Avalon Artistry II Chef's Dinner

On Board Chef's Dinner

Bernkastel

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Artistry II's very own chef gave a personal twist to our dinner in Bernkastel. This Chef's Dinner, which is featured once each sailing, was very special indeed.  As usual, there were regional wines paired with the meal.

Appetizers

Everyone was served an extra course, seen here in a spoon.  "Amuse Bouche" - Trout Filet with Horseradish Dip. 

Additional appetizers were "Vitello Tonato" - Slices of Boiled Veal with Tuna Dressing, Olives, Lemon, and Capers.  The Final choice was Caramelized Goat Cheese with Honey Peanut Vinaigrette.

Soup Selections

The two soup choices were Chicken Broth with Lemon Grass and Wonton and Cream of Green Beans Soup with Cheese Croutons.

We really enjoyed the soup selections at both lunch and dinner time.  Despite the warm temperatures outside, they still were a great addition to our meals.

Main Course

The choices were Filet of Pork "Wellington" on Madeira Sauce Served with Sauteed Leak and Basil Potatoes or Broiled Filet of Talapia on Walnut Butter Sauce Served with Yellow Endives and Violet Potatoes.

Both choices were excellent.  Of course, you had the standard alternatives to pick from if desired.

Dessert

Last but not least, we opted for the Small Chocolate Cake with Warm White Chocolate Sauce. 

Alternate selections included an ice cream creation and a strawberry smoothie.

Despite this being a special dinner, unlike on ocean cruises, you don't need to dress any differently, unless you want to.

Check our other posts for lunch and dinner selections throughout the cruise.

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Artistry II - Chef's Dinner

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Good Morning Bernkastel

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Arriving in Bernkastel, Germany

Artistry II arrived in Bernkastel around 8 AM giving us the opportunity to capture some images as we first saw this beautiful region.

Walking Tour 

A local guide would meet us at 9 AM for a walk around the small but pretty village.   Because the other guides were running late, we were divided into two groups.  The other guides would join us during the tour in progress.

 Market Place

The entire Moselle Valley is famous for its beautiful and tranquil scenery, and in the middle of this region is the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its well-preserved half-timbered houses that have stood since the Middle Ages. We enjoy a guided walk from our ship that included the beautiful marketplace with its renaissance-style Town Hall and the “pointed house,” built in 1416.

Rathaus (City Hall)

Today's City Hall facade is a magnificent work of the late German Renaissance of the Trier sculptor RH Hoffmann (built 1608).

St. Michael's Fountain

The heart of the market place dates back to 1606, and is dedicated to the archangel Michael, who, standing with one foot on a dragon, holds a sword and scales in his hands. St. Michael is the patron saint of the town.

During our free time in Bernkastel, we had some unexpected entertainment. First there was a couple playing Alphorns and then a Yodeling Group performed in the Market Place. We take you to Bernkastel market place live in this video:

   

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Video Diary of Avalon Rhine & Moselle River Cruise on Artistry II. This was a 13 day river cruise that started in Zurich, Switzerland and concluded in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

 
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Bernkastel - Walking Tour

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