SEATTLE, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line is honoring its Master Chef and culinary consultant
Rudi Sodamin, the creator of
Sel de Mer aboard ms
Koningsdam, by launching the French brasserie as a pop-up
in the Pinnacle Grill and naming it Rudi's Sel de Mer. Six ships in the fleet will feature
the pop-up, including ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms
Noordam, ms Oosterdam, ms Westerdam and ms
Zuiderdam.
Since it launched on Koningsdam as a stand-alone venue,
Sel de Mer has garnered both guest
and industry acclaim. Rudi's Sel de
Mer will build on this success with a version of the menu of
classic French dishes including locally sourced seafood served in a
setting that will transform the Pinnacle Grill alternative dining
venue into an intimate brasserie with custom décor, plates, menus
and uniforms reflecting the ambiance of the original Koningsdam
restaurant. A specially crafted cocktail and wine menu also will be
featured. Rudi's Sel de Mer will be
offered once on seven-day cruises and twice on cruises longer than
10 days.
For Rudi's Sel de Mer, Chef Rudi
also has created Food Faces art for the exclusive show plates made
by Bernardaud, the leading French manufacturer of Limoges
porcelain. Each artistic culinary plate portrays a work of
art — from food.
"Sel de Mer onboard
Koningsdam is extremely popular among our guests and one of
the most talked about dining experiences in the industry," said
Orlando Ashford, president of
Holland America Line. "The restaurant showcases our commitment to
providing our guests with unrivaled dining options, and launching
it as Rudi's Sel de Mer on six more
ships as a pop-up will allow more of our guests to see what the
buzz is all about and indulge in its phenomenal cuisine."
Rudi's Sel de Mer is set to debut
in 2017 on ms Nieuw Amsterdam March
31, ms Oosterdam May
11, ms Eurodam May
24, ms Westerdam June 12,
ms Noordam Oct. 2 and ms
Zuiderdam Nov. 10.
Indulge in the Freshest Seafood at Rudi's Sel de Mer
Rudi's Sel de Mer will serve a classic selection of
French seafood dishes with a contemporary twist. After an
amuse-bouche of Seared Scallops on Seaweed Salad and Light Saffron
Vinaigrette Foam, guests can select appetizers including Steak
Tartare, Bouillabaisse Marseillaise, Rudi's Seafood Tower and the
classic Fruits de Mer (serves two).
For an entrée, guests can dine on Broiled Maine Lobster, Whole
Dover Sole Meunière, Rack of Lamb Persillade, Duck
Cassoulet, Steak Frites, Soufflé au Fromage and the popular
Salt Crust Baked Branzino. The chefs also will go ashore to the
local fish market whenever possible and personally select the catch
of the day as a featured dish for the menu.
Side dishes include French fries, cauliflower puree, green
beans, wild rice, truffled mashed potatoes and ratatouille.
No meal at Rudi's Sel de Mer
would be complete without a delectable dessert. Choices include
Crêpes Suzette, Apple Tarte Tatin, Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate
Sauce, Artisanal French Cheese Plate and Rudi's famed Souffle – a
version of the Salzburg Nockerl.
Rudi's Sel de Mer will be offered
for a set price of $49 per person for
dinner, and reservations are recommended.
Master Chef of the High Seas
An internationally
respected food authority, Rudi
Sodamin is the most highly decorated chef working on the
world's oceans today and is considered among the hospitality
industry's most-innovative chefs. As Holland America Line's
culinary consultant and chairman of its celebrated Culinary
Council, he is the driving force behind the development of fine
dining at Holland America Line. He has earned numerous awards for
his creative approach and is credited with innovations that
continue to improve standards industry wide. Sodamin has authored
13 cookbooks. A 14th will be published later in 2017. Rudi is
a member of the prestigious Academy Culinaire de France, the Maîtres Cuisiners de France and an honoree member of the noble Club
des Chefs des Chefs, whose members cook for presidents, kings and
prime ministers.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/3jihcjou.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a as second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge onboard at an America's Test Kitchen show;
Explorations Café, powered by The New York
Times and Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
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