Oceania Cruises® Unveils Reprise of Its Original French Restaurant, Jacques, With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on New Ship, Oceania Allura™
Oceania Cruises celebrated the reprisal of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, on board its newest ship, Oceania Allura™, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by its namesake, the line’s first-ever executive culinary director, Chef Jacques Pépin.
While in port in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, October 6, Oceania Cruises honored the acclaimed chef and founding father of the brand’s culinary philosophy with a ceremonial official opening and special luncheon event.
Chef Pépin delighted an intimate group of guests with heartfelt remarks, followed by the celebratory cutting of the ribbon across the restaurant entrance alongside his beaming family, daughter Claudine Pépin, son-in-law Rollie Wesen and granddaughter Shorey Wesen, as well as esteemed colleague of more than 20 years, Chef Eric Barale, Oceania Cruises Executive Culinary Director and Master Chef of France.
