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LUX-Travel: Oceania Cruises Partners with Master Chef Jacques Pepin to Open French Bistro

LUX-Travelers, soon you’ll be able to sail the seven seas while dining on haute French cuisine by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pepin, while on board Oceania Cruises’ new 1,258-guest Marina come 2010!!

Promising the opportunity to please your palate and offer the ambiance of a 5-star dining experience. Pepin’s hometown bistro in Lyon, France as well as his famous bistros of Paris will be the source of inspiration for the food, offering a ‘chef’s’ special of the day and ending with a 9-piece dessert assortment.

Additionally, expect ‘signature china, antique flatware and Lalique glassware’ to adorn the tables. Even the restaurant’s décor will radiate with LUX style statements adorned with crystal chandeliers and custom artwork abound! As you can see LUXies, this will not only be about the food, it’s about the complete dining experience.

“As we designed the culinary experience aboard Marina, a restaurant by Jacques Pepin was at the top of our guests’ wish lists,” stated Bob Binder, Oceania Cruises’ president. “Jacques will present a traditional French dining experience in a casually elegant fashion.”

Jacques Pepin has authored more then 20 cookbooks and has the opportunity to host many award-wining cooking shows. Oceania Cruises is the ‘upper-premium’ cruise line that offers itineraries to more then 200 ports through Europe, New Zealand, Asia and America. Making for the perfect combination for success!!

So LUXies, what do you think? Does an authentic French Bistro entice you to book a cruise with Oceania?

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