SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Celebrating the cruise line's Italian heritage, specialty
restaurant Sabatini's Italian Trattoria has been delighting
millions of Princess Cruises guests with traditional and innovative
cuisine since it first debuted aboard Grand Princess in 1998.
Nearly 20 years later, Princess Cruises today unveiled a fleetwide
enhancement to its signature restaurant in collaboration with
acclaimed Italian Chef Angelo
Auriana.
Introducing a fresh new design and menu featuring antipasti and
handmade pasta dishes from Chef Auriana, as well as family recipes
curated from Italian Princess executive chefs across the fleet, the
transformed Sabatini's Italian Trattoria debuts aboard Caribbean
Princess following a multi-million-dollar drydock. Recognized as
one of the "Best Specialty Restaurants at Sea," the Sabatini
locations on Caribbean Princess and Grand Princess will offer the
new inspired menu this April, with the newly refreshed menu coming
across the fleet in the coming months.
Chef Auriana, Executive Chef and partner at the authentic
Italian restaurants, The Factory Kitchen and Officine BRERA, in
Los Angeles, is inspired by fresh
Northern Italian flavors and childhood roots from his hometown of
Bergamo.
"Sabatini's has always been a Princess guest favorite and this
new collaboration with Chef Auriana elevates our Italian heritage,
continuing our fresh approach to authentic Italian dining," said
Mario Siebaldi, Princess Cruises senior vice president guest
operations. "Also featuring a beautifully transformed ambience, the
new Sabatini's Italian Trattoria will delight new and returning
guests alike."
Chef Auriana relies on using old world grains like buckwheat and
durum that gives semolina the signature pale yellow color and
high-protein strength necessary to hold the shape of house made
pasta. Non-traditional ingredients—like mint and marjoram—are also
infused to showcase Chef Auriana's contemporary flair.
Offerings include:
- Picagge - marjoram-infused long pasta, white prawns,
clams, artichoke pesto, ligurian olive oil
- Tortelloni - mint-speckled pasta, roasted lamb, pecorino
crosta nera, cacio e pepe sauce, broccoli rabe
- Pappardelle - wide ribbon pasta, celeriac,
nebbiolo-braised beef cheek
- Risotto - vialone nano rice, beets dolce latte,
gorgonzola, pistachios
- Torchietti - whole wheat pasta, foraged mushrooms,
rosemary oil
"In my hometown of Bergamo, Italy, I was born with an appreciation for the
beautiful flavors of Northern
Italy that I love to incorporate into my cooking," said Chef
Auriana. "Now I'm pleased to share that appreciation through
delicious new Sabatini's menu items made fresh daily and served
exclusively onboard Princess."
More Princess chefs hail from Italy than any other country and their family
favorite recipes are featured on the new menu, including:
- Roman Seafood al Cartoccio - grouper, shrimp, black
mussels, scallops, potato, artichoke
- Porchetta - rolled pork belly toscana, fennel seeds,
potatoes, spinach, roasted tomato
- Breaded Veal Vallet – marjoram roasted potatoes &
artichokes, sun-dried tomato, provolone
The re-envisioned Sabatini's Italian Trattoria features a new
interior design that reinforces the fresh dining experiences that
await guests. A contemporary look reflects the innovative efforts
of the Princess culinary staff, while rustic touches serve as a
reminder of the traditional Italian specialties that always have
been a Sabatini's hallmark.
A superb all Italian wine menu, iconic Italian cocktails and
Limoncello liqueurs are available to complement the menu. A
$25 per person cover charge includes
a four-course dinner, plus dessert.
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria will soon feature pasta making
classes for guests, with more details coming soon.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or
by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a
global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern
cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of
choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with
the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader
in worldwide cruising, Princess carries two million guests each
year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than
150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 111 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
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