Chaîne des Rotisseurs Dinner

The Chaine’s next dinner will be on Tuesday the 24th August 2010 La Scala Restaurant at The Sukhothai Bangkok Executive Chef Maurizio Menconi, who spent 10 years of his career running stand-alone restaurants, returns to Thailand’s gourmet dining scene after serving as the Chef de Cuisine at the Ritz Carlton Dubai since 2006. Chef Maurizio’s menu presents a selection of meticulously prepared antipasti, soups, pasta and risotto, seafood, meat and poultry dishes using the freshest ingredients. Though he is from Tuscany, Chef Maurizio will present the full diversity of Italian cuisine from all of the country’s 20 regions by using genuine ingredients including hard-to-find imported beef, lamb, fish, mussels and cheeses in his recipes to deliver a traditional taste with a contemporary presentation.

Del Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2003 Critical acclaim: “A big, burly red, with lots of charred oak and smoky bacon character coloring the rich, ripe crushed berry fruit. Hints of flowers and black cardamom add to the complexity. Full-bodied, with well-poised, velvety tannins that capture the flavors and drive them through the long finish. Best after 2010." 93 Points - Wine Spectator

Tasca d’Almerita is a fine wine producing estate in Sicily with an aristocratic background. It was founded in 1830 and has been the point of reference for ultra high quality wine for over 100 years. While Sicily gained an unfortunate reputation in the 1950´s - 80´s for making bulk wine mostly used for blending, few wineries took the risky position of making fine wine. Tasca d’ Almerita, however, was one of the fabulous and few exceptions. These days, Sicily is making some of the most exciting wines in Italy and Tasca d’ Almerita has plenty of competition, but they are not resting on their laurels. This winery regularly gets top marks in the wine press and now has faithful followers all over the world; they export to over sixty countries.

MENU

"Il Cavolfiore"
Chilled Cauliflower Soup, Herb Breaded Squid Eggs
"Monterosso" Anchovy Ice Cream
Morris Farms, Vermentino 2006

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"Il Coniglio"
Goose Foie Gras and Bronte Pistacchio Stuffed Saddle of Rabbit
Figs and 25Y Balsamic Tradizionale
Keber Renato, Bianco Beli Grici, 2005

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"Gli Spaghetti"
Spaghetti "Cavalier Giuseppe Cocco" Lemon Zest, Schallots
House Smoked Oscietra Caviar
Keber Renato, Bianco Beli Grici, 2005

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"Il Carnaroli"
Sicilian N'duja Sausage Risotto, Lobster "Newburg" Grated Lobster Coral
Tasca d”Almerita, Chardonnay 2006

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"L'Intervallo"
"Apple Sphere", Celery, Horseradish

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"L'Anatra di Challans"
Roasted Challans Duck Breast on Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms
Coffee-Chestnut E'spuma
Del Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2003

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"Il Caco"
Oven Roasted Persimmon Tartlet, Pine Nut Ice Cream
"Nocino" Liquor to Drink
Allegrini Giovanni Recioto 2003

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The Sukhothai Blended Coffee or Selection of Teas
Mignardises