France to Rome

Nice, France to Rome (civitavecchia), Italy 7 Days
Silver Spirit Voyage 5033

October 2 – 9, 2010, or Oct 2-16, 2010

Read about the Silversea experience

Many of us Silversea fans have eagerly awaited the unveiling of their new luxury liner, the Silver Spirit. The only thing more delightful than this new ship is being onboard with Chef Kurt Grasing for October in the Mediterranean.  Join Chef Kurt on one 7-night voyage or stay onboard for the continuing voyage with his friend Chef James Sly for 14 relaxing days of luxury.

Guests can continue their culinary voyage by staying onboard for Chef Sly's cruise.

About Kurt Grasing

Kurt has worked in some of the finest restaurants in the world.  His apprenticeship began at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, after which he refined his craft at ‘Narsai’s’ in Berkeley, first as a saucier and then as chef.  Later he worked at the Pierre Hotel in New York as Executive Sous Chef.  In the years that followed he was at the three star ‘La Gavroche’ in London and Four Seasons in Boston, then left to open ‘231 Ellsworth’ in San Mateo in 1986 which was soon considered one of the top restaurants in California. 

In March of 1998 Kurt created ‘Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine’.  In an impressive first year it received enthusiastic review and was voted “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Chef” by the readers of ‘Adventures in Dining Magazine.  More recently, Grasings has been featured in Bon Appétit Magazine’s Best of the Year issue, and was awarded Carmel Business Association’s “Business of the Year” award.  Just this year, Grasing’s was awarded “Critic’s Choice” by Carmal Magazine. 

As a restaurant with a most impressive contemporary menu, it offers the finest coastal cuisine paired with a ‘Wine Spectator’ awarding winning wine list featuring the best California wines.  For a true Carmel experience, enjoy dinner on the pet-friendly patio. 

Chef Grasing’s latest venture is ‘Kurt’s Carmel Chop House’, which opened in Carmel in the spring of 2001.  On the corner of 5th and San Carlos, Kurt’s newest restaurant features prime steaks and chops, as well as great fish and vegetarian items.  The menu is complimented by a full bar, unique martini menu, and an award winning wine list.