Princess Cruises Introduces The Salty Dog Gastropub
New Menu Developed in
Collaboration with Former Executive Chef
of Umami Burger Ernesto
Uchimura
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif. (October 28, 2015) – Princess Cruises is pairing gourmet
small dishes inspired by pub favorites with craft beers, cocktails and wines
with the debut of The Salty Dog
Gastropub
aboard Crown Princess.
The menu offerings, including a signature burger, were developed in
collaboration with former executive chef of Umami Burger and current chef of
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar in Los Angeles Ernesto Uchimura, who was recently
awarded “Chef of the Year: The Comfort Master,” from Los Angeles Magazine.
Presented
within the Wheelhouse Bar nightly, in refreshed surroundings and live
entertainment, guests will choose three small plates from The Salty Dog
Gastropub menu featuring new twists on classic pub dishes. Plates include Pale
Ale Pork Cheeks, Spicy Stout Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom Sauté, and Lobster Mac
& Cheese, among other delicious options.
The
pièce de résistance is
“The Ernesto” burger from Chef Uchimura –
rib eye and short rib beef patty, grilled pork belly, caramelized kimchi, beer
battered jalapeño, charred onion aioli, topped with cave aged gruyere cheese.
"The Salty Dog Gastropub is an enticing addition to our onboard culinary
offerings
and brings yet another unique dining option to our guests,” said Rai Caluori,
executive vice president of guest experience for Princess Cruises. “Chef Uchimura’s
signature burger is sure to be savored, along with pub favorites reinvented for
a more upscale dining experience.”
“A
gastropub at sea is an innovative concept and it inspired me to get creative in
the galley,” said Chef Uchimura. “The Salty Dog Gastropub’s menu will not only
satisfy comfort food cravings but also offer guests new pub food flavors and
tastes perfectly paired with a craft beer or fine whiskey.”
Adjacent
to The Salty Dog Gastropub, also in the Wheelhouse Bar, is an expansive new,
international whiskey bar menu, featuring some of the best Scotch whiskeys,
American Bourbons and international whiskeys from areas including Japan,
Ireland and Australia. Offerings include Johnny Walker Blue, Bakery Hill
Classic (Australia), Connemara Whiskey Irish Cask (Ireland) and Hakushu 12 year
(Japan) The menu offers daily specialized whiskey flights, allowing guests the
opportunity to taste and compare selections around the world.
The
Salty Dog Gastropub and new international whiskey menu, both available in the
Wheelhouse Bar, have just launched aboard Crown
Princess, and will be onboard Emerald
Princess and Ruby
Princess in mid-December. A food charge of $19 per guest
applies.
The
whisky menu will also be available in the Wheelhouse Bar aboard Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess, Diamond Princess and
Golden Princess
by the end of 2015, and aboard all ships with the exception of Pacific Princess by the
summer of 2016.
About
Chef Ernesto Uchimura
Born in
Argentina, Chef Ernesto Uchimura is an award-winning chef who stepped into the
spotlight as the opening corporate executive chef and partner for the mega
brand, Umami Burger. He went on to become founding chef and partner with the
opening of Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, where he garnered even more critical
acclaim and recognition, including “Chef of the Year: The Comfort Master,” from
Los Angeles Magazine
and “Best Burger” in Los Angeles by LA
Weekly. http://www.plancheck.com/
For more
information about The Salty Dog Gastropub, including the full menu, visit http://www.princess.com/gastropub.
Additional
information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel
consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the
company's website at princess.com.
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About Princess
Cruises:
One of the best-known
names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating
a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide
array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the
experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to more than 360
destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length
from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
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information is available at princess.com/news.
For further
information contact:
Karen Candy, kcandy@princesscruises.com, +1 661-753-1540
Brian O’Connor, boconnor@princesscruises.com, +1 661-753-1530
