Michelin chef set to whet Beijing appetites

Grill 79 in Beijing announced the upcoming visit of Rodrigo de la Calle, a Michelin-starred chef and a member of the Best 50 restaurant chefs.

To Mark the event the restaurant will showcase, from June 15-18, an extraordinary culinary journey featuring an exquisite eight-course Mediterranean menu. Calle's cuisine is thoughtfully curated, highlighting the use of healthy and fresh ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and herbs.

He is widely recognized for his culinary exploration and experimentation with superfoods. He has gained acclaim for his plant-based creations, simulating classic sauces like demi-glace or animal broths using only vegetables.

His own restaurant, El Invernadero, nestled in the Sierra Madrilena mountains, is one of a few restaurants with both a Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star.

The special menu is co-created by Calle and Grill 79's chef Maiker Valdivia and each course showcases the vibrant flavors and textures of Mediterranean cuisine.

The menu includes mouthwatering dishes such as Seafood Fritters with Caviar, Roasted Pepper Tartar with Baby Sprouts, Oyster with Strawberries and Pears, Grilled Asparagus and Morels with Sour Cream, Scallop with Gnocchi and stewed Pancetta, and many more delectable creations.

To conclude the meal, guests will be delighted by the dessert course, featuring Brandy Cookie in Custard with Honey Air, offering a sweet and memorable finale to this gastronomic journey.