Small Ship Cruising in Canada
THERE’S NO REASON to head overseas to enjoy small ship cruising this spring.
New Albany-based Victory Cruise Lines will kick off the season with Great
Lakes Grand Discovery, a 10-day sailing on M/V Victory I between Toronto and
Chicago, and French Canada and Great Lakes; and a 10-day sailing on M/V
Victory II between Montreal and Detroit. Both elegant small ships have been
designed to cruise along magnificent coastlines, through scenic seaways and
inland lakes navigating hidden harbours and more remote ports of call. Operated
by American Queen Steamboat Company, the ships also feature exquisite multi-
course fine dining with specialty, regional and casual options including spirits,
beer and wine; onboard enrichment, evening entertainment and Wi-Fi in public
areas. http://www.victorycruiselines.comGrand Bizarre Supper Club Launches
in TorontoSHAKING UP the local food and nightlife scene in
Toronto, Grand Bizarre has launched an exciting
new supper club concept in Exhibition Place. Taking
over the space occupied by Muzik and featuring
an outdoor terrace and posh decor, this 500-seat,
one-of-a-kind supper club offers the opportunity to
make food purchases by tokens at mix-and-mingle
chef stations. Showcasing culinary offerings by Food
Dudes, 10tation Event Catering and several guest
chefs, the menu changes monthly and features
sharing and small plates such as fish tacos, Rasa
vegan chopped salad, and salmon sushi pizza. The
Bizarre Bar offers wine, beer and curated cocktails.
Open every Saturday for walk-ups for parties of eight
guests or less, reservations can be made online for
groups of eight up to 100. Age 19+ after 9 pm.
By Heather Koroluk. http://www.grandbizarre.comBrussels Airlines Features Star Chef Cuisine
IN 2019, BUSINESS CLASS travellers en route to the US, Canada or Africa on
Brussels Airlines will enjoy a premium culinary experience created by Star Chef
Thierry Theys from Nuance restaurant in Antwerp. Opened in 2008 and serving
a menu built upon French haute cuisine, Nuance has topped many culinary
charts and earned two Michelin stars. Highlights of Chef Theys’ menu aboard
Brussels Airlines include a starter of duck salad, grapefruit and crispy rice or king
crab, potato, citrus and Japanese curry, followed by choices such as beef cheek
à l’orange. A selection of Belgian beers is also available. Thierry Theys’ menus
will be served on board from January until December 2019. Belgium’s national
carrier, Brussels Airlines connects Brussels to more than 100 destinations
including three in North America: New York, Washington and Toronto.
http://www.brusselsairlines.com10 TAST E&^ TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL^ APRIL–JUNE 2019
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