Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian to Debut First At-Sea Dining Concept on Norwegian Breakaway
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| Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway |
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| Iron Chef Zakarian set to open his next restaurant, Ocean Blue, on the largest ship to home port in New York Harbor |
The restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, is envisioned as a luxury seafood dining experience, utilizing all of the ingredients and techniques that Zakarian would employ in a land-based establishment. In addition to the dining room that will focus on elegant modern presentations, Zakarian will have The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar highlighting crustaceans and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option serving fun and easy fare. With an eye for detail, Zakarian will orchestrate not only the menus, but every aspect of his dining areas, from the uniforms to the glassware. On select sailings, Zakarian will also host meet-and-greets with Norwegian Breakaway guests, along with in-person cooking demonstrations and intimate cooking experiences for smaller groups.
“It
is an unbelievably exciting prospect to create a concept for such a
groundbreaking ship. I am nostalgic at heart, so the thought of making a
modern
experience that harkens to the age of steamship travel is just
terrific,” said Geoffrey Zakarian. “I am planning, preparing and
recruiting for this restaurant the same as if I were opening on land,
and truly, I have been humbled and inspired by Norwegian's
vision to elevate hospitality on the seas.”
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 – The Lambs Club and The National; one in
Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed
cookbook “Geoffrey Zakarian’s Town/Country: 150 Recipes
for Life Around the Table.” 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 the 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.
“Geoffrey
Zakarian is a renowned and critically acclaimed chef who has deep roots
in New York
City having begun his career at Le Cirque and the legendary 21 Club,”
said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer.
“Working with Geoffrey is like hitting the culinary lottery. In this
case, not only do we win big, but so do our guests
on Norwegian Breakaway who will get to experience his world-class
cuisine in three dining outlets on the ship. We couldn’t be more excited
to have Geoffrey on board with us and add yet another New York element
to Norwegian Breakaway.”
Currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian
Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in
early May 2013. The
ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday,
May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer
voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and
the Southern Caribbean.
Norwegian
Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City
and will embark on weekly cruises
from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an
estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City
over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional
direct spending in the City.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of
breaking the boundaries of traditional
cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising
which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom
and flexibility.
Today,
Norwegian invites consumers to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of its
11purpose-built Freestyle Cruising
ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise
vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The
Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and
Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013
and early 2014.
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