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| Geoffrey Zakarian (Credit: Norwegian) |
Breaking news around new Norwegian ship Breakaway continues to break.
Norwegian Cruise Line
announced yesterday "it has engaged celebrity chef and Food Network star
Geoffrey Zakarian to create and oversee a seafood concept to open May 2013 on
the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway."
Zakarian will oversee Ocean Blue, a restaurant "envisioned as a luxury seafood
dining experience." In addition, he also 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. Zakarian will orchestrate "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.”
More from the press release:
"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." -- Gerry
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