All Things Nice presented an evening with Michelin Star Chef Nicolas Durif, as he teamed up with Executive Chef Sandeep Kalra and the culinary team of The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore. In 2007, Chef Nicolas Durif was awarded the title ‘Young Talent of Poitou Charentes’ by the Gault & Millau Guide. In December 2017, he received another distinction from the Gault & Millau guide the Trophy of ‘Best Hope in the South-West of France’ and in 2018, he was awarded his first Michelin Star.
Chef Nicolas Durif and Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal co-hosted the evening and attended to a gathering of 90 guests, who were treated to a phenomenal food and wine experience.
These exquisite dinners were paired with Grover Soirée Brut & Grover La Reserve Blanc from Grover Vineyards, Camas Sauvignon Blanc & Camas Pinot Noir from Rad Elan, Yvon Mau Colombard Chardonnay & Ego Bodegas Fuerza from Monika Enterprise and Geisha Blossom from TWG TEA by Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal, CEO -All Things Nice.
Our partners for this event included our hospitality partner The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, our airlinepartner Air France and our associate sponsor Citibank.
The guests enjoyed the following menu:
Amuse-bouche:
Cream of cauliflower and wakame with coconut milk, lentil salad with citrus fruits
First
Crunchy vegetable brick and avocado mousseline with banana
and chickpea hummus with black currant
Second
Slightly poached Oyster, Carrot and Leek Matignon, dry fruit fudge
and ‘Medley’ emulsion with star anise
Or
Black olive pissaladière, broth of caramelised onions with burnt bread
Third
Duck breast with absinthe mustard, aubergines with smoked paprika and mustard seeds, reduction of balsamic vinegar with soy
Or
Crunchy Sauerkraut maki, aubergines with smoked paprika and mustard seeds, lemongrass and cumin carrot jus
Cheese:
Camembert flambé with calvados, candied apples
Dessert:
Chocolate mousse, mango carpaccio, candied oranges with Juniper berry
