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Mediterranean Meandering

August 6, 2023

Our port of call this day was in Civitavecchia the port of Roma. As we spent our first few days in Rome, we did not sign up for any of the excursions to revisit the city, but decided to explore Civitavecchia in the morning and find a spot to swim in the afternoon. Syl and I took the shuttle into the city centre and took a look around. It is a beautiful city, with a lovely sea walk. There was a woman whose coat had blown into the water and Syl helped to rescue it with a stick he found on the shore. We walked along the water and saw a large Ferris wheel, some pebbly beaches and pretty gardens. We shopped in a market place, popped into a mass just in time for the final blessing and then explored some of the streets and sights of the town. We enjoyed our time very much.

Back to the boat for lunch and then the first all headed out to find a beach. We were able to walk towards the train station but chose to get an Uber to take us to Santa Marinella Beach. The beach is in a small seaside town one train stop south of Civitavecchia. The umbrellas numbered in the hundreds and the people in the thousands. We secured two umbrellas and four loungers and set up shop for a couple of hours. The waves were large and pushed us all around while we were in the water. Many of the little kids had floaties and were having a blast being tossed about by the waves. It was a lovely experience being in the sea.

Back to the ship in time for dinner and then a relaxing evening sitting outside on the deck. Another lovely day.

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Seaside Dining: Molo 21 Ristorante in Santa Marinella, Italy

With a widened perspective in the kitchen due to his Canadian origin, Chef Kevin Murphy presents the Italian cuisine with a bigger spark of interesting innovative possibilities.

Molo 21 is a restaurant born in 2012 from the union of Kevin and his wife Eleonora Fiorini who both specialize in gastronomy.

Kevin studied the Italian cuisine passionately for years in the 14 years that he has been living in Italy, attending numerous professional courses, one of them with Chef Antonio Sciullo. At the same time, he is also a sommelier because he believes that a good dish has to be appreciated with a glass of good wine alongside it. Eleonora on the other hand, studied Restaurant Management in Gambero Rosso and she takes care of the needs of their clients at the dining area of the restaurant.

The menu of Molo 21 is based on the ingredients that are harvested during the season or what is freshly-caught from the sea. They are sourced from the nearby market of Civitavecchia and the catch of the local fishermen.

Seafood is the protagonist in the kitchen and it is treated with great respect.

The proposals at the menu are direct and treated minimally to highlight the quality of the ingredients being used.

Among the raw appetizers, you can choose among the Platter of Raw Seafood and Carpaccio of the Catch of the Day (€25); or a very interesting proposal of Five Creations from the Sea: Carpaccio, Tartare, Ceviche, Oyster and Marinated (€25). Molo 21 also has an ample number of proposals to the kind of oysters in the menu. Choose between the French L’Utah Beach (€4.50), the Irish Ostra Regal (€5) or Royal David Herve which is also from Ireland (€5.50).

This summer, a cocktail drink list has been added to pair with the oysters and raw appetizers in the menu.

The cooked appetizers are not to be skipped as well because there are some interesting entries like the Seafood Soup and Legumes (€12); 18-Hour Pancetta, Scallops and Cream of Apple and Currants (€16) or the Seafood Arancini (€10).

The proposals for the pasta dishes are equally delicious like the Linguini with Bread, Butter and Anchovies of Cetara (€14); Tagliolini with Raw Red Prawn, Basil and Summer Black Truffles (€20); or the Risotto with Lobster and Lemon Confit (€22) but requires a minimum of 2 orders per table. Going for a traditional Spaghetti with Vongole Veraci (€15) is always a good idea too!

Not to be outdone by the preceding courses, the main courses are also worth a bite. Octopus Cooked at 60°, Orange and ‘Nduja (€20) promises to be quite tasty; or go for a simple, delicious and light Mixed Fried Fish (€20). A dish of the local Mackerel with Variations of Aubergines (€18) is also an appetizing dish.

The proposals for dessert, all priced at €6, are Tiramisù, Walnut and Pistachio Gelato with Fig Jam, Dark Chocolate Gelato and Mango Sphere or a Strawberry Shortcake.

Santa Marinella is just about 60 kilometers from the center of Rome which is easily accessible by local train from Roma Termini Train Station. Direct trains depart daily from Roma Termini from 5:26 until 23:27 for Santa Marinella Station and the trip takes an hour. By car, it takes a little bit more than an hour to reach the town.

The restaurant enjoys a beautiful location in front of the sea where it is possible to spend the day sunbathing on the terrace, swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea or lounging in the indoor dining room designed with Northern European colors. It is open daily for lunch from February until November and in the summer months of June, July and August, also for dinner when the weather is best enjoyed on the terrace. Whereas in the remaining opening months, dinner openings are limited to Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.

Molo 21 Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi, 21 00058 Santa Marinella (Rome), Italy Tel: [phone] Website Facebook

Opening Schedule: February to November – open daily for lunch In the months of June, July and August – open also for dinner In the remaining opening months, February to May and September to November – open also for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Source: http://honestcooking.com/seaside-dining-molo-21-ristorante-santa-marinella-italy/

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August 6, 2023: Santa Marinella Beach (Civitavecchia)