~Culinary Culture and The Leela Palace New
Delhi to host Osteria Francescana's pop-up once again in the
capital, after its first successful culinary showcase, with two
special dinners on 19th and 20th April 2024~
MUMBAI,
India, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Culinary
enthusiasts and connoisseurs are in for a treat as the world's
greatest chef, Massimo Bottura, gears up to bring Osteria
Francescana, twice rated as The World's Best Restaurant by The
World's 50 Best to New Delhi for a
second consecutive year in a row and after its first successful
culinary showcase, last year. The Leela Palace New Delhi, Culinary
Culture, and the culinary mastermind himself have come together to
create an unparalleled partnership whereby on April 19 and 20, 2024, Chef Bottura will
reproduce the magic of his Three Michelin Star restaurant from
Modena, Italy, at The Leela Palace
New Delhi.
Massimo Bottura, the culinary maestro and passionate
philanthropist, has received international praise for his
dedication to social and environmental problems. Bottura, a
Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) and founder of the non-profit group 'Food for Soul,' pushes
for sustainability and food waste reduction, mirroring The Leela's
eco-conscious approach and shared passion.
Under Chef Massimo Bottura's
guidance, Osteria Francescana, has captured worldwide palates with
its unique approach to Italian food, consistently being featured
amongst the world's best restaurant. Bottura's culinary expertise
offers a sensory voyage unlike any other, with iconic dishes such
as 'Oops I Dropped the Lemon Tart,' 'The Crunchy Part of
the Lasagne,' and 'Psychedelic Cod Not Flame Grilled'
which will be present on the special menus offered. Bottura will
also host an invite-only interactive session in advance of the
dinners, in which he will speak with Vir
Sanghvi, India's foremost
food virtuoso in this private gathering.
Speaking on this unique culinary collaboration, Mr.
Anupam Dasgupta, Area Vice President
(North) – The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts and General
Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi said, "Food has always
functioned as a link between different nations, cultures, and
people. At The Leela, we are devoted to including meaningful
experiences that align with our guests' interests and passions. We
are happy to work with Culinary Culture to bring Chef Massimo to
our city of Delhi, and it is our
privilege and honour to host him once more at The Leela Palace New
Delhi. We look forward to the beautiful epicurean joy and
experience that Chef Massimo will curate for the pop-up dinners.
Excited to witness and be part of the new level of innovation that
Chef Massimo will be bringing to the table."
Raaj Sanghvi, CEO, Culinary
Culture added, "It's truly an honour to welcome Massimo and
his team back to India for the
third consecutive year and second time at The Leela Palace,
New Delhi. Massimo Bottura
transcends the role of a chef; he serves as a global inspiration,
leveraging his influence to bring about positive changes worldwide.
His genuine appreciation for India's culture and cuisine is evident and
each visit provides us with invaluable learning opportunities. At
Culinary Culture, our mission is to introduce the world's finest to
India, and we are grateful to our
partners The Leela Hotels and Diageo who have made this
possible".
Chef Massimo Bottura,
speaking with anticipation about his return to India, expressed, "Namaste, India! I am delighted to return to your
beautiful country. In New Delhi,
we are working with Culinary Culture and The Leela Palaces, Hotels
and Resorts to provide two spectacular meals with my most iconic
dishes! I love India- the food and
the people and can't wait to be back and give you all a big Italian
hug!"
New Delhi was fortunate to have
the spectacular rendition of Osteria Francescana last year and once
again lucky guests can experience the genius of the world's
greatest chef, this year.
Seats for this unique dining experience are limited, guests are
encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible. The
wonderful evenings with Chef Massimo
Bottura at The Leela Palace New Delhi on April 19th and 20th, 2024, will cost INR 55,555
plus taxes per person.
About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Mumbai, The
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset
Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates twelve
award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations
across India. These include the
flagship hotel in the capital city of New
Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East
Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar
and now Kovalam and Ashtamudi in Kerala. The Leela celebrates each
hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with
thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive
experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the
World's Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure,
USA, World's Best Awards Survey,
2020 and 2021. In 2023, the brand has once again been featured in
the top 3 World's Best Hotel Brands. An epitome of true Indian
luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with
unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of
India. The brand has a marketing
alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a
member of the Global Hotel Alliance.
For more information, please visit our website www.theleela.com
and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Culinary Culture
Founded in 2019 by Sameer Sain,
Co-founder and CEO of the Everstone Group and Vir Sanghvi, India's leading food authority, Culinary
Culture is a movement that encompasses all aspects of the food
space in India. It is the
country's only authoritative, independent rating organisation,
awarding stars to restaurants (Ultimate Restaurants Ratings). It
also recognises and rewards India's best chefs (FoodSuperstars) and street
food artists (StreetFoodSuperstars). It organises global culinary
exchanges, bringing the world's greatest chefs such as Massimo
Bottura, Mauro Colagreco,
Julien Royer amongst others to cook
in India and sending Indian chefs
to cook at the best restaurants in the world.
Instagram: @CulinaryCultureCo
Website: www.culinaryculture.co
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