''Commodore and Dickie Brennan & Co. Present Food Cruise with the Flavor of New Orleans''; 7-Night Enchanted Isle Sailing Nov 25 - Dec 2.Business Editors/Travel & Entertainment Writers HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2000 Blend together tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. menus, savory wines and exotic tropical ports of call and you create an unforgettable 7-night Food Cruise aboard Commodore Cruise Line's Enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. Isle. Dickie Brennan of New Orleans' most famous restaurant family and his restaurants Palace Cafe and Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse will host special culinary events during the Nov. 25-Dec. 2 cruise. Sailing from the Port of New Orleans The Port of New Orleans is a port located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the 5th largest port in the United States based on volume of cargo handled, second-largest in the state after the Port of South Louisiana, and 12th largest in the U.S. based on value of cargo. to Montego Bay Montego Bay (mŏntē`gō), city (1991 pop. 82,002), NW Jamaica. One of the most popular resorts in the Caribbean with highly developed tourism facilities, Montego Bay is also a port and commercial center. , Jamaica; Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the north east of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, located at 20.62° North, 87.07° West. The city is the seat of the Solidaridad municipality. and Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Cayman Grand Cayman See Cayman Islands. , the Dickie Brennan & Co. Food Cruise features a cocktail reception, wine seminars and tastings from the Robert Mondavi Robert Gerald Mondavi born May 18 1913 in Virginia, Minnesota, United States is a leading vineyard operator whose technical improvements and marketing strategies brought Winery and cooking classes taught by renowned executive chefs Gus Martin of Palace Cafe and James Leeming from Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse.
-- Cocktail Reception - Visit with Dickie Brennan and Family
While sailing to tropical ports in Mexico, Jamaica and the
Cayman Islands, passengers will have the opportunity to meet
Dickie Brennan, his sister Lauren Brennan Brower and their
dad, legendary restaurateur Dick Brennan Sr., all members of
the famed New Orleans restaurant family. The restaurant
business has been a way of life for Dickie Brennan, under
whose tenure Commander's Palace, Palace Cafe and Dickie
Brennan's Steakhouse have won a host of awards and
acclamations.
-- Palace Cafe Day - Cooking demonstrations feature Executive
Chef Gus Martin, known for his incredible command of Creole
spices and seasonings on the menu at New Orleans' famous
Palace Cafe. Martin is credited with introducing the Palace
Cafe Lite Lunch and for serving delectable, classic and
innovative New Orleans cuisine at this landmark restaurant,
recently featured in the March issue of Food and Wine
magazine.
-- Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse Day - Executive Chef James
Leeming, head of the culinary team at this exclusive French
Quarter restaurant, will lead cooking demonstrations for
passengers to sample delicious menu items and fine wines.
Recently featured in Wine Spectator magazine, Chef James
Leeming's cuisine of Straightforward USDA Prime Steaks with a
New Orleans Touch, promises to delight even the most
discernible carnivore.
-- Cruisers will also be offered tastes of the finest
world-class wines from the California vineyards of Robert
Mondavi Winery, a world leader in producing wines of great
finesse and elegance that complement and enhance fine food.
Robert Mondavi wine specialists will be onboard offering wine
seminars.
"This is truly a taste of New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded aboard our special Dickie Brennan & Co. Food Cruise. With fine wine, friendly service and classic and innovative New Orleans cuisine, this sailing is sure to please everyone's palate and create a memorable cruising experience," said James R. Sullivan, president of Commodore Cruise Line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the . "In Commodore tradition, we offer more new and exciting special interest programs for our cruisers than ever before. The Food Cruise is just one of many sailings in an exciting line-up of special theme cruises for the 2000-2001 season." The events featured during each of Commodore's specialty cruises are in addition to the popular programs offered each sailing. This gives cruisers even more options for fun-filled activities onboard the Enchanted Isle. Rates for this special Food Cruise begin at $529 per person, based on double occupancy, plus port and handling charges and are capacity controlled. Please contact your travel agent for reservations. Cruisers interested in sailing on any of Commodore's specialty cruises should remember to confirm the special interest sailing date and entertainment features. Editor's Note: Professional photography available at www.commodorecruise.com. About the Principals of the Dickie Brennan & Co. Restaurant Group Family Dickie Brennan: Since 1974, Dickie Brennan has been actively involved with the family's restaurant operations. He is the only Brennan family member to ever hold the title of Chef and though he no longer assumes this role, he is still actively involved in the menu development of his restaurants (Palace Cafe, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse and Mr. B's Bistro). Lauren Brennan Brower: Lauren spends her days juggling the hectic schedule of raising four children, while maintaining an active role in the growth of the family business and serving as a familiar presence in the dining room and at the front door of Palace Cafe or Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse. Steve Pettus: As a Managing Partner, with over 20 years of restaurant experience, Steve is the first person to become a full-fledged partner of the family operation. In addition to overseeing the restaurants' operations, Steve utilizes his law degree by serving as in-house counsel for the company. Dick Brennan Sr.: While this legendary restaurateur res·tau·ra·teur also res·tau·ran·teur n. The manager or owner of a restaurant. [French, from restaurer, to restore; see restaurant. officially retired from the restaurant business in November of 1997, you can still spot him regularly at Palace Cafe and Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse. Always available for consultation and inspiration, Dick Brennan is credited with the creation of New Orleans Jazz New Orleans Jazz can refer to:
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