A foodie's dream aboard Holland America Line

By Jenna Storey 

Cruise ship dining in the past has been something that would strike fear into most foodies' taste buds, conjuring up images of buffets and blandness. I am happy to say this is no longer the case. Cruise lines have caught on: while they do have a captive audience, their passengers are always looking for that something special, including drastically unique dining experiences. 

Holland America’s “An Evening at Le Cirque in the Pinnacle Grill” is a unique opportunity to experience a taste of the famed Le Cirque restaurant while aboard their fleet of 15 ships. During most sailings, the ships, Pinnacle Grill is transformed into a Le Cirque-like atmosphere for at least one night. On that evening, the menu, wine, table décor, and even the restaurant itself is morphed to create the most authentic Le Cirque experience possible. While reservations are required and there is a charge, we highly recommended it for the famed Le Cirque crème brûlée alone. Your meal will be served on the iconic orange Le Cirque china; you can expect to see all the legendary cuisine such as Lobster Salas “Le Cirque”, Sweet Corn Soup, and Côte de Boeuf. 

For the hands-on foodies, you've got the opportunity to learn how to serve up a Le Cirque-worthy meal at home with the demonstrations in the on-board Culinary Arts Center. It's another excellent place to set your inner foodie loose. The entire center is presented by Food & Wine Magazine, so the chefs, wine experts, and cookbook authors are top notch. Kids & teens can get involved with classes of their own while their parents are off at a cooking class, wine tasting and mixology lesson, or even a party planning presentation. This year, the classes and meals are sure to be of the utmost "carat" as Holland America celebrates its diamond anniversary. 

Holland America's Glacier Discovery Cruise is featured on this month's FROSCH Hot List. Ask your FROSCH travel agent how to book!