Viking Discovery Guide - Food & Wine

DISCOV ERY GUIDE

Food & Wine

D E S T I N AT I O N F O C U S E D . C U LT U R A L LY E N R I C H I N G . C A R E F U L LY C U R AT E D .

Discover Wines and Cuisines of the World Nothing reveals the nature and soul of a destination quite like food and wine do – they are after all an integral element of any culture. Exploring the culinary delights of a region can give you a unique insight into the life and traditions of the residents, and can create travel memories that will be linked to every taste experience.

So, whether it be a tasting journey through the farmer’s markets in the heart of Vienna; sampling wines at an historic Cistercian monastery; hunting for truffles in the Beaujolais region; or sipping aged whiskeys in the world’s most northerly distillery, food and wine have a universal language that travellers around the world seek to share.

Throughout the following pages we will take you on both a voyage of discovery to some of the worlds most renowned food and wine destinations; and introduce you to the destination inspired dining we offer on board - the best of both culinary worlds.

FOOD & TR AV EL T HE PER F EC T PA R TNER SHIP

Food and the love of food is often called the great unifier – bringing people of all cultures and origins together through the simple joy of sharing a meal.

From the seafood rich waters of Norway to the exotic floating markets of Vietnam, the freshest of oysters in Tasmania and the rich sweetness of baklava in Turkey, discover these 5 must-do foodie experiences for the culinary traveller in all of us.

1. C ATC H A N D CO O K A KING CR AB IN H O N N I N G S VÅG , N O R WAY

HONNINGSVÅG, NORWAY

Set off in a deep-sea raft into the pristine waters of Sarnesfjorden and learn how prized king crabs are harvested from enormous traps, and then feast on the delicious meat.

2 . E AT YO U R WAY THROUGH THE F R E N C H Q UA R T E R O F N E W O R L E A N S , U S A There are more restaurants in the French Quarter than you could dine at in a lifetime, with plenty of gumbo, jambalaya, po’ boys, crawfish, beignets and bread pudding on offer.

JAMBALAYA. NEW ORLEANS, USA

3 . L E A R N TO M A K E F R E S H PA S TA I N T U S C A N Y, I TA LY Making homemade fresh pasta is something everyone should try.

Enrol in a cooking class and get the feel for this age old process.

TUSCANY, ITALY

4 . PA R TA K E I N S O M E P O R T W I N E TA S T I N G S I N P O R TO, PORTUGAL The home of port wine, there is no better place then Portugal to sample the different styles of the famous fortified wine.

5 . E X P LO R E C A I R A N G F LOAT I N G M A R K E T I N C A N T H O, V I E T N A M Experiencing the sights, smells and tastes of the floating markets of the Mekong Delta is a feast for the senses.

DOURO RIVER, PORTUGAL

MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM

Destination-Inspired Dining Onboard M A NFR EDI’S Discover traditional Italian flavours and fresh pasta made daily. We highly recommend sampling the steak, or try cooking your own at home with Viking’s special recipe.

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M A M SEN’S Tucked away in the Explorers’ Lounge, at Mamsen’s you’ll enjoy Scandinavian specialties such as smørrebrød, an openfaced sandwich with �llings piled on a thin layer of rye bread.

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Viking’s gastronomic offering is very deliberately destination-inspired to enhance your experience of the destinations we visit. With eight different dining options to choose from and ever-changing menus, all prepared to order throughout the cruise, you’ll be spoilt for choice on our ocean ships. And the best bit? There is no charge for alternate dining, it’s all included.

Here is just a sample of the delicious dining options you’ll find onboard:

THE R ESTAUR A NT Serving up daily specialities that reflect the cuisine of the current port of call, like Barramundi in Brisbane and dim sums in Hong Kong.

TA K E A V I R T UA L T O U R

CHEF’S TA BLE Savour a multi-course, internationally-inspired degustation menu together with carefully paired wines, selected by Viking’s onboard sommelier.

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THR EE WAYS TO SAVOUR THE FINEST W INES

PORT, PORTO

BE AUJOL A IS WINE COUNTRY

The sun-kissed trellised slopes of the Douro River are the perfect place to sample the forti�ed wine that is a regional speciality, named after the charming city of Porto.

Vineyards stretch for four miles along the Saône River, the granite soils and warmer climate making it ideal for growing grapes that produce a light crisp wine that has become one of France’s most beloved.

Find out more about the history of port wine and why the British armed forces use port to toast the queen on our Portugal’s River of Gold itinerary.

V I E W I T I N E R A RY

Discover why Beaujolais is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions on our France’s Finest itinerary.

V I E W I T I N E R A RY

Whether your favourite tipple is distilled or fermented, every sip is an

integral part of your travel journey, especially when shared with friends old and new. If you enjoy sampling carefully crafted wine at its source, these destinations should be on your wishlist:

Like to go back to basics?

Let us help you brush up on the fundamentals of winetasting ahead of your next dinner party:

AQUAV IT, NORWAY While not a wine, aquavit means “water of life” and is Norway’s national spirit. Once only enjoyed at Christmas, aquavit now boasts bars dedicated to serving the spirit which by law, must be made from potatoes.

Sample the water of life on our Viking Homelands itinerary.

V I E W I T I N E R A RY

BRING THE FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD HOME Inspired? Why not surprise friends and family with destination-inspired dining at home. Here are just a few examples of our favourite recipes:

STEAMED MUSSELS, ITALY These garlicky, steamed mussels in a succulent saffron-infused sauce reflect the sunny flavours of Italy.

This traditional recipe mingles crabmeat with these delectable jewels of the sea. Serve this with fresh, crusty bread to soak up all of the luscious, soupy sauce.

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POACHED SALMON & CUCUMBER SALAD, NORWAY Details such as cold marinating the sliced cucumbers enhances the clean, fresh taste of Viking’s Chairman, Torstein Hagen’s favourite dish, one that Norwegians have loved for generations.

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EASY APPLE STRUDEL, AUSTRIA Making strudel dough from scratch is notoriously difficult. We’ve simpli�ed this recipe by using puff pastry, though the �lling is still very traditional and will bring back memories of Vienna.

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