Too much chocolate… said no one ever
Chocolate is one
such word which evokes a child within all of us, accompanied with a tinge of excitement
and naughtiness. I have come across many people with a ‘sweet tooth’ who just
can’t stay away from a bite of chocolate every single day. What about me? Well,
I am a common man with common fantasies and just like most of you, I too can’t
resist chocolates.
Let’s imagine a
situation. Have you ever dreamt of a room full of best expert curated chocolates?
Have you ever thought of what would be like to indulge in different varieties
of rich, dark, fantasy like chocolates? Ohh yes, that’s what happened to me few
days back.
Last week, I was
invited by the #ITCHotels to be part of the ongoing ‘Rêve de Chocolate’
festival at ITC Gardenia’s #CubbonPavillion - A celebration of Exclusive
Chocolate Desserts curated by the expert chocolatier Chef Arvind Prasad.
Let me start my experience
by saying – ‘If there is ever a sin I would happily commit, let this be the one’.
How often have we
seen the ‘chocolate’ taking the centre stage in an expansive dinner buffet? Well,
when you decide to dine at ITC Gardenia, there is always a surprise element waiting
to stump you over. This time, there are just too many wow factors which will
leave you more than just amazed.
As soon as we made
ourselves comfortable, Chef Arvind made an appearance like a wonderful host and
spoke in length about this festival. One thing I should definitely mention here
about Chef Arvind, he is one of the most passionate people I have come across
and you can make this out from the way he expresses his emotions for the
chocolates, the effort he and his team has put behind bringing the ‘Sweet Endings’
to reality and the knowledge he possess is just commendable.
Chef Arvind & Chef Ruby
So, Chef Arvind
informed as that he has something magical to start the proceedings. He came
back with an enclosed glass platter which send our curiosity levels soaring
high. Just like a magician, with a peculiar smile on his face, next moment he
removed the lid and what we saw was pure awesomeness, I could hear ooohhhhhssss,
aaahhhhssss and woowwssss from my friends (I couldn’t stop myself either). Chef
Arvind had just presented a master piece - a chocolate amuse bouche of in-house made
chocolates.
Chocolate Amuse Bouche
Relive the magic here:
Undoubtedly, this
is one of the best presentations I have come across by any Chef. A bite of it
and you can understand the quality, the smoothness, the texture – top notch.
This was just the
beginning, the creativity and hard work from the kitchen of Chef Arvind and his
team was easily visible on the chocolate spread which goes on and on and on –
it was no less than a heaven.
For now, treat your
eyes with these beautiful images which showcase Chef Arvind’s curated spread of
‘Rêve de Chocolate’.
Too much chocolate..
Said no one ever.
Single origin Sao Thome 70% Cocao tart
Madagascar Chocolate Dome
Black Forest Terine
Chestnut, Vanilla and Hazelnut Eclairs
Citrus scented Chocolate & Hazelnut crunch cake
Chilly and Chocolate Tian with Almond Sable
Raspberry Sacher
Caramel Chocolate Noisettes (Caramel & 60% cocao mousse oc cocao sable breton)
Chunky Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Chocolate Fountain
And to end the proceedings, a group picture.
From LtoR:
Nisha, Chef Arvind, Suman (Me), Chef Ruby and Tejas
Verdict: 4.5/5
Must Try: Everything
What:
‘Rêve de Chocolate’ - A celebration of Exclusive Chocolate Desserts curated by
the expert chocolatier Chef Arvind Prasad.
Where: Cubbon
Pavillion, ITC Gardenia.
When: Till
27th September
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