recipe willy: Love Nutrient Goût De France [Good France Project] @ 1885, E&O Hotel, Penang.

Partake inwards i of the nearly remarkable nutrient events- Goût de French Republic this March, at the prestigious fine-dining eatery 1885 housed inwards the grande dame of the town- Eastern together with Oriental Hotel Penang. Goût de France, also known equally Good French Republic Project, is i of the nearly important nutrient events for French nutrient connoisseurs. More than 150 countries involved, in that place volition live on a total number of 1,300 restaurants world-wide participating inwards this meaningful event. The Good French Republic Project is based on the concept that on the same evening, throughout the world, Chefs of every sort volition celebrate the excellence of French Cuisine. 1885 is proud to live on i of the 2 chosen restaurants inwards Malaysia (the solely eatery inwards Penang) to initiate the gastronomy event. Have a gustatory modality of French Republic past times joining the dinner on 19th of March 2015 equally extraordinaire Chef Michel volition showcase his meticulously designed 7-course Degustation Menu displaying an array of contemporary French dishes. The carefully choreographed courses follow each other similar the sequences similar a dance, leaving i contented but non total to the brim.

"The one-off number is non to brand money", says Mr. Rainfroy, the Hotel Manager of Eastern together with Oriental Hotel Penang. The original objective of the number is to celebrate together with honor the merits of French cuisine; on overstep of that, 10% of the total revenue goes to charity. The dinner is priced at Rm 158++ per mortal (without alcohol). As for those who wishing to get got a quaff on their premium labels, a overstep upwardly of Rm 142++ is required. Wines are carefully paired amongst each course of pedagogy together with they are sponsored past times Mr. Michael from The Wine Shop.

Goût de French Republic 7-course Degustation card at 1885

Date: 19th of March 2015

Time: seven pm to 10: thirty pm

Price: Rm 158++ per person/ Rm 300++ (without alcohol)/ mortal (with alcohol)

Limited seats available, for reservation together with enquiries, kindly contact +604- 222 2000

Many Thanks to E&O Hotel for hosting us that evening.

Chef Michel surprised us amongst his Amuse Bouche- Snail together with Garlic Cream Gougère, a Snail sheathed nether the choux pastry together with served amongst the alluring Garlic-Mushroom sauce. The herbaceous cream sauce enhanced instead of overshadowing the dish; it was a fragile start.

[Wine Pairing: Cattier Brut Icone NV Champagne France]

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 continuation from the triumph start, nosotros had Seabass Tartar together with Smoked Mackerel, Cucumber- Green Apple together with Celery Jelly, Mint Dill Salad. We were amazed past times the absence of "fishy" season inwards the Seabass Tartar together with openly welcomed the refreshing touch- Cucumber together with Celery Jelly. Everything was exactly measured.

[Wine Pairing: Cattier Brut Icone NV Champagne France]

Appetizer was Warm Vegetables Tart amongst Mushroom Duxelle scented Truffle, Tomato Confit, Wild Arugula together with Black Olive Oil. We caught inwards a whiff of the earthy Truffle odour when it was presented to our table, the well-executed woody Mushroom goes perfectly good amongst the tawny-crispy Tart, farther complemented past times the crunchy Arugula together with appetizing-acidic Tomato Confit.

[Wine Pairing: De Beauregard Ducourt Blanc Entre-Duez-Mers France]

Small inwards size but big inwards flavor, the Entrée- Sea Trilogy, Tomato- Red Capsicum Jam, Crispy Black Ink Cheese Tuile together with Fresh Herbs was beyond amazing. The slightly seared Tuna Tataki was perfectly cooked to my liking. The Scallop was non shabby either, jeweled amongst a generous sum of Salmon Roe, the briny pops of seafood essence added a sweet-savory affect to the slightly resilient voluptuous Scallop. The star detail on the plate, however, belongs to crustacean ringlet crowned amongst crispy-savory Black Ink Cheese Tuile. An Entrée total of surprises together with dissimilar layer of dimensions.

[Wine Pairing: De Beauregard Ducourt Blanc Entre-Duez-Mers France]

The eve reached its peak when the Main Entrée- Beef Tournedos amongst Seasonal Vegetables, Potato Mousseline Meat Jus together with diced Foie Gras was served to our table. The juicy, succulent, pinkish hunk of Red Meat was lip-smacking! It was therefore tender that it melted inwards my oral cavity instantly! Foie Gras makes a skillful yoke to the meat, I did non pay attending to the sides, the meat was likewise skillful that I lost my concentration on others.

[Wine Pairing: De Beauregard Ducourt Bord Rough Bordeaux France]

Cheese lovers volition live on delighted to run across the beautiful display of Assorted Cheeses (Comté, Brie, Reblochon together with Blue Cheese) served amongst Walnuts together with Bread, a course of pedagogy peculiarly designed to larn amongst the premium labels.

[Wine Pairing: De Beauregard Ducourt Bord Rough Bordeaux France]

Chef Michel wrapped upwardly the repast amongst a sugariness note, Macademia Strudel Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cremeux, Orange Bitter Mousse together with Yuzu Sherbet scored high for chocolate lovers. The well-balanced velvety polish Chocolate Cremeux packs a heavy chocolate-punch but a prissy twist was added to the sugariness dessert- a premium cognac, Grand Marnier. The sugariness Chocolate softens the liqueur piece the cognac smoothens the Chocolate past times adding a gentle boozy touch. Yuzu Sherbet was, nevertheless, a tangy-refreshing destination to the meal.

[Grand Marnier]