The LIBERTINE event “La Dolce Vita” on 1 Feb 2012 was close to my heart: the iconic Fellini movie playing in the background, Martini/Ultra-lounge mood music on the hi-fi, Phuket’s bon vivant, libertine-set in a convivial state of mind and Chef Vincent’s delicious interpretation of Italian & Roman classics.
Menu
“Via Veneto” Aperitivo
fresh mandarin & basil vodka martini
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Melanzane Parmigiana
an eggplant slice pan-fried in extra virgin olive oil, topped with homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella di bufala, sprinkled with Parmigiano Reggiano then baked in oven
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Linguine alla Mastroianni*
linguine served with a homemade ricotta & pancetta sauce
*recipe by Marcello Mastroianni
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Brasato di maiale al vino bianco e basilico
pork tenderloin slow-braised in white wine and basil served with garlic spinach
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Insalata verde con pomodorini
mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes, dressed with balsamico vinaigrette
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Homemade Tiramisu
But if last Wednesday catered to my yen for all things Italiano, next week’s event is gonna send me soaring – Harlem Renaissance – yes, we are introducing Phuket to Soul Food!
