Meal - Lunch
Loc - Oberoi, Nariman Point,
So i am back on main street after my little exile. The film did okay and is set to premiere on this Sunday at noon on Cartoon Network. That bit out of the way, what a return it is turning out to be.
First the bloggers meet in conjunction with UB & Four Seasons Wines last night at Olive (coming later) and my cooking masterclass and lunch with Michelin Star Chef Igor Macchia at Vetro.
I have to thank Rushina Munshaw of A Perfect Bite for setting up the opportunity and our gracious and gorgeous hosts Richa Thakur and Gauri Kitchlu of the Oberoi. Vetro has never been a top choice for me, i find the food underwhelming as well as i find the abundance of truffle in their dishes a little unseemly.
However, they have a strong focus on authencity, also, the Oberoi seems to be for now at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of the Indian palate. First Ziya and now bringing in someone like Chef Macchia. It was an opportunity to good to pass up.
Chef Macchia is a well known name in Italy and his restaurant Ristorante La Credenza in Piedmont is rated as the best. I will not dwell further on his accomplishments but i will say he is quite a cool, calm and personable chap. A great ambassador for his cuisine and country.
One of the first dishes that came was a ravioli on pesto with milk foam. An awesome dish, the ravioli was prepared right in front of us and the merits of different shapes was discussed (shapes dictate the taste and cooking time) The pesto was with pecorino and hazelnuts. Chef Macchia also mentioned the importance of starch with regards to pasta (starchier the better)
Overall, it was a great afternoon of good food, good wine and good company. I hope its one of my many rewards now that the film is done. Chef Maccia is at Vetro till the 23rd, drop by if you can.
It would be a little unethical to rate quality of food and service as i was invited to the event but it was fantastic nonetheless.
1 comment:
Gaurav,the dishes look delectable!
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