Sarah Bretz, ContributorPrincess Cruises has announced that it is bringing its popular specialty restaurant ‘Love by Britto’ to land for a special pop-up event.
The limited-time dining experience will be available for two nights , bringing the romance of the high seas to New York City for Valentine’s Day. It will feature a chef-curated five-course menu, heart-shaped cocktails, and the iconic artistry of Romero Britto.
Hosted at Currents at Pier 59 on New York City’s beautiful waterfront, the exclusive event will be open on February 13th and 14th with one single seating each night from 7 to 9:30 pm.
“In a city where the perfect Valentine’s Day reservation is one of the most coveted prizes, Love by Britto provides an opportunity that’s as exclusive as it is unforgettable,” said Rudi Sodamin, Head of Culinary Arts for Princess Cruises. “We’ve created an event that goes beyond a traditional dinner, combining Britto’s iconic art with culinary masterpieces to celebrate the universal language of love in a truly transformative way.”
Priced at $214 per person, a nod to the Valentine’s holiday, Love by Britto offers a memorable dining experience. Guests will enjoy:
- World-famous artwork of Romero Britto
- A festive Champagne Wall where guests can ring a bell and a glass of bubbly magically appears
- An array of specialty wines and cocktails like Strawberry Love Potion, Expresso My Love and Love Prosecco
- A floating video wall showcasing the breathtaking ocean views from Love by Britto onboard Sun Princess and Star Princess
- Prix fixe, mouthwatering courses featuring creative, heart-shaped presentations including:
- Cappuccino of Wild Mushroom with Shaved Winter Truffles
- Savory Tuna & Avocado, Pomegranate, Togarashi
- Granita of Pink Champagne and Rose Petals
- Choice of:
- Duet of Prime Beef & Wagyu, Cracked Pepper, Red Wine Reduction
- Chilean Sea Bass, Caviar Mousseline, Pea Puree
- Love of Vegetables, Oven-Baked Veggies with Mozzarella
- Choice of:
- Lionel Richie’s “All Night Love” Vanilla Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Assorted Berries – Smize & Dream by Tyra Banks
- Chocolate Lava Cake, Fresh Berries & Raspberry Cream
- Vibrant dinnerware featuring Britto’s art, heart-folded napkins and even delicate cutlery with heart-shaped cutouts adorn candlelit tables
Reservations for NYC’s Love by Britto pop-up are available now on Tock, and proceeds will benefit Save the Children.
“New York City and Princess Cruises are united by a shared spirit of romance, and both are iconic settings where love is celebrated, nurtured, and cherished,” added Sodamin. “There’s no better place than New York City this Valentine’s Day to debut our first-ever shoreside pop-up of Love by Britto. Our goal is to leave New Yorkers inspired—through culinary masterpieces and Romero Britto’s vibrant artistry—by celebrating the universal language of love in this exclusive dining experience.”
Love by Britto first opened aboard Princess Cruises’ newest ship Sun Princess last year. It will also be featured on the line’s next vessel Star Princess, which is scheduled to debut in September.
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