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<blockquote data-quote="Krazy Kruizers" data-source="post: 1477914" data-attributes="member: 9469"><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Rudi Sodamin Named Top Chef in Cruise Industry and Master Chef’s Dinner Best Culinary Secret Afloat by Porthole Cruise Magazine</strong> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Seattle, Wash., Feb. 14, 2011 – Holland America Line’s Culinary Consultant Rudi Sodamin was named Best Cruise Line Chef by Porthole Cruise Magazine in its February 2011 issue. The award recognizes Sodamin’s dedication, innovative approach and unique contributions to the culinary arts at sea. </span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Additionally, Sodamin’s new Master Chef’s Dinner in the Pinnacle Grill was named Best Culinary Secret Afloat by the publication. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Chosen annually by Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff, the Porthole Awards are a selection of his current favorites from the cruise and travel industries. Sodamin joins an elite list that includes Steiner Leisure for best on-board spa operators and Micato Safaris for best African safari tour operator. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">"Rudi’s culinary contributions to Holland America Line and the industry as a whole have paved the way for exciting new concepts and a forward-thinking approach to cruising cuisine,†said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. “Because of Rudi’s professionalism and dedication, we’ve been able to step outside the box and transform our culinary operation into a highly regarded experience. We are proud of Rudi and he certainly has earned this recognition.†</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">The new Master Chef’s Dinner in the Pinnacle Grill recently debuted aboard the line’s newest ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, and represents the diversity of Holland America Line’s unique culinary experience. The evening features a seven-course dining experience for up to 18 guests, with each course personally delivered by a special culinary expert who serves as the gracious dinner host. The uniforms and menus were designed to resemble an elegant chef jacket that embodies the theme of the dinner and experience. Each meal is enhanced with wine pairings specially selected by the ship’s sommelier and the elegant table is set with signature Versace china. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">“Master Chef’s Dinner is a culinary journey that highlights Holland America Line’s fine culinary expertise and the creativity and passion of artisan and Master Chef Rudi,†added Meadows. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Sodamin is internationally recognized as a food authority and one of the hospitality industry's most innovative chefs who has directed the evolution of fine dining and unique menu options at Holland America Line through his role as culinary consultant. The award-winning Tamarind, for example, is a pan-Asian restaurant with traditional and eclectic offerings on ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">His ideas have been instrumental in the development of Holland America Line’s interactive culinary-arts program on board as well. Sodamin also chairs Holland America Line’s Culinary Council, which recently was formed to enrich the premium line’s culinary program and is composed of international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Jacques Torres, Charlie Trotter and Marcus Samuelsson. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Sodamin is the author of numerous internationally published cookbooks, including “Seduction & Spice†(Rizzoli, 2000) and Holland America Line’s “A Taste of Excellence†(Rizzoli, 2007), “A Taste of Elegance†(Rizzoli, 2009) and “A Taste of Celebration†(Rizzoli, 2010). Sodamin belongs to the Academy Culinaire de France, Master Chef Society and Club de Chefs des Chefs. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">For more information and cruise fares, contact a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit <a href="http://www.hollandamerica.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1d6bac">Cruises, Cruise Ship Deals, Travel Cruises - Holland America Line</span></a>. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Editor’s note: Photos are available at: </span></span></strong><a href="http://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1b2w-QMb-gs7" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: #1d6bac">http://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1b2w-QMb-gs7</span></span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">. </span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px">- </span></span></strong><a href="http://www.hollandamerica.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: #1d6bac">www.hollandamerica.com</span></span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 15px"> -</span></span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Krazy Kruizers, post: 1477914, member: 9469"] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][B]Rudi Sodamin Named Top Chef in Cruise Industry and Master Chef’s Dinner Best Culinary Secret Afloat by Porthole Cruise Magazine[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]Seattle, Wash., Feb. 14, 2011 – Holland America Line’s Culinary Consultant Rudi Sodamin was named Best Cruise Line Chef by Porthole Cruise Magazine in its February 2011 issue. The award recognizes Sodamin’s dedication, innovative approach and unique contributions to the culinary arts at sea. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]Additionally, Sodamin’s new Master Chef’s Dinner in the Pinnacle Grill was named Best Culinary Secret Afloat by the publication. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]Chosen annually by Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff, the Porthole Awards are a selection of his current favorites from the cruise and travel industries. Sodamin joins an elite list that includes Steiner Leisure for best on-board spa operators and Micato Safaris for best African safari tour operator. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]"Rudi’s culinary contributions to Holland America Line and the industry as a whole have paved the way for exciting new concepts and a forward-thinking approach to cruising cuisine,†said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. “Because of Rudi’s professionalism and dedication, we’ve been able to step outside the box and transform our culinary operation into a highly regarded experience. We are proud of Rudi and he certainly has earned this recognition.†[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]The new Master Chef’s Dinner in the Pinnacle Grill recently debuted aboard the line’s newest ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, and represents the diversity of Holland America Line’s unique culinary experience. The evening features a seven-course dining experience for up to 18 guests, with each course personally delivered by a special culinary expert who serves as the gracious dinner host. The uniforms and menus were designed to resemble an elegant chef jacket that embodies the theme of the dinner and experience. Each meal is enhanced with wine pairings specially selected by the ship’s sommelier and the elegant table is set with signature Versace china. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]“Master Chef’s Dinner is a culinary journey that highlights Holland America Line’s fine culinary expertise and the creativity and passion of artisan and Master Chef Rudi,†added Meadows. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]Sodamin is internationally recognized as a food authority and one of the hospitality industry's most innovative chefs who has directed the evolution of fine dining and unique menu options at Holland America Line through his role as culinary consultant. The award-winning Tamarind, for example, is a pan-Asian restaurant with traditional and eclectic offerings on ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]His ideas have been instrumental in the development of Holland America Line’s interactive culinary-arts program on board as well. Sodamin also chairs Holland America Line’s Culinary Council, which recently was formed to enrich the premium line’s culinary program and is composed of international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Jacques Torres, Charlie Trotter and Marcus Samuelsson. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]Sodamin is the author of numerous internationally published cookbooks, including “Seduction & Spice†(Rizzoli, 2000) and Holland America Line’s “A Taste of Excellence†(Rizzoli, 2007), “A Taste of Elegance†(Rizzoli, 2009) and “A Taste of Celebration†(Rizzoli, 2010). Sodamin belongs to the Academy Culinaire de France, Master Chef Society and Club de Chefs des Chefs. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]For more information and cruise fares, contact a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit [URL="http://www.hollandamerica.com/"][COLOR=#1d6bac]Cruises, Cruise Ship Deals, Travel Cruises - Holland America Line[/COLOR][/URL]. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]Editor’s note: Photos are available at: [/SIZE][/FONT][/B][URL="http://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1b2w-QMb-gs7"][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#1d6bac]http://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1b2w-QMb-gs7[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/URL][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4]- [/SIZE][/FONT][/B][URL="http://www.hollandamerica.com/"][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#1d6bac]www.hollandamerica.com[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/URL][B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4] -[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [/QUOTE]
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