On many cruise ships, food is a main attraction. Why? There are a few reasons:
·
Cruise
ship food has a historic and justified reputation for being both plentiful and
delicious.
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On
most ships, several dining venues are included in the fare, with specialty
dining experiences available for a reasonable charge.
·
Most
ships offer a choice of restaurants and cuisines to sample.
·
Cruise
ship menus have shifted to a greater focus on healthy choices and fresh
ingredients.
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On
some cruises, menus highlight the food of the region the ship is sailing in.
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Cruise
line chefs are used to accommodating special dietary needs.
So, what
are some must-try dishes at sea? There are so many that it’s difficult to name
just a few; and, what you’ll enjoy most depends on your personal taste. But, here
are some favorites.
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Clothesline
Candied Bacon from Pinnacle Grill, Holland America Line. Chef David Burke’s appetizer
involves a tiny clothesline and bacon bathed in a marinade that includes maple
syrup, Dijon mustard and orange zest.
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Lobster
Pad Thai from Red Ginger, Oceania Cruises. A light, fragrant broth lets tender
lobster meat and rice noodles shine; the galley will make it as mild or spicy
as you like.
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Cochinita
Pibil from Los Lobos, Norwegian Cruise Line. Pork braised in bitter orange
juice with annatto (achiote) seeds is a delight; and don’t miss the fresh
guacamole prepared at tableside.
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Pizza
Margarita from Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Princess Cruises. Princess is known for some
of the best pizza at sea, and Alfredo’s Neapolitan-style pizza starts with a made-from-scratch,
hand-stretched crust.
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Loup
de Mer from Murano, Celebrity Cruises. Grilled Mediterranean sea bass with a sauce
Nicoise (cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers) is a gift from the sea.
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Any
steak from Steakhouse at The Verandah, Cunard Line. Your server will show you
the different cuts available before your selection is cooked as you like it;
the result is so tender, you may not even need a knife.
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Amalfi
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake from Jamie’s Italian, Royal Caribbean. Creamy lemon
cheesecake on top of lemon curd and topped with fluffy meringue – yes, please.
Keep in
mind that cruise ship menus can change quickly. But, if you don’t find a
favorite dish on the menu during your next cruise, there are sure to be many others
that will provide a palate-pleasing, memorable meal. For more dining tips, ask Anita,
your professional travel advisor, about their favorite dishes at sea.
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