Celebrity Cruises has plans to expand its global cuisine offerings when Celebrity Xcel debuts this fall in Florida, and for the new ship’s christening duties, the line has tapped an award-winning Brazilian chef.

Janaína Torres, who was named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by the British-based World’s 50 Best publication, will perform godmotherly ceremonial duties to welcome the fifth Edge-class ship when it arrives to Port Everglades in November.

“Janaína shares our commitment to celebrating and sharing global culture through elevated culinary experiences, connecting diners with culture through unique food experiences,” said cruise line President Laura Hodges Bethge in a press release.

Torres is the chef and owner of A Casa do Porco in São Paulo, Brazil. The line says she’s a champi

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