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Fine Dining At Sea My Top Picks
Introduction • There can be no greater pleasure in life than enjoying a fine meal in a fabulous restaurant. • When you combine this with a fantastic cruise you create a dining experience that is truly unforgettable. • In recent years some of the world’s finest chefs have teamed up with some cruise lines to develop exciting menus and dining concepts. • Throughout this post I will explore my favourite restaurants at sea.
Todd English’s • One of my all-time favourite restaurants on-board a cruise ship is Todd English’s on-board the Queen Mary 2 • The restaurant and menu was developed in conjunction with celebrity chef, Todd English, whose distinctive style can be seen throughout the menu • Located on Deck 8 of the Queen Mary 2, the restaurant offers a sophisticated, candle light dining setting. My favourite dish was a venison loin on a bed of barley which was unbelievably tender and succulent.
Avon Resturant • The Avon restaurant on-board Fred Olsen Cruises Balmoral Ship is also worthy of a mention • The Avon Restaurant is located on deck 10 and is decorated in a sleek and contemporary style. One of my favourite aspects of this restaurant is the amazing floor to ceiling windows that provide fabulous views out to sea while you dine • With regards to the food, there is an amazing range of fish, fowl, red meat, pasta and vegetarian options on the menu which are all cooked in a distinctly British manner. • For anyone who is about to depart on a Balmoral Cruise I encourage them to visit the Avon Restaurant and sample the Lamb Loin Provencale.
Qsine • Celebrity Cruises appointed Chef Jacques Van Staden as their vice president of Food and Beverage Operations. The result of this appointment is a dining experience that is hard to match either on land or at sea. • Celebrity Cruises appointed Chef Jacques Van Staden as their vice president of Food and Beverage Operations. The result of this appointment is a dining experience that is hard to match either on land or at sea. • Menus and wine lists on iPads and dishes such as Sushi Lollipops create a fun and unique dining experience.
Red Ginger • Finally I would like to mention Red Ginger on-board the Oceania Marina ship • The menu was developed by world renowned master chef Jacques Pepin and includes classic Asian dishes with a modern twist • The actual restaurant itself deserves a mention itself. It is fabulously decorated with a distinctly oriental feel and creates an amazing atmosphere to enjoy a fine meal.
About the Author • Graham Urquhart is a food enthusiast and cruise fanatic. He writes for www.scotlandscruisecentre.co.uk and encourages interested people to view the latest Royal Caribbean cruises 2013