Palazzo hosts signature dish lunch
MAGALIESSIG – Three top chefs at the Palazzo hotel presented a three-course masterpiece meal for food lovers, media and celebrities.
Food lovers, media and celebrities were presented with a three-course masterpiece by three top chefs at the Palazzo hotel in Montecasino on 22 April at a signature dish lunch, with wine pairing by Tsogo Sun’s group sommelier, Miguel Chan.
The event gave guests the opportunity to experience the innovative talents of the hotel’s leading chefs in the spectacular location of the Medeo Restaurant. Executive chef Gerard Vingerling provided freshly prepared culinary excellence with a menu that encompasses the delicious flavours of the Mediterranean and a wine list of carefully selected international and South African wines.
The order of the day had a starter which was created by Gareth Jordaan, executive sous chef, and featured variations of calamari, tomato confit, compressed cucumber, Pernod aïoli, lemon, and pickled onion. Perfectly matched with the fresh, light flavours of the starter was a Paul Cluver Estate Gewurtztraminer.
The main course was a mastermind piece by Vingerling which was a duck and cherry pie with crisp pancetta, liver pâté, roasted root vegetables, and duck and cherry jus. The rich, earthy flavours of the duck, liver and cherries were matched with Du Toitskloof’s Dimension and Nebbiolo wines.
The piéce de resistance was presented by pastry chef Beverly Bogatsu, who gave the final touch to the signature menu with a dessert of strawberry marshmallows, wrapped with dried strawberry leather, ricotta fritters, and white chocolate sauce. Chan’s selection of wine which accompanied the unique and decadent creation was a Graham Beck Brut Rose.
Medeo serves meals throughout the day, with a buffet breakfast, an a la carte menu and daily high tea. It also services the lovely terrace and pool deck, where guests can enjoy refreshments while taking in the picturesque scenery.
“The Palazzo is arguably the most beautiful hotel in Johannesburg, and we aim to ensure that our culinary offering matches the beauty of the hotel’s architecture, design and setting,” general manager of The Palazzo at Montecasino, Robert Jasper said.
Details: www.montecasino.co.za; 011 510 3000.
