A Taste of the Mediterranean with Masterchef Canada Judge Michael Bonacini
Chef Michael Bonacini on the evolution of cruise dining and hosting a luxury yacht journey with his son. by Ann Ruppenstein This summer, renowned chef Michael Bonacini, co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants and a prominent MasterChef Canada judge, is taking his culinary skills from land to the Mediterranean Sea on an eight-day culinary journey with Emerald Cruises. He’ll host
Recipe: Ajo Blanco, Courtesy of Chef Michael Bonacini
Ajo Blanco is a beautifully simple, chilled Spanish soup that’s perfect for summer. Here’s Chef and Masterchef Canada Judge Michael Bonacini’s go-to recipe. Leña’s Ajo Blanco (Serves 4) Ingredients: 250g blanched almonds. We use a combination of blanched, peeled as well as Marcona 50-50% is a nice ratio. (The Almonds will process more easily if soaked for 2 plus hours
Holland America Line Introduces Tea-Focused Culinary Program
Guests can explore tea traditions through tastings, seminars and curated shore excursions. Holland America Line is putting tea at the centre of its culinary experience. The cruise line has introduced a new tea-focused program in collaboration with Art of Tea founder Steve Schwartz, who joined its Grand World Voyage as a Culinary Ambassador. The initiative brings a more structured and
Seabourn Refreshes Its Culinary Experience Across the Fleet
The luxury cruise line is rolling out refreshed menus, live cooking stations and a more relaxed café culture across its fleet. On a Seabourn cruise, the day often begins with coffee in hand, ocean unfurling beyond the windows, plans forming for the next port. It’s a ritual regular guests know well. Now, the ultra-luxury cruise line is refining that experience
Holland America Line Unveils Caribbean-Inspired Menus and Cocktails
New island-themed dishes and drinks debut across the cruise fleet this winter. This winter, Holland America Line is transforming its Caribbean sailings into full-fledged culinary journeys. From October 2025 through April 2026, six ships will feature new regionally inspired menus and cocktails celebrating the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean — all crafted with the cruise line’s hallmark focus on fine dining
Star Chefs Set Sail on Oceania’s Allura
Six Food & Wine Best New Chefs christen Oceania’s newest ship, bringing serious culinary prestige to the high seas. When Oceania Cruises says it’s a food-forward cruise line, they mean it. The brand’s newest ship, Oceania Allura, is setting sail in July 2025 — and will be officially christened this November in Miami by none other than six acclaimed Food