Pinnacle Grill Tables Dressed in Bvlgari

The Pinnacle Grill is ready to go. The table settings look elegant with the Bvlgari china.

Debuting Eurodam’s New Pinnacle Grill Menu

Peter Bohacs

Meet Peter Bohacs, the manager of the Pinnacle Grill. Paul Lasley sat down with him to discuss the popular alternative dining venue and the new fleetwide menu debuting on Eurodam.

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A Look at the Lido Dining Area

We haven’t shown this venue in a while, so take a last look at the Lido Restaurant without guests. This buffet eatery is extremely popular for breakfast, lunch and a casual dinner.

Serving Up Asian Specialties

Bagus from Bali

Tamarind is the new pan-Asian restaurant debuting on Eurodam. Paul Lasley spoke with restaurant manager Bagus about what makes Tamarind’s cuisine special.

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Getting a Taste of Italy in Canaletto

Mario Bonello

As the manager of Canaletto, Mario Bonello brings his Italian charm to Eurodam’s new alternative eatery. Paul Lasley sat down with him to discuss how Canaletto serves up proper Italian cuisine every evening and the special team he oversees.

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Balancing Creative Cuisine and Comfort Food

Rudi Sodamin

As master chef for Holland America Line’s fleet, Rudi Sodamin is tasked with finding a balance between creativity and familiarity on the menus. Rudi tells Paul Lasley about the culinary creations aboard Eurodam and his favorite comfort food.

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Making Breakfast Special in the Lido

Sherwin Mojana makes waffles under the watchful eye of Second Executive Chef Francis Leong.

As second executive chef, Francis Leong is in charge of making certain that Eurodam’s Lido Restaurant is ready to satisfy special requests at breakfast every morning. Paul Lasley asks Leong about some of the finer points of customizing comestibles.

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Rotterdam Restaurants to Serve Gala Menu

In honor of the Eurodam inaugural, eight restaurants in Rotterdam will serve dishes that are on the menu for the gala inaugural dinner on board ms Eurodam just after the naming ceremony July 1. People in Rotterdam who weren’t lucky enough to be invited for the gala dinner can still enjoy Holland America’s cuisine at one of the participating restaurants.

Executive Chef Rudi Sodamin created the gala dinner menu served on board Eurodam and in eight participating Rotterdam restaurants.

As part of the special arrangements, Spido sightseeing boats are offering special tours to witness the fireworks that will conclude dedication day in Rotterdam. Spido also offers boat trips on Sunday, June 29, for welcoming the Eurodam when it arrives at Rotterdam and on Wednesday, July 2, when the ship sails for its prelude cruise to Hamburg and Copenhagen.

Spido sightseeing boats are a common sight in the waters of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam restaurants serving Holland America’s inaugural menu:

Biilderberg Parkhotel
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-4363611
www.bilderberg.nl

Café-Restaurant Rotterdam
Wilhelminakade 699, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010- 2151098
www.caferotterdam.nl

Euromast
Parkhaven 20, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-4364811
www.euromast.nl

Golden Tulip Hotel Inntel
Leuvehaven 80, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-2175730
www.hotelinntel.com

Restaurant de Engel
Eendrachtsweg 19, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-4138256
www.eneglgroep.com

Restaurant Engels
Stationsplein 45, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-4119550
www.engels.nl

Restaurant de Old Dutch
Rochussenstraat 20, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-4360344
www.olddutch.net

Bar Restaurant Rosso
Van Vollenhovenstraat 15, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-2250705
www.engelgroep.com

To book a Spido sightseeing tour, contact:
Spido Sightseeing Boats
Willemsplein 85, Rotterdam.
Tel. 010-2759993
www.spido.nl

Piano Bar Is Perfect for Mellow Tunes

Pam snapped these photos of the Piano Bar. It looks like a cozy, relaxing lounge to enjoy, well, tunes on the piano!

Sail Away at the Ocean Bar

We asked Pam to take photos of the venues we haven’t seen yet, and here’s your first look at the Ocean Bar. This popular lounge is at the top of the atrium and is the perfect locale for cocktails and dancing.