Master Chef

Oceania Cruises' Senior Culinary Director Alexis Quaretti Inducted into Maîtres Cuisiniers de France

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MIAMI, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is proud to announce that Chef Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary Director, has been inducted into the prestigious echelons of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises' Vice President of Culinary Eric Barale, who served as Quaretti's godfather into the program. As such, Oceania Cruises is the only major cruise line to boast two Master Chefs of France.

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  • Chef Alexis Quaretti was godfathered into the program by Oceania Cruises' Vice President of Culinary Eric Barale, making Oceania Cruises the only major cruise line to have two Master Chefs of France
    MIAMI, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises , the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is proud to announce that Chef Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary Director, has been inducted into the prestigious echelons of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France.
  • Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises' Vice President of Culinary Eric Barale, who served as Quaretti's godfather into the program.
  • "It's truly remarkable to have two Master Chefs of France leading our culinary team," said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.
  • "Being inducted into the Master Chefs of France is truly one of the biggest honors of my career, and I sincerely look forward to being part of this prestigious organization," said Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary Director at Oceania Cruises.

The World's Greatest Chefs Announce Where They Love to Travel and Dine on Travel That Matters

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

MALIBU, Calif., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveling with master chefs is the theme of the brand-new season of CurtCo Media's Travel That Matters with Bruce Wallin. The podcast's 10-episode Master Chef series is for anyone who loves food, travel, and learning about the top culinary destinations from the people who know them best. Never-heard-before conversations showcase the "who's who" of the culinary world—including Marcus Samuelsson, Daniel Boulud, Amanda Freitag, Gregory Gourdet, and Gail Simmons — and their inspiring travel stories and insider tips.

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  • MALIBU, Calif., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveling with master chefs is the theme of the brand-new season of CurtCo Media's Travel That Matters with Bruce Wallin.
  • The podcast's 10-episode Master Chef series is for anyone who loves food, travel, and learning about the top culinary destinations from the people who know them best.
  • The April 25 release of the new Master Chef series from Travel That Matters is perfectly timed to inspire your travels this summer and beyond.
  • "Experiencing these destinations and many others through the eyes of the world's leading chefs is something that will inspire anyone who loves food and travel."

ESCOFFIER'S 'THE ULTIMATE DISH' PODCAST CELEBRATES 50th MILESTONE

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the U.S., recently celebrated the 50th episode of its 'The Ultimate Dish' podcast. Launched in 2021, the popular weekly podcast continues to gain traction among foodies, entrepreneurs, and education aficionados, with a 62 percent increase in downloads in the past six months alone. Host, fourth-generation chef, and Escoffier Boulder campus president, Kirk Bachmann gives listeners an exclusive peek behind the culinary curtain with in-depth conversations from some of the world's most innovative chefs, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the food industry today.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts , the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the U.S., recently celebrated the 50th episode of its ' The Ultimate Dish ' podcast.
  • Launched in 2021, the popular weekly podcast continues to gain traction among foodies, entrepreneurs, and education aficionados, with a 62 percent increase in downloads in the past six months alone.
  • Listeners can subscribe and listen through any podcast apps including YouTube , Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , and Youtube .
  • For more information about Escoffier's "The Ultimate Dish" podcast visit, https://www.escoffier.edu/podcast/ .