The Spirits Live On
One wind-swept evening on the plush couches of MÉTIS Lounge overlooking a splendid Bali sunset, we attended a special tasting and food pairing of G.E. Massenez’s fine liqueurs and eau-de-vie (fruit brandies). Over delicious canapés created by Executive Chef Desyanto Nugroho and inventive cocktails crafted by the expert mixologists at MÉTIS, all cleverly infused with Massenez products, we bonded...
Unique Wines From Ancient Tradition
Every Chateau Musar wine is produced with a ‘non-interventionist’ philosophy and the winery was the first in Lebanon to implement organically certified viticulture. In 1930, at just 20 years old, Gaston Hochar founded Chateau Musar, inspired by Lebanon's 6,000-year winemaking tradition and his travels in Bordeaux. His “wines with noblesse” greatly impressed senior officers in the army following on from...
James Bond Elegance
The Martini is one of the simplest drinks; smooth, dry, lightly scented. A classic aperitif, it is the epitome of sophistication and style. Martini bespeaks “society”, breeding, good taste, education and success. Inspired by the James Bond movies and the beautiful female characters, the mixologist at Majapahit Lounge has created a unique Martini series; Severine – Skyfall (2012), Camille...
Wolfgang Puck: A Pioneer Of Unification
Austrian Chef Wolfgang Puck developed a passion for the culinary world early on as a child as he enjoyed cooking at his mother’s side. With encouragement from her, an established chef herself, Wolfgang started his formal training at 14 years of age. Following his passion for the culinary arts, young Wolfgang learned the fundamentals of fine dining in some...
Zuppa & Antipasti
Visitors to ltalia may be surprised to find such a huge diversity of cuisine travelling from region to region. And truth be told, there is no such thing as “Italian cuisine,” rather, Italy is made up of many distinct cuisines, each with its own particular flavour palate, recipes, ingredients and preferred cooking techniques, used down the generations which can...
The History of Fusion Cuisine
Mankind is blessed with the wonderful trait of creativity and progressive thinking. These qualities have allowed us to collectively advance ourselves through the conceptualization and combination of revolutionary ideas. Starting from the seemingly instinctive discovery of eating more than one food source at a time—thus creating the old protein, staple and fibre combo—fusing and combining things on the plate...
Menu
M E N U Antipasti Learn interesting facts and the history of regional Italian food as we take you on a journey through the many provinces of urban and rural Italy and highlight the best food products, culinary cultures and iconic cuisines in each of these areas. Zuppa Get geographically savvy with our culinary map of Italy highlighting the famous cuisines and food...
caffé
Welcome to Italy; the home of coffee culture; a destination where breakfast is incomplete without great coffee. As the saying goes: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. In Italy, when you request coffee, do not be surprised when you are served with a fresh shot of espresso, which is the Italian default for coffee. Un caffe A single shot...
Fusion Rehabilitation Modern Delicacies
Over the years, fusion has become a profanity among many food lovers and professionals in the industry, synonymous with mindless mixing of ingredients in the name of novelty rather than good taste. But now may be time to rehabilitate the term. Quite a number of modern chefs and renowned food writers are now starting to agree that it’s a mistake...
Chris Salans
At The Top Of His Game His unique style of presentation through thoughtfully conceptualised degustation menus quickly gained a loyal following, elevating the fluent French speaker to epicurean stardom. Notable accolades include recognition by the prestigious Tradition et Qualité as a member of Les Grandes Tables du Monde (The Grand Tables of the World) and numerous inclusions within the internationally...
