Saga has pushed luxury cruising to new heights with the introduction of La Vie en Rose, the stunning new restaurant on board Spirit of Discovery, a whisper of la vie en rose ready to set sail on the open seas. This lavishly decorated Parisian-inspired brasserie, to be unveiled on board the ship during its forthcoming refit in June, will feature gourmet French cuisine created by renowned celebrity chef Phil Vickery. The new restaurant aims to offer tourists the ultimate experience with traditional French fare combined with a touch of modernity but without sacrificing history and class of Saga Cruises. With an exquisitely designed menu of classic French tastes and a bespoke wine list, La Vie en Rose will be the benchmark for elegant dining onboard Spirit of Discovery, taking the cruise experience to a new level of sophistication for the discerning traveler who craves luxury without any watering down of authenticity.
Saga has unveiled a fresh and exciting addition to in-voyage dining with the arrival of La Vie en Rose, a new specialist restaurant aboard Spirit of Discovery. The French brasserie-style restaurant will launch as part of the ship's forthcoming refit and drydock in June as an added feature to the ship as a premium luxury cruise experience.
The restaurant will serve delectable French fare, beautifully crafted by renowned celebrity chef Phil Vickery. He is known for his innovative kitchen skills and competence to re-engineer classic dishes. Vickery will put his own stamp on the classic French dishes to provide an elite but lip-smacking dining experience to the guests.
The specification of one of the new eating experience will be private serving of Côte des Roses rosé, the signature wine specially picked to be served alongside the restaurant's menu. The wine has fabulous packaging, designed by Gérard Bertrand in collaboration with world-renowned Parisian school of design École Boulle. The handpicked wine list will please both the social drinkers and the wine experts and provide the finishing touch of sophistication to the entire dining experience.
Even the name "La Vie en Rose" itself is an homage to the heritage of the ship, evoking the spirit of the previous The Club restaurant, and paying tribute to Saga Cruises' very first vessel, the Saga Rose. This blending of vintage and contemporary elegance provides a very Saga atmosphere, one that one is grateful to be able to indulge in a serving of nostalgia and something new when one indulges in gourmet French cuisine.
La Vie en Rose's menu will feature a variety of choice French favorites, all made by the hand of Vickery's. On the menu are the warm and comforting French Onion Soup, one of the real standbys that has become French culinary iconism. The soup will be topped with a large dollop of melted cheese, served with a rich creamy topping of broth stunningly paired with deep onion-flavored broth.
Escargots à la Bourguignonne, a classic French favorite of snails in buttery herb sauce, will be another featured offering. Large appetites will enjoy the Tournedos Rossini. Rich in indulgence, this offering is a tender beef steak covered with foie gras and finished off with a decadent sauce, sure to offer up a meal meat lovers are sure to love.
Seafood lovers will love the Bourride, traditional French fish stew with rich aioli sauce. All who enjoy a light fish course will love the Dover Sole Colbert. This is well-cooked sole with parsley butter to enhance its light flavor.
For bird lovers, the Duck à l'Orange will be a special dish, wherein the meaty duck of the main course is served with a tangy orange sauce and transformed into a sweet and savory treat. For dessert, the sweet and sour Crêpes Suzette, an orange sauce flambéed dessert that has a splash of brandy taste, can be served to the guests.
La Vie en Rose in The Club will sweep a slice of Paris onto the open seas, providing an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of fine French dining heritage. Saga Cruises promises to pamper its guests to extravagance and excellence, and the addition of this French-inspired restaurant is evidence of this commitment.
With its emphasis on sophisticated French cooking, La Vie en Rose is offering more than a dinner—a taste of the very essence of French cuisine. This exciting and pioneering new venue will be one of the highlights of Spirit of Discovery's experience and foodies and wine lovers alike will be drawn to it.
On the whole, La Vie en Rose is a true salute to French food that skillfully weaves courses with tradition and modern flair. Whatever it is you're eating, whether the hearty comfort of French onion soup, the buttery sweetness of the escargots, or the elegant sweetness of the Crêpes Suzette, each bite will bring back the excitement of Paris city streets. For Saga Cruises, the launch of this restaurant is yet another benchmark in delivering the luxury cruise experience as high quality and varied as anything available.
Saga takes its luxury cruise experience to a new level with the introduction of La Vie en Rose, a Parisian brasserie at sea on board Spirit of Discovery. The brasserie provides gourmet French food created by celebrity chef Phil Vickery with classic flavors combined with contemporary style to enhance dining for all passengers.
This culinary innovation will provide passengers on the Spirit of Discovery with a culinary experience as awe-inspiring as the places they visit. While Saga Cruises remains committed to the luxury and elegance best in the business, La Vie en Rose will be one that will not be missed by foodies on the next cruise.
