Wiesbaden, January 18, 2013 – Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series “Cake Boss” and “Next Great Baker”, will open an extension of his family business, Carlo’s Bake Shop, on the new Norwegian Breakaway, coming to New York City in May 2013.
Featuring
all of the delicious treats and confections that the original bakery
is known for, Carlo’s Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway will also
give guests the opportunity to pre-order custom speciality cakes for
celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries. For a challenging
and fun experience, Carlo’s will offer cupcake decorating classes,
where guests can learn some of Valastro’s tricks of the trade.
“The
New York area is known for its outstanding bakeries”, said Kevin
Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s President and CEO. “As with all
features of this new incredible ship, we wanted to bring not just a
taste of the region to our guests, but the very best out there. Buddy
is known as the ultimate baker, so we knew he was the best choice for
our new bakery on Norwegian Breakaway. We are thrilled to welcome
Buddy to the Norwegian family.”
“Spending
time with family is one of the most important things. A cruise is a
wonderful opportunity for a family to relax and have fun together and
that is one of the reasons why I wanted to bring Carlo’s aboard
this fantastic cruise ship,” said Buddy Valastro. “I am thrilled
to begin this partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line and open Carlo’s
Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway, the ultimate ship for families.”
Carlo’s
Bake Shop will be located on Deck 8 in the former Cake stand
location. Featured menu items will include freshly baked cookies,
cakes and pies, such as Buddy’s famous Oreo, Dark Chocolate Mousse
and Purple Groovy Fondant cakes; Italian butter cookies; biscottis;
and an assortment of cupcakes. Luscious chocolate and vanilla
cannolis, cream-filled lobster tails, and individual treats such as
strawberry cheesecake, chocolate truffle and tiramisu round out the
menu. The delectable goodies will be available for purchase à la
carte.
About
Buddy
Buddy
Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the
business owned and operated by his parents since 1910. He grew up in
Hoboken, New Jersey in an old-fashioned Italian family. He showed a
flair for cake decorating at an early age.
For
Valastro, 35, mixing eggs, sugar, butter and flour means a lot more
than “making a cake.” As a fourth generation baker, it’s a
constant source of pleasure, pride and creativity. Creating amazing
cakes connects Buddy with the memory of his father Buddy Sr. and his
extended Italian family history. His talent and passion for the
family business, Carlo’s Bakery, has earned the straight-talking
cake expert the moniker, and TLC TV show, Cake Boss.
In
December 2010, TLC premiered the spin-off series, Cake Boss: Next
Great Baker, now in its third season, where Buddy challenged bakers
from around the country to compete for a chance to work alongside the
Valastro family at Carlo’s. Proven he’s a master when it comes to
sweets, in Buddy’s third TLC show, Kitchen Boss, he welcomes
viewers into his kitchen to demonstrate he’s just as skilled at
savoury items, preparing his family favourite Italian recipes.
