New Sip and Savor Menus Launching on Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages has today shared details on some new pairing menus coming to five of the main eateries onboard their ships. Similar to the cocktail pairing menu in Test Kitchen, these new Sip and Savor menus offer a pre-fix menu for each course and a choice of pairing drinks for each course.

Extra Virgin Sip and Savor Menu

For $25 you can select from a number of options per course, with a choice of drink to pair with each.

First Course

• Aperol Spritz
  Paired with:
  • Sailor’s Choice: Crispy Artichoke (V)
    or
  • Braised Mini Meatballs

Second Course

• Attems Sauvignon Blanc
  or
• Terre More Cabernet Sauvignon
  Paired with:
  • Sailor’s Choice: Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass (GF)
    or
  • Porcini-Rubbed New York Strip*
    or
  • Eggplant Parmigiana (VV)(GF)

Third Course

• Molinari Sambuca
  Paired with:
  • Chef’s Choice: Ricotta Bomboloni (V)

*Indicates that the dish is available as gluten-free (GF), vegetarian (V), or vegan (VV).

Pink Agave Sip and Savour Menu

For $25 you can still take advantage of the Tapas style plates for each of your courses, but now pair them with a choice of Margaritas and Loca Flaca.

Botanas (Small Plates)

• Choice of:
  • Margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, Agave, Lime
    or
  • Loca Flaca: Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Cointreau, Agave, Scorpion Salt

• Choice of:
  • Guacamole (VV): Pomegranate Seeds, Jalapeño, Totopos
    or
  • Aguachile (GF): Tuna, Avocado, Jicama

Entradas (Medium Plates)

• Choice of:
  • Chayote Yucateco (VV) (GF): Mexican Squash, Habanero Pepper, Baby Carrots
    or
  • Papas con Chorizo: Yukon Gold Potatoes, Onion, Garlic

Fuertes (Large Plates) – Another Margarita or Loca Flaca

• Choice of:
  • Relleno Vegano (VV) (GF): Russet Potato and Roasted Corn Stuffed Poblano Pepper
    or
  • Pescado (GF): Grilled Striped Bass, Mole Verde, Salsa de Xoconostle
    or
  • Bistec Marinero en Escabeche*: Ribeye Steak, Oaxaca Cheese, Chile Ancho

Postres (Desserts)

Spiked Coconut Aqua Fresca

• Choice of:
  • Tamal de Chocolate (VV) (GF): Chocolate Masa, Mexican Chocolate, Fruit Salsa
    or
  • Tacos de Chocolate: Mexican Chocolate, Canela, Dulce de Leche

*Indicates that the dish is available as gluten-free (GF), vegetarian (V), or vegan (VV).

Rest of the New Pink Agave Menu

Gunbae Sip and Savor Menu

Gunbae also gets a Sip and Savor Menu, which can be chosen for $25

Cocktail

• Rich Sahoe: Lemon-infused Chamisul Fresh, Aviation Gin, Sparkling Wine

First Round: Small Bites (Choice of)

• Bindae-Tteok (VV): Kimchi & Mung Bean Pancake
• Dakgangjeong: Forever Crispy Chicken, Pickled Daikon, Chili Sauce

Second Round: Cocktail (Choice of)

• Smash It: Tokki Black Label, Ginger, Citrus, Shiso Leaf
• Lucky #7: Jinro Plum, Bulleit Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Dash of Orange Bitters

Second Round: BBQ Grill (Choice of)

• Boesut Yache Modum (VV) (GF): Assorted Mushrooms & Seasonal Vegetable Combo
• Kalbi Samgyeopsal Saewoo Modum* (GF): Chef’s Combo: Short Ribs, Pork Belly, Shrimp

Third Round

• Soju: Ilpoom Jinro (20z), The Whiskey of Sojus

Third Round: Soft Serve (VV, GF)

• Mango & Matcha Green Tea

*Indicates that the dish is available as vegetarian (V), vegan (VV), or gluten-free (GF).

Razzle Dazzle New Sip and Savor Menu

The American Comfort eatery Razzle Dazzle also gets a new Sip and Savour menu, which you can select for $25

First Course

• Villa Sandi Sparkling Rosé – Paired with Sailor’s Choice:
  • King Trumpet Carpaccio (VV) (GF)
  • Pork Belly (GF)

Second Course

• Nauti Nectar (Alc) or The Old Sport – Paired with Sailor’s Choice:
  • Nashville Hot Cauliflower (VV)
  • Napa Cabbage Wrapped Snapper
  • Short Rib Pastrami

Third Course

• Sweet Talk – Paired with Chef’s Choice:
  • Rum Apple Cake

The Wake Sip and Savor Menu

The Wake also gets an elevated Sip and Savor Menu, and it’s off to a fantastic start with a glass of Moët Chandon. You can choose this menu for $35

Starter

• Moët & Chandon Imperial (Glass)Paired with:
  • Corn Custard & Black Bean Salad (V)
  • Hamachi Crudo*

Main

• Choice of:
  • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Glass)
  • Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) Paired with:
  • Crispy Polenta (VV) (GF)
  • Salt-Baked Dorade
  • New York Strip*

Dessert

• Croft Tawny Port (Glass)Paired with:
  • The Wake (V)
  • Coconut ‘Panna Cotta’ (VV) (GF)

Can I use my Bar Tab to Pay for the Sip and Savor Menus

Yes, you can make use of your Bar Tab if you wish to dine from the Sip and Savor menus in each of the eateries. They offer a fantastic menu over purchasing each of the drinks stand alone, and make it a wonderful to elevate your evening meals with chef and sailor favourite drinks and meals for each course.

You can also view all the menus for every eatery in full on this post

Virgin Voyages Menus – Dining and Bars