Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys offer guest an exquisite onboard experience through enrichment, service, experiences, and cuisine. The culinary scene onboard an Explora ship is unmatched, with offerings from Pan-Asian to European steakhouse fare. Each restaurant onboard is carefully thought out and curated to the last detail, from the menu, to the decor…a feast for the eyes, soul, and stomach.
One of the most popular options onboard is Anthology. Anthology is Italian cuisine, elevated. This signature fine-dining experiences was created by Explora’s esteemed Head of Culinary, Franck Garanger; whose vision was to celebrate the regional flavors and ingredients of Italy.
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Anthology Menu
7-Course Grand Tasting Menu Curated by Franck Garanger
RICORDO DEL MAR
oscietra royal caviar, lobster, green apple, sweet & sour vinaigrette
or
GAMBERO ROSSO DI MAZARA DEL VALLO
sicilian coat red prawns, burrata cream, tomato coulis, lemon zest
or
CAPONATA PALERMITANA
sicilian sweet & sour vegetable salad, plant-based almond mozzarella, bell pepper coulis
CANNELLONI DI CAPASANTA
scallop cannelloni black truffle, herb salad, parmigiano reggiano foam
or
LA MIA PRIMAVERA
morel salad, grilled asparagus, sicilian avola almonds and pea cream, arugula
or
VITELLO TONNATO
veal loin, albacore tuna espuma, caperberries, gremolata, lessatini olives
RAVIOLI ALLO SCAMPO
langoustine ravioli, san marzano tomato consommé, sage butter
or
RISOTTO DEL COLLE DEL VENETO
carnaroli rice “acquerello” radicchio trevigiano, goat cheese, 25-year aged “extravecchio” traditional balsamic vinegar
or
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE
pietro massi spaghettoni, clams, dried cherry tomatoes
LA MONTAGNA
jersiaise beef fillet, amorone sauce, porcini-stuffed swiss chard, truffle potato pallet
or
IL MARE
mediterranean seabass, arabic coffee, olive condiment, potato foam, tonka bean
or
LA CAMPAGNA
garden harvest, taggiasca olive sand, butternut squash mousseline, piedmonte hazelnuts
AGRUMI
silky amalfi coast lemon, vanilla-grapefruit compote, tarocco blood orange sorbet
MILLEFOGLIE
caramelised crispy dough, soft vanilla cream, raspberries
or
CANNOLO SICILIANO
bronte pistachio, ricotta, amarena cherries
or
EUFORIA DI CIOCCOLATO
85% dark chocolate & tofu, amaretto-toasted almond
PICCOLE DELIZIE
mignardises box
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to try Anthology for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the spaces inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Explora Journeys. Our advisors will craft the luxury cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.
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