Atlas Ocean Voyages is introducing a brand new, open-air eating idea, Alma Alfresco, on its two, expedition yachts.
“Alma means soul in Portuguese and our new venue showcases the gastronomic soul of Portugal,” stated James Rodriguez, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ president and CEO.
“In addition to learning about Continental cuisine from curated chefs on our Epicurean Expeditions, Alma Alfresco will offer guests an introduction to Portuguese culinary traditions.”
The new eating expertise features a complimentary wine-pairing menu that which permits company to get pleasure from an genuine Portuguese eating expertise, to honor the road’s heritage. The menu contains recipes handed down for generations and cooked utilizing artisanal strategies, cookware and components.
Highlighted choices could embrace Polvo à Lagareiro, which is oven-roasted octopus and potatoes in a shower of olive oil and roasted garlic, coming from Santa Luzia; Alheira de Mirandela, a standard Portuguese sausage with radish greens and potatoes, coming from Mirandela; and Torta de Azeitão, a rolled sponge cake stuffed with egg custard cream, coming from Setúbal.
Atlas’ Epicurean Expeditions will even embrace options akin to a Visiting Vintner, who will conduct a regional wine tasting of regional wines and a Gastronomic Guest, who could be a chef from a Michelin-starred venue or an area culinary star. The visitor will even take part in Yachtsman Cookoff, a culinary competitors.
Another Atlas’ complimentary eating idea is the Josper Grill Dining Experience positioned by the pool and that includes a singular shipboard cooking model referred to as “Jospering”, which originated in Spain in 1969.