CELEBRITY TAKES CULINARY TALENT TO NYC

This month, Celebrity Cruises shifts from sea to land by participating in a series of culinary events in New York City. Those include a health food trends panel at NYC’s Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate, dinner at the legendary James Beard House, and a sponsorship of the  Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival.

On October 12, Celebrity returns to the James Beard House for “A Taste of Modern Luxury,” featuring recipes from onboard Celebrity’s ships as well as new creations, and wine pairings.

At the 2013 Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival, Celebrity will present Wine Seminars and Pairing Series Seminars hosted by FOOD & WINE. Celebrity notes, "The series will feature the world’s top sommeliers, cellar masters, wine critics, authors, James Beard Award-winning chefs, and other culinary industry leaders. Tastings will cover a wide range of insights into topics such as tips and tasting into the 'grape unknown' – unusual grape varieties, and learning the best way to taste and analyze champagne."

At the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite, featuring all-day tastings provided by NYC’s top restaurants and chefs, Celebrity will feature the ship-inspired “Lawn Club Grill” experience, serving up "their very own take on a classic dish, soup and grilled cheese: Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup, Iberico ham, toasted Hazelnut, Sourdough Croutons and Raclette & Leek Grilled Cheese."

Having experienced the Lawn Club first-hand, we would suggest booking your trip to the Big Apple now. -- Gerry