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LOS ANGELES, abril 4, 2007 - alguns dos nomes os mais quentes no alimento - ½ do ¿ de Christophe Emï do hip Ortolan do LA e Beau MacMilllan de América do Chef do ferro do recurso da montanha de Camelback do Sanctuary - junte o Chef mestre recentemente knighted Anton Mosimann e o Chef mestre Andre Soltner para os cruzeiros de cristal' Festival do vinho 2007 & do alimento.

Agora em seu 11o ano, o cristal continua a atrair os nomes os mais comemorados no cuisine e no vinho enquanto fazem exame ao mar ao anfitrião que cozinha demonstrações, gostos do vinho e jantares do gala spotlighting o cuisine da assinatura de cada chef. Educadores excepcionais do vinho tais como o Dame mestre de Sommelier Fred, winemakers aclamados Beau do vale de Napa e winemaker Gaia Gaja de Heidi Barrett e de Piedmont, de Italy, sócio com os wizards do cuisine including Andre Rochat de Andres e de Alize ambos em Las Vegas, e em Heinz Winkler, cujos Relais & Chateaux, Residenz Heinz Winkler no Bavaria, Germany foi concedido a três estrelas de Michelin.

A bordo da serenidade de cristal ultra-luxurious do Symphony e do cristal, os chefs do convidado e os peritos do vinho inspiram convidados com seus conhecimento e paixão para o alimento e o vinho em itineraries worldwide. O Festival do vinho 2007 & do alimento do cristal caracteriza viagens de 10 a 14 dias que exploram Europa ocidental (abril 19, maio 1 e agosto 9), o Mediterranean (maio 25 e outubro 6), África e o mar vermelho (maio 17), Nova Inglaterra (outubro 24), e o canal de Panamá (novembro 4). Além aos dois o vinho & o alimento cruzam em janeiro e fevereiro, cristal oferece um total de dez cruzeiros culinary-themed em 2007.

Quase cada itinerary é complementado com aventuras de cristal culinary-themed em terra. Os destaques incluem:

• Uma demonstração cozinhando exclusiva em Le Moulin de Mougins - um restaurante favorito das estrelas que visitam o Festival da película de Cannes - organizado sob o sentido do chef do virtuoso e do proprietário Alain Llorca (de Monte - carlo).
• Aprendendo preparar o gazpacho, o paella do seafood e o crema Catalana na cozinha de um restaurante espanhol (de Barcelona).
• The vegetable markets of Old Nice and sampling regional wines and cheeses at a local bistro (from Monte Carlo).
• A port wine cellar visit for tasting, history and tour (from Oporto, Portugal).
• Dining on a three-course lunch prepared by one of the most renowned culinary masters in Greece (from Santorini).

“The caliber of our program and the top name chefs and wine experts it continues to draw is a reflection of Crystal’s culinary philosophy, commitment and execution,” says Toni Neumeister, Crystal’s vice president, food and beverage operations. “For anyone passionate about food and wine, the chance to spend quality time with some of the world’s greatest culinary artists is a rare and memorable treat.”

During each cruise, guests are treated to a specially prepared four-course dinner utilizing the sailing region’s freshest ingredients, matched with wine pairings by the guest wine expert. By day, visiting chefs demonstrate cooking techniques, share recipes and tips, and participate in question and answer sessions.

Wine experts lead guests through wine tastings to enjoy and compare appellations, vintages and varietals; learn the history of wine in the regions sailed; receive valuable hints on choosing and pairing wines, and become more familiar with one of the most extensive wine cellars at sea.

Crystal’s devotion to cuisine is evidenced by its alliances with some of the world’s most celebrated names in food, wine and hospitality - Nobu Matsuhisa brings his legendary Japanese fusion cuisine to The Sushi Bar and Silk Road aboard Crystal Serenity; Asian specialties from Wolfgang Puck’s “Chinois on Main” are showcased at Jade Garden aboard Crystal Symphony; and the exceptional Italian fare of Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino restaurants is featured on both ships in Prego. The intimate Vintage Room on both ships plays host to ultimate gourmet experiences with wine-makers dinners.

Fares for the Wine & Food Festival cruises begin at $2,195 per person, double occupancy.

The Crystal Difference

Aboard the ultra-luxurious ships of Crystal Cruises, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by classic service, abundant space, extensive choices, and quality, providing worldwide vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.

Crystal Cruises enjoys an unparalleled reputation for excellence, anchored in 11 consecutive years of “World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” awards by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Cond� Nast Traveler magazines - the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have achieved such distinction.

For additional information, please contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line’s website at www.crystalcruises.com.

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