Italian
food is something I just can’t resist and that’s what motivated me to go for
this event at FratelliFresh, Renaissance Hotel Powai. When I heard that the
chef Christain Puglisi (half Italian, half Norwegian, raised Danish chef) was Italian and was
about to launch a revamped menu I knew this Italian cuisine was going to be
extremely authentic!
The event, which began at 7PM sharp and went on till 10.30 had many bloggers attending the event so that they could do what their passion was and that, was blogging! Being a writer my profession and blogger as hobby, I knew I couldn't miss this opportunity! Distance didn't matter to me.
A journey, which lasted for
roughly about an hour (train and auto), I reached Renaissance Hotel, Powai and
quickly made my way toward FratelliFresh.
Overlooking the beautiful serene
Powai Lake, FratelliFresh is quick to catch your attention with its countless
number of bottles of Tuscan wine lined on the wall. As soon as you enter the
restaurant you are immediately feel that you have stepped into a typical ristorante (generic word for restaurant in Italy). The restaurant, which also has an outdoor balcony and
seating arrangement, is a beautiful spot that overlooks the pool. Having an
open-air kitchen you can even watch as the chefs prepare food right in front of
you!
While there were many appetizers
that were being served, my favourite was the ‘Insalata’ salad, also known as
Caprese Salad (simple Italian salad)
that was made of fresh sliced mozzarella, t
Of course while there were many other appetisers, I went on to my main dish; which of course had to be pasta! The pasta came in two different variants; one was in rich creamy pesto sauce and the other was a tomato based one with zucchini and capsicum pieces in it. Having a rich, creamy base the pesto pasta was loaded with flavour in each and every bite! It was definitely my favourite of the evening!
Of course while there were many other appetisers, I went on to my main dish; which of course had to be pasta! The pasta came in two different variants; one was in rich creamy pesto sauce and the other was a tomato based one with zucchini and capsicum pieces in it. Having a rich, creamy base the pesto pasta was loaded with flavour in each and every bite! It was definitely my favourite of the evening!
A creamy mushroom risotto was
next up in line and was definitely worth the wait! Unlike other risottos I had
tried, this one brought out a delicious flavour of mixed herbs and spices along
with its creamy, Parmesan flavour.
Pizza, of course had to be there and their thin-based margarita was an absolutely fantastic version! Having thin, crisp crusts the pizza was extremely light was had a very different and unique authenticity to it.
Pizza, of course had to be there and their thin-based margarita was an absolutely fantastic version! Having thin, crisp crusts the pizza was extremely light was had a very different and unique authenticity to it.
The meal could not end of course without deserts (also known as dolci in Italian)! While there were many sliced up fruits (strawberries, pitaya, blueberries) and sliced dried fruits (walnuts, cashews) there was also pastries (a lemon flavoured pastry, tiramusu and panna cotta as well. It is of course an absolutely wonderful idea to end your meal with fruits and that is exactly what I did!
Of course, if you want to try
some authentic Italian cuisine,
FratelliFresh should definitely be on your list!
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