Crossing the North Atlantic in Style on the Queen Mary 2

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The elegant Britannia restaurant offers an opulent three-floor dining experience

  Aboard the Queen Mary 2, food is taken very seriously. Meals are prepared in nine kitchens by 50 chefs, 150 sous chefs and 230 cooks with the mission of churning out thousands of dishes three times a day. The Britannia dining room truly embodies the ship’s culinary acumen. The expansive eatery occupies the entirety of the boat’s width and the height of three decks, linked together by a staircase grand enough to make the one from Ziegfeld Follies look like a stepladder.  
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Tastefully decorated, the Britannia provides a refined dinner destination

  In this impressive Art Deco décor, a ballet of maîtres d’s, waiters and sommeliers deliver their daily show, gliding smoothly, fetching to the tables a versatile feast for all tastes. There are meals for vegetarians and health conscious eaters (based on recommendations from the on-site Canyon Ranch Spa dietitian), carnivores and anyone looking to splurge, each presented in a flurry of service. A standard dinner at the Britannia offers a choice of six appetizers and soups, including an exotic smoked duck breast with anise and poached pineapple, as well as a refreshing chilled pear and honey soup. The modernized classic steamed sea bass emerges with bok choy, tomato confit and glazed carrots in a beurre blanc, and the hearty loin of venison is prepared with glazed pear and parsnip fondant. To complete the meal, the dining room offers a cheese selection or a choice among six desserts, such as Amaretto crème brûlée, key lime pie or low sugar vanilla panna cotta. Despite the sheer quantity of diners and variety of dishes, plates still reach the table warm, are presented with preparations that reflect a contemporary classic style which, in most cases, meets the expectations of the guests. This tour de force merits to be awarded with a 13/20. The worldwide wine list is comprehensive and the service professional.  
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Todd English presents bold dishes in a more intimate setting

  Todd English, a separate on-site eatery, offers more audacious cuisine that includes tuna crudo with Moroccan spiced rice, jalapeño and ginger mint avocado, or a pepper-crusted salmon. There is a supplement for eating at the restaurant, but the tab is light.  
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The Princess Grill offers a more luxurious setting for upper class passengers

  To conform to British tradition, tea is served at 3:30 p.m. daily in the Queens Room. Additionally, the Princess Grill and the Queens Grill are reserved to the suites and upper class passengers. These elegant restaurants concentrate on famous pièces de résistance, such as roast duck à l’orange or Châteaubriand carved and flamed table-side.  
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(L to R): Thai style prawn cake, tuna tataki, scallop spring roll

  Open every other night, The Lotus prepares Asian food and gains kudos for its tuna tataki in coriander dressing and its tasting menu comprising six dishes: grass lemon soup, crispy beef futomaki, chicken yakitori, yogurt lasse, Peking style duck pancake and shrimp katsu. Meanwhile, La Piazza specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and is open in alternation with the Lotus, widening the style of food available on board. And, as previously mentioned, the laid back King’s Court displays an abundant buffet with a myriad of choices, and reservations are not required. A special experience is even available at the chef’s table in the galley, where the maestro demonstrates his talent in person.  
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The Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, no more explanation is needed

  Fine food, champagne (Veuve Clicquot has a whole bar), elegant evenings, quality shows and concerts are reminiscent of the heedlessness of the golden age of ocean travel. The Thirties were abuzz with the excitement of the peaceful maritime competition between the British, the French, the Germans, the Dutch and later the Americans, as they raced to build the most beautiful, luxurious and fastest ocean liners, which were destined to be the ambassadors of their respective nations, showcasing their industrial and artistic best savoir-faire.