131 Photo: credit step inside Fine Cut Steakhouse, their experience is so much more than a meal – it’s a flavourful journey that indulges diners in a service-driven experience that’s elevated to an art form. Guests enjoy a wide selection of unforgettable dishes, from the choicest meats to fresh, premium seafood, there’s something for everyone – including a complete non-steak offering.” Creating a feeling of discovery was also an important goal for Explora Journeys when it created Sakura, a pan-Asian restaurant that Koray Savas, the brand’s vice president of hotel operations, describes as “offering an unparalleled culinary journey across Asia’s rich cuisines”. “Designed with contemporary elegance, Sakura blends minimalist Japanese aesthetics with subtle nods to Asian heritage, creating a serene yet sophisticated atmosphere,” he says. “The menu showcases the finest ingredients, expertly prepared with precision techniques, from sushi and sashimi to fragrant curries and stir-fried delicacies. Thoughtfully paired sake and Asianinspired cocktails enhance the dining experience. Collaborations with leading suppliers ensure the highest quality, while state-of-the-art kitchen technology supports seamless operations.” Recognising the central role of dining in the cruise experience, Princess Cruises has carried out a programme of enhancements to its dining options across its fleet, and introduced new offerings onboard its newest ship, Sun Princess. Among the most popular of these new additions is its first ‘love restaurant’, named Love by Britto. “In partnership with the artist Romero Britto and our head of culinary arts, Chef Rudy Sodamin, Love by Britto blends art, romance and culinary mastery into an unforgettable celebration of love,” says Sami Kohen, vice president of food and beverage at Princess Cruises. “We have also rolled out the Love Line premium liquors and wine collections, collaborating with celebrities such as Camila and Matthew McConaughey, Liev Schreiber, Kylie Minogue and Jason Aldean.” MSC Cruises, meanwhile, has partnered with Italian marketplace brand Eataly to create the first Eataly restaurant at sea, reinforcing the cruise line’s heritage as an Italian company. “As an international cruise line with a strong European heritage, we are committed to taking our guests on a gastronomic journey of discovery with the onboard dining experience as we believe that the best memories are made when sharing good food together,” says Antonio Di Nenno, director of architecture and design at MSC Cruises. “The corporate architect team at Eataly designed the original concept, and we worked closely with them to meet MSC World America’s specifications, rules and regulations in line with the vessel’s operation. Eataly is an emblem of ‘Made in Italy’ and Italian culinary artistry so it was terrific to work on the design of this speciality restaurant to create a memorable location that I believe will deliver wonderful experiences onboard our latest vessel.” Celebrity Cruises’ Fine Cut steakhouse offers meat, seafood and vegetarian options FEATURE Photo: Celebrity Cruises
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