Sunset over the Mediterranean.
if you go Five tastings with Sommelier Olson toured us through the Spanish wine landscape and many fine wines – some of them quite rare, and nearly all from small producers – that paired exquisitely with every meal.
details, radically altered our view of what a holiday at sea can be. This foodie cruising thing could become a habit!
James Beard’s legacy
James Beard was an early champion of local produce and markets and a The intimate, luxurious Wind Surf pioneering foodie. Author of numerous accommodates just 300 guests, with cookbooks, television chef and personalized service delivered by friendly, restaurateur, he was also a tireless traveler. professional staff. Our comfortable The foundation that bears his name stateroom was more spacious than celebrates, nurtures and honors America’s many European hotel rooms. On-board diverse culinary heritage through programs pampering in an Elemis spa and wonderful that educate and inspire. views from yoga mat and treadmill in The James Beard Foundation is a the yacht’s fitness center made cruising nonprofit culinary arts organization experience just that much more pleasurable. headquartered in the chef ’s former home Our James Beard culinary cruise in Greenwich Village. Today, it is at the showed us that mixing great food and forefront of America’s culinary community, wine with romantic, atmospheric sailing exploring the way food enriches our lives. destinations can be the perfect incubator The Foundation’s food industry awards are for a food traveler’s own ‘age of exploration’. America’s culinary Oscars. The historic James For my husband and me, the satisfying Beard House is a “performance space” for combination of a focus on food and small- America’s best chefs, and one of New York’s ship sailing and attention to luxurious most sought-after culinary destinations.
Our Windstar experience
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In New York, visit the James Beard House for one of the James Beard Foundation‘s many dinner evenings with featured American chefs. Curated libations, a pairing menu and a nostalgia-filled venue make for an unforgettable dining experience. At home and in your travels across the United States, sample local flavors from coast to coast at exclusive events of the annual James Beard Foundation’s Taste America program and other Foundation events. Visit the Windstar Cruises website for details on cruise offerings for the coming year.