F & B
SKYE
Hotel Unique , Sao Paulo
ZIYA
The Oberoi , Mumbai
EXECUTIVE CHEF : EMMANUEL BASSOLEIL
Style and reputation : Pool terrace or inside , rooftop views over the city , super sushi Number of seats : 80 Average dinner check : US $ 80 Menu focus : Influenced by the cultural heritage of Sao Paulo with Brazilian , Italian and Japanese influences , as well as from Chef Bassoleil ’ s personal background , originally hailing from Dijon , France . Signature dish : PF risotto and steamed seabass filet in a Champagne caviar sauce with yam purée and a Brazilian pastry stuffed with mujol and Sicilian lemon Chef ’ s inspiration : Local and international trips , visits to Brazilian markets in search of regional and seasonal products . Frequently engaging guests with the intent of making them happier by offering them wide variety of options .
EXECUTIVE CHEF : VINEET BHATIA
Style and reputation : Food absolutely sublime , clean interpretations of traditional Maharashtra and street food . International ingredients and tastes of traditional India are paired together to offer modern preparations with unique flavors presented in a contemporary style . Number of seats : 74 Average dinner check : US $ 100 Menu focus : Sophisticated Indian restaurant serving modern interpretations of Indian cuisine . Use of both international and seasonal ingredients results in preparations with bold flavors . A la carte and degustation menu , including a vegetarian option .
Signature dish : Tandoori Scottish salmon is marinated with sweet spices of cardamom , dill in honey and then smoked using an ageold technique involving charcoal . The salmon is then cooked in a tandoor and is smoked again . The smoke that emanates is sealed along with the salmon under a dome . Chef ’ s inspiration : Experimented with techniques relentlessly until he created something innovative that guests enjoyed . Inspired by what he sees and observes , so he travels as much as possible . Judges comment : “ The Indian cooking is sophisticated , evolved and very well executed , reflecting the modern Mumbai . It also reflects the passion that P . R . S . Oberoi has for fine food and service .” – Patrick Willis
36 hotelsmag . com October 2016