Guests can look forward to rollout of
newly created recipes in partnership with the Alaska
Seafood Marketing Institute
SEATTLE , July 7, 2022
/CNW/ -- At a press briefing and dinner event in Juneau, Alaska on July
6, Holland America
Line debuted three new dishes from Culinary Council
Member Chef Ethan Stowell that were
developed in alliance with the Alaska Seafood Marketing
Institute (ASMI). The evening inaugurated the partnership with
a shared commitment to serving sustainably sourced Alaska seafood on all six of Holland America
Line's ships that sail to the Great Land. This is the first formal
relationship of its kind between ASMI and a major cruise
line. ASMI is a public-private partnership between the
State of Alaska and the
Alaska seafood industry
established to foster economic development of the state's renewable
natural resource.
New menu items aboard Holland America Line
cruise ships showcase commitment to wild, sustainable Alaska seafood.
The event was held at Twisted Fish Co. before moving on board
Nieuw Amsterdam for an exclusive dinner in the ship's Pinnacle
Grill specialty restaurant. Key attendees included: acclaimed Chef
Ethan Stowell; Holland America Line
vice president of revenue management and Alaska Travel Industry
Association board member Dan Rough;
ASMI executive director Jeremy
Woodrow; Alaska Sen.
Jesse Kiehl; Alaska Rep.
Sara Hannan; and Alaska commercial fishing representatives and
local leaders to demonstrate the breadth of Alaska's seafood.
"We've been sharing the thrill of Alaska with guests for 75 years, longer than
any other cruise line. Protecting and enhancing that heritage is a
matter of commitment and pride. The Alaska seafood industry's longstanding
commitment to wild seafood is very much in line with our own
sustainability efforts, as well as our responsibility to the planet
and its people," said Rough of Holland America Line. "We're
committed to partnering with local businesses and we're proud to be
working with Alaska's fishing
families."
Chef Stowell's new creations will be featured in the Dining Room
on all six Holland America Line ships cruising in Alaska this season. Guests can indulge in a
fried Alaska cod sandwich with
malt vinegar aioli and savoy cabbage slaw; Alaskan salmon chop with
cucumber, tomato, avocado, bacon and green beans; and roasted
fennel crusted Alaska halibut with
artichokes and Taggiasca olives. This is in addition to several
Alaska seafood dishes already on
menus throughout the ships.
Through the partnership, Holland America Line and ASMI will
bring guests closer to the riches of Alaska's waters and the stories of the people
behind the fish, from harvesters to processors to chefs. This is
all part of the line's "Alaska Up Close" initiative to offer guests
a 360° experience that only 75 years of experience in the Great
Land can deliver. In addition to Stowell's new dishes, future
programming will include other new recipes, destination and cooking
demonstration videos, and on-board Alaska seafood trivia.
"As we continue to increase the awareness of wild and
sustainable Alaska seafood, we are
excited to work with an Alaska-focused brand like Holland America Line
and will be working closely to grow the collaboration," said ASMI's
Woodrow. "The first activation with Chef Stowell beautifully
incorporates wild Alaska seafood
into the menu and will give guests a taste of the unrivaled bounty
that only Alaska can offer."
Wild Alaska Seafood by the Numbers
Contributing to the
impact across its six Alaska
ships, Holland America Line purchases and serves locally sourced
Alaska seafood, including more
than 5,000 pounds of wild Alaskan seafood per cruise,
comprising:
- More than 2,000 pounds of Alaska salmon consumed on each cruise with
a different dish offered each evening in restaurants and a salmon
bake buffet taking place once during the sailing.
- More than 1,000 pounds of Alaska cod are served on each sailing with
varied dishes served throughout the ship.
- More than 800 pounds of Alaska halibut provisioned for each
cruise. Halibut is featured each evening in the Pinnacle Grill
specialty restaurant along with other dishes served during the
cruise in other restaurants.
- More than 500 pounds of Alaska rockfish, 400 pounds of Alaska flounder and 200 pounds of Alaska black cod (also known as sablefish)
are consumed during a cruise with multiple dishes on the dinner and
lunch menus in various restaurants.
- More than 400 pounds of Alaska pollock purchased for each
cruise.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's Note: Photos from event are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/xnpevlg8.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures
to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of
premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third
Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in
July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
About Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
The Alaska
Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the
State of Alaska and the
Alaska seafood industry promoting
the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry
education. The seafood industry is Alaska's largest basic private sector employer
with over 60 percent of all wild seafood and 90-95 percent of wild
salmon harvested in the U.S. coming from Alaska. In addition to wild salmon,
Alaska is known for its crab and
whitefish varieties such as Pacific cod, sablefish, halibut,
Alaska pollock, sole and rockfish
– available fresh or frozen year-round. Alaska is dedicated to sustainable seafood and
the only state with a constitution that mandates all seafood be
managed under the sustained yield principle. Alaska has taken a leadership role in setting
the global standard for precautionary resource management to
protect fisheries and surrounding habitats for future generations
leading to an ever-replenishing supply of wild seafood for markets
worldwide.
About Chef Ethan
Stowell
Stowell is one of seven members of Holland
America Line's prestigious Culinary Council, a collection of
world-class celebrity chefs who bring their collective experience,
passion and creativity to dining venues across the fleet. Stowell
brings the unique flavors of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to ships
sailing in the region. Also known for his pasta and Italian dishes,
several of Stowell's recipes are featured at the New York Pizza and
Lido Market dining venues on all ships. With an impressive roster
of highly acclaimed restaurants, Stowell has helped to change the
face of the Seattle food scene. He
was named one of the Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine
in 2008 and chosen as one of the Best New Chef All-Stars in
2013.
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