{"id":230133,"date":"2023-12-19T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=230133"},"modified":"2023-12-18T22:28:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T15:28:03","slug":"celebrity-chef-shapes-wow-menu-in-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2023\/12\/celebrity-chef-shapes-wow-menu-in-the-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Chef shapes Wow menu in the Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

THE MALDIVES, 19 December 2023: Amidst the idyllic setting at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort<\/a>, culinary virtuoso Eyck Zimmer is set to be a celebrity guest chef on 22 and 29 January 2024. Today, he announced the menu for this exclusive culinary journey, which will enchant the palates of discerning OUTRIGGER guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Zimmer will curate two extraordinary five-course dining experiences at the resort’s Art-i-san restaurant, collaborating with the esteemed Executive Chef Christopher Long and his culinary team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each meticulously crafted dinner will commence with a delightful amuse bouche, featuring snail and parsley tart with black garlic and garden herbs, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary soiree. Guests will indulge in a decadent starter of crab “Mille Feuille” with avocado, pink pepper and caviar cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, followed by an aromatic carrot soup with Indian shrimp, orange confit and lime yoghurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The culinary odyssey continues with local fish tartare, calamansi with crispy chicken skin and bonito flakes, offering a harmonious symphony of flavours. A spectacular main course of quail and foie gras with aromatic passion fruit polenta, toasted sesame, and ginger juice elevates the dining experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The grand finale will enchant taste buds with a divine dessert \u2013 coconut and lime panna, crispy banana wonton, rum and raisin syrup and vanilla ice cream, expertly crafted to leave an indelible mark on the senses. To enhance the haute cuisine experience, a skilled sommelier will guide guests through meticulously curated wine pairings on both occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Allanson, General Manager of OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, said: “OUTRIGGER Maldives is honoured to present the sublime offerings of Chef Eyck Zimmer as his culinary accolades rank among the best in Europe, even the world.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailing from Germany, Eyck Zimmer is one of the foremost luminaries in contemporary haute cuisine. His illustrious career has been acclaimed, including the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de Grande Bretagne in 2000, British Chef of the Year in 2006 and Portuguese Chef of the Year in 2008. The French government acknowledged his remarkable contributions to French culture and culinary excellence by bestowing the esteemed Chevalier du M\u00e9rite Agricole in 2014. Furthermore, he earned the distinguished title of Master of Culinary Arts from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts of Great Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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