Compliments of the Chef from the Bombay Brasserie!
In honour of Executive Chef Harpreet Kaur’s triumphant return to Bombay Brasserie we will be giving away weekly prizes in our Bombay Brasserie Compliments of the Chef competition.
This week we are asking you to describe your most perfectly indulgent day ending off with a dream dinner experience at the Taj Cape Town in a 150 words or less and you could win a Tasting Menu for two at the Bombay Brasserie to the value of R900!
To enter the competition simply post your description as a comment on this page.
For example:
“Our perfectly indulgent day would start with a cup of Earl Grey along with a berries and cream waffle before taking a stroll down Cape Town’s beautiful St. Georges mall taking in the sights and sounds of the mother city. Next a day trip to one of our beautiful beaches to soak in the sun before topping the day off with a rejuvenating spa treatment to prepare for a sun downer of champagne and oysters. Finally, a gastronomic journey through the authentic flavours and finest cuisines collected from the length and breadth of India.”
Get your friends to vote your indulgence the best and you win. That simple!
The winner will in addition have the opportunity to write a feature guest blog post to our blog about their dining experience!
To increase your chances of winning you can get additional votes by getting retweets on your tweet on Twitter, or by having your FB note Liked by your friends.
The person with the most votes by Friday wins the dinner so be sure to get your friends to vote for you!
The Prize:
The Maitre d’s tasting menu to be won in our Compliments of the Chef Competition will enchant your senses as you explore dishes from all over India, indulging in authentic Indian flavours presented in a contemporary style.
A Shorba soup taster to start before a selection of three mouth-watering appetisers including Spicy tempered Prawns, Tender Lamb kebabs and Apricot & Potato cakes.
Your journey continues with two Entrees and two side dishes chosen from such delicious offerings as Line Fish in spiced Coconut Curry, Chicken Tikka with Vinegar Shallots and Sautéed Spinach with golden fried Garlic.
Finally a dessert sampler to sweeten the evening with Basmati Rice pudding infused with Saffron, Mango Yoghurt Cheesecake and Tamarind Sorbet.
[UPDATE: This competition is officially closed.]
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Food and romance have forever been entwined in our hearts and minds as the perfect formula for love. With Valentine’s Day approaching and the prospect of indulging in a romantic evening out, smart and sexy choices at the dinner table can only enhance the evenings activities, making this Valentine’s Day an unforgettable experience.
Just the sharing sensuous foods with your partner can make the evening special, but the sensual flavours and intoxicating aromas of certain foods are widely known to stimulate the mind and the senses.
Figs were said to be Cleopatra’s favourite food and the sweet, purple fruits are considered sensual in both appearance and texture. When first introduced in Spain, avocados were found to be so obscenely provocative that Catholic priests forbade them from their parishioners.
Asparagus and almonds have also long been associated with romance. Asparagus often made an appearance at prenuptial dinners in 19th Century France and even as far back as ancient Greece almonds were tossed at weddings instead of rice. An Indian bridegroom is traditionally given a glass of milk containing crushed almonds and pepper on his wedding night.
For thousands of years, deeply flavoured and fragrant Ajwain seeds have been added to romantic meals, as they are believed to improve digestion and appetite. Often crushed and fried with tamarind seeds in ghee, a clarified butter, this method is widely used in Indian cuisine to develop a subtle and complex aroma that will excite the senses without overwhelming them.
As a sensually indulgent experience, honey itself has been called the nectar of Aphrodite and it is said that there are as many variations of honey as there are styles of wine. It’s also a natural source of sugar to energise you for the evening ahead.
When it comes to essential romantic foods this Valentine’s Day the classic mouth-watering sensual appetizer that is the oyster is a must. Casanova himself supposedly consumed fifty oysters each, day and they have long been linked with romantic meals through the ages.
The Taj Cape Town provides luxury accommodation in Cape Town and would like to invite you to our Unforgettable Valentine event. Indulge in the finest of Indian cuisine at the Bombay Brasserie or enjoy fresh oysters and champagne at the Twankey Bar.
