Chef Pépin first launched Jacques 14 years ago on Oceania Marina and Oceania Riviera and expressed his enthusiasm for seeing the restaurant beloved by so many on Oceania Allura and her sister ship, Oceania Vista. He reiterated that the new Jacques in his restaurant collection is an important milestone for the line and for him personally.
Jacques is one of the Spire’s French restaurants, Oceania Cruises’ signature restaurants. Jacques is also a pivotal piece of the culinary history of the Cruises. Chef Pepin tells us that a return to Jacques to the Oceania Allura is joyful and humbling to him. This return is telling us the constellation of integrity for the culinary creations for the cruises. This constellation focuses on creativity and integrity. This culinary creation is telling us about all the vintages and ships.
New Menu and Experiences in Dininge
One of the highlights of Jacques onboard the Oceania Allura is its differentiated and combined menu of classic and modern French cuisines. Some of the new and innovative items include the deviled eggs topped with allison trout rillette and sturgeon caviar. Customers looking for an experience can have the signature dishes prepared at their tables, including the classic beef tartare and the sea bass en croute, a dish meant for two.
Guests can have expertly prepared duck in a Grand Marnier orange sauce and veal medallions in morel sauce for the main course. Jacques finishes the meal with a variety of classic French desserts, including Crêpes Suzette and profiteroles, to create a memorable dining experience.
A Celebration in Honor of Chef Pépin
Boson’s signature event was not just an opening ceremony. It included remarks by Chef Pépin as well. Guests included close friends and family. The ceremony included his daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law, fittingly underlining the importance of the day for both Chef Pépin personally and professionally.
Besides Chef Pépin’s remarks, there was the included participation in the ceremony as he cut the ribbon to the opening of the new Jacques aboard Oceania Allura. Guests of this small gathering enjoyed the new lunch menu as part of the preview lunch. It was a celebration for Chef Pépin and Oceania Cruises. It was a celebration of the unbroken culinary and excellent cruise brand roots.
The Role of Jacques in Oceania Cruises’ Culinary Legacy
Oceania Cruises has a legacy of incredible cuisine because of its long-standing partnership with Chef Jacques Pépin and other culinary talents. Chef Pepin, being Oceania Cruises’ Executive Chef, helped the line devise a culinary strategy for all the ‘Culinary Treasures’ Cruises and built a staple for all cruises. Jacques created and opened the door to numerous culinary philosophies that have evolved with the line. Chef Eric Barale, successor to Jacques Pepin, still emphasizes this culinary philosophy on all Manners and Menu standards. “The Finest Cuisine at Sea” continues to be the motto to uphold. With the philosophy driven down to nearly all echelons of the line, Chef Quarett, along with Barale, is to ensure Pepin’s philosophy and culinary legacy live on in every meal served at Oceanic.
Anticipating New Culinary Adventures
Jacques will offer its first taste of France to guests of Oceania Allura. That’s a history sprinkled with many flavors. Primary all over the world, dining as you’re cruising, Jacques will serve ever more innovative versions of classic French recipes with a dash of eclectic international spicing. Guests aboard the Allura or her sister, the Oceania Vista, will enjoy Jacques as a highlight of their dining experience.
Returning Jacques shows a continued customer useful offer from Oceania Cruises. Jacques will surely remain a classic at Oceania as the blend of Chef Pépin’s culinary legacy with the imaginative craft of Oceania’s present-day culinary team
