keller's dishes on our
ships."
"There's an inherent alignment of our philosophies, which makes
our collaboration with Seabourn an exciting new opportunity for our
restaurant group. We look forward to sharing our best practices and
repertoire with Seabourn's outstanding culinary team," said
Thomas Keller, Chef/Proprietor
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group.
Long a culinary leader in the cruise industry, Seabourn offers
award-winning cuisine and gourmet dining experiences that rival the
world's finest restaurants. For the past two years, Seabourn has
been honored as the "Best Culinary Cruise Line" in the
SAVEUR Culinary Travel Awards for 2013 and 2014.
Seabourn's intimate ships offer key elements that set the line
apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas;
superb dining in a choice of venues; complimentary open bars
throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch and dinner;
award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes
guests feel right at home on board. The ships travel the globe
throughout the year, sailing to many of the world's most desirable
destinations, including marquee cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
and lesser-known ports and hideaways.
Keller is globally-renowned for his culinary skills and
exceptionally high standards, and has established a collection of
12 restaurants and bakeries that set a new paradigm within the
hospitality profession. He is the first and only American-born chef
to hold multiple three-star ratings from the prestigious Michelin
Guide, as well as the first American male chef to be designated a
Chevalier of The French Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in
France. He has received countless
accolades, including The Culinary Institute of
America's "Chef of the Year" Award and the James Beard
Foundation's "Outstanding Chef" and "Outstanding Restaurateur"
Awards. His restaurant properties are located in Beverly Hills, Yountville, Calif., Las Vegas and New
York, and include Per Se,
Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery and Ad Hoc. In January of 2015, as
President for Ment'or BKB, a foundation he co-founded with Chefs
Daniel Boulud and Jerome Bocuse, he lead Team USA to a historic silver win in the Bocuse
d'Or competition in Lyon, France.
Chef Keller has also authored five cookbooks and is publisher of
Finesse Magazine.
For more details about the award-winning Seabourn fleet, or to
explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options,
contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at
1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top
travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers
of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel +
Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Its stylish,
distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with no more than 300 suites
- Unique itineraries visiting must-see cities and hidden gems
where larger ships cannot follow
- Intuitive, gracious service provided by a staff passionate
about pleasing our guests
- Spacious all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views –
many with verandas
- Gourmet dining experiences as fine as the best restaurants
anywhere
- Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured with lunch
and dinner
Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA,
P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn is a
brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL) and (NYSE:
CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World
Heritage, and also supports the Ocean Conservation & Tourism
Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of best practices
for protecting the marine environment.
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