New Pinnacle Grill Restaurants Added!
Ray Goldenberg
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NEW PINNACLE GRILL ALTERNATIVE RESTAURANTS TO BE ADDED TO NINE HOLLAND
AMERICA SHIPS
Seattle, May 8, 2003
After debuting the new Pinnacle Grill alternative restaurant concept
on sister ships ms Statendam and ms Ryndam last October to excellent
reviews and full capacity, Holland America Line has expanded the
restaurant concept to nine of the line's vessels. The Pinnacle Grill
restaurant features fine Pacific Northwest specialties and wines in a
romantic, upscale atmosphere.
"Based on the overwhelming feedback from our guests about the Pinnacle
Grill, it made sense to add this restaurant to more of our ships,"
said David A. Giersdorf, senior vice president, marketing and sales.
"This alternative dining venue features the best of Pacific Northwest
cuisine and style, high-quality ingredients, fine wines and elegant
presentation, offering our guests even more options in Holland
America's premium cruise experience."
The 1,800-square-foot restaurant's 2003 rollout schedule began with
the Volendam in February and continues on the Rotterdam, Zaandam and
the Amsterdam in April; the Prinsendam in May and the Maasdam in
October. The Pinnacle Grill has already been enthusiastically embraced
by passengers aboard the Zuiderdam and will be added to the Oosterdam
during the ship's final phase of construction in summer 2003. The
Pinnacle Grill concept will be added to the Veendam in the spring of
2004.
The décor of the Pinnacle Grills features warm fabrics complemented by
fine wood accents evocative of the Pacific Northwest. The restaurant
will offer carefully selected wines from renowned Pacific Northwest
vineyards including Chateau Ste. Michelle, Canoe Ridge, Willamette
Valley Vineyards and Tualatin Estates.
A typical evening's menu provides a wide selection of dining choices
including Dungeness Crab Cakes with Spiral Shaved Cucumber & Sweet
Chili Sauce, Seared Duck Breast and Beefsteak Tomato Salad.
Entrees may include Pan-Seared Rosemary Chicken with Cranberry
Chutney, Grande Wilde Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto Cream Sauce, or Lamb
Rack Chops with Drizzled Mint Sauce. Also available are premium
"Sterling Silver" hand-selected cuts of beef unsurpassed in tenderness
and taste, including bone-in Delmonico rib-eye steak, center-cut
Porterhouse steak and two sizes of filet mignon. Side dishes will
feature such choices as Washington Spuds au Gratin, Grilled Asparagus
avec Béarnaise, Sautéed Button Mushrooms or a Honey Maple Three-Bean
Ragout. Delectable desserts, featuring Pacific Northwest ingredients
include Warm Grand Marnier Chocolate Volcano Cake, a Lemon Berry Angel
Shortcake, and Not-so-Classic Baked Alaska.
Guests who wish to dine in the Pinnacle Grill for dinner may do so
with an advance reservation; there is a modest charge of $20 per
person.
About Holland America Line
Holland America is cruising's premium leader providing unsurpassed
value, renowned service and quality, industry leading worldwide
itineraries and responsible corporate stewardship. In 2003, Holland
America's fleet of twelve, five-star, premium ships will offer 447
premium cruises on industry-leading itineraries to all seven
continents and will sail from 15 North American home ports. By 2006
Holland America will increase its capacity by 34 percent- and its
fleet to a total of 15 ships- with the introduction of three
additional 85,000-ton, 1,848-passenger Vista Class ships, the largest
ever built for Holland America Line. The line offers the only trip
cancellation program in the industry that offers cash back for
canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure.
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2002 "Travel
& Leisure" magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America is a member
of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance. Conde Nast
Traveler magazine readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top
premium cruise line in the world in the much-anticipated 2002 Readers'
Choice Awards. In 2002, for a second consecutive year, Holland America
Line won four Readers' Choice Awards from the prestigious Porthole
Cruise Magazine.
For more information, consult a professional travel agent.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2002 "Travel
& Leisure" magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America is a member
of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line,
Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Together, these member lines share
a commitment to quality and value, offering cruise vacations that
appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets and sail to some of
the world's most exciting destinations. Conde Nast Traveler magazine
readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top premium cruise
line in the world in the much-anticipated 2002 Readers' Choice Awards.
Paul
Edgar/Ray altered this Press Release
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