CaLDRON February 2014 - Valentine's Day Special | Page 10

Sevilla entices with its fairy lights, the cobblestone walkway and the coves of 2-3 tables set at levels, with a clear view of the stone oven, the bar and the general camaraderie of those eating al fresco.

Chef Andreu Genestra pointed out
that Indians aren’t too keen on tasting menus and watch price points
closely, while in Europe it’s quite
common to enjoy a tasting menu
when one tries a restaurant for the
first time.

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mushrooms was pretty close to
home with nutty, spiced flavours
over a slab of perfectly grilled fish.
It was like eating by the sea and the
inclusion of raisins got us talking
about rare it is to see raisins with
seafood once you step out of the
Gulf region. This may not be a dish
I order again and again but kudos
to method.
Perfection in
Presentation and Taste
Everything on the menu was
cooked to perfection and balanced
beautifully. Our dessert for the
evening was off the regular menu,
but still Chef Andreu’s recipe of a
lightly seasoned carrot cake served
with vanilla gelato and what
seemed like berries but turned out
to be ganache coated chocolate
truffles! If you visit with kids, try

the Pepperoni Pizza and don’t miss
the house special Gelato; make it
mango!
Sevilla has an excellent selection of wines and some perfectly
matched a meal like this the one
we enjoyed. I suggest you enjoy a
wine paired lunch or dinner of this
menu. Come closer to the legendary kitchens you only read or
hear about – here is a pretty good
opportunity! ■
Parul Pratap Shirazi
Rating: 4 out of 5
Price: INR 5000++ (meal for two)
Address: Claridges Hotel, Tees January
Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg Area, New
Delhi, DL 110001
Phones: 011-41335133
CaLDRON February 2014