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Explora Journeys dishes up dining venues on first ship
Explora Journeys, the new luxury cruise brand from MSC Group, has unveiled details of the food and beverage offering on board maiden vessel Explora I. The ship will make its inaugural journey in May 2023 and will feature six
restaurants and 12 bars and lounges, eight of which will be outside. Restaurants will include Anthology, where global guest chefs will curate menus
showcasing the ship’s journey and its destinations, including unusual wine pairings. Sakura will offer pan-Asian cuisine, celebrating Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and
Malaysian cuisine alongside Asian-influenced beverages, and with a sake sommelier. European steakhouse Marble & Co Grill will serve sustainably farmed beef from an
in-house dry ager. The flavours of Italy, Spain, Greece and France will be on offer at Med Yacht Club. All-day dining venue Emporium Marketplace will have 18 cooking stations offering cuisine including sushi, fresh seafood, a daily rotisserie, pasta cooked to order, freshly baked pizza and sandwiches. The final restaurant is Fil Rouge (pictured), an “intimate” venue serving French-inspired international dishes and desserts, together with a wine selection showcasing the best of Old and New World vineyards. A chef’s kitchen experience in an oceanfront private kitchen will be able to host 12 guests, while other venues will include a Malt Whiskey Bar, a Gelateria & Creperie, European-inspired Crema Café and Astern Lounge, the “social hub” of the ship. Explora Journeys will offer unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, including an in-suite minibar. Speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks will be available at any time. Guests wishing to elevate their experience or celebrate a special occasion can opt in for an “ultra-exquisite” selection of wines, spirits and liqueurs for an extra fee.
explorajourneys.com
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is opening its second property in Switzerland this month. The brand announced plans to manage and rebrand Hotel Palace Luzern on Lake Lucerne in 2019, with the property initially due to open in 2020. The hotel, which wÀÃÌ o«ini` in £9äÈ >n` is now known as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, has undergone a “meticulous” renovation and features £ÎÈ ÀoomÃ] voÕÀ ÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>nÌà and bars, and a spa. Accommodation highlights include two Panoramic Rooftop Terrace Suites (pictured)] ÜiÌh ÎÈä-`i}Àii lake and mountain views, and a Presidential Suite. inin} oÕÌliÌà ë>n >ll-`>Þ dining spot MOzern Bar & Brasserie, alfresco venue Quai 10 and French restaurant Colonnade, with ÃiÝ-Ãi>Ì `inin} Àoom iâÕmi
due to open early next year.
mandarinoriental.com
24 ASPIRE SEPTEMBER 2022
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