Spectacular 8 - Hands Dinner at Alhambra Boutique Hotel
Four leading chefs will join forces for a unique Mid Summer Epicurean Extravaganza on 7 of August at the luxurious Alhambra Boutique Hotel on Croatian Island of Lošinj, to create an unforgettable fine dining experience. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the evening will be 8 hands multi - course dinner, composed of sensational bites from each of the chefs, paired with great wines from Istria and Tuscany.
The Swiss based chefs Stefan Heilemann from The Widder Restaurant, Zurich (4 toques by Gault&Millau and 2 Michelin **), Sebastian Zier from Einstein Gourmet, St Gallen (4 Gault&Millau toques and 2 Michelin **) and Christian Kuchler from Taverne zum Schafli, Wigoltingen (4 Gault&Millau toques, 2 Micheln **), together with their host, chef Michael Gollenz from Alfred Keller, Lošinj,(4 gault&Millau toques) are ready to create an unforgettable gourmet and lifestyle experience.
This exclusive event, limited to 70 guests only, will begin at the Beach Club with Chef’s “Meet and Greet”. Caviar and oysters will be served at separate stations, accompanied by a Champagne Billecart Rosé en Magnum. For the dinner each of the guest chefs will prepare his selection of six bites using an incredible range of fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, herbs and other mostly locally grown products. As announced, the multi - coursed dinner will be paired with wines from two family owned wineries: Italian Frescobaldi, and Croatian Benvenuti. The After Party will be held at the beautiful Čikat Bay, where Alhambra Boutique Hotel is located. The guests will enjoy Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2000, a worldwide reference for Provence Rosé, and Gin Mare Capri, premium Mediterranean gin, together with 1724 Tonic.
The news about event at Alhambra Boutique Hotel has already attracted the attention of gourmets from many countries around Croatia. Known as the island of wellness, Lošinj is one of the most fascinating healing environments in the world. Fresh sea, therapeutic plants, luxurious award winning hotel Alhambra, impeccable service and spectacular culinary symphony created by world’s top chefs, are more than good reason for the epicurean adventure. Visiting Lošinj Island for such a magnificent experience is really worth of your flying, driving or sailing for a great weekend, and the gourmet event of the year, powered by Gault&Millau Croatia.
8-Hands Dinner Tasting Menu
Chefs Meet & Greet: Champagne Billecart Rose` en Magnun Caviar & Oyster Station
Dinner
Michael Gollenz
CastelGiocondo 2013, Frescobaldi, Italy
Teran Anno Domini Teran 2013, Benvenuti, Croatia
Scallop / Pineapple / Hazelnuts
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Vitello Tonnato
-o-
Duck Chip / Soy / Cabbage
-o-
Goose Liver / Smoked Eel
Stefan Heilemann (Swiss Chef of the Year 2021 by Gault&Millau)
Montesodi 2011, Frescobaldi, Italy
Teran Anno Domini 2011, Benvenuti, Croatia
Bao Bun
-o-
Ceviche / Passion Fruit / Sweet Potato
-o-
Onion Oyster Caviar
-o-
Black Angus Cannelloni
-o-
Scampi / Pak Choy / Tom Yam Gung
-o-
Scallops / Fennel / Kulen
Sebastian Zier
CastelGiocondo 2011, Frescobaldi, Italy
Teran Anno Domini 2011, Benvenuti, Croatia
Carabinero/ Tomato / Strawberry / Quinoa
-o-
Cous Cous /Saffron / Ratatouille / Zucchini
-o-
Hamachi / Basil /Cucumber/ Sorrel
-o-
Veal Porridge / Truffle / Celery /Parsley
-o-
Octopus /Chorizo /Corn / Olive
-o-
Tuna / Beans/ Paprika / Lemon
Christian Kuchler
Taverne zum Schafli, Wigoltingen
CastelGiocondo 2008, Frescobaldi, Italy
Teran Anno Domini 2008, Benvenuti, Croatia
Ravioli / Oxtail / Duck Liver
-o-
Turbot / Green Vegetable / Herbs
-o-
Red Mullet / Tomato / Bouillabaisse
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Braised Beef / Consommé / Horse Radish
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Beef Fillet / BBQ / Roast Beef with Onion
-o-
Cres Lamb / Gremolata / Parmigiano
Michael Gollenz - Alfred Keller, Lošinj
Strawberry / Basil / Skuta
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Banana / Sesame / Grand Cru Chocolate
-o-
Cassis / Sour cream / White Chocolate
After Party
Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose` 2020
Gin Mare Capri - 1724 Tonic
