Premium French chef, the chef of the house Moët & Chandon, visited Zagreb!

Pascal Tingaud, the main Chef of the prestigious champagne house Moët & Chandon, made a guest appearance in Zagreb. In collaboration with Ana Grgić, Chef de cuisine Esplanade, he held a cooking show in the ambience of the restaurant Zinfandel’s, which included presenting dishes that perfectly pair with Moët & Chandon champagnes. For this exclusive culinary experience Grgić and Tingaud prepared the menu together and with each sequence, an appropriate Moët & Chandon champagne was served. Asian eggplant confit of duck stock, Chef Tingaud complemented with Vintage Rose 2006, while foie gras, caramelised beetroot and popcorn, he accompanied with Nectar. Slowly carved in salmon with orange juice truffle, ideally complemented with Vintage Rose 2006. And with Sicilian fregolu with vapors and mushrooms he served the Vintage Blanc 2006, as well as with risotto with squid ink and gold leaf. The reason for the arrival of the French chef was preparing champagne Christmas gala dinner in Zinfandel’s Hotel Esplanade, in conjunction with the first lady of the Esplanade, Ana Grgić. For the citizens of Zagreb and their guests, it was a unique opportunity to taste the finest delicacies that are perfectly paired with one of the most famous champagne in the world.