The Manila Hotel presents the most romantic Valentine dinner
Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:17:38 +0000
ON the most romantic night of the year, The Manila Hotel has crafted the perfect evening to celebrate love, romance and passion in a Taste of Love, an exclusive Valentine Dinner with serenades by Asia’s most romantic balladeer, Christian Bautista. The event is slated for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Fiesta Pavilion.
Executive chef Walter Konrad demonstrates his considerable skill in creating an an exquisite, and unique dining experience, through a menu that pays homage to the great romances of history.
The opening act, the Roses of Beetroot Cured Gravlax, is dish inspired by Ingrid Bergmann and Roberto Rossellini whose romance rocked Holywood in the 1940s. The Swedish-born Bergmann is represented by the gravlax with its simplicity and luxury. It lies on a bed of peppery arugula, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, Italian ingredients chosen in reference to Rossellini.
The soup course is a Delectable Soup of Mirliton Squash, inspired by the fiery romance of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo while Italy inspired the Duetto di Ravioli, a dish comprised of two handmade raviolis created by Italian Chef Marco Ghini to represent Romeo and Juliet.
Meanwhile, Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish rulers who sent Christopher Columbus on his fateful voyage to America, inspired the Frozen Chocolate Chili Intermezzo. Columbus came home to Spain with chocolate, chili and many other gastronomic treasures.
John and Jackie Kennedy gave The White House glamor and romance. The Carré d’Agneau Vert Pre was served to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco at one of the most famous State Dinners of the era.
The Heart of Velvet Ricotta Mousse is a sweet ode to Antony and Cleopatra, one of the most legendary lovers in history while two Macaroons are presented in honor of Napoleon and Josephine.
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