Windstar James Beard Culinary Cruise
Jul 26, 2016 in windstar, james beard, cruise, culinary, food, wine.
Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small luxury cruise ships known intimate yacht-style experience and unique voyages to the world’s best small ports and hidden harbors. Yachts carry a small group of 148 to 310 guests and cruise to 50 nations, calling at 150 ports throughout Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Windstar Cruises is offering guests a different cruising experience with a line-up of James Beard-recognized chefs who sail with cruise-goers on the “James Beard Foundation Collection†of culinary-focused cruises. Windstar recently partnered with the James Beard Foundation to provide guests with an elevated culinary experience aboard three separate European cruises destined for Spain, Morocco, and France. This bespoke portfolio of sailings are aimed at food and wine enthusiasts who are seeking to fully immerse themselves in the culture of each destination and experience the tastes and flavors of the regional cuisine. Each sailing in the James Beard Foundation Collection features a James Beard chef, working alongside Windstar’s culinary team and acting as an on board culinary ambassador offering cooking demonstrations, a nightly featured dish, and one-on-one interaction. You can expect shopping at local markets, nightly wine tastings, and gourmet dining.
The following cruise closes the 2016 summer season for the James Beard Foundation Collection by Windstar:
Date: August 9, 2016
Chefs: Matt & Kate Jennings: Owners and Chefs of Townsman; Matt and Kate are four-time James Beard Foundation Award nominees for Best Chef.
Cuisine: Seafood from Galicia, sweet port in Porto, cognac in La Rochelle, and world-famous wines in Bordeaux are a few gastronomic stars of the journey. Chefs Hines and Jennings will provide two cooking demonstrations on board, a nightly featured dish, and a trip to a local market or hosted culinary outing.
For more information, including rates and itineraries, contact a travel professional or call Windstar at 800.258.7245, or visit www.windstarcruises.com
By Mosaka Williamson
Socially Superlative, Mo Williamson
Mosaka Williamson travels the world in search of hidden culinary gems. Born and raised in New York City, she is described by some as enigmatic. Her favorite countries so far have been Monaco, Italy, Spain, and the U.K. “In wine, there's truth.”
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