NCL engaged one of the leading figures in the culinary world, and award-winning chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, to create and oversee a dining concept on Norwegian Breakaway.
Ocean Blue restaurant created by Geoffrey Zakarian is designed to be exquisite seafood experience incorporating all knowledge and techniques by this celebrity chef.
Zakarian will promote his restaurant on selected cruises and also meet guests on NCL Breakaway together with in-person cooking demonstrations.
“It is an unbelievably exciting prospect to create a concept for such a groundbreaking ship. I am nostalgic at heart, so the thought of making a modern experience that harkens to the age of steamship travel is just terrific,” said Geoffrey Zakarian. “I am planning, preparing and recruiting for this restaurant the same as if I were opening on land, and truly, I have been humbled and inspired by Norwegian's vision to elevate hospitality on the seas.”
“Geoffrey Zakarian is a renowned and critically acclaimed chef who has deep roots in New York City having begun his career at Le Cirque and the legendary 21 Club,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “Working with Geoffrey is like hitting the culinary lottery. In this case, not only do we win big, but so do our guests on Norwegian Breakaway who will get to experience his world-class cuisine in three dining outlets on the ship. We couldn’t be more excited to have Geoffrey on board with us and add yet another New York element to Norwegian Breakaway.”
NCL Breakaway is scheduled to arrive in May 2013 for her maiden voyage from New York City.
