Daniel Baron, Winemaking Consultant
Don’t Skip Breakfast (or Lunch) LA VERANDA | LE GRILL
It was refreshing to see how many choices were available aboard a small ship. For breakfast, two restaurants offer a smorgasbord of hot and cold dishes, including fresh tropical fruits, omelettes, and the chef’s favorite granola recipe. A full menu was available from which to order as well. Insider fave: Don’t miss the smoothie of the day! Yum!
Te same two dining venues offered lunch options that were equally as sumptuous. I could enjoy lighter fare, or go all out with a full-course meal—including special culinary stations (for example, pasta or stir fry), carving stations for meat lovers, and a dessert buffet. Insider tip: Each day lunch featured a different nationality: French, Italian, Spanish, Pacific, Greek, even American. Part of the fun was finding out which cuisine was being served!
At Le Grill, a casual dining venue, I enjoyed breathtaking island views and sunlight glinting off the pool. Te same fare that was up for grabs at Le Grill came together as a more chic spread in La Veranda’s cool, blue dining room, with its crisp linens, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant ambiance. Dining al fresco was also an option at La Veranda.
Every Dinner’s a Party LA VERANDA | LE GRILL | L'ETOILE
Nothing’s more fun than a dinner party—especially when you don’t have to do the cooking! What suited my mood each night? I chose from three restaurants, each with open seating arrangements, and each with its own menu and team of talented chefs.
L’Etoile, the main restaurant, offered fine dining at its best. Each time I dined there the Maître d’ escorted me to my table, whether it was an intimate table for two, or a dinner party of ten. If I felt social and wanted to meet new people, I even had the choice of joining other open parties at their table. Several times I arranged impromptu get-togethers over dinner with friends I'd met during the week—easy to do since L'Etoile doesn't require reservations.
Te décor is stylish, accented with wood tones, ceramics, and chandeliers. Te dress code is coined “country club casual”, and it was easy to enjoy the elegance of perfect mood lighting and decadent furnishings, as devoted staff poured my favorite wine. A full-course, à la carte menu of gourmet delights including
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“Wine, in addition to being the adult beverage of moderation, is the perfect complement to fine cuisine. Successful pairing of wine with food can achieve a synergy that brings out the best in both elements. Marrying food and wine is less intimidating for neophytes and more enriching for the experienced wine lovers. One thing to always keep in mind: a good food and wine pairing is one that pleases you. You are the expert on your own taste.”
For a complete list of tips on pairing wine with your perfect meal, visit
pgcruises.com/blog.
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