EXPLORA Journeys has partnered with chef Emma Bengtsson (pictured) from New York City-based Scandinavian restaurant Aquavit, which will see her bring her signature cuisine to guests travelling on Explora I as the ship’s second guest chef. Bengtsson will be the first female chef to showcase her culinary talents at Anthology,...
EXPLORA Journeys has partnered with chef Emma Bengtsson (pictured) from New York City-based Scandinavian restaurant Aquavit, which will see her bring her signature cuisine to guests travelling on Explora I as the ship’s second guest chef.
Bengtsson will be the first female chef to showcase her culinary talents at Anthology, one of 11 culinary experiences on board Explora I.
She will bring her cuisine to the ship’s North American and Caribbean journeys from the beginning of next month until the end of Mar.
Bengtsson will create a menu which represents the culinary essence of her cuisine at Aquavit, applying the unique Scandinavian flavour profiles produced by techniques including smoking, pickling, fermenting and curing.
She will also personally attend the nine-night sailing on 03 Oct from Quebec City to New York.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Explora Journeys to create a menu that reflects the values I share with the brand,” Bengtsson conveyed about the partnership.
“I have always had a deep appreciation for local cuisines and sustainably sourced ingredients, so I look forward to bringing these aspects to Anthology and showcasing progressive techniques combined with traditional fare for an outstanding dining experience.”
Chief Executive Michael Ungerer also expressed his excitement about the partnership.
“Chef Bengtsson is an inspiration in the culinary world, and we couldn’t be more delighted to welcome her on board Explora I,” he said.
“Anthology offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for our guests, and we have already received outstanding feedback from our guests on this exceptional venue.
“We look forward to working with Chef Bengtsson to continue providing our guests with an elevated dining experience that will showcase her distinctive culinary style through a variety of delicious dishes.” MS
