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“Bravo Chef”, The New Show Dedicated To The Italian And International Cuisine, Debuts Onboard Costa Cruises Ships

Starting onboardCosta Pacifica, a new cooking show will explain on every cruise how to preparethe best dishes of the Italian regional tradition and some internationalrecipes. Guests on board will also have the possibility to compete in cookingchallenges.

Genoa, 25 November 2016– Costa Cruises launches onboard itsships "Bravo Chef: the show", a new cooking show starring the onboard ExecutiveChefs and some typical Italian regional recipes and international dishes.
The atmosphereof a real kitchen will be recreated on the theatre stage, where Costa CruisesChefs will explain how to make the tastiest dishes of the Italian regionaltradition and some international recipes, preparing them step by step underthe eyes of the guests. The demonstration will be projected on the theaterscreens together with the list of the ingredients, in order to ensure allspectators a perfect view of every detail.

The regionaldishes are a real symbol of the Italian identity and excellence and they areoffered everyday in the menus of the restaurants onboard the Costa fleet:520 representative dishes from 18 Italian regions. Thanks to "Bravo Chef" CostaCruises' guests will learn to cook some of these traditional recipes at home. Besides,they will see how to make international dishes which are typical of thedestinations visited by Costa ships. The spaghetti with anchovies andbreadcrumbs from Sicily, the veal "saltimbocca alla romana" from Rome (veal,prosciutto and sage, rolled-up and cooked in dry white wine and butter), the"bacalao pil-pil" traditional in the Basque cuisine (dried and salted cod witholive oil, chili pepper and garlic) and French bouillabaisse (fish stew) arejust a few of the dishes which will be presented during the show.

"Bravo Chef:the show" won't just exhibit the preparation of the dishes, but it will alsogive useful tips to set up a perfect dinner: the onboard Maitre D' willexplain the right use and positioning of dishes, cutlery and glasses, while thesommelier will propose the best selection of wines for each recipe. Theformat is that of a real TV show with the cruise director in the presenter'sshoes.

At the end of the show, the spectators will beinvolved in an interactive activity. They will be invited to answer a questionrelated to the recipe presented on the stage by using a remote control: thefirst to give the correct answer will win a dinner for two at the onboard ClubRestaurant.

Besides, to testguests cooking skills, Bravo Chef will also have a "Bravo Chef: the battle"version. Guests will compete in a real challenge to gain the title of"BravoChef for a day". The contestants will grapple with the preparation of adish using surprise ingredients, contained in special "mystery boxes",in front of a jury composed by the F&B Director, the Maitre D 'and a guest.The Cruise Director will present the competition on the open deck poolside andthe winner will be awarded with a dinner for two at the Club Restaurant or atthe "Burger d'Autore" (Italian gourmet burgers).

After the premiere onNovember 18 at the theatre of Costa Pacifica, "Bravo Chef: the show" and "BravoChef: the battle" will debut onboard other seven ships of the Costa fleet:Costa Fascinosa, Costa Deliziosa, Costa Magica, Costa Favolosa, Costa Diadema,Costa Luminosa and Costa Mediterranea, where it will continue to go on stageduring every cruise.


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