My Burgundy Pop-up Restaurant Escapade!

Burgundy is a pop-restaurant by Chef Stone. I attended the December edition “Nostalgia” with my lovely friend Nana and here’s how it went…..

Menu

Reverse mode activated because the dessert was spectacular!

Seventh course…… A masterpiece worth every bite! Each component was surprisingly delicious. “Surprisingly” because when the plate was put in front of me, I thought it looked too good to be yum (You know how most pretty cake decorations are termed “edible” yet taste nasty?). But then, I started with the lavender ice cream (my favorite eat of the night) and immediately knew this was for real! The best part was the fact that it came looking all high and mighty and I got the power to smash it open with a fork to reveal a mashup of chocolate, cake and other goodies I don’t even know but love……

See smashing process here. The truth is, I was so immersed in this dinner experience that I didn’t ask for further details of anything. Some things are best enjoyed when you know less. And yes, every single item was edible. The pretty white ball is probably the airiest white chocolatey thing I have ever had, so good!

Sixth course…… As a meat lover, this was extremely thrilling for me after 5 courses without meat…..felt like a reward. Yes, there was a chicken dish earlier but you know that feeling of grinding beef in your mouth is just different. Pomegranate seeds are usually not my favorite thing to eat but the crunch paired with the tenderness of the beef was simply a match made in heaven!

Fifth course….. The pizzazz of this dish was second to none! You see the white bowl beneath? It was a steam bath of some sort with the very unique bamboo dish sitting pretty on top. I believe this was a palate cleanser because my sense of taste felt renewed after it. The coldness of the sharp pineapple flavored sorbet against ginger notes from the crisp pineapple flower topping was just perfect! See steam action here.

Fourth course….. Every thing about this number was impressive! You see that beautiful green piece? It’s actually bread crumbs. I don’t know how many of you find that fascinating but knowing that so much thought and detail was put into my meal is one of the best feelings ever. What was even more mind blowing was watching the salted salmon get drunk in alcohol then lit up.

Yes we watched the flambé process of the whole fish, watch video here. And then the trolley was pushed around for each diner to get served.

Third course….. At this point, I began to feel like I was in some elegant restaurant in Italy. The food looked so delicately laid out and pretty. Typically, gnocchi (Italian style dumplings made with potatoes or semolina) is shaped into small pieces but Chef Stone had to dazzle us with “unusual” so for the first time ever, I had gnocchi as big and fluffy as a baby’s fist. Once again, my tastebuds appreciated another item I am usually not crazy about….carrot which was the purée base. Yes, that’s bacon on top and yes, they were thoughtful enough not to use pork.

Second course….. Very fun meal! First off, this was my first savory cannoli ever, always thought they had to be bathed in sweetness to exist but Chef Stone somehow composed this beauty with a shredded chicken mix and it felt right. The fun part about it was the fact that it came served on a “newspaper”, reminded me of my roadside puff-puff and suya buyings but of course this was elevated to a whole new level with the newspaper being edible! And no, it wasn’t the regular edible sheets you find on birthday cakes, it had some texture to it and it wasn’t overly sweet…..imagine eating something with mild vanilla flavor that disappears in your mouth almost immediately like cotton candy. Watch Nana eat hers here.

First course….. The soup was creamy and luxurious as expected but the star of the dish was that giant prawn….. very herb-infused and meaty.

Starter…… What a wow! I knew we were there for some serious eating business when this came. Usually, I skip bread baskets so I don’t get filled up quickly but the sauces (peanut, chilli and basil I think) kept on calling my name so I had to indulge. You see that bread in the middle? The only word to describe it is “lush”. It was straight-out-of-the-oven fresh, super moist, delicious…… probably the best I have ever had, no jokes!

Drinks….. There was constant supply of wine, champagne, juice and water throughout dinner. Actually, “Constant” doesn’t even do justice to what came our way, it was surplus!

Before dinner, we got welcomed with glasses of champagne containing 24 karat gold shimmers, safe to consume of course.

Then we watched Chef Stone and two darling chefs paint us an art table with yummy sauces, scallops and caviar…..I could get used to this lavishness! Click here to see painting session.

Service was fast and smooth.

We got called a day earlier for information about allergies and preferences.

Chef Stone checked up on every table practically after every meal or two even though he was clearly busy in the kitchen (this impressed me a lot).

The only thing I was not crazy about is the venue as there was a lot of outside noise. A serene space would have made my overall experience world class.

Thank you for an amazing night Chef Stone! Ooo did I mention that a Burgundy staff took polaroid pictures of us and Chef Stone signed it! See video here.

Signed TheFoodLover.