American Queen 2014

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Your experience is not limited to the view from your
veranda or the included shore excursions; each night
and every bite is a memorable delight. Our awardwinning
chefs carefully select the best seasonal and
local ingredients for traditional recipes as well as
unique culinary creations.
Your first decision each morning: whether to relax in
bed with a cheerful breakfast tray of freshly brewed
coffee and piping hot beignets, linger in the elegant
dining room or enjoy the informal atmosphere of an
alternate venue. Menu choices are many, including
made-to-order omelets; egg strudel with spinach,
tomato and feta; andouille hash with corn cakes; and
decadent bananas foster French toast.
Our signature Jazz Brunch is a veritable feast
of freshly baked pastries, carved meats, fish and
seafood, salads, sautéed vegetables, and of course,
everyone’s favorite – dessert.
Choices are equally abundant for lunch. Make it
as light or as hearty as you wish, sampling from an
extensive buffet or enjoying traditional service in
the main dining room. Both feature creative soups,
salads, heartier fare and decadent desserts.
For an informal lunch with a view, our alternative
dining venues offer a cornucopia of choices –
freshly made salads, burgers, exquisite hot and cold
entrées, along with desserts and the ever popular ice
cream and sundae bar.
A n A f f A i r t o r e m e m b e r
The nightly five-course dinner in the J.M. White
Dining Room on the American Queen showcases the
varied cultural and culinary influences of our great
nation. Inspired by the American heartland and our
Southern heritage, each offering is a celebration
of flavor. Perhaps you will start with a fried green
tomato with crawfish in a Cajun beurre blanc
followed by hearts of romaine in green goddess
dressing and roasted quail in a pepper crust with
apple smoked bacon.
On the American Empress, in the Romanov Dining
Room, you might start with gravlax in dill and
mustard sauce followed by Beef Wellington. A
sumptuous array of selections is presented each and
every evening to tempt your palate – all we can say is
bon appétit!
Our alternative dining venues offer the ideal respite
for a relaxing, al fresco dinner, affording idyllic
commanding views of the river and passing scenery.
You will feast on freshly grilled meats, sumptuous
seafood, a medley of vegetables and salads and a
supreme selection of desserts. Of course, if you
are feeling peckish any time of the day or night,
the Front Porch Café or the River Grille offer a
selection of sandwiches, fresh fruits, popcorn and
soft-serve ice cream around the clock while 24-hour
room service is just a phone call away.