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MacNeil-JA11-10538.qxd 9/27/11 12:19 PM Page 1 The Holland America Line is one of the cruise industry’s leading culinary innovators, offering an exciting menu of dining options aboard the 15 ships in its fleet. From award-winning alternative venues to creative selections in the main dining room, guests can choose from a wide array of flavorful dishes, made with the finest ingredients. An alternative, vegetarian-only menu is new to the Holland America Line culinary experience. The special, 22-dish vegetarian and vegan menu highlights vegetables and other healthy ingredients in vibrant, flavorful recipes, available upon request at no extra cost. Launching this summer, a new Master Chefs International Dinner menu in the main dining room will take guests’ palates around the world. The menu features dishes inspired by the exotic spices of the Far East, culinary traditions of Europe and the bright flavors of the new world. In one meal, guests can select an appetizer from Latin America, entrée from Asia and a dessert from Europe. Guests looking to indulge in cuisine from one of the world’s most famous restaurants can take advantage of Holland America Line’s exclusive partnership with the illustrious Le Cirque restaurant and dine at “An Evening at Le Cirque” in the Pinnacle Grill. On nearly every voyage, the Pinnacle Grill alternative venue is transformed for at least one night into a Le Cirque-like atmosphere. Menu offerings, wine selections, table decorations and the restaurant setting are tailored to create the legendary eatery’s whimsical ambiance and dining experience, for a nominal fee. Each of the line’s ships features an award-winning Pinnacle Grill alternative restaurant which guests can enjoy for a fee. Complete with distinctive Bvlgari china, Frette linens and elegant Riedel stemware, the Pinnacle Grill’s menu highlights Northwest Pacific cuisine, hand-selected cuts of prime beef, fresh seafood and a world-class wine list. H olland America Line Culinary Experience Tamarind, an alternative venue on ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, reflects Asian culture and cuisine by emphasizing nature’s basic elements: water, wood, fire and earth. The reservations-only restaurant features exotic Pan-Asian entrees for a fee. Influencing the dining experience aboard Holland America Line ships is the esteemed Culinary Council, a “dream team” of acclaimed chefs. Members include Council Chairman and Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, along with international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Marcus Samuelsson, Jacques Torres and Charlie Trotter. The chefs provide recipes for signature dishes and desserts that showcase their expertise and specialties. Holland America’s exclusive Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine, hosts an all-star lineup of celebrated chefs, authors and television personalities from the culinary world. The program’s show kitchen enables guests to experience culinary demonstrations, tastings, question-and-answer sessions and hands-on classes conducted by experts. Holland America Line also features a sustainable seafood program that adopts environmentally responsible purchasing practices and features menus that showcase sustainable seafood. Extraordinary culinary experiences are a hallmark of every Holland America Line vacation. From a casual bite to a formal affair, guests will enjoy a truly memorable dining experience. For more information or to book your Holland America Line cruise, contact AAA today at 888.577.9AAA, or visit www.AAA.com. AAA.com • SJ First • 17 • July/August
The Holland America Line Culinary Experience
Holland America Line is one of the cruise industry’s leading culinary innovators, offering an exciting menu of dining options aboard the 15 ships in its fleet. From award-winning alternative venues to creative selections in the main dining room, guests can choose from a wide array of flavorful dishes, made with the finest ingredients.<br /> <br /> An alternative, vegetarian-only menu is new to the Holland America Line culinary experience. The special, 22-dish vegetarian and vegan menu highlights vegetables and other healthy ingredients in vibrant, flavorful recipes, available upon request at no extra cost. Launching this summer, a new Master Chefs International Dinner menu in the main dining room will take guests’ palates around the world. The menu features dishes inspired by the exotic spices of the Far East, culinary traditions of Europe and the bright flavors of the new world. In one meal, guests can select an appetizer from Latin America, entrée from Asia and a dessert from Europe.<br /> <br /> Guests looking to indulge in cuisine from one of the world’s most famous restaurants can take advantage of Holland America Line’s exclusive partnership with the illustrious Le Cirque restaurant and dine at “An Evening at Le Cirque” in the Pinnacle Grill. On nearly every voyage, the Pinnacle Grill alternative venue is transformed for at least one night into a Le Cirque-like atmosphere. Menu offerings, wine selections, table decorations and the restaurant setting are tailored to create the legendary eatery’s whimsical ambiance and dining experience, for a nominal fee.<br /> <br /> Each of the line’s ships features an awardwinning Pinnacle Grill alternative restaurant which guests can enjoy for a fee. Complete with distinctive Bvlgari china, Frette linens and elegant Riedel stemware, the Pinnacle Grill’s menu highlights Northwest Pacific cuisine, hand-selected cuts of prime beef, fresh seafood and a world-class wine list.<br /> <br /> Tamarind, an alternative venue on ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, reflects Asian culture and cuisine by emphasizing nature’s basic elements: water, wood, fire and earth. The reservations-only restaurant features exotic Pan-Asian entrees for a fee.<br /> <br /> Influencing the dining experience aboard Holland America Line ships is the esteemed Culinary Council, a “dream team” of acclaimed chefs. Members include Council Chairman and Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, along with international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Marcus Samuelsson, Jacques Torres and Charlie Trotter. The chefs provide recipes for signature dishes and desserts that showcase their expertise and specialties.<br /> <br /> Holland America’s exclusive Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine, hosts an all-star lineup of celebrated chefs, authors and television personalities from the culinary world. The program’s show kitchen enables guests to experience culinary demonstrations, tastings, question-andanswer sessions and hands-on classes conducted by experts.<br /> <br /> Holland America Line also features a sustainable seafood program that adopts environmentally responsible purchasing practices and features menus that showcase sustainable seafood.<br /> <br /> Extraordinary culinary experiences are a hallmark of every Holland America Line vacation. From a casual bite to a formal affair, guests will enjoy a truly memorable dining experience.<br /> <br /> For more information or to book your Holland America Line cruise, contact AAA today at 888.577.9AAA, or visit www.AAA.com.
