Coming Soon: Big Easy Dining On Big Cruise Ships
Images of Emeril’s Bistro 1396 along with a rendering of Mardi Gras are available here: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/4Pfse50uFY
Carnival Cruise Line will expand its association with major celebrity chefs for new Mardi Gras which debuts in 2020. Emeril Lagasse will open his first-ever seagoing restaurant, bringing New Orleans dining to big ship cruising.
The new restaurant will be a featured attraction in the French Quarter, one of the ship’s six themed zones, complete with Louisiana food, cocktails
1396 Is The Ship’s Hull Number
Named after Mardi Gras’ hull number (1396) at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the bistro will celebrate New Orleans’ rich culture with Creole favorites and daily specials.
On The Menu
Menu items
- Oyster and cochon de lait po-boys,
- Muffaletta sandwiches,
- Emeril’s signature barbecue shrimp,
- Fresh seafood ceviche,
- Roasted duck & Andouille sausage gumbo,
- Jambalaya
- Creole potato salad with diced scallions,
- Red beans and “jazz-man” rice.
- Breakfast offerings will feature shrimp and grits and a shrimp Creole omelet. The New Orleans classic Bananas Foster and lemon ice box pie will be available for dessert
The French Quarter will capture the festive spirit of Louisiana with food, cocktails and, of course, live jazz.
BAM: HELLO FLORIDA
Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, Mardi Gras is slated to enter service in Europe Aug. 31, 2020, before repositioning to New York for a series of voyages then shift to Port Canaveral for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises beginning in Oct. 2020.
