Chef Yvon Goetz of Newport Beach to host culinary voyage

Yvon Goetz, Executive Chef & Partner of The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, announced that he will be hosting a series of private events during a luxury culinary cruise through the Mediterranean this August on Silversea Cruises. Chef Goetz, a Newport Beach resident, will extend his culinary expertise and “personal touch” found at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar at The District in Tustin, which was recently named “Restaurant of the Year” by the Orange County Concierge Association, to lead an intimate group on a series of private events, including an on-shore excursion through the local farmers market in Antibes, France, where guests will spend the day exploring the region with Chef Goetz.

Known for its exotic worldwide itineraries, luxurious all-suite accommodations, gracious service and sumptuous gourmet cuisine, Silversea Cruises’ popular enrichment cruise will showcase the artistry of award-winning Chef Goetz on a seven-day voyage from Monte Carlo, Monaco to Barcelona, Spain, sailing August 15 – 22, 2009. Exciting ports of call will include an overnight stay in Monte Carlo, Monaco; Alghero, Italy; Antibes, France; Sète, France; Mahón, Minorca, Spain; and Palma De Mallorca, Spain.

"The Winery has gained a loyal following in the short time that we have been open and this culinary cruise is a unique opportunity for me to build on the relationships that I have with my guests in equally intimate settings outside of the restaurant," said Goetz, who will visit his home country of France on the journey. "This culinary cruise will, no doubt, provide an enriching lifestyle experience, offering a great way to travel and learn."