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| Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks |
Because of rat races all around, people work exceptionally
hard to earn their daily bread (or at least most of us). Sometimes, it is best
to let go, relax & unwind for better mental & psychological health.
This time we experienced something very unique at one of our favourite go-to
places in Bangalore: A Night of Comedy & Gastronomy!
Yes, you heard that right! The word comedy is loved by most
as it is a light hearted mode of entertainment (with spare usage of abusive
language) & laughter is good for the heart. This time around we were
invited to Vivanta by Taj- Yeshwantpur to experience this one of a kind event.
Two well-known comedy veterans from Bangalore: Ahmed Shariff
& Shadab Aziz tickled our funny bones till we were famished.
This was a complete package: the comedy show along with an
exclusive Italian set menu dinner at Azure, curated by Exec Chef Agnimitra
Sharma.
Without further ado, we’ll take you through the items we
tried:
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| Pan Seared Scallops |
Pan Seared Scallops, Chicken Consommé, Grilled Indian Sea
Bass, Roasted Tenderloin Rib Eye, Slow Cooked Lamb Shank for appetiser, soup
& mains.
For dessert we tried Panna Cotta & the classic Tiramisu.
Each individual can pick any one out of the list & leave
the rest to the chefs to please their palate.
The scallops were fresh & perfectly done. Generally they
bear a typical seafood smell but in this case, nothing! The presentation was
amazing. They were served on shells with ratatouille vegetables. It also had a
sweet after taste.
The consommé was very appetising. This lukewarm soup did not
have a thick consistency but was high on flavour. It had chicken tortellini in
it with finely minced chicken. Tasted delightful!
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| Saffron Grilled Pear |
Now for the mains:
The Indian sea bass or Tilapia was fresh & juicy.
Generous amount of fish was served in this & the dish was well balanced. It
had sautéed spinach, raisins & olives. Lastly, a bit of pine nuts for the
extra crunch in each bite. The overall combination was smooth, well thought through
& praise worthy.
The tenderloin chunk was massive in size. This preparation
had cauliflower puree, spinach & braised potatoes. Yet another killer
combination which tasted marvellous. Especially the cauliflower puree was lip
smacking. The sauce had a homely feel to it. The only disappointment was that
the medium rare tenderloin was over cooked.
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| Grilled Indian Sea Bass |
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| Roasted Tenderloin Rib Eye |
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| Gnocchi |
Lastly, the lamb shanks were too good to be true. The meat
was tender & perfectly cooked. Moreover, the sauce was to die for. The
sauce was so good that it was very hard for us to keep our hands away &
lick the plate clean. It was served with mashed potatoes.
We also had the chance to taste the Gnocchi. It had loads of
Mozzarella & Parmesan. They were smooth & the taste was as expected.
This was pretty heavy on the stomach compared to the above.
Dessert time:
The Tiramisu must be tried. The consistency was equal
throughout & it had the right amount of sweetness. Moreover, judging from
the taste of the mascarpone cheese, it was made fresh. The rich aroma &
flavours of coffee & cacao were evident.
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| Panna Cotta |
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| Tiramisu |
The panna cotta came last. It had the right wobble & it
came with berry compote. This was served with thinly sliced fruits as well.
Very light on the stomach, very smooth mouth feel & the perfect ending to a
fab evening.
We had the perfect evening comprising of a heavy dose of
laughter & a satisfying meal. Kudos to the Azure team for arranging such a
unique event.
The AI price for the set dinner is 2000 INR. Similar events
are soon to follow & these are open to the public, so what are you waiting
for?
We recommend visiting for both the comedy & the food,
because they were equally good.
If you want more info, do ask us directly/via comments.
We’ll be back soon with something interesting.
Till then—LOL & bon apetit!
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