Holland America Line celebrated the opening of Rudi’s Sel de Mer on board Nieuw Statendam with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. On hand, Rudi Sodamin, Holland America Line’s world-renowned Master Chef and the venue’s namesake, performing the honor of officially opening the venue and welcoming its first guests.

 
Sel de Mer restaurant first launched in 2016 on board Koningsdam and was later introduced as a pop-up restaurant on all Holland America Line ships under the name Rudi’s Sel de Mer.  After the next dry dock, Koningsdam’s restaurant will also bear the name Rudi’s Sel de Mer. 
 
“When developing the concept of Rudi’s Sel de Mer, I aimed to make it one of the finest restaurants at sea that would rival the best French-inspired brasseries in the world,” said Sodamin, adding “I am proud of the work that went into making it a success.
 

Appetizers including Steak Tartare, Rudi’s Seafood Tower and the classic Fruits de Mer.

Entrée selections include Broiled Lobster Tail, Whole Dover Sole Meunière, Clams au Beurre, Duck Cassoulet, Steak Frites, Soufflé au Fromage and the popular Salt Crust Baked Branzino. The menu also features a daily special and delectable side dishes.

Dessert? Oh my yes. Choices include Rudi’s Face to Face Chocolate, Crêpes Suzette, Apple Tarte Tatin, Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce and a very nice Artisanal French Cheese Plate.

About 
Rudi Sodamin
Master Chef of the High Seas

An internationally respected food authority, Rudi Sodamin is the most highly decorated chef working on the world’s oceans today and is considered among the hospitality industry’s most innovative chefs. 

As Holland America Line’s culinary consultant, he is the chairman and driving force behind the line’s Culinary Council, a game-changing collaboration of seven world-class chefs guiding the culinary offerings on board and sharing their specialty menu items in all dining venues.

He has earned numerous awards for his creative approach and is credited with innovations that continue to improve the standards industry-wide and led the development of fine dining at Holland America Line. 

Sodamin has authored 13 cookbooks and is a member of the prestigious Academy Culinaire de France, the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and an honoree member of the noble Club des Chefs des Chefs, whose members cook for presidents, kings and prime ministers. 

Chef Rudi is also known as a culinary pop-artist and has created Food Faces art for the exclusive show plates in Rudi’s Sel de Mer. Made by Bernardaud, the leading French manufacturer of Limoges porcelain, each plate charger features a different Food Faces image, creating a table setting unlike any found anywhere in the world.

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The art mural in Rudi’s Sel de Mer has been painted by Chef Sodamin’s son, Magnus Sodamin, and is entitled “Luscious Garden.” Magnus is a Miami-based emerging artist. 
 
Nieuw Statendam set sail on its Premier Voyage Dec. 5 from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  We will be on board next week for a short preview of the new ship/
 
For more information, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
 

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