14 May,2024 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Diners will have the unique opportunity to indulge in a six-course tasting menu showcasing the celebrated flavorus of Peru, featuring signature dishes meticulously crafted by Chef Martínez. Image courtesy: Central
The 'World's Best Restaurant 2023' according to the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants list 'Central' from Peru arrives in Mumbai, India. Led by the renowned Chef Virgilio MartÃnez, Central will journey from Lima to cook two exclusive dinners at The St. Regis Mumbai, offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience.
Diners will have the unique opportunity to indulge in a six-course tasting menu showcasing the celebrated flavorus of Peru, featuring signature dishes meticulously crafted by Chef MartÃnez. These special dinners will take place on the May 24 and 25, 2024 at Koishii, The St. Regis Mumbai.
Chef Virgilio MartÃnez, driven by a lifelong passion for exploration and discovery, found a medium for his boundless creativity in cooking. After travelling and working in kitchens around the world, he felt compelled to return to Peru and connect with its territory, people and culture to create something truly exceptional.
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Thus, Central was born in 2008. MartÃnez's culinary prowess was recognised the world over as Central topped the list of Latin America's Best Restaurants for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 and 2016) and has ranked as one of the top five restaurants in the world for seven years in a row. Central was also honoured with a coveted spot on Time Magazine's prestigious list of the World's 100 Greatest Places in 2018.
Central's culinary philosophy, encapsulated by the motto "outside there is more" embodies a spirit of exploration, curiosity and limitless creativity. It is recognised worldwide for being a showcase of Peruvian biodiversity, offering a unique sensory and visual route, designed around heights and ecosystems, including ingredients from -15 meters above sea level to 4200 meters above sea level.
"Hola India, it will be so beautiful to be in your country for the first time. We will be cooking in Mumbai at St Regis in collaboration with Culinary Culture, Masters of Marriott Bonvoy and American Express. It will be so good to introduce Peruvian ecosystems, altitudes, elevations and biodiversity to India! Can't wait to see you all soon!", said Chef Virgilio MartÃnez, Founder & Owner of Central, World's No. 1 Restaurant 2023.
"We've been working on this event since 2019, when I first met Virgilio and invited him to visit India. Central in Peru stands as a pinnacle of culinary excellence, it has won every award conceivable and is on every global gourmet's bucket list. At Culinary Culture our mission is to bring the world's best to India, and we're thrilled to offer this once-in-a-lifetime experience to Indian diners in Mumbai. I'm grateful to Masters of Marriott Bonvoy, The St Regis Mumbai, American Express and Diageo who have made this event possible with their support.", said Raaj Sanghvi, CEO of Culinary Culture.
Resonating the excitement, Khushnooma Kapadia - Vice President, Marketing, South Asia at Marriott International said,"We are excited to bring Chef Virgilio Martinez to India on their maiden visit."
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