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The American Chef
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Sunday, October 7, 2007
GRAND LUXE YACHT
Last year Robb Report magazine listed the SeaFair’s 228 ft. Grand Luxe Yacht as one of the hottest luxury products in the world. The Grand Luxe Yacht shares company with the likes of a 300 mph production sedan, the Aaerion Supersonic Business Jet, the Poseidon Undersea Resort and Sotheby’s Diamond Collection. This boat is a spectacular five level ship built specifically to exhibit prestigious works of art, antiques, and jewelry from around the world. As you can imagine, this invitation-only traveling fine art fair is an amazing vessel to behold. You can see more about the Grand Luxe on expoships.com.
When I was first asked to take part in the inaugural festivities on this luxury liner, I was eager to participate. A commercial kitchen is often compared to a ship’s galley, yet what I discovered is that working in this particular galley was quite different than the standard kitchen fare. You quickly have to get used to the all electric kitchen while maneuvering in tight quarters.
Both the crew and I got quite the education about the logistical challenges of serving food from the kitchen to the dining room which are located on different levels. The crew rose to the challenge of producing great food for some very discriminating guests. This is of course good news, particularly since I have the pleasure of taking more voyages with SeaFair in the coming months.
posted by Walter Scheib
Oct
10
Antiques & The Arts Online
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Treasures Aboard: Floating Galleries Go Port To Port On The ‘Grand Luxe’
By R. Scudder Smith
Oct 9th, 2007
Any Port, USA:What is 228 feet long, weighs in at 3,200 tons, requires a draft of only 6½ feet, and has 28 individual galleries filled with art treasures? There is only one answer: the three-deck megayacht Grand Luxe, a floating antiques fair that is the brainchild of David and Lee Ann Lester. A bit behind the date for the original christening, this yacht, the fourth largest privately owned yacht in America, docked in Greenwich harbor at the exclusive Delamar on September 27 for a one-week stay. This location was picked because the Delamar has the only dock, 600 feet long, that can handle a vessel of this size.
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