Celebrity Chef will sail on board Norwegian Breakaway during the November 3 and December 1, 2013 sailings<\/em><\/p>\nMIAMI \u2013 Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian will host a number of special activities on board Norwegian Breakaway during two of the ship\u2019s upcoming sailings: November 3 and December 1, 2013. These sailings will feature an exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with the Iron Chef in his on-board restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.<\/p>\n
While sailing on board Norwegian Breakaway from November 7 through 10 and December 5 through December 8, Zakarian will offer Norwegian guests a variety of unique and interactive opportunities. He will host an exciting meet and greet session, giving guests the chance to take a photo with their favorite Iron Chef and a dynamic cooking demonstration, followed by a personalized book signing of his latest cookbook. The special event of each cruise will be the opportunity to attend an intimate dining experience* where a limited number of guests will enjoy a specially-curated Ocean Blue tasting menu served by the Iron Chef himself.<\/p>\n
Geoffrey Zakarian recently launched three brand new seafood-centric restaurants on Norwegian\u2019s New York City-inspired ship, Norwegian Breakaway; Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, an elegant seafood dining experience that focuses on premium ingredients and expert culinary techniques; The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar that highlights crustaceans, crudos, cocktails and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option that serves fun and easy fare. All three of these unique venues utilize the freshest ingredients and finest techniques that Zakarian employs in his land-based restaurants, truly bringing the best of New York City dining experiences to sea on board Norwegian Breakaway. Showcasing his eye for details, Zakarian also orchestrated every element of the restaurant from menus, to uniforms, to glassware and utensils.<\/p>\n
Zakarian’s taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country’s top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City \u2013 The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City \u2013 The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook \u201cGeoffrey Zakarian\u2019s Town\/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table.\u201d Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he’s not battling in kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge, and highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.<\/p>\n
For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway or to book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, please call Premier Custom Travel at (281) 301-5818 or toll-free at (800) 304-6789.<\/p>\n
About Norwegian Cruise Line<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNorwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to \u201cCruise Like a Norwegian\u201d on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named \u201cEurope\u2019s Leading Cruise Line\u201d by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.<\/p>\n
The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York\u2019s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway\u2019s features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series \u201cCake Boss,\u201d and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship\u2019s iconic godmothers, the Rockettes\u00ae. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams\u2122 & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger \u201cBreakaway Plus\u201d vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.<\/p>\n
The Company\u2019s largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named \u201cBest Overall Cruise Ship\u201d by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and \u201cBest Ship for Sea Days\u201d by Cruise Critic.<\/p>\n
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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