Essential Bali Issue 4 Mar/Apr 2015 | Page 59

essentialtasting Whet your appetite T here is no set menu here as each dinner is supposed to be unique and created at the behest of the chef. But to give you an idea we first sampled pan seared foie gras with a raspberry acid sauce served with a tropical avocado and herbs salad and mango vinaigrette. A trou normand lemongrass sorbet proved a wonderfully fresh palate cleanser and then we had a choice to make from pan seared salmon and scallop or grilled veal loin rolled on bacon topped with a shallot comfit and thyme jus. All of which was topped off with a nice and gooey melted chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. Each course came with a glass of wine and you can choose to add champagne to your package (it would have been rude not to, so we did). There are also other culinary options. You can choose to go on a local vibe with the True Balinese Discovery Dinner or the Obsession Seafood Dinner with or without lobster. And if you’re so enraptured by the idea at night, you can choose a champagne breakfast and do it all again in the morning. www.theseminyak.com Dependent on package choice Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak Beach +62 (0) 361 730814 [email protected] 100 Candle Light Romantic Dinner 2,700,000 Rp ++ per couple 100 Candle Light Romantic Dinner with champagne 3,900,000 Rp ++ per couple Bottle of Bintang: n/a The Verdict As settings go for a private meal this one can be put on a pedestal because it puts you on a pedestal. It offers a real sense of VIP treatment, making you the most privileged diners at the only table of its kind. 2 You can choose to indulge in your villa or hotel room or one of the garden bales, all of which would be great options, but this unique position gives the experience a feel of something truly outstanding, something only one couple can enjoy at a time, something that stands out from the crowd of dining experiences and makes you stand out from the crowd. 1. Super service: A table setting with sand, sea and sun 2. Two’s a couple: The dinner puts you in a world of your own This then, as its name implies, is an experience to remember. www.essential-bali.com 59