LIFESTYLE | food February 2017 48 www.womanthismonth.com Oozing with luxury, this ultra-chic award-wining signature outlet offers a feast for the senses every Tuesday. DOWNTOWN ROTANA JAZZ FOR THE PALATE Say "sayonara" to the midweek blues and head to Teatro at the Downtown Rotana for a feast for the senses. At the Sushi and Sax night for just BD15++, you can indulge in a unique epicurean experience with unlimited sushi while listening to cool tunes from a talented saxophonist. The restaurant is modern, with warm hues of auburn and purple enveloping the décor, while wooden fixtures lend it a robust charm. An open kitchen lets you witness all the action behind the pans while a floor-toceiling window on the other side showcases a stunning panoramic view of the bustling capital below. A delightfully jazzy version of How Deep is Your Love? was played by the lady with the sax as my dining partner and I took our seats. Since the hotel’s inception last year, Teatro has taken the spotlight as the premiere culinary venue, maintaining the same high standards as its sister branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The menu boasts a plethora of over 100 dishes with selected gems from cuisines such as Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian and Italian. The feast began as our server placed an enormous, beautifully presented platter of sushi in a kaleidoscope of colours at the table. Accompanying it were three small portions of salad. Eight different types of sushi, nigiri and maki rolls with salmon, tuna, crab, shrimp, tobiko and vegetables left me spoilt for choice. The rice was cooked to perfection, the texture of the fish was smooth and succulent. My favourite was the crumb-fried crab uramaki and the mango-topped veggie roll. The entire dish was polished off in less than 10 minutes and we were ready for round two. If there is a specific variety that particularly tickles your taste buds, you can order more as many times as you wish – which we did with gusto. While waiting for the refill, my attention was drawn to the musician, who had switched to the flute, and we soon found ourselves humming to George Michael’s Careless Whisper. Heading out to chat to guests, speciality chef Jun Jie Piao came over and explained the fascinating procedure of naturally tinting tobiko roe that is sprinkled on each creation. He also mentioned that the fish is imported to ensure superior quality and that the restaurant offers a variety of sushi beyond that served on the platter. A strong emphasis is placed on food and beverage pairing and the chefs and sommeliers team up to offer inspired combinations. Accompanying this promotion is a cocktail called the ‘Downtown Tokyo’ which blends ginger, lemongrass, coriander and ginger ale for a truly refreshing blend. The bubbles coupled with the invigorating tang of citrus immediately etched it as a favourite in my books. Various tempting promotions are available each day at Teatro, from the daily early bird dinner to ladies’ night every Thursday. And the venue’s atmosphere of decadence is perfect for a private celebration or joyous special occasion. It is open from Monday to Saturday, 6pm-1am. Call 13 119-999.
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