NEW SOUTHERN RESTAURANT AND BAR HEADLINES ROYAL CARIBBEANβS CULINARY LINEUP ONΒ WONDER OF THE SEAS
The Mason Jar Joins 20-plus Dining Experiences for the New Shipβs Debut in March 2022
MIAMI, Jan. 19, 2022Β β Royal Caribbean International takes adventure tableside aboard the worldβs newest wonder,Β Wonder of the Seas, unveiling a lineup of more than 20Β dining venuesΒ headlined by the debut ofΒ The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar.
On board the highly anticipated ship that sets sail in March 2022, families and travelers alike also have in store an unmatched variety of flavors that range from Italian classics atΒ Giovanniβs Italian Kitchen & Wine BarΒ to American sports bar favorites atΒ Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, to New England-inspired dishes atΒ Hooked Seafood.
Where southern comfort food meets Royal Caribbeanβs hospitality, The Mason Jar invites guests to share a meal, drinks and memories in a warm, casual setting. Every detail serves up southern charm in the new specialty restaurant, and setting the scene is farmhouse-style and rustic decor, live country music, even a cozy porch decked out with a swing for lounging and a great photo op, and a dedicated bar at the center of it all.
On the menu are southern staples and new twists on classics the whole family can enjoy for brunch, dinner and late-night bites, beginning with freshly baked buttermilk biscuits and jalapeno cornbread. Brunch favorites range fromΒ savory johnnycakesΒ topped with barbeque pulled pork to theΒ Sweet-Tooth Cinnamon Roll.Β
At suppertime, highlights includeΒ fried green tomatoes, authentic southernΒ fried chicken,Β crab beignetsΒ served with lump crab dip, andΒ shrimp and grits. And for a sweet ending, thereβs everything from traditional pies toΒ spiked floatsΒ andΒ shakes.Β
Plus, keeping the good times rolling is a robust collection of more thanΒ aΒ dozen American whiskeysΒ and a lineup of southern libations, such as the classicΒ mint julepΒ dusted tableside with powdered sugar and theΒ Mississippi MoonlightΒ β made with blackberry moonshine, blackberries and lemonade, and served in a chilled mason jar.
Whether at a table for family dinner or at the bar for a bite, a nightcap and live music, The Mason Jar will be a hotspot day and night.
The Mason Jar is just the beginning, with WonderΒ serving up a variety of restaurants, bars and lounges to choose from across eight signature neighborhoods.
From Central Park to the all-new Suite Neighborhood β an Oasis Class first β more dining highlights on the upcoming ship include:
- The VueΒ βThe happiest of happy hours can be found at this new cantilevered bar. The Vue offers panoramic ocean views by day, and after sunset, it shines bright with a colorful mosaic canopy overhead.
- Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine BarΒ β Itβs a family-style affair every day at Giovanniβs Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, the first on an Oasis Class ship. On the menu are freshly made, authentic staples, from hand-tossed pizzas to charcuterie boards and veal meatballs, to an extensive wine list, wine flights and cocktails, like an Aperol Spritz and Negroni.
- PlaymakersΒ Sports Bar & ArcadeΒ β This popular venue brings guests of all ages together to catch the big game across dozens of big-screen TVs, battle it out in friendly competition at the arcade, and munch on bar fare and ice-cold draft beers.
- El Loco FreshΒ andΒ Cantina FrescaΒ β The grab-and-go spot for Mexican delights, like made-to-order tacos, burritos and quesadillas, now debuts a dedicated bar called Cantina Fresca that serves a selection of βaguas frescas,β margaritas and other Mexican staples.
- The Lime & CoconutΒ β This signature pool deck experience is at the center of the Caribbean vibes, with multiple poolside bars and live music.
Vacationers can also enjoy more options, such asΒ Wonderland, Asian-inspired flavors atΒ Izumi, American steakhouseΒ Chops Grille, American seasonal dishes atΒ 150 Central Park, Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, Sugar Beach,Β and more.
Whatever the mood on any given day,Β WonderΒ introduces a culinary lineup that caters to guests and their varying palates. Throughout the ship, travelers can also complement their meal with a unique set of Caribbean-inspired drinks, bold and spirited classics, and even zero-proof cocktails as part of Royal Caribbeanβs reimagined beverage menus.
Setting sail for the first time in March 2022,Β WonderΒ will call three marquee destinations home during its inaugural year: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March-April); Barcelona, Spain, and Rome (April-October); and Port Canaveral, Florida (year-round, starting November).
The new shipβs combination of firsts and favorites will bring to life adventures across thrills, dining, entertainment, technology and more as travelers sail to locales in the eastern and western Caribbean, including Royal Caribbeanβs private island destination,Β Perfect Day at CocoCay; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;Β Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; andΒ Cozumel, Mexico.Β In Europe, vacationers can head to the western Mediterranean and visit must-see places, such asΒ Naples and Florence, Italy;Β Palma de Mallorca, Spain; andΒ Provence, France.
For more details aboutΒ Wonder, including sailings now open for bookings, visitΒ Royal Caribbeanβs website.
SOURCE Royal Caribbean International
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