The 2nd annual Festival de la Gastronomie at the Domes of Elounda officially opens its doors on July 16th with gourmets and food-lovers from around the world joining the festivities! Following last years’ success , with over 50 original dishes prepared and 700 gourmet guests served, Domes is preparing to rise up to the challenge and make this years’ festival even better! In an ideal setting, our exclusive Topos 1910 restaurant on the beach with a stunning view of the island of Spinalonga, a new awarded chef will take over every 10 days for 7 weeks, satisfying the palettes of our most demanding guests. Over the next 7 weeks the Festival begins with the following schedule: 15-16 July - Philippe Geneletti 29-30 July - Tomomi Ohashi 8-9 August - Marco Garfagnini 19-20 August – Emanuele Cappellini - MenuHe has wandered the kitchens of 3 continents, gathering knowledge, flavors and aromas, bringing italian cuisine from the Royal Monceau hotel in Paris, to the Thay Mahal in New Delhi, working with the greatest such as Angelo Paracucchi and Giacomo Gallina and now Emanuele Cappellini comes to the Domes of Elounda for the first time! For the past ten years he continues to run his own kitchen “The fusion bar and restaurant” of the Art Hotel Gallery (Lungarno Collection Hotels) and promises to bring to Domes the proper balance of aromas, flavors and memories that his travels and curiosity have helped him acquire throughout the years.29-30 August - Emmanuel Brilakis - MenuChef Brilakis has obtained the ultimate Greek award of Toques d’ Or (Χρυσοί σκούφοι) twice in 2006 and 2007 and has been awarded by Pegase Gastronomie in 2005!Dining at one of the three restaurants at "Domes of Elounda" is a culinary experience in itself. Whether you are looking for a casual beach side setting, Cretan Gourmet light meal or intimate romantic dining for two, the resort caters to all requests and desires. A spectacular variety of gourmet fish, Greek, international and Mediterranean cuisine is presented on world class signature menus that define each restaurant. In addition, 24-hour room service is available to all guest suites and villas, for "ad-hoc" dining pleasure. The summer season is well underway and following last years’s unprecedented success, Domes of Elounda prepares for the second annual Festival de la Gastronomie! Stay tuned as dates for July and August as well as this years’ exciting Michelin Star Awarded Guest chefs will be announced soon! Continuing our dedication to Haute Cuisine we are proud to announce a few changes in the Domes Dining Experience: Anthos - Degustation Progressive Greek Cuisine by the pool with stunning views of Spinalonga, introduces a brand new Menu featuring exclusive recipes from all of last years’ Festival de la Gastronomie Michelin Awarded guest chefs such as Yves Mattagne, Marco Garfagnini and Franck Putelat! Topos 1910 – Authentic Greek Seafood Tavern - exclusively with world class signature menu and a “Best Greek cuisine” ® award under its wing for 2010!
Tomato with mozzarella and basil sorbet
Cretan dakos (traditional barley rusks) custom made by customer
Hellenic salad with Kythiran rusks and fresh thyme
Club sandwich with apaki (traditional Cretan smoked pork), staka (traditional Cretan butter) and Cretan gruyère cheese
Sandwich with grilled vegetables and fresh anthotiro (traditional Hellenic cottage cheese)
Italian bruschetta with prosciutto, Cretan gruyère cheese, arugula and red pepper/staka (traditional Cretan butter) dip
Cretan souvlakia (skewed bites), with the choice of chicken or beef burger, Cretan pita bread and staka (traditional Cretan butter) sauce
Cretan sausages mince burgers with caramelised onions and grilled tomato
Risotto with goat cheese and refreshing tomato tartar sauce
Linguine with dried Cretan anthotiro (traditional Hellenic cottage cheese),tartufo and fresh grinded pepper
Tagliatelle with lobster butter, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and thin slicedapaki (traditional Cretan smoked pork)
Potato dough pizza with tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella gratiné
Potato dough pizza with tomato with feta cheese (traditional Hellenic hard white cheese), tomato, peppers and young arugula
Entrecote veal with potato pan cake and vegetables with apaki (traditional Cretan smoked pork)
Duck breast with radishes and caramel sauce
Pork tenderloin with potatoes maxim and béarnaise sauce
Selection of sorbèt flavours
Semolina cake with kaimaki (mastic cream) ice cream
Anthotiro (traditional Hellenic cottage cheese) mousse with vanilla lime flavour on maltesers’ base and strawberries
***Αυγοτάραχο Μεσολογγίου σε φωλιά αυγούGreek caviar from Messolongi in an eggshellGriechischer Kaviar aus Messolongi im Eiernest
***Ριζότο με καραβίδα και μάραθοRisotto with lobster and fennelRisotto mit Hummer und Fenchel
***Λαυράκι με πουρέ αγγινάρας και λαχανικά σωτέ με κάρρυBass with artichoke purre and vegetables sautéd with curry Barsch mit Artischocken Püree und Sautierten Gemüse mit Curry
***Φιλέτο Αρνιού με αρακά σε γλυκό τραχανά Κρήτη, σάλτσα κονφί ντομάτας, βασιλικού και ελίαςLamb filet with peas in sweet Trahanas served in its own sauce and confit tomato sauce and basilLammfilet mit Erbsen in Süsser Trahana und eigenem Sauce mit Comfi Tomatensauce und Basilikum
***Savarin σοκολάτας με λευκή σοκολάτα αρωματισμένη με βανίλιαChocolate Savarin with white chocolate and vanilla ice-creamSavarin Schokolade mit Weißer Schokolade aromatisiert mit Vanille
Octopus ceviche with tomato water and mini salad
Sole paupiette with artichoke purée and bacon powder
Sardines marinated with tomato and basil on anise flavoured Focaccia
Pea purée with truffle oil, caramelised onions and pea puree balls
Scallops with potato purée and truffle froth
Courgettes stuffed with sea food and hollandaise sauce
Green salad with our own produced extra virgin olive oil accompanied with a selection of anthotiro (traditional Hellenic cottage cheese) mousse
Cretan salad with barley bites, xinotiro (traditional Hellenic sour milk cheese), tomato and arugula pesto dressing
Asparagus salad with endive, sun dried tomato and bacon dressing
Black tagliatelle with crayfish, shrimp bisque and courgette/pumpkin
Paella risotto with chicken confit
Pappardelle with Porto Bello and cheese selection cream
Lobster pasta for two people
Sea bass with eggplant purée and veal sauce
Gilthead bream with herbs, yogurt and oregano sauce
Scorpion fish with Cretan cooked meat, tomato confit and aioli sauce
Valrhrona white chocolate mousse with passion fruit
Cretan turnover with mini chocolate dips
Amuse bouche
*Chicken wings with celeriac purée and hazel nuts
**Focaccia with anise and cheese cream
***Veal fillet with fondant sauce, potatoes and small onions
****Pre-dessert
*****Chocolate mille-feuille with pineapple and chocolate ice cream
******Mignardise
*Lobster en papillote with dried apricots and lobster sauce
**Sea bass carpaccio with passion fruit and young arugula
***Sea bass mille-feuille with cabbage, peppers and celery sauce
*****Crème brulée with strawberries
*Ravioli filled with mushrooms and foie gras /p>
**Mozzarella salad with tomato jelly and fresh basil
***Vegetable risotto with tomato and spices
*****Chocolate fondant with luisa (lemon flavoured herb) ice cream