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Discoveries Restaurant Aboard Azamara Cruises Ships

Discoveries is the main dining room on both the Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. The dining room espouses “classic dining favorites” but the chef also spices things up by presenting entrees such as “drunken” shrimp and osso buco.

Our Executive Chef Presents

We take great pride in presenting our Executive Chef’s recommendation for this evening’s dinner. The individual courses are especially designed to complement each other and to provide a fine dining experience.

• Duck Confit Torchon with Lignon Berry Emulsion
• Oven Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup
• Goat Cheese Crostini
• Mixed Lettuce, Daikon Sprouts, Red Bell Pepper, Toasted Peanuts, Pickled Ginger, Cilantro, and Spicy Thai Vinaigrette
• Herb Crusted South AfricanWhite Fish
• Toasted Quinoa, Ratatouille Vinaigrette, Herb and Citrus Salad
• Crème Brûlée

White Wine

• Chardonnay, Benziger, Los Carneros, California
• Chardonnay, Gregg Norman Estates, Australia
• Chardonnay, Hess Select, California
• Chardonnay, Lindeman’s Bin 65, South East Australia
• Conundrum, White Meritage, Napa Valley, California
• Pinot Gris, Adelsheim, Willamette, Oregon
• Sauvignon Blanc, Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Sauvignon Blanc, Wente, Livermore, California

Red Wine

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Haras Estate, Chile
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente, Charles Wetmore, Livermore, California
• Côtes du Rhône, E. Guigal, Rhone, France
• Gamay, Beaujolais-Villages, Georges Deboeuf, Burgundy, France
• Malbec Reserve, Terazzas de los Andes, Argentina
• Merlot, Wente Crane Ridge, Livermore, California
• Merlot, Concha y Toro, Chile
• Petite Syrah, Stags’ Leap Winery, Napa Valley, California
• Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Willamette, Oregon
• Pinot Noir, Five Rivers, Santa Barbara, California
• Shiraz, Woop Woop, Australia

Classic Dinner Favorites

• Iced Cup of Assorted Fruit with Amaretto
• Shrimp Cocktail with Traditional Cocktail Sauce
• Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Garlic Croutons
• Grilled Fillet of Salmon with Herb Butter
• Lemon Marinated Roasted Chicken
• Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak

Sides

• Rice Pilaf
• Roasted Potatoes
• French Fries
• Seasonal Vegetables

Appetizers

• Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Horseradish, Cocktail and Mustard Sauce
• Duck Confit Torchon with a Lignonberry Emulsion
• Wild Mushroom Risotto with a Garlic Cream Sauce
• Caribbean Cod Fritters with Roma Tomato Coulis
• Napoleon of Roasted Italian Vegetables and Mozzarella
• Prawn Louie with Avocado and Lime
• Montrachet Goat Cheese and Potato Gratin
• Oysters Rockefeller, Gratineed Hollandaise Sauce
• Tuna Carpaccio, Sesame Vinaigrette and Crispy Wontons
• Chilled Red Beet Fricasse, Feta Cheese and Mache
• Herbed Crepe, Oxtail Ragôut, Red Onion Marmalade, au Jus
• Escargot Bourguignon in Puff Pastry

Soups

• Oven Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup with Goat Cheese Crostini
• Japanese Vegetable Consommé, Shiitake Mushrooms and Noodles
• Chilled Anjou Pear, Lightly Curried, toasted Almonds and Cranberries
• Creamed Chicken Soup with Chicken Confit and Scallions
• Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese
• Chilled Melon, Champagne Sorbet and Mint
• Pumpkin Soup, Sour Cream and Toasted Almonds
• Seafood Bouillabaisse, Saffron Tomato and Garlic Toast
• Chilled Banana Bisque with Cinnamon Croutons

Salads

• Classic Caesar: Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Croutons_
• Mixed Lettuce: Daikon Radish, Red Bell Pepper, Toasted Peanuts, Pickled Ginger, and Cilantro_
• Belgian Endive and Arugula Salad with Anjou Pear, Candied Pecans, Shaved Parmesan, Raisins and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Layered Tomato and Iceberg Salad with Fresh Basil, Roquefort Cheese and Chives
• Caprese Salad with Roma Tomatoes, Capers, Italian Parsley,
  Black Olives, and Scallions
• Selection of dressings: Caesar • Spicy Thai • Red Wine Vinaigrette • Sweet & Sour

Entrees

• Spaghetti Carbonara: Pasta with Garlic Cream, Eggs, Parmesan Cheese and Crisp Italian Pancetta
• Herb Crusted South African White Fish
• Toasted Quinoa, Ratatouille Vinaigrette, Herb and Citrus Salad
• Chicken Saltimbocca: Chicken Breast stuffed with Prosciutto and Sage, Sautéed Spinach, Red Bliss Potato Mash, au Jus
• Veal Piccata: Breaded Veal Scaloppini, Saffron Risotto, Parsley Salad and a Lemon-Caper Sauce
• Slow Roasted Prime Rib: Horseradish Mashed Potato, Haricot Verts and Red Wine Shallot Reduction
• Fettuccine Alfredo: Egg Noodles, Chicken, Cream Sauce, Shaved Parmesan and Parsley
• Grilled Halibut: Potatoes sautéed with Onions, Artichoke-Tomato Ragôut and Herb Butter Sauce
• Gulf Shrimp: Sauteed Mushrooms, Garlic, Cognac and Saffron Rice
• Iowa Pork Chop: Grilled, Potato Fondant, Caramelized Apples, Raisins and Cognac Sauce
• Tournedos Rossini: Filet Mignon topped with Goose Liver Crouton, Black Truffle Sauce
• Seafood Risotto: Arborio Rice, Saffron, sautéed Shrimp, Scallops, and Monkfish
• Sesame Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Steak
• Tamarind Stir-fried Asian Vegetables with Jasmine Rice and a Sake Soy-Wasabi Reduction
• Oven Roasted Baby Chicken: Minnesota Wild Rice, Baby Corn, Zucchini, and Lemon Thyme Sauce
• Braised Lamb Shank: With Moroccan Spiced Couscous, Carrots and Lemon Confit
• New York Strip Steak: Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Blue Cheese Butter
• Drunken Shrimp Linguini: Ancho Chili-Tequila Sauce, Cilantro and Peppers
• Poached Sole and Shrimp: Lemon Butter Sauce, Fennel and Salmon Caviar
• Coq Au Vin Grandmother’s Style: Chicken Red Wine, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Bacon and Croutons
• Osso Buco alla Milanese con Gremolata: Veal Shank braised in an Aromatic Tomato Broth, Lemon Zest, Garlic-Parsley and Risotto
• Roasted Sliced Sirloin: With Green Lentils and a Burgundy-Thyme Sauce

Desserts

• Sacher Torte with Apricot Coulis
• Warm Apple Tart Tatin with Calvados Sauce
• Tiramisu
• Lemon Cream Cheesecake

For More Information…

…talk with your travel agent, call Azamara Cruises at (877) 999-9553, or visit their website, www.azamaracruises.com.

Photo courtesy of Azamara Cruises

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