Windstar Upgrades Dining Experience On Its Luxury Fleet
A new dining experience has been added to Wind Surf’s Degrees restaurant showcasing Mediterranean ingredients and classic cooking techniques as well as the seasonal cuisine of countries throughout the region.
Windstar Cruises operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most intriguing destinations and added touches created by chef David Shalleck to its Degrees restaurant menu.
The cruise line plans to upgrade cuisine on all three vessels this year.
Besides his exceptional culinary creations, Shalleck is the author of the travel memoir “Mediterranean Summer” chronicling his experiences as a chef on a private sailing yacht preparing menus comprised exclusively of local ingredients that reflecting the flavors of each port.
These innovative menus comprise 70 new recipes featuring the use of ingredients indigenous to local cuisines.
The dining experience begins with amuse bouche, followed by a selection of first courses.
It's then on to pastas and soups, followed by your choice of variety of mouth-watering entrees, side dishes and desserts.
Highlights of the menu include: Baccalà Mantecato—a delicate creamy blend of salt cod and potatoes; Canapé Pissaladierre—a caramelized onion tartlet with Niçoise black olives; Assiette Charcuterie—Spanish pork loin lomo, French saucisson, Italian speck and celery root remoulade; Pulpo “a la Plancha”–-braised and griddled octopus with potatoes and spicy chorizo sausage; Provençal Squash and Leek Soup; Griddled Tuna “Misticanza;” Fish in Crazy Water; Pan Roast Duck Breast with Apricots; Double-Cut Lamb Chops; Honey-Coated Calmyrna Figs and Whipped Mascarpone in a Pistachio Tuile; and Panna Cotta with Pineapples and Dark Rum Syrup.
While there is no additional charge for dining at Degrees (which accommodates 90 guests), reservations are recommended. Degrees new dining concept is part of Windstar’s previously announced next phase of its Degrees of Difference initiative which is adding a series of upscale amenities services to its fleet.
Chef David Shalleck is the founder of VOLOCHEF® Culinary Solutions offering specialized services to the hospitality and media industries as well as private dining for special occasions and events. Shalleck has run the kitchens in noted restaurants and cooked for events in New York, San Francisco, the Napa Valley, Provence, and throughout many of Italy’s famous regions. Recent credits include the PBS series “More Fast Food My Way” and “Artist’s Table” with Jacques Pépin, “Made in Spain” with José Andrés, “Chef’s Story at the French Culinary Institute,” and with Cat Cora on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America.”
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, these three luxurious ships calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.
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