Visited this lavish 5 star Italian dining restaurant during Jonnie Walker Gourmet Experience.
Premium Liquors were served with an outstanding classy array of exotic Italian food.
- Double Black Label
- Gold Label
- Blue Label
A set menu was presented with an excellent gourmet selection of Italian cuisines
Starters -
Deep fried meatballs served with home fresh salsa.
Main Course -
Pasta stuffed with beef and tossed in Bolognese sauce.
Chicken breast served with wild mushroom and mushroom sauce
Dessert -
Tiramisu
Thanks to chef Maitreya Sen and team for warm and excellent hospitality.
This is my second-time visit to La Cucina on the occasion of Vineyard dinner
Craving Italian?
Indulged into an eclectic five-course dinner with a delectable selection of wines from the signature menus of Wine Sommelier and celebrated Italian Chef Mauro Ferrari, who invites every foodie to his kitchen in order to discover his passion by featuring original recipes with unique combinations of fresh local and seasonal ingredients.
Honoured to meet Chef Mauro Ferrari in person, to know about some of his culinary magic to bring Italy 🇮🇹 on a plate.
The journey started with Amuse-Bouche (French term means ‘mouth amused’) - a Parmesan creme brûlée served with crispy crostini from the chef’s selection menu.
First time tried this vegetarian Italian twist, an unusual creme brûlée in its savoury version, but with a feel of familiar flavours in the palate - a mix of whipped milk, cream, Parmesan cheese, egg yolk baked and lightly blowtorched. A very elegant dish to kick off with a luxury dining served with a little loaf, crusty on top and soft inside.
The presentation reflects the chef’s artistic approach to a cuisine in terms of colours, textures.
The little bite is accompanied by a complementing quality sparkling wine - Gran Cuvee Brut from the House of Fratelli to prepare the palate, very delicate taste with a touch of citrus and lovely bubbles.
The second-course dinner - Appetizer
Slow cooked chicken breast, grilled potato, salsa gribiche.
Shredded chicken breasts slowly cooked and draped with a dressing of gribiche sauce - a mayonnaise style cold egg sauce (hard boiled egg yolks) with its origin from French cuisine is whisked with light mustard, virgin olive oil, vinegar, seasoned with salt and paper. Served on a bed of thin slice of lightly grilled potato.
Reflection of an Italian trend in French cuisine with an elegant look. Very sophisticated and delicious for my palate to experience the gribiche sauce mixed with minced chicken for the first time. A perfect meal for a summer afternoon.
The salad is accompanied by the grape flavoured white-wine - Sauvignon Blanc from the House of Fratelli. Perfectly balanced with fruity infused flavours.
The third-course dinner meal - Pasta
Fresh homemade Spaghetti served with scallop carbonara and Peruvian asparagus
The glorious Italian carbonara with its origin from Rome is made by scrambling eggs and Parmesan mixed with rich tangles of Spaghetti served with mildly butter garlic tossed tender creamy scallops and the slightly pan roasted crunchy luxurious imported Asparagus from Peru with little grassy flavour. The delicate seafood flavours of the scallops are well blended with the carbonara.
A classic Roman dish that will steal the heart of every foodie with a palate formed from far West.
The gourmet dish is paired with light blooded red wine - 70%Sangiovese and 30%Cabernet Sauvignon from the House of Fratelli, a fine balance of acidic and sweetness in terms of tastes.
The fourth dinner course meal - Main Course
Lamb rack Villeroy, soft shallot potato, hazelnut spinach
With its origin from French commune, Panko crusted rack of lambs marinated with herbs inside, deep fried in clarified butter to its perfection keeping its texture intact as pale golden brown - crispy, juicy and tender meat with easy going knife into the lamb. Served on a bed of ultra creamy, rich, cheesy garlic flavoured shallot mashed potatoes with finely chopped toasted hazelnuts mixed with blanched spinach from the farmer's basket. The mild flavours of the spinach and toasted hazelnut add an extra depth and crunch with the mashed potatoes.
The gourmet dish is paired with red wine 🍷- 100% Sangiovese from the House of Fratelli with fruity sour flavours and medium acidity.
The last course of the meal - Dessert
Mango mint parfait, chocolate cage, dark rum essence, sweet mint leaves.
Rich chilled summer healthy dessert made from whipped cream, egg yolk, mango purée, mint brushed with rich dark rum essence which adds a rum-laced flavour to the signature dessert garnished with sweet flavoured aromatic mint leaves. The main body of the dessert is enveloped with a crispy gorgeous, eye-catching chocolate border called the chocolate cage.
The dessert is perfectly paired with a shot of rum soda.
Thanks a lot, chef Mauro Ferrari for being a gracious host.
Thanks, Suman Satra for your warm service.
Shall visit again !!!
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Sunday Brunch -
Hearty Salad Spread at La Cucina - Hyatt - Sunday Buffet Brunch
Looking for a heartiest lunch worthy fresh greens, cold cuts, versatile selection of cheese that are eye-pleasing, then the Signature restaurant at Hyatt Regency Kolkata - La Cucina - Hyatt is ready welcome the diners with the luscious buffet Sunday brunch to whip up the mood on a lazy weekend with different layers of dressings in terms of texture and perfect balance of taste in an Italian way.
The spread truly reflects the great flavours flowing from the beautiful valleys of Tuscany region to the Mediterranean.
The fresh summer flavours of the melon feta cheese shot and the citrus fruit melon salad gives a nice fling to the buds. A handful of olives with the favourite cold cuts and gourmet cheese coming with pleasant sharp salty taste paired with sparkling wine is just divine. How can one miss the gorgeous prawn cocktails and the much-loved potato bacon salad?
Lavish Italian Dessert Spread - Sunday Brunch at La Cucina - Hyatt
Fling your buds with a taste of la dolce vita - by indulging into these ultimate Italian bakes and puddings to end your Italian feast from the liqueur dessert, classic tiramisù to delicately tangy creamy pannacotta, studded with rich collection of homemade Italian goodies like biscotti, cannoli, ladyfinger and topped with icing to get its sweet taste is for sure to warm up your mood.
Grab your spoon, and dig straight into the healthy Fresh Fruit Baked Yoghurt - a perfect way to showcase plump summer fruits in a creamy silky yoghurt.
The Orange Marmalade Swiss Roll - thin sponge cake, rolled with whipped cream stands out in the crowd with its gorgeous shine and bright flavoured orange zest and oozy marmalade.
The fluffy moist Bitter Chocolate Mousse with Mud Cake Champagne Foam brings a surprise to the palate with a bitterly kick on the edge.
Nothing can beat using fresh homemade tasty fillings of milk chocolate and nogart in delicate tarts.
The most indulgent coffee dessert - classic Sicilian Tiramisu with its thick swirls of mascarpone custard and whipped cream is sure to add that extra creaminess to your life.
Finally the showstopper, sinful Hot White Chocolate Pudding with a crumb base.Thanks a lot, Executive chef Biswajit Biswas and Vicky Suman Santra for your warm hospitality.
Gastronomic Execution - Biswajit Biswas
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Attending the session of Kolkata Market by Karen Anand - X MAS Edition! by Karen Anand.
What a wonderful afternoon of sharing some moments with the culinary expert Karen Anand to discover the latest Karen's latest venture while relishing over some newly launched pizzas at the Italian signature restaurant - La Cucina - Hyatt that serves the excellent a fantastic woodfire to create the perfect pizzas; using fresh local ingredients along with a crispy base.
And now the city of joy is geared to introduce the #Christmas Edition of Farmer's Markets by the 'foodguru' - Karen Anand Karen.
Friends, see you on 23-Dec - Kolkata Market by Karen Anand - X MAS Edition! that offers a lot more exciting lifestyle shopping experience over organic produce and gourmet food.
Time: 12:00 p.m. onwards
Where: Hyatt Regency Kolkata
Thank you so much, Puja Singh for the warm invitation and hospitality.
Thanks a lot, La Cucina - Hyatt team for the lovely food.
Washed for days in brine, processed in a local farm, and your favourite cheese develops a distinctive taste that always fits your personality. While embarking on my journey across the globe, I witnessed that starting from its smooth, mild, creamy to country-style smoky, bold flavours, the cheese carries the heritage and culinary identity of each country, gorging in terms of texture and taste to suit every palate.
So come and indulge yourself with versatile notes of robust cheese at 'SAY CHEESE' festival at La Cuchina, Hyatt Regency, Kolkata and the tale of cheese is not restricted to Italy only. As per the executive chef Dp Rath, they are handpicked from the fascinating countries of France, Scotland, Spain and many more which are the home of diverse varieties that shines with amazing Italian eats to unlock the shades of flavours coming from the chef's kitchen.
Apart from their seemingly endless varieties based on the point of origin, its true that cheese lovers love for cheese is adored when it comes to a well-aged one. Chef Dp Rath explains the craft of ageing cheese that develop the appearance, texture, flavour, so long a cheese is aged, it retains more sourness and sharpness in its taste.
The countries on this journey 'SAY CHEESE' truly define the aspects of their culture related to cheese
-- Sharp-tasting, cheddar cheese from the village of Cheddar in the UK
-- World-renowned Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan), Grana Padano & Pecorino with its dense, granular texture, nutty flavour, with ageing process 12 to 36 ones from Italy used in spaghetti
-- Remarkable mild, yellow dutch cheese Gouda from the Netherlands
-- Well-known Swiss fondue cheese - Emmental offers that classic, nutty flavour with the shiny, pale yellow texture.
An ala-carte set cheesy menu namely - Calzone, Cheese Stuffed Ravioli, Ricotta stuffed Salmon curated by chef Dp Rath, awaits with plenty of tantalising cheese combinations to pair with the wine which can also be customised as per your satisfying palate.
Invitation courtesy: Puja Singh
What: 'SAY CHEESE'
Where: La Cuchina, Hyatt Regency, Kolkata
When: 01-Feb to 16-Feb (weekdays - dinner, weekends - lunch & dinner)
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