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| ISSUE TWO - OCTOBER 2004 - GOURMET SPECIAL | ||||||
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 Welcome to the second edition of Exclusive Whisperings, an e-newsletter brought to you by The Exclusive Collection – Ships of Excellence. The Exclusive Collection consists of nine ultra luxury cruise lines, which have come together to offer a truly sophisticated and bespoke holiday experience. Each line has its own particular character and style, suiting varied tastes and preferences. What they have in common is a commitment to levels of excellence appreciated by the most discerning traveller. For further information visit www.exclusive-collection.co.uk For further information on the Exclusive Collection contact one of the cruising team at bgb –Louise Moore (lmoore@bgb.co.uk) or Andrea Knowles (aknowles@bgb.co.uk) |
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experience at sea... Welcome, mesdames et messieurs; what will be your pleasure this evening? Would you care to enjoy the sensational flavours and textures of Oriental food, as prepared by Mr Ken Hom, who is on-board to demonstrate his skills? Or would you prefer to sample dishes, which have the rich and famous queuing up to visit the restaurant Nobu ? We can also offer you world-class Italian dishes or the latest adventures in fusion cuisine from the Pacific Basin. Or - for a real grande bouffe - how about a feast for the senses prepared by chefs trained at France's world-famous Cordon Bleu school of cookery? If food
is your thing, it's definitely time to run away to sea.
For the widest variety of cuisine prepared with the
best-quality ingredients and served in the most elegant
restaurants afloat, you just can't beat the world's
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| CRYSTAL CRUISES
Crystal Cruises has introduced a low carbohydrate menu in each restaurants where passengers can choose from dishes such as tuna sashimi salad to porcini dusted filet mignon with grilled asparagus. Crystal Cruises also host annual Wine & Food Festivals and this year it is celebrating its 8th event. Prestigious chefs such as Anton Mosimann and One Aldwych’s, Mark Gregory will join an award-winning team of chefs and noted wine aficionados aboard Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity to prepare a special five-course dinner for passengers. |
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Hebridean Island Cruises are renowned for the highest culinary standards and the top class chefs produce diverse dishes based on traditional British and French cuisine. Fresh fish is a Hebridean trademark as well as Scottish classics such as haggis. As well as paying homage to its Scottish roots, Hebridean also presents dishes local to the regions she visits which include the Mediterranean, India, Oman, Scandinavia and the Baltic. |
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| ORIENT EXPRESS ' Road To Mandalay' - The gourmet experience on-board the Orient-Express' Road To Mandalay guests can discover tastes and enjoy spices from around Asia, as well as having the option of excellent European cuisine. Food on board is all sourced, prepared and served to give guests exceptional dining experience with an Asian flavour. There is one main dining room with open seating so guests can choose who they wish to dine with. |
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PETER DEILMANN CRUISESRiver Cruises - Guests can indulge on board one of the Peter Deilmann River vessels throughout Europe. Every evening, savour international gourmet cuisine and local specialities served at one of the luxurious seatings in beautifully decorated restaurants. Enjoy fabulous dinners (up to nine courses!) prepared by master chefs with the perfect complement - a fine selection of vintages from wine-growing regions along the rivers.
www.peter-deilmann-cruises.co.uk |
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RADISSON SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
On board, there is a choice of restaurants to suit every guest's changing mood and open seat dining means guests can choose where, when and with whom to dine. For the true gourmet, a chef’s degustation menu complements the à la carte menu, whilst an extensive range of healthy eating options are perfect for the health conscious. For a romantic or relaxing evening guests can choose to dine in the comfort of their suite, where dinners are served course-by-course from the restaurant menus. For the ultimate in luxury, a private butler will add style to any occasion - be it to organise a private cocktail party in a guest's suite or to serve a romantic breakfast on their balcony. |
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| SEADREAM
YACHT CLUB SeaDream Yacht Club is renowned for its culinary excellence aboard the two award winning 6-star rated SeaDream I & II. All meals are open seating allowing guests to dine with whom they want. Menus always feature an eclectic choice of international cuisine as well a regional main course and healthy options.
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In 1994 Windstar announced the partnership with celebrity chef Joachim Spichal. Spichal created an exclusive range of over 380 innovative recipes called Signature Cuisine that has gained award-winning status. The ongoing collaboration between Spichal and Windstar has set a standard for the cruise industry. To compliment the Signature Cuisine, Windstar also offer a range of “Spa Cuisine”. The menu, created by chef Jeanne Jones, offers passengers a lighter, healthier alternative and is often recommended in conjunction with certain spa treatments. The Sail Light menus have also extended the choice to Vegetarian and low-fat options. |
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SEABOURN
In select ports around the world guests are invited to accompany chefs ashore on market tours. Every menu uses fresh seasonal ingredients found in the places visited. ‘The Restaurant’ is a great place to savor every meal, when, where and with whom you wish in stylish open-seating where tables glisten with Porsgrund china and Schott Zwiesel crystal. Some evenings are candlelit black-tie (optional) affairs but most evenings, however, are simply "jacket required." The Veranda Café offers a more informal dining option, featuring different culinary themes such as Ginger and Spice (Asian), Modern Mediterranean and Seabourn Steakhouse. For a change of pace on days at sea, lunch al fresco at the Sky Grill, with anything from fajitas to satays and chicken breast on the barbecue. For the ultimate in intimate dining, Seabourn are delighted to serve guests in the privacy of their own suite during restaurant hours. |
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Exclusive Whisperings is
published by bgb communications on behalf of the
Exclusive Collection. For further information about the
contents of this newsletter please contact Louise. |
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Crystal Cruises' latest
ship, Crystal Serenity offers a choice of eight dining
options. Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony both offer
six dining options to entice guests. In addition to the
large range of restaurants, penthouse guests can also
choose to indulge in ‘In-suite’ dining where
dinner is served by their very own butler. The cuisine on
offer ranges from Classic European to regional
specialities such as Italian, Asian and Japanese. Crystal
Cruises has also enlisted the expertise of some of the
world’s most celebrated names in food and wine such
as Nobu Matsuhisa.
The Hebridean
Princess’s elegant restaurant, the Columba, is the
perfect place for passengers to enjoy fine foods whilst
enjoying beautiful views of Scotland’s west coast.
During good weather there is even the chance to have
barbecues on the Skye deck whilst Hebridean Spirit’s
Argyll Restaurant is ideal for those who wish to indulge
in a more formal experience.
'Afloat in
France' - Orient-Express' new Afloat in France
péniche-hotels offer guests fine dining at the highest
level. Each cruise begins with a glass of chilled
champagne as the captain welcomes you on board and
different fine wines are offered each night bought from
the local vineyard guests may have visited that day.
Menus have a regional French flavour with fresh produce
brought on board from markets en-route and the chef
setting off by bicycle to stock up with vegetables,
herbs, cheeses and other local specialities is a common
sight. 
MS Deutschland -
The MS Deutschland offers guests three beautifully
designed gourmet restaurants to choose from. The main
restaurant, Restaurant Berlin, offers guests up to seven
courses with local specialities from the various
countries visited during the cruise all in the Art Deco
style surroundings. In the elegantly furnished Four
Seasons restaurant, an extensive à la carte menu is
offered each evening. For those preferring something a
little less formal there is the Lido Gourmet and Grill.
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
offer a multitude of gourmet experiences on board its
fleet of 5 six-star ships, including the only Le Cordon
Bleu restaurant at sea and celebrity chef cruises. Ken
Hom and Albert Roux are amongst some of the most
prestigious celebrity chefs that have graced the fleet
with exclusive dinners, culinary demonstrations and
hosted cocktail parties. And for those inspired to
improve their culinary skills, Le Cordon Bleu Ecole
Culinaire de Paris runs dedicated cookery workshops on
board selected cruises. 
SeaDream sommeliers are on
hand to make suggestions to accompany guest’s meals
and as both ships have a cellar of over 3,000 Estate
bottled wines, there is something to suit everyone’s
tastes. The Room Service menu can be ordered from at any
time of day or night and in any location not just your
bedroom, so if you are having a good time sunbathing but
fancy a snack, SeaDream will deliver! But for those
who just fancy refreshment rather than a fuller snack,
the attentive deck stewards wont let you starve between
meals attentively offering milkshakes and cookies mid
morning, fruit brochettes and ice creams in the afternoon
as well as always having a selection of filled rolls and
canapés to hand. 
Silversea offers guests
award-winning cuisine served at beautiful ocean-view
restaurants. Meals are prepared by master chefs and
guests have the option of when to dine and with whom. The
dedicated Relais & Chateaux restaurant offers thirty
signature dishes created exclusively for Silversea. For a
more informal affair guests can choose from The Terrace
Restaurant, with its panoramic views, The Poolside Grille
or for a truly special occasion guests can indulge in a
private party for up to 12 guests with a personalised
menu expertly crafted by the Executive Chef and Head
Sommelier. For those looking for a little luxury the
In-suite dining, with Champagne and caviar is the perfect
choice.
All of the restaurants on
board the Wind Surf, Wind Star and Wind Spirit ships are
relaxed and informal affairs. The Windstar restaurants
require no formal attire and guests have the freedom to
dine when they want with who they wish. 
Honoured with a first place
Diamond Award for food service for the 10th time at the
2004 Onboard Service Awards, the star-quality of
Seabourn's cuisine is legendary. Award winning celebrity
chef Charlie Palmer has created more than 200 specially
created signature dishes.