Trendy Dining Hits the High Seas at “Qsine”

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Celebrity Cruises Lines newest ship, the Eclipse will feature a new dining experience, like no other at sea.  Instead of the Silk Harvest restaurant like on it’s sister ships the Celebrity Solstice and Equinox, the Eclipse will have “Qsine.”  Qsine’s menu design alone – a large, backlit square filled with words and phrases designed to engage guests in the experience – implies that Qsine is an unusual place.  The wine menu is shown on the new I-Pads, with approximately 100 varieties of primarily organic, contemporary wines, as well as vast array of creative cocktails.   The cuisine selections are so unique, that nearly all of the dishes and plating have been designed exclusively for Celebrity.

The brainchild of Celebrity’s Vice President of Culinary Operations, Chef Jacques Van Staden, Qsine presents guests with an unexpected, modern approach to familiar dishes from around the world.   “Our guests love new and different dining experiences, and we’ve designed Qsine to deliver that in a big way,” said Van Staden. “Qsine is designed to offer a globally-influenced blend of nostalgic and contemporary favorites, artfully presented with elements of surprise.”

There are no formal appetizers or dinner entrees.  You can order as much as you’d like.  Among the selections are spring rolls nestled in vertical springs, “Sushi Lollipops” (Nigiri sushi with soy center, wasabi mayonnaise and pickled ginger-radish salad served on a stick), a selection of 3 soups served in test tubes with a straw; popcorn fish and chips servced in a red and white popcorn box, “Taco Royale” (Black Angus sirloin steak, homemade taco shells, caramelized onion-poblano, and do-it-yourself fresh guacamole, with a stone mortar and pestle), and “Lava Crab” (Alaskan King crab, sweet yellow corn and scallions with Hataifi and Old Bay sauce, served in glasses over heated red stones).

The charge for this specialty restaurant is $30 pp.   Menus are subject to change. We are happy to share the current menu below:

Vegetables
Vegetable du “Jatour”
Carrot-Cardamom, Broccoli-Cheddar, Sweet Potato-Raisin, Spinach-Garlic Cauliflower-Apple, Parsnip-Shallot, Potato-Truffle, Green Pea- Mint Eggplant-Tomato & Olive, Creamed Corn & Chive,
Meats
Meatball Trilogy
Kobe with Cheddar & Marinara Sauce
Veal with Mushrooms & Marsala Sauce
Turkey with Cranberry & Sage Gravy
Sushi
Sushi Lollipops
Nigiri Sushi, Soy Center, Wasabi Mayo & Pickled Ginger-Radish Salad

Spring Rolls
Baby Back Spring Rolls & Chipotle Coleslaw White Truffle BBQ Sauce                                                  ~ or ~

Vegetable Melange, Cilantro, Chipotle Coleslaw Sweet & Sour Sauce

Tresviche
Treseviche
Tiger Shrimp & Bay Scallops – lemon juice, tequila, cilantro, tomato & jalapeno oil Salmon, yuzu citrus, cucumber, vodka & basil Sea Bass – lime, red onion, choclo, avocado & exvoo
Crunchy Munchies
Gaufrettes
French Fries – Sweet Potato Strings Vegetable Chips – Potato Croquettes, Spicy Parsnip Crisps “Squeezable Sauces”
Lobster Escargot
Lobster & Escargot Fritters
Parsley-Garlic Butter sauce
Soup & Souffle
Chilled Soup
Yellow Corn – Tomato Basil – Celery & Green Pea Hot Souffle – Crab & asparagus – Lobster & hollandaise – Cheddar cheese
Chinese x Martini = CHINTINI’S
CHITINI’S
Orange Chicken – Kung Pao Shrimp – Beef & Pepper in Black Bean Sauce – Stir-Fry Vegetable – Sweet & Sour Pork, Sticky Rice, Dipping Sauces
Slider Party
Grilled Kobe
beef patties, aged Wisconsin cheddar, “Qsine slider sauce” Brioche buns and garnishes…..
Taco Royale
Black Angus Sirloin Steak
home made Tacos Caramelized Onion-Poblano, Cilantro & Mortar Pestle Guacamole
Painters Mignon
Filet Mignon
with palatable pleasing accompaniments………
Salmon Cataplana
Salmon Cataplana “Style”
with Saffron Broth, Tomato Ravioli Chorizo Sausage, Garlic Confit, Fennel & Leeks
Lava Crab
Alaskan King Crab
Sweet yellow corn & scallions Kataifi with Old-bay lobster sauce
Disco Shrimp
Poached Tiger Shrimp
Avocado, Tomato & Celery Dressed in a Cocktail Aioli…Crunchy toppings
M’s Favorites
Share for two or more Patlican Salata
Mixed Olives – Tzatziki – Eggplant Imambiyaldi Tabbouleh – Hummus – Chicken Kofta – Zathaar Lamb Chops – Kibbeh Mediterranean Chili – Falafel – Goat Cheese Cigars
Taj Mahal
Share for two or more Chicken Tikka Masala
Rogan josh – palak paneer – malai kofte – chole, veggie samousa – shrimp vindaloo
Persian Kebob
Skewered Chicken breast
Garlic and spices with Vegetables, Saffron Rice-Pilaf & Tooni Sauce
Qsine Greens
Fresh Market Salad
With Arugula, Radicchio Frisee, Watercress, Spinach, Pomegranate Emulsion Crispy Goat Cheese Crumble
“Popcorn” Fish-N-Chips
Fish~N~Chips
Boddingtons battered Codfish & Chips, Malt Vinegar or Aioli
Dessert
“The Cupcake Affair”
Red Velvet & Vanilla Cupcakes with playful garnishesBeignets – Doughnuts – Fritters

“Silver Bullet”
Gelato – Berries – Chocolate
“Cheesecake Tini”
Graham Crakcer Cookies & Berries

“Qsine Surprise”
Sorry, it’s a surprise!

“Chocolate Tombstone”
Layered Ganache, Nutella, Rice Crispies & More Chocolate
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