Thursday, May 18, 2017

FOODIE'S CORNER - Breathtaking views & glorious food

Breathtaking views & glorious food


When you travel, you must indulge in world's chic eateries. Ready?

BANGKOK CALLING
High above the thoroughfares of Bangkok, this elegant open-air rooftop (former helipad) restaurant imparts accurate denotation to the word vertigo and comes alive at sunset for a matchless view of the Thai capital.To sit there are three options, a private party lounge, Moon Bar under a canopy of stars and a dining courtyard. The restaurant's forte lies in the careful selection of the finest and freshest ingredients taken to perfect effect. Another specialty is their forktender Lamb Loin and their Duck Foie Gras is to die for! Dessert is a dip into the pool of divine decadence. In essence, there is no wrong menu choice the Vertigo chefs unfailingly offer superlative cuisine.

SINGAPORE'S LURE
Tucked away near Asia's largest tulip garden, Halia creams you away from the hurry of Singapore transferring you into a delightful world of flora and fauna. The menu focuses on the root of the food and showcases modern European cuisine with occasional touches of Asian spices. The kitchen makes complete use of the surfeit of local spices available in Singapore which results in a multi-dimensional taste experience. Famous as the patio of the kitchen creatives, this is unquestionably one of the key cabinets of what is the best in Singapore gastronomy .

MORE FUN AT OTTAWA
In a magical setting surrounding a pretty courtyard, the chef reaps the regional Ottawa produce and channels them through his creative and refined cuisine, teeming with flavours and respectful of the product. House made fish cakes with celeriac Remoulade, apple and grainy mustard is served with the most arty flair without negotiating on the taste, a most original dish beyond creative but still `organic' as opposed to science experiments.

SOMETHING STARRY AT BERLIN
Nestled in the heart of the city's utmost exciting square, the Gendarmenmarkt, The Regent offers the splendour of stylish design and the luxury of a world class hotel and swanks a 2 Michelin star, aka the Fischers Fritz, restaurant.French-influenced creations and the gorgeous set menus by Chef Christian are outstanding. The roasted cod with borscht vegetables and coriander whey for example is a star dish as is the crispy baked Onsen egg with black chanterelles, cauliflower purée with lemon salt and lobster bisque, with a well-balanced bouquet of flavours with perfectly cooked. This is one restaurant that lives up to its hype.

MARRAKECH MAGIC
Positioned within La Mamounia in a separate building (old-world charm) converted into a glitzy Moroccan speciality restaurant neighbouring the gardens; the setting couldn't be better. It is replete with Moroccan artefacts, sheer curtains, lamp lights in the lounge and bar area spectacularly displayed across the restaurant augmenting the Mediterranean mood! Chef Rachid Agouray who helms the kitchen at the Hotel has taken care to keep the cuisine at its unspoiled best. The food is amazing. On offer here are two menus one that focuses on traditional dishes and the second that offers a more contemporary take on Moroccan oroccan tastes.Good service and La Mamounia has that in spades. La Mamounia ­ the mirage.It's no surprise Churchill came here time and again.

Rupali Dean is a food writer based out of Delhi
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